Recommendation 15

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

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

Filed under Task Force

Recommendation 15: Develop, implement, communicate, and exercise a reunification plan that clearly establishes where and how students will be reunited with their families.