Emergency Planning If You Have A Child In School
Many schools have their own emergency plans. Officials at your child's school should have current contact information for you and another family member. Make sure they have up-to-date work, home, and cell phone numbers. Give your e-mail address if you have one.
It is important to ask your child's teacher or principal how they will contact parents in case of an emergency. You should also know what steps will be taken to protect the children. Some questions you might consider asking include:
- How will you reach me if there is an emergency?
- Do you regularly practice fire, earthquake, tornado, and terrorism drills?
- Is there enough water and food stored at the school for all the children?
- What first-aid supplies are at the school?
- Are the teachers and administrators prepared to "shelter in place"?
- Do you have a plan to separate those students who may have been exposed to chemicals, bacteria, or viruses from others?
- Where will the students be taken if they must evacuate the school?
Emergency Planning Links
Create A Plan
Prepare A Kit
Listen For Information
Emergency Planning If You Have a Child In School
Emergency Planning At Work
Emergency Planning For People With Special Needs and Senior Citizens
Emergency Planning For Pets
Emergency Kit Checklist
Missouri DHSS Planning for Emergencies: Three Steps to be Prepared, A Family Safety Guide