General Information
Washington State Department of Health
- How to Respond: Injury and Illness at School (DOH and OSPI, 2016)
- Emergency Preparedness (DOH) (multiple languages) General information, links to local public health officials and translated emergency-preparedness materials.
National and Washington Resources
- School Emergency Triage Training (SETT) (NASN) Prepares school nurses to lead school-based Disaster Response Teams and to perform triage in response to mass-casualty incident events.
- Stop the Bleed
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) An evidence-based program administered by National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Participants learn to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges.
- Children & Disasters: Disaster Preparedness to Children’s Needs (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Disaster Preparedness National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Includes NASN position statements, Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for School Nurses, and other relevant links.
- School Safety Center (OSPI) Emergency Planning Tools
- Disclosures for Emergency Preparedness – A Decision Tool (HHS, 2013)
- School Crisis Guide (The National Education Association (NEA), 2018) Easy-to-use crisis guide with essential, to-the-point advice for schools and districts.
- The Great Washington Shake Out Resources for earthquake preparedness and statewide drill.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Before, During and After School Emergencies (CDC)
- Caring for Children in a Disaster (CDC)
- Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event Several webpages relating to various aspects of emergencies and disasters.
FEMA
Washington Military Department – Emergency Management Division:
- Individuals, Families and Pets Personal Emergency Planning. Resources in 7 languages.
U.S. Department of Education
- Guides for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plan (2013)
- Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center
American Heart Association (AHA)
- CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines, resources and a class locator.
- AHA First Aid Guidelines
- Medical Emergency Response Plan for Schools Public health initiative developed by multiple organizations to help schools prepare to manage life-threatening emergencies. Jump to the section on School Medical Emergency Response Plan by selecting it in the ‘Jump to’ box.
American Red Cross
- Health and Safety Training & Education (American Red Cross) Courses and Certifications
OSPI Health and Safety
General Information
Helping Students and Families Cope with Disasters and Trauma
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA) The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is a national toll-free, multilingual, crisis support hotline available 24/7 to all US residents experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
- Disasters and Scary Events: Helping Children Cope (Seattle Children’s, 2021)
- Helping Children Cope and Adjust After a Disaster (AAP, Updated 2023)
- When Something Scary Happens (PBS Kids) Resources to help families cope in emergencies and other challenging times.
- Traumatic Experiences (Sesame Street in Communities)
- Natural Disaster Resources (National Association of School Psychologists)