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Making School Safety Maps for Security, Fire, & Severe Weather
When it comes to school safety, an accurate, compliant safety map is of the utmost importance. Make sure your safety map is up to code by working with the experts.
How to Prepare School Tornado Sheltering
An effective tornado sheltering plan is an important part of school safety. We’ve gathered together some guidelines on how to best approach tornado preparation.
Why Outsource Your Building’s Safety Mapping?
Just because you could DIY your building’s safety mapping, doesn’t mean you should. Consider these factors to see how outsourcing provides you with the best safety solution.
Campus Security Maps Should Be Part of Your Emergency Planning
Campus maps are often overlooked during security and emergency planning. Here we explore where these maps are used and how they help during an emergency.
OSHA Requirements for Maintaining Fire Egress Routes
Knowing exit locations does not guarantee a successful evacuation. OSHA requires egress routes to be maintained so building occupants can evacuate as safely as possible.
It’s Time to Update Your Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
A new year has arrived and with it comes the need to review your emergency planning and update your Emergency Operations Plan. Learn why and how to update your EOP.
School Evacuation & Reunification Maps
A critical part of pre-incident planning, reunification maps help manage the logistics of reuniting parents and students after a school emergency.
Evacuation Map vs. Evacuation Plan: What’s the Difference?
Fire evacuation maps and evacuation plans have some key differences. Let’s explore how each is used for emergency planning.
How to Read an NFPA Fire Diamond
Here’s how to decipher an NFPA Fire Diamond, aka “Safety Square” when assessing the various dangers and risks of a specific material.
School Safety: Numbering Exterior Doors
International Fire Code requires all schools to number and label their exterior doors. Learn how to keep your students safe by doing it correctly.
