@IASchoolSafety

Iowa School Safety Alliance assists schools in preparing for, mitigating, responding to and recovering from natural and man-made threats and incidents.

 Des Moines, IA
iowaschoolsafety.org/
Joined April 2016
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October 21-25, 2019, is Bus Safety Week! Did you know in Iowa, 240,000 students are transported daily by an Iowa school bus? Let's keep them safe. Visit youtu.be/bsoSSOPxzMk to watch this important message. @NAPTHQ @IASchoolSafety @IADeptofEd #BusSafetyWeek
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Still working on your school's high-quality emergency plan? You can get some great tips from this district, in case you missed it. bit.ly/2GDMaR2 #IaEdChat @DMschools
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Family preparedness includes knowing who would pick up your student from school if you are unable, and/or where they would go if you didn’t arrive home in a timely manner. Make sure your emergency contacts are updated. Make sure your student knows the plan.
IowaHSEM@IowaHSEM28 Mar 2019
It's Severe Weather Awareness Week! Thursday's focus is: Family Preparedness. Your family needs an emergency plan. It's easy! Visit beready.iowa.gov to find sample plans and helpful checklists for you and your family. #iawx #ReadyIowa #SWAW
Vizzini from the movie The Princess Bride, raising his poisoned drink. Caption reads "It is inconceivable that you don't have a family emergency plan!"

ALT Vizzini from the movie The Princess Bride, raising his poisoned drink. Caption reads "It is inconceivable that you don't have a family emergency plan!"

Our own Nicole Proesch and Rob Olsen joined @IAGovernor as she signed a proclamation for Iowa Safe Schools Week. Check out these great resources on the @IASchoolSafety website: iowaschoolsafety.org/ #IAEdChat #IAEdFuture
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More than meets the eye: Developing a high-quality emergency plan. Each building needs one by June 30. Are you ready to roll? (ICYMI) bit.ly/2GDMaR2
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Do your students have video skills? Find out how they can win $1,000 for your school and raise awareness about school safety (win-win): educateiowa.gov/article/2019… @IASchoolSafety #IAEdChat
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More than meets the eye: Developing your high-quality emergency plan educateiowa.gov/article/2019… … #IaEdChat @DMschools
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After months of research, visiting successful programs & hearing presentations, today the Federal Commission on School Safety will present its final report to @POTUS which details best practices and policy recommendations for improving school safety. www2.ed.gov/documents/school…
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Iowa School Safety retweeted
Iowa DOT
@iowadot16 Nov 2018
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Annalise Johnson@AnnaliseReports15 Nov 2018
Superintendent of Stewartville Schools @534Supt, Grisim School Buses, and @OlmstedSheriff are reminding drivers “it’s not just a stop sign. It’s a child’s life.” Hear from them at KIMT News 3 at 4 PM and 5 PM.
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DM Public Schools@DMschools6 Nov 2018
It's Election Day, and the polls are now open. The polls close at 9:00 PM. Not sure where to vote? Visit the @IowaSOS web site and enter your address: sos.iowa.gov/elections/voter…
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A @DMschools student heard something and said something to a @DMPolice SRO, helping protect their school community. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Des Moines Register@DMRegister17 Sep 2018
Officials say they recovered a gun at East High School on Monday morning. dmreg.co/2pfMIme
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Homeland Security
@DHSgov15 Sep 2018
If you see something, tell local authorities who or what you saw; when you saw it; where it occurred; and why it's suspicious. #SeeSay #ProtectYourEveryDay
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Thanks to @newsmanone @DMRegister for sharing these tips. Don't forget to check with your principal and ask, "What's the plan?" desmoinesregister.com/story/…

15 tips that could save your life if an active shooter comes to your school or business

Though mass shootings are rare, it's important to have a plan for an active shooter the way we plan for fires or tornadoes, trainers say.

desmoinesregister.com
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⚡️ “Governor Reynolds Signs School Safety Bill” xitter.cf/i/moments/984470089553… – at Des Moines, IA
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Thank you, @KimReynoldsIA for signing into law a requirement that all schools have high quality emergency plans. We look forward to helping Iowa schools achieve this goal. #ialegis @IADeptofEd – at Des Moines, IA
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ISSA is pleased to have helped develop this law, and is looking forward to helping districts develop strong safety plans. xitter.cf/IASB_Iowa/status/98410…
Iowa School Boards@IASB_Iowa11 Apr 2018
SF 2364 signed today by @IAGovernor, requiring school boards to develop a high quality emergency operation plan for each school building. #ialegis
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Iowa School Boards@IASB_Iowa24 Oct 2017
Congrats to @CBCommSchools students for winning the @IAschoolsafety video contest! nonpareilonline.com/news/edu…

A.L. duo’s video wins Iowa school safety contest

Two Abraham Lincoln High School students have won an Iowa School Safety Alliance contest with their safety video, officials announced Wednesday.

nonpareilonline.com
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DM Public Schools@DMschools28 Mar 2018
DMPS Safety Specialist and @IAschoolsafety Chair Pam Rosa talks with @csalonikas about how schools are preparing for Iowa's severe weather season. xitter.cf/WHOhd/status/979019084…
WHO 13 News
@WHO13news28 Mar 2018
DMPS Encourages Schools to Participate in State Wide Tornado Drill bit.ly/2E1PBvJ
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