The school district should develop multi-hazard preparedness activities, plans, and practices consistent with and inclusive of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) objectives.

TEC 37.108. Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety and Security Audit National Incident Management System (NIMS) adopted for State of Texas by Executive Order RP-40 National Incident Management System (NIMS) as directed in Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD–5), “Management of Domestic Incidents.” FEMA NIMS Implementation Objectives

The school district should integrate the needs of students, staff and visitors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into all aspects of the district’s comprehensive emergency management program including planning, training, and drilling.

TEC 37.108. Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety and Security Audit FEMA 2016 Office of Disability Integration and Coordination (ODIC) Fact Sheet FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Strategic Plan: Fiscal Year 2014-2018

The school district multi-hazard emergency operations plan should include policies and/or procedures to address public health situations.

TEC 37.108. Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety and Security Audit TEC 38 Health and Safety; School district EOPs should support compliance with applicable requirements of public health and safety codes. FEMA CPG 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans

The school district multi-hazard emergency operations plan should include current maps and floor plans that show evacuation options and utility shut-offs at all district facilities and properties.

FEMA: Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans FEMA CPG 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans

The school district multi-hazard emergency operations plan should include procedures for emergency notification, public information, and communication with all stakeholders.

FEMA: Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans FEMA CPG 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans National Incident Management System (NIMS) adopted for State of Texas by Executive Order RP-40

The school district multi-hazard emergency operations plan should address processes for accounting for all persons on school campus or district property, staff and student reunification, and release.

FEMA: Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans FEMA CPG 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans

The school district should educate all stakeholders about the district’s safety and emergency management practices.

FEMA: Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans FEMA CPG 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans

The school district multi-hazard emergency operations plan should include the development and implementation of a comprehensive multi-hazard exercise/drill program in compliance with local, state and federal mandates.

TEC 37.108. Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety and Security Audit National Incident Management System (NIMS) adopted for State of Texas by Executive Order RP-40

The school district should adopt mutual-aid agreements, memoranda of understanding, inter-jurisdictional/inter-local agreements, and other agreements to support comprehensive emergency preparedness.

TEC 37.2121. Memoranda of Understanding and Mutual Aid Agreements Executive Order RP-57. Regional Unified Command Structure (RUCS) and the Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) National Incident Management System (NIMS) adopted for State of Texas by Executive Order RP-40

The school district should document, maintain, and replenish emergency supplies, go-kits and equipment.

FEMA CPG 101: Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans TEC 38 Health and Safety; School district EOPs should support compliance with applicable requirements of public health and safety codes.

The school district should have an emergency management contact or coordinator that is responsible for the emergency management program coordination and oversight.

TEC 37.108. Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan; Safety and Security Audit

The school district should ensure that each facility has a designated emergency management program liaison.

FEMA: Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans