The following
items are usually district-level responsibilities. An individual campus
site might want to check with its district to determine the procedures that
will be
followed or develop a campus plan.
Have you Identified
record keeping requirements and sources of financial aid for
disaster relief?
Do you have an
established absentee policy for teachers/students after a
disaster?
Do you have
an established agreement with mental health professionals to
provide counseling to students and their families after the
disaster?
Are there
established alternative teaching methods for students unable to
return immediately to classes: correspondence classes, tele-teaching,
group tutoring, on-line teaching, etc.
Is there a plan for
conducting classes if some of your facilities are damaged –
half-day sessions, alternative sites, portable classrooms?
Are you familiar
with the procedures involved, and forms used in claiming
disaster assistance from the state and federal governments. Work
with your local or state emergency services professionals to
maximize your cost-recovery abilities?
Is someone
designated to determine if buildings are safe after an event?