U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District

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READING, WRITING AND READINESS REPORT - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS OF RHODE ISLAND SCHOOLS

This report analyzes the results of a survey of principals and school district officials on the state of school preparedness in the 2nd Congressional District of Rhode Island. The intent of the survey is to gain the perspective of those individuals who deal with emergency planning and management on a daily basis, and to obtain views on the effectiveness of federal agency efforts to assist officials in preparedness planning.

Please follow the links below for additional information.

Reading, Writing and Readiness: Complete Report

Reading, Writing and Readiness: Two-Page Summary & Tips

Reading, Writing and Readiness: Survey Results

Further information on school emergency preparedness:

The National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities, a website funded through grants from the Department of Education, contains a useful collection of information addressing those aspects of school buildings and grounds that help ensure the physical security of school occupants during natural disasters, accidents, and criminal acts and other man-made threats.
Lists of best practices from the federal government (including Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, US Department of Education)
Report of the conference Schools: Prudent Preparation for a Catastrophic Terrorism Incident, Oct. 30-31, 2003, George Washington University
Department of Education, “Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities” (May 2003)
Healthy Schools Network, “In Their Words: 9/11 Parents Help Other Parents and Schools With Lessons Learned”
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Rhode Island (District) Office:
300 Centerville Rd., Suite 200 South
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-9400
(401) 737-2982 fax#
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Washington, D.C. Office:
109 Cannon House Office Building
Washington D.C. 20515
(202) 225-2735
(202) 225-5976 fax#
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