OSDFS National Conference
October 27-29, 2003
Washington, DC
A conference for leaders,
decision- makers, and change agents working on issues related to drug-free youth and safe schools. Visit
www.osdfsnational
conference.org

for more information.

The following federal government Web resources offer important information related to crisis planning and emergency response.

Crisis Management Toolkit

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Crisis Management Toolkit discusses how DoDEA schools will ensure that children and personnel are safe and secure in the event of a crisis. www.odedodea.edu/
instruction/crisis/index.htm

National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities

The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities Disaster Preparedness for Schools resource list contains links, books, and journal articles on disaster preparation for schools. www.edfacilities.org/rl/disaster.cfm

Federal Emergency Management Agency

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Web site offers a variety of resources
to help prepare individuals and communities to handle any potential disaster. www.fema.gov

Disaster Help

This Web site is a part of the President's Disaster Management E-gov Initiative—a larger initiative aimed at greatly enhancing disaster management on an interagency and intergovernmental basis. www.disasterhelp.gov

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Web site offers information about preventing terrorist attacks within the United States. www.dhs.gov

Ready Campaign

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready.gov is a citizen preparedness Web site that educates the public on how to be prepared in case of a national emergency. www.ready.gov

Emergency Planning Web site

The U.S. Department of Education’s Emergency Planning Web site offers resources to help school officials plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents, and terrorist acts. (For details, see Planning for Emergencies.) www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/
emergencyplan/index//html.



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