Geneva schools offering emergency overview for public

On Tuesday, June 28, Geneva Unit District 304 is hosting “Emergency Management 101: An Overview of the Four Phases of Emergency Management for Schools.” This free training will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Geneva High School auditorium, 416 McKinley Ave. All community stakeholders, including parents, are invited to attend. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, is now offering a 3½-hour training overview of the four phases of emergency management: Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. This course provides districts and school emergency management teams with a basic understanding of the key components of school emergency management.

The expert training team will provide a high-level overview of the four phases of emergency management. For participants who are new to the subject, this is an introductory learning opportunity. For participants with experience in school emergency management, this training is a great refresher course. The session will include case study scenarios in which you can test your decision-making abilities in responding to emergency situations.

Ÿ Define and describe what is involved in each of the four phases of school emergency management;

Ÿ Understand the importance of having an emergency management plan encompassing all four phases of school emergency management;

Ÿ Understand the importance of taking an “all-hazards” approach to planning;

Ÿ Appreciate the importance of collaborating closely with your community partners;

Ÿ Practice decision-making skills in responding to emergency scenarios.

To register, visit surveymonkey.com/s/Geneva101Training.

For details, call Chic Williams at (630) 463-3083.