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Overview
Crisis and emergency response protocols are built around the physical and psychological best practices for anyone who communicates on behalf of a school in response to a public health emergency. Emergencies can affect a community in a number of ways from natural disasters, to lockdowns, or a death of a student or faculty member.
Contacts
Rhett Larsen School Safety Center Coordinator |
Michelle Knight Prevention Specialist |
Melissa Muhlestein Executive Secretary |
Crisis Response Support Team
Overview
The Crisis Response Support Team (CRST) offers support to Utah Local Education Agencies (LEAs) during various crises, including student or staff deaths, traumatic events, or mental health emergencies. They provide resources, tools, consultation, and direct response support to assist Utah school districts in crisis prevention, preparedness, intervention, response, and recovery. Their assistance is customized to the specific needs and requests of each LEA.
To learn more, please visit the Crisis Response Support Team webpage.
Emergency Response
Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide
Community Partners
Additional Resources
Multihazard Emergency Planning for Schools Site Index
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Guide For Developing High Quality School Emergency Operations Plans