Sharing the Plans with First Responders

When you develop your plans, it is a good idea to check with your local fire, law, and emergency management departments to see if they can review your plans. Their department community relations personnel may be able to come talk to the children about safety or participate in your drills and exercises. Many do, but keep in mind that often emergency and first responders need to remain available for 911 calls and may get pulled away unexpectedly. Including emergency management and first responders in your training and practice will enable them to:

  • Be familiar with your site and plans and give you feedback from a professional perspective.
  • Know your evacuation locations.
  • Teach you how to best communicate with them and understand what to expect once they arrive.
  • Tell you how you can be alerted to emergencies in your area.
  • Help you improve your plan and your procedures.
  • Teach the children about safety and inspire them to practice.
More information about sharing plans can be found in the toolkit at the end of this course.
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