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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Management
  • Educational Administration

Background:

  • Schools are vulnerable to mass casualty events, natural disasters, and biological incidents due to daily mass gatherings.
  • Effective disaster preparedness in educational settings is crucial for safeguarding students and staff.
  • Global threats necessitate robust emergency planning for K-12 schools.

Approach:

  • An integrative review of peer-reviewed publications was conducted using Whittemore and Knafl's model.
  • The review focused on K-12 school preparedness for natural disasters and pandemic events.
  • Analysis synthesized findings from 12 relevant articles.

Key Points:

  • School preparedness for disasters varies significantly, influenced by multiple factors.
  • Key themes included plan components, government compliance, equipment, drills, training, and inter-agency collaboration.
  • Discrepancies exist between perceived and actual school preparedness levels.

Conclusions:

  • Current disaster preparedness in U.S. schools is inadequate.
  • Further research is essential to identify and address gaps in school disaster preparedness.
  • Enhancing school safety requires a comprehensive understanding of preparedness determinants.