Paul Fennewald

Homeland Security Coordinator

573.526.3007

Missouri took a major step in improving preparedness in schools through the implementation of SafePlans’ Emergency Response Information Plan (ERIP).  This first of its kind system aids schools in emergency management by integrating planning, training and access to tactical response information.

The Missouri program is the nation's largest educational preparedness initiative, encompassing over 7,000 K-12 schools, child care centers and higher education facilities.

CLICK HERE to view a project introduction by Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt and Missouri School Boards' Association Executive Director, Dr. Carter Ward.

Nancy Bush

Director, Center for Emergency Response & Terrorism

573-526.4768

In 2006, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) provided a limited version of ERIP that allowed schools to create public health and pandemic influenza related plans online.  The response to this innovative approach was tremendous; with over 1,500 schools registering for the program and DHSS receiving national recognition.

CLICK HERE to view a news feature on this project.

Steve Mills

Grant Coordinator

505.854.2635

After receiving a 2006 Safe Schools Healthy Students grant award, the Alamo Navajo Community contracted with SafePlans to implement an emergency preparedness program that encompasses their entire community. 

This project will provide the community with the most comprehensive program available; including web-based NIMS compliant emergency planning, web-based on-demand training, detailed site mapping of each school campus and portable incident command kits for each school.

The Alamo Navajo Community is part of the Navajo Nation.

Mike Wieland

Asst. to the Superintendent

314.493.6075

SafePlans worked hand in hand with the Ritenour Public Schools in a revision of their already comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Program.  This project is provided the district with the most comprehensive program available; including web-based NIMS compliant emergency planning, web-based on-demand training, detailed site mapping of each school campus and portable incident command kits for each school.

Ritenour School District is located in St. Louis, MO and directly boarders St. Louis International Airport.

Carroll Highbarger

Safety & Security Coordinator

573.214.3125

SafePlans assisted Columbia Public Schools in a comprehensive update of their Emergency Preparedness Program for all 32 school campuses.  This project is provided the district with the most comprehensive program available; including web-based NIMS compliant emergency planning, web-based on-demand training, detailed site mapping of each school campus and portable incident command kits for each school.

Alvin Elbert

ERCM Grant Coordinator

417.776.3426

After receiving a 2006 ERCM grant award, the Newton McDonald County Coalition contracted with SafePlans to implement an emergency preparedness program that included 5 districts and covered over 2,500 square miles. 

This project is provided each district with the most comprehensive program available; including web-based NIMS compliant emergency planning, web-based on-demand training, detailed site mapping of each school campus and portable incident command kits for each school.

These Missouri counties boarder Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Dr. Mark Miles

Assistant Superintendent

816.359.4000

Park Hill School District was a recipient of a 2005 ERCM grant.  As part of their program to improve a robust and detailed emergency preparedness program, Park Hill contracted SafePlans to provide a comprehensive assessment.  The 300+ page document detailed areas that work well, challenges and impediments while making specific “best-practice” recommendations.

Dept. of Homeland Security

Office of Domestic Preparedness

SafePlans was sub-contracted to work in a supportive capacity on the After Action Report that outlines the emergency response to the tragic nightclub fire in which 100 persons perished.  Funded and supervised by Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness, the areas examined and addressed within this report by SafePlans included incident command, emergency response and emergency services planning, training and equipment.

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