Emergency Preparedness & Training
Students need a culture of felt safety for educational success. Felt safety is when a person feels or perceives that they are safe in their environment. This requires physical and psychological safety measures. Using a trauma informed and equity centered approach, WESD provides technical assistance to our regional school districts.
📌 Technical Assistance
Build school district capacity in the areas of
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Standard Response Protocol - Train the Trainer
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Exercise & Drill planning and delivery - Consultation
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Sammy and Friends Training & Coaching (PreK - 3rd Grade)
Training in the following areas
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Stop the Bleed Training
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Standard Response Protocols for Education Staff
Contact: Gene Biggs gene.biggs@wesd.org
Relevant Oregon Statutes/Rules
Oregon Revised Statute 336.071 and Oregon Administrative Rule 581-022-2225 require schools to instruct and drill students on emergency procedures and maintain a comprehensive safety program that includes plans for responding to emergencies.
EMERGENCY OPERATION PLANS & SITE ASSESSMENTS
The WESD no longer supports building emergency operation plans and site assessments. Contact Oregon Department of Education, School Safety Emergency Management to get support in these areas.