Prepared under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (2008).
Mitigating hazards in school facilities should be planned and implemented by those who know the school and its community best – school and district staff in alliance with local emergency responders and the school community. Working together, they can successfully: (1) Assess the safety and security of school buildings, grounds, and surroundings; (2) Make a hazard mitigation plan; and (3) Implement the plan. The article describes a 3-step process for mitigating hazards in school facilities and provides resources for further evaluation.
