The Spring ISD Emergency Management Department, through direct interaction and collaboration with city and county first responder and emergency management agencies, will ensure all-hazard readiness and an ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents and emergencies. By implementing an all-hazard, school-centered emergency management program, Spring ISD demonstrates an enhanced commitment to protecting students, staff and visitors from hazards and threats most common to K-12 education systems.

The Spring ISD Emergency Management Department is committed to ensuring life safety and well-being of Spring ISD students, staff, and the community through the principles and activities found within the five phases of emergency management.

Prevention is the action schools take to prevent a threatened or actual incident from occurring and includes the capabilities necessary to avoid, deter, or stop an emergency. Prevention activities take place before an emergency and include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing technologies that allow for anonymous reporting and enhanced situational awareness that may prevent an incident.

• Utilizing physical security features to deny access to unauthorized visitors

Mitigation means the capabilities necessary to eliminate or reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of an event or emergency. No matter how much a school prepares, some incidents cannot be prevented. Mitigation activities take place before an emergency and include:

• Identify and address potential hazards and vulnerabilities in school facilities and operations to reduce the risk of future emergencies.

• Constructing reinforced shelter areas within schools to minimize the threat to life presented by severe weather.

• Develop and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety and preparedness within the school community.

• Continuously evaluate and update emergency plans and procedures based on lessons learned from past incidents and changes in the threat landscape.

Preparedness is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, and facilitating drills to enhance readiness and maintain the capabilities to secure schools against acts of violence and man-made or natural disasters. Even if a school is at a high state of readiness, there will always be a need for continued emergency management. Preparedness activities take place before an emergency occurs:

• Conduct regular drills and exercises to train students, staff, and first responders on how to respond to different types of emergencies.

• Establish communication systems and protocols for alerting and notifying stakeholders during emergencies.

• Maintain updated contact information for students, staff, parents, and emergency contacts.

• Develop and implement emergency plans and procedures tailored to the unique needs of the schools.

• Secure necessary resources, such as emergency supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Response includes actions taken to save lives and prevent property damage during an emergency. Response actions place preparedness plans into action and are comprised of effective coordination, management of resources, maintaining the capabilities needed to stabilize an emergency once it has already happened or is certain to happen; and quickly facilitating the transition to recovery. Response actions take place during an emergency:

• Activate the emergency response plan when an incident occurs, whether it's a natural disaster, a security threat, a health crisis, or any other emergency.

• Ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff by providing immediate medical care, evacuation if necessary, and shelter.

• Coordinate with local emergency services, such as police, fire, and medical personnel, to respond effectively to the situation.

• Communicate with parents and guardians to keep them informed about the situation and the status of their children.

Recovery consists of continuity actions that continue beyond the incident response phase to maintain or restore essential District functions and restoration of the learning environment. The recovery phase begins immediately after the threat to human life has subsided and consists of both short-term and long-term elements. Short-term recovery operations seek to resume business and educational operations. Long-term recovery focuses on restoring the District to its normal state of operations. Recovery actions take place after an emergency:

• Assess the impact of the emergency and begin the process of recovery, which may include repairing facilities, addressing emotional and psychological needs, and resuming educational activities.

• Provide support services and counseling for students and staff who may have been affected by the emergency.

• Work with local, state, and federal agencies to access financial resources and assistance for recovery efforts.

Spring ISD
Emergency Management and School Safety
420 Lockhaven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073-5726

To report safety concerns/issues:

Email: Safety
Phone: 281-891-SAFE

• National Weather Service: Houston/Galveston

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