Severe Weather Toolkit

Severe Weather Annex Template (TxSSC, 2022)
The Severe Weather Annex Template is designed by the Texas School Safety Center to assist users with creating the Severe Weather Annex. Start with this template. Evaluate the standard language we have provided against the realities of your district. Use the completion guide below for assistance in completing the sections.
Severe Weather Annex Completion Guide (TxSSC, 2022)
The Severe Weather Annex Completion Guide is designed by the Texas School Safety Center to assist users with completing their Severe Weather Annex. The Completion Guide walks the user through each Section of the Annex using questions to help the district identify the necessary actions that need to be completed during each phase of emergency management.
NWS and Partners Publications and Brochures
NWS Safety Tips
Severe Weather 101

Severe Weather Annex Evaluation Criteria Checklist (TxSSC, 2023)
The Texas School Safety Center uses the evaluation criteria within this checklist to review Independent School District and Open-Enrollment Charter School District emergency operations plans against state mandates and best practices. Districts may use this checklist to self-assess their emergency plans prior to the Fall 2023 review cycle.
Severe Weather Annex Criteria Checklist for Public Junior Colleges (TxSSC, 2023)
The Texas School Safety Center uses the evaluation criteria within this checklist to review Public Junior College (College) District emergency operations plans against state mandates and best practices. Colleges may use this checklist to self-assess their emergency plans prior to the Fall 2023 review cycle.

Flooding Appendix Template (TxSSC, 2022)
The Flooding Appendix Template is designed by the Texas School Safety Center to assist users with creating the Flooding Appendix. Use this template to identify specific before, during, and after tasks for a flooding incident.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC)
Texas Flood Viewer
Turn Around, Don't Drown

Hurricane Appendix Template (TxSSC, 2022)
The Hurricane Appendix Template is designed by the Texas School Safety Center to assist users with creating the Hurricane Appendix. Use this template to identify specific before, during, and after tasks for a hurricane incident.
Hurricane Infographics (NWS)
Hurricane Quick Reference Guide for School Administrators
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

Severe Thunderstorm Appendix Template
The Severe Thunderstorm Appendix Template is designed by the Texas School Safety Center to assist users with creating the Severe Thunderstorm Appendix. Use this template to identify specific before, during, and after tasks for a severe thunderstorm incident.
Severe Thunderstorm Safety (NWS)

Tornado Appendix Template (TxSSC, 2022)
The Tornado Appendix Template is designed by the Texas School Safety Center to assist users with creating the Tornado Appendix. Use this template to identify specific before, during, and after tasks for a tornado incident.
Tornado Preparedness Tips for School Administrators

Winter Storm Appendix Template (TxSSC, 2022)
The Winter Storm Appendix Template is designed by the Texas School Safety Center to assist users with creating the Winter Storm Appendix. Use this template to identify specific before, during, and after tasks for a winter storm incident.
NWS Winter Weather Forecasts