Homeland Security

9/1/04 - Emergency Planning Reminder:  As the new school year begins, it is important that both district wide and building-specific emergency plans and procedures be reviewed and updated.  This process should ensure that all staff completely understand the plan, including their respective roles in the plan.  Local emergency responders (law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services) should also be fully familiar with the plan, including the layout of every building in the school district.

http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/deputy/Documents/alerts/schoolyearreminder.html

5/30/03 - New York State is now at a Yellow Alert Level.  All New York State schools outside New York City should follow the guidance for Yellow Alert Level in the NYS Homeland Security System For Schools:  PDF (revised)   /  HTML  (Revised)     New York City continues to be at an Orange Alert Level. Guidance on that level is also contained in the Homeland Security Document.  Overseas travel advisories from the U.S. Department of State are also available.

5/20/03 - Homeland Security for Schools - Update memo from James A. Kadamus.