NAIS Toolkit: Preparing and Responding to Natural Disasters

Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan For Your School

Preparedness plans outline how the school will respond to different crises and what is expected of key staff members.

Crisis Management Plans for Independent Schools

Schools should proactively plan for potential emergencies and implement steps for preparation, response, and recovery.

Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Mitigation Resources

Here are some valuable resources and tips to help your school find assistance and support in the event of a disaster.

Crisis Communications Guidelines for Independent Schools

When faced with a crisis, time is against you. You must move quickly, make key decisions, and communicate to your constituents.

Helping Your School Community Recover After Traumatic Events

To help you assist students and other members of your community who need support, NAIS has compiled several resources.

Restoring School Facilities After a Natural Disaster

Before reopening, school leaders must determine that the school is safe and that operations can function smoothly. 

Supporting Students' Efforts to Help Disaster Victims

When students want to help, schools can help them understand what the priorities will be for relief and aid to the affected region.

Schools Fight to Rise After Caribbean Hurricanes

Schools represent safety and routine in the lives of children, especially when safe spaces and daily routines are hard to come by.

Katrina and Disruptive Innovation

One Louisiana school learned many lessons along the way as it recovered from the disruption of Hurricane Katrina.

The Big Uneasy

Read about the journey of one suburban New Orleans school during the school year that followed the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.