Crisis Planning & Response Resources

Crisis PlanningCrisis Response /
Psychological Considerations
Sample Crisis Plans / TemplatesStaff Debriefing
State & Federal ResourcesCrisis Team Contact Info
for ESU #1 Schools



Crisis Planning

**NDE — Security Self Assessment (Due 8/31/17), 2016 Safety & Security Standards, Jolene Palmer Presentations
https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/index.html

**Comprehensive websites containing planning guidance, forms, checklists, procedures and trainings
https://rems.ed.gov/K12GuideForDevelHQSchool.aspx
https://training.fema.gov/programs/emischool/el361toolkit/siteindex.htm#item12 

National Education Association 2018 School Crisis Guide
http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/NEA%20School%20Crisis%20Guide%202018.pdf

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Standard Response Protocol
http://iloveuguys.org/srp.html

Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans
http://rems.ed.gov/docs/REMS_K-12_Guide_508.pdf

“Practical Information on Crisis Planning — A Guide for Schools and Communities” — Complete Guide
https://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/crisisplanning.pdf

“Practical Information on Crisis Planning — A Guide for Schools and Communities” — Brochure
https://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/crisisplanning.pdf

A Model for School-Based Crisis Preparedness and Response
https://ojp.gov/ovc/publications/bulletins/schoolcrisis/pg3.html

Crisis Response Box — A Guide to Help Every School Assemble the Tools and Resources Needed for a Critical Incident Response
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ss/cp/documents/crisisrespbox.pdf

Crisis communications guides and toolkit for before, during and after a school crisis.
http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.sswaa.org/resource/resmgr/imported/schoolcrisisguide.pdf

Emergency Management Virtual Toolkit for Education Agencies Serving K-12 Schools
http://rems.ed.gov/virtual-toolkit/index.html

Integrating Students with Special Needs and Disabilities Into Emergency Response and Crisis Planning
http://rems.ed.gov/docs/Disability_NewsletterV2I1.pdf

Promoting Emergency Preparedness Among Non-English Speaking Students
http://rems.ed.gov/docs/SS_Vol02Issue02_Miami.pdf


Sample Crisis Plans / Templates

Sample Crisis Management Plan 2018
https://www.keeneisd.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/KISD-CRISIS-MANAGEMENT-PLAN.pdf

Sample Crisis Management Plan 2018
https://pirates.k12.ar.us/upages.php?id=89

Sample Crisis Management Plan 2018
https://www.yutanpublicschools.com/vnews/display.v/SEC/District%7CSafety%20Program%20%26%20Crisis%20Plan

Sample Emergency Crisis Management Plan 2018
http://sweetsprings.k12.mo.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6144265/File/Julie%20Arnold/2018-2019%20SSR-VII%20Crisis%20Emergency%20Plan.pdf

Sample Crisis Management Plan
https://boone.k12.ia.us/docs/de_site_visit/crisis_plan_bcsd.pdf

Sample Crisis Management Plan
https://www.healthiersf.org/Programs/SHP/Crisis%20Response/documents/Crisis%20Response%20Manual.pdf

Sample Crisis Management Plan
http://www.west-windsor-plainsboro.k12.nj.us/about_us/safe_schools/crisis_management

Sample School Safety & Crisis Management Plan
https://www.spooner.k12.wi.us/district/sasd-safetyplan.pdf

Model School Crisis Management Plan
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/safety_crisis_management/emergency_crisis_management/model_plan.pdf

Sample School Emergency Response Plan
http://rems.ed.gov/docs/repository/REMS_000048_0011.pdf

Sample School Emergency Operations Plan
https://training.fema.gov/programs/emischool/el361toolkit/assets/sampleplan.pdf

North Central Nebraska — School Safety & Security Plan Template
http://homelandplanning.nebraska.edu/petregions/northcentral/documents/School%20All%20Hazards%20Plan.pdf

Sample School Emergency Plan
http://digitalmaine.com/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=mema_docs

Sample School Crisis Intervention Plan
http://www.warren.k12.oh.us/docs/Warren%20County%20School%20Crisis%20Intervention%20Plan-0.pdf

Sample Emergency Operations Plan
https://www.nd.gov/des/uploads%5Cresources%5C895%5Csample-multi-hazard-school-plan.pdf


State & Federal Resources

**Comprehensive websites containing planning guidance, forms, checklists, procedures and trainings:
https://rems.ed.gov/K12GuideForDevelHQSchool.aspx
https://training.fema.gov/programs/emischool/el361toolkit/siteindex.htm#item12

NDE Safety and Security Standards — Updated 6/2016
https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/Docs/Safety_and_Security_Standards_ADOPTED.pdf

NDE — Jolene Palmer Presentations
https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/Docs/Safe_Secure_Success_Access.pdf
https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/Docs/Admin_Day_2016_Safety.pdf

