New Hampshire Department Of Safety: Prepare For Emergencies In Schools

CONCORD, NH — As children head back to school, state officials are working to make sure administrators and educators have measures in place to ensure students are safe.

The New Hampshire Department of Safety and Department of Education released a new video to school districts requesting officials focus on school emergency plans. Officials also shared several resource sites with officials.

The sites include the New Hampshire School Safety Resource Center, which offers task force recommendations, mental health, events, and other links; School Physical Security Assessments, a readiness program for schools to have a second set of eyes on their grounds and buildings; Training and Exercises opportunities, including a five-phase preparedness cycle; and Ready, the Prepared Puppy, a program that teaches kindergartners to fourth-graders what they need to know to stay safe.

“From our historic School Safety Preparedness Task Force report to our first-of-its-kind $30+ million fund to help every school strengthen safety in their schools — ensuring kids can be safe in school has been a top priority," Gov. Chris Sununu said. “This safety video offers a critical, timely message and reminds school communities that there are many state resources available to ensure they are prepared for any emergency or threat.”

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