Prepare your school
For Educators and Faculty
Independent Study Courses
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers a series of Independent Study courses that are free and available to all members of the public. You will need to register for a FEMA Student Identification (SID) number in order to complete the online independent study courses. You can register for a SID here. Below is a list of recommended Independent Study courses for educators and faculty.
- IS-362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
- IS-360 Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
FEMA also provides a comprehensive online toolkit for emergency planning in schools. The toolkit includes guidance on planning, drills, exercises, staff training, and other pertinent information. You can access to online toolkit here.
Family Reunification
A robust family reunification plan is an important part of any school's emergency plan. Family reunification plans allow schools to create processes by which to reunite students with their families following an emergency event. The Seattle Office of Emergency Management provides training on creating and exercising a family reunification plan in education settings. Click on the cover photo below to download a PDF version of our family reunification presentation.
Download: Family Reunification Child Release Form
Emergency Preparedness Curriculum
Click here for a list of emergency preparedness plans for grades 1-12 through FEMA's Be a Hero program.