NDE School Safety Center
https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/Crisis_Response.html

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
https://nema.nebraska.gov/

Nebraska Public Health Emergency Response Coordinators by County
http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Documents/ERCs.pdf

Department of Education
https://www.ed.gov/school-safety

Colorado School Safety Information
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cssrc/cssrc-tools-and-templates

National Incident Management System (NIMS)            
https://training.fema.gov/programs/emischool/emischool.aspx/el361toolkit/assets/nimsimplementationactivitiesforschools.pdf
https://www.fema.gov/nims-doctrine-supporting-guides-tools

Incident Command System (ICS) Resource Center
http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/icsresource/.#sthash.3yl0keEm.dpuf

Presidential Policy Directive 8
https://www.fema.gov/learn-about-presidential-policy-directive-8#

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/state_health_departments.htm

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
http://www.dhs.gov/state-homeland-security-contacts

Ready.gov website
www.ready.gov/

Red Cross Disaster Services
www.redcross.org/services/disaster


Crisis Response / Psychological Considerations

Sample School Crisis Response Plan — Psychological Considerations
http://www.healthiersf.org/Programs/SHP/Crisis%20Response/documents/Crisis%20Response%20Manual.pdf

Psychological First Aid for Schools
http://www.nctsn.org/content/psychological-first-aid-schoolspfa

Child Trauma Tookit for Educators
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/school-personnel/trauma-toolkit

Resources for School Personnel
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/school-personnel/trauma-toolkit

Crisis Response — Psychological Considerations
http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis

National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement
https://sowkweb.usc.edu/about/centers-affiliations/national-center-school-crisis-and-bereavement

Responding to a Crisis at School — Revised 2016
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/pdfdocs/crisis/crisis.pdf

OPS Post Crisis Resources for Students, Parents and Staff
http://district.ops.org/DEPARTMENTS/DistrictOperationalServices/SchoolSafety/SafetyInformationforParents.aspx#7041804-post-crisis

The Dougy Center — The National Center for Children and Grieving Families
http://www.dougy.org/

Children’s Grief Education Association
http://www.childgrief.org/childrenandgrief.htm

Sesame Street Grief Resources
http://www.sesamestreet.org/search?keyword=grief

National Alliance for Grieving Children
https://childrengrieve.org/resources-when-there-crisis-your-community-0

Coalition to Support Grieving Students
https://grievingstudents.org/modules/crisis-special-circumstances/

Individualized Guidelines for Key School Personnel (scroll to bottom)
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/school-personnel/crisis-situation

Resources for Schools
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/school-personnel/crisis-situation

Resources for Parents and Caregivers
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/school-personnel/crisis-situation

Resources for Youth and Families Who Were Injured
www.AftertheInjury.org
http://www.nctsn.org/resources/audiences/parents-caregivers

PREPare Training from NASP
http://www.nasponline.org/professional-development/prepare-training-curriculum

Suicide Safe by SAMHSA — Downloadable App
http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SAMHSA-Suicide-Safe-Mobile-App/PEP15-SAFEAPP1

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Region IV Emergency System Coordinator Contact Information
http://region3.ne.networkofcare.org/content/client/835/NebraskaMHEmergencySystemCoordinators2014.pdf

Region IV Crisis Response Team Contact by County
http://region4.ne.networkofcare.org/mh/emergency-services.aspx

The National Association of School Psychologists’
(NASP offers consultation and support to schools and districts in the aftermath of a crisis)
http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/direct-crisis-support

Nebraska Family Helpline
http://dhhs.ne.gov/behavioral_health/Pages/nebraskafamilyhelpline_index.aspx
http://www.nebraskafamilyhelpline.ne.gov/

Boys Town Suicide Hotline — 1-800-445-3000
www.suicide.org

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Crisis Response Information Google Drive Folder
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4l0cZPBasuxWkVBSHBmVmRXUEU


Staff Debriefing

Practical Suggestions for Crisis Debriefing in Schools
www.schoolsecurity.org/resources

Staff Debriefing option — EAP
http://www.4bhs.org/Outpatient/EAP.aspx

Self-care tips on managing being the caregiver during psychologically tough periods
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/care-for-caregivers

Tips more specific for administrators and crisis team members on how to
help school staff manage and cope during difficult times
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/care-for-caregivers/care-for-the-caregiver-guidelines-for-administrators-and-crisis-teams


Crisis Team Contact Info for ESU #1 Schools

https://docs.google.com/a/esu1.org/spreadsheets/d/1E6J_EXEssZMP5hmAQFu3DvVJB3qjySC4hPXkEjSN_Ec/edit?usp=sharing

NOTE: Only people with permission will be able to access this link. To request access, please contact Billie Sitzmann, Arianne Conley or Scott McIntosh.