State Emergency Management Sites:

Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management http://www.dps.state.mn.us/emermgt/ 

Emergency Management in North Dakota http://www.state.nd.us/dem/ 

South Dakota Division of Emergency Management http://www.state.sd.us/military/sddem.htm 

Emergency Management in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Emergency Management

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School Resources "Schools play a unique role in emergency management. Charged with the safety and care of our children, school personnel have the moral obligation to ensure that they are able to respond appropriately in an emergency situation."   -Federal Emergency Management Agency

Due to the recent school events here are some resources for you to use. We will be adding more as we get them. CDC's Injury Center fact sheets on "Preparing for a Mass Casualty Event" and "Coping with a Traumatic Event" School Safety CD-ROMs Available From NLECTC Guidelines Related to Cold Weather Emergencies: Wind chill chart (provided by Ootsburg Schools) Madison Metropolitan School District's policy Eau Claire Area School District's policy          Frequently Asked Questions Wisconsin DPI's Resource Page Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance(OJA) Wisconsin School Crisis Preparedness Team County Emergency Management Director Listing Colorado School Violence Manual Wisconsin Emergency Management WI CESA Districts Maps Incident Command terminology Incident Command System (ICS) Job Descriptions Wisconsin Emergency Preparedness Guidelines for Schools Information on Student Deaths/Suicides and Memorials

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**Emergency preparedness planning is active, enabling schools (and communities) to reduce the frequency and magnitude of an emergency and to respond faster and more appropriately.