Texas School Safety Center Resources

• This template is provided to support the completion of after-action reviews. It is considered best practice to conduct an after-action review following every drill, exercise, planned event, and emergency incident.

• This document provides an example of a completed after-action review following a fire drill.

The K-12 Standard Response Protocol (SRP) Toolkit offers guidance and resources for incorporating the Standard Response Protocol into a school safety plan for critical incident response for individual schools in a school district.

The K-12 Standard Reunification Method (SRM) V2 Toolkit offers guidance and resources for incorporating the Standard Reunification Method into a school safety plan to help with managing student and parent reunification after a crisis.

State Resources

• TEA has established guidelines to ensure the safety and security of students and staff with disabilities or impairments. Per Texas Education Code 37.1086(b), districts must follow these Guidelines for Multihazard Emergency Operations.

This resource displays lake levels, river heights, and other real-time weather conditions across Texas. You can subscribe and set up notifications that will alert you when water is rising in a river near district property.

Federal Resources

Note: While the federal guidance documents referenced below are valuable resources, they may not fully align with Texas legislative mandates. Users should review and adjust the content as needed to ensure full compliance with applicable Texas laws.

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts, and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) is a federal research laboratory under NOAA's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. NSSL's research spans weather radar, tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, damaging winds, hail, and winter weather.

The NOAA Weather Safety “All Hazards” site provides easy to understand guidance on preparing for and staying safe during every major weather threat—including storms, floods, extreme heat, wildfires, and more. It offers practical tips, educational resources, and up to date safety information to help individuals and communities stay informed and ready for hazardous conditions.