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School Safety and Emergency Management

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The mission of the Oregon Department of Education’s School Safety and Emergency Management (SSEM) program is to support the development and implementation of emergency operations plans (EOPs) in schools across the state to help improve the safety and security for all students and staff. Oregon Revised Statute 339.408 and Oregon Administrative Rule 581-022-2225 require schools to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures and maintain a comprehensive safety program that includes plans for responding to emergencies. The resources provided here will help Oregon schools plan for, train for, and respond to emergencies affecting their students and staff.

Link To Upcoming Events

Resources for Developing High-Quality School EOPs

The resources for developing a high-quality school EOP include guidance on emergency drills and plans, example planning documents, fillable templates and scenario-based exercises. Links to national resources are also included on this page. National resources include links to SchoolSafety.gov, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency that all include additional examples, templates, interactive tools, guidelines, and training materials on emergency planning for all schools.

SSEM Contact Information

Find contact information for ODE school emergency operations planning staff or the regional emergency operations planning representative in your area. If you have questions about the program or would like information about our resources you can email us here at ODE.SSEM@ode.oregon.gov

Threat and Hazard Resources

The link above provides resources to help plan for specific threats and hazards that should be considered in any high-quality school EOP. Now included on that page are archived copies of our monthly newsletter, the Monthly Minute. ODE's resource page--School-level Communicable Disease Planning--is a centralized repository of guidance and resources to address challenges associated with communicable diseases.

 

Upcoming Events

View prior webinars: SSEM YouTube Playlist

 

September Training and TA Sessions: Special Event Planning

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What: Safety planning is required for all school events, even the ones after hours or at remote locations. Learn about special considerations for your school events to ensure a safe and fun experience throughout the year. From field trips to football games and everything in between. Safety planning is necessary to ensure that the event goes smoothly and without disruption so that everyone makes it home safely. The School Safety and Emergency Management program will host two virtual training events on special event planning that can be applied year-round. Both sessions will cover the same content. SSEM staff will stay on after the training is complete to answer questions and connect with school personnel who would like some follow-up assistance.

When: September 1st and 15th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

Who Should Attend: Any school administrator or staff member who would like training or assistance on safety planning ahead of their scheduled events.

Link to Register: Registration page for September 1st at 1:30pm (virtual).

Link to Register: Registration page for September 15th at 1:30pm (virtual).

 

October Training and TA Sessions: Earthquakes

earthquake drill instruction
 

What: SSEM staff will address earthquake response procedures during October's training and technical assistance sessions. Earthquakes are a present hazard in Oregon where schools are required to drill their response procedures to an earthquake. School personnel can learn about recommended earthquake response procedures, what is required for Oregon schools, and how to prepare their schools for resiliency during an earthquake. Both sessions will cover the same material. SSEM staff will stay on after each presentation to answer questions or requests for assistance.

When: October 6th and 20th from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

Who Should Attend: Any school administrator or staff member who would like training or assistance on earthquake preparedness.

Link to Register: Registration page for October 6th at 1:30pm (virtual).

Link to Register: Registration page for October 20th at 1:30pm (virtual).