Disasters are with us, whether we plan for them or not. Frankly, I would rather not be one of those handed a blanket by rescue forces, when or if they arrive. You can get mighty cold and hungry waiting for help. In the case of a school, the problem multiplies by the number of children entrusted to your care. Let's have a quiz. That's something we know lots about: 1. What if 911 doesn't answer? 2. What about emergencies where evacuation is the wrong thing to do? 3. What if you must care for the children in your charge 24 hours or longer, or even for three hours longer. 4. What happens when the parents can't come for their kids and a neighbor does? 5. What if the rest of the community arrives at your doorstep needing help? 6. What if you are the rescue center until FEMA and all the others arrive? 7. Does your personal liability insurance cover negligence? (That's what they call it if you don't have an operational disaster plan.) 8. You sit there, wondering, after a major disaster: lights and electricity are out, no water, no telephone, sewer destroyed, no heat, kids start yelling "I'm hungry!",and a hundred people are pounding on your door yelling HELP. Okay, do something, but what? This book is a head start. It is designed to give you the elements of a plan and a framework on which to hang your answers.
Okay, tax paying citizens and/or parents, the schools are your biggest community investment as well as the place your kids spend about a third of the day. Isn't it time to be sure that your investment in schools is protected, as well as your kids? This book is a good check list to see if they've covered all the bases. It will also give you a background for helping where they need help, and they do need help! You Need This Book!
