Emergency Preparedness for Families

School Level

• Each school in the district has a Site Level Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that is reviewed and updated annually by the Safety & Security Department. 
• All site administrators and safety team members are encouraged to obtain certification on the Incident Command Structure via FEMA/NIMS training courses.
• The Gilbert and Mesa Police and Fire Departments have access to all school Emergency Operations Plans including locations of critical building infrastructure, schedules, and maps of the school site.

District Level

• The District Safety & Security Committee meets regularly to review, assess, and update plans and protocols. The team comprises key administrators who know how to proceed with supporting schools during a crisis.
• The District has a district-wide Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that is reviewed and updated annually by the Safety & Security Department and meets all requirements of the Arizona Department of Education. 
• Site-level Threat Vulnerability Assessments (TVAs) are conducted regularly by the Gilbert and Mesa Police Departments.