This document summarizes types of crises and disasters including natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, violence and crime, terrorism, and casualties from war or criminal acts. It outlines precautions like emergency preparation, response, and recovery. Florida legal requirements for school emergency plans and drills are presented. Specific natural disasters - earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes - are discussed in more detail along with recommended safety procedures. Resources for teachers, students, and emergency preparedness are provided.

1. Sarah Swann
EDF: 1005
3 Nov. 2012

2. Types of Crisis & Disasters
 Natural:
Hurricanes, Tornados, Earthquakes, and Flooding etc.
 Violence & Crime:
Mass Murder, Suicide, Abuse, Neglect and Sexual
Assault etc.
 Terrorism:
Massive Deconstruction and Death/ Damage as an
intentional effort.
 Casualty & Loss:
Results of War, Rescue efforts or Criminal acts.

3. Precaution
 Prepare
Emergency kits, community awareness, plan of action,
drills/ testing.
 Response
React quickly & effectively, initiate emergency POA, report
to a directed safe location, engage drills practiced,
intermittently take roll of students, Maintain
communication.
 Recovery
Ensure disaster/crisis has subsided, Wait for response or
report from authoritative personnel, Proceed with follow
up interventions, strive to return to learning environment.

4. Florida State Legalities
 Florida Statue 1006.07(4): requires the district school board to
provide for the proper attention to health, safety, and other matters
relating to the welfare of students, including emergency drills and
procedures. The district board shall formulate policies and
procedures for emergency drills and actual emergencies, including
natural disasters, fires, bomb threats, etc. The board shall also
establish model emergency management and emergency
preparedness procedures for weapon-use and hostage situations,
hazardous materials or toxic chemical spills, weather emergencies,
and exposure as a result of a manmade emergency.
 Statute 1003.32 (2003): requires each teacher or other school staff
member to report any suspicion of a crime of violence committed
on school property.
 Statute 1006.13(3) (2002): requires each district to enter into
agreement with the county sheriff's office and local police
department specifying guidelines to ensure that felonies and
violent misdemeanors are reported to law enforcement.

5. Natural Disasters
 The primary focus for this presentation is on the top 3
Natural Disasters, they can occur at any given time and
sometimes with out warnings.
 National Disasters can often be predicted by meteorologist
and/or other weather forecast personal to at least provide
some advanced warnings as to the severity and possible
outcomes of a storm.
 Educate students on being prepared for any disasters and
implementing school procedures. ( See Resources &
Websites)
 React calm and safely in the event of a Natural Disaster and
follow your school boards procedures.

6. Earthquakes
 “Drop, Cover & Hold” method
 Stay away from fixtures or large
items that can potentially fall
and injure self or students.
 Students & Staff should practice
drills and train for the reaction of
abrupt shaking.
 Locate to a safe and secure
location big enough for the
entire class.
 Evacuate when advised

7. Hurricane Readiness
 Hurricane Season starts on June 1 and
continues till November 30.
 Listen to Weather Warnings or Alarms.
 Have and Emergency Kit prepared ahead of
time and easily accessible.
 Emergency Kit Contents: water, non-
perishable foods, flashlight & batteries, first
aid kit, flare or whistle for location, radio.
 Relocate if necessary to avoid flood zones.
 Cover windows properly.

8. Tornadoes
 Look for signs of Danger
 Dark skies, Hail, High Winds, Severe
weather warnings
 In a school building, report to the
safest area or lowest level.
 Stay away from windows, doors and
exterior walls.
 Use your body to stay in a safe
position with arms around head and
neck.

9. Resources and Websites
 Teachers and School Staff
 http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencypla
n/index.html
 http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/file
s/KidsPoster_Jan2011_inline.pdf (3-5 Lesson Ideas!)
 Preparing Students
 http://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/documents/file
s/ReadyKids-ActivityBook.pdf (K-1)
 http://www.ready.gov/pack-it-game (2-5)

10. “Crisis Management/ Emergency Response: Florida”. NASBE. 2 Dec. 2010.
National Association of State Boards of Education. Web. 2 Nov. 2012.
“Tropical Cyclones” noaa.gov. June 2012. National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Awareness. Web. 2 Nov. 2012.
“Lead and Manage My School: Preparing school for a Crisis.” ED.gov. 10 Dec. 2007.
US Department of Education. Web. 2 Nov. 2012.
“Parents and Teachers” Ready.gov. Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2012.
Web. 2 Nov. 2012.