Austin Brown

Future Facilities Changes (NH FMO) [January 2023]

Filed under Facilities Upgrades

Any future facility changes or upgrades should be promptly shared with local law enforcement and fire departments prior to implementation so they maintain situational awareness and can make any necessary changes to their plans. This flyer addresses task force recommendation 59. The flyer can be downloaded here.

EMDs, Fire, Law Enforcement, Recommendation 59

Creating, Practicing, and Implementing Plans for Family Reunification Before, During and After an Emergency (REMS TA) [January 2023]

Filed under Planning

Emergency management planning is very important because many incidents, whether caused by hazards or threats, are unpredictable. When unpredictable incidents occur, they may prevent a normal school dismissal, thereby making it difficult for families to reunite with students. A Family Reunification Appendix can be created as a part of a school emergency operations plan (EOP) …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Planning, Recommendation 15, SAUs, Schools, SROs

Public Information Officer – Resources (NH HSEM) [December 2022]

Filed under Communication, Training & Exercises

FEMA – Emergency Management Institute (EMI) The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Public Information Officer (PIO) training program is designed to provide PIOs with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities to support proper decision-making by delivering the right message, to the right people, at the right time. Public information is a vital function in disaster operations …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, SAUs, Schools

School Readiness Training & Exercise Program (NH HSEM) [December 2022]

Filed under Training & Exercises

The purpose of conducting trainings/ exercises is to assess, practice, and improve in the five phases of the preparedness cycle which include prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from school-based incidents in a no-fault environment. It is recommended that schools participate in activities year round to allow for a continuous cycle of process improvement for emergency readiness. The School Readiness Program is able to assist in these efforts.

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 26, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

School Readiness Program (NH HSEM) [August 2022]

Filed under Planning, Slider, Training & Exercises

The School Readiness Program is responsible for working with public and non-public K-12 schools to provide assistance with reviewing their site-specific emergency operations plans, facilitating school-based trainings and exercises, conducting physical security assessments, and coordinating the NH School Safety Preparedness Task Force. Together these measures combined with industry best practices ensure New Hampshire schools are …

DOS, EMS, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 34, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

Text to 911 (NH DESC) [August 2023]

Filed under Communication

Text to 911 is FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY! Text to 911 Information Text to 911 allows residents in dangerous situations who are unable to risk the noise of a call to send a text for help. This will help save lives and must be used responsibly. Texting should only be used when a voice call is not …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Registration (NH DESC) [June 2022]

Filed under Communication

Why register AEDs? It is critical to make AEDs accessible in emergencies and NH state law (RSA 153-A:33) requires owners to register their devices with the Department of Safety within 30 days of acquisition. By registering new devices, it ensures AEDs will be accessible in emergencies and enables our 9-1-1 dispatchers to accurately direct callers to a nearby AED.

Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, SAUs, Schools

School Reunification Game (NH HSEM) [February 2024]

Filed under Training & Exercises

The purpose of the School Reunification Game is to focus on current plans, policies, agreements, and procedures and discuss how participants would act during and following a particular incident. Problems are solved as a group.

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 15, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers, Training

NH Rapid Response Access Point (NH DHHS) [May 2022]

Filed under Communication, Mental Health

If you or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis, NH Rapid Response Access Point offers a personalized, non-judgmental, and team approach to care – that you can access quickly. Visit NH988.com for more information.