Emergency Planning for Private Schools Workshop
| Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 |
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:30AM) |
| Location: Manhattan Municipal Building North Mezzanine 1 Centre St, New York, NY 10007 |
Description:
This workshop is intended to provide guidance on emergency planning for private schools. Participants will receive training in the basic fundamentals of emergency planning and how to develop their school’s Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs). They will hear from subject matter experts from the NYPD, FDNY, New York State Police and the US Department of Education on available tools to support school emergency planning efforts.
The first half of the workshop will be a presentation from the US Department of Education Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Team (REMS). This portion of the program will provide an overview of the recommended six step planning process to create a high-quality school emergency operations plan.
The second half of the day will feature presentations by:
- NYPD: They will discuss the Shield Program and other NYPD services available to schools.
- New York State Police: They will demonstrate their school emergency operations planning template.
- FDNY: They will cover fire safety and school evacuation plans.
Intended Audience:
Private school administrators and security personnel interested in creating, revising, or enhancing school emergency operations plans.
Registration: http://www.remstacenter.org/TBR/TrainingRegistration.aspx?trainingsid=222
Registration for this event closes on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Cancellations:
Cancellations must be received no later than three business days in advance.
NYCEM Academy provides reasonable accommodations. If you are in need of a disability accommodation, please send your request to nycemacademy@oem.nyc.gov.