In a crisis situation that threatens the safety of your students and staff, taking the appropriate action is crucial to the outcome. Two videos, one for use in in middle and high schools, and one appropriate for elementary schools, address two levels of emergencies.

Montgomery County Public Schools, a district directly affected by 9/11 and the sniper shootings of 2002, developed these step-by-step procedures to help administrators and other personnel prevent injury and loss of life. The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently recognized MCPS as having an exemplary emergency plan in place. By enhancing your Crisis Response and Management program with these resources, your school can be just as prepared.

Code Blue indicates a lower level alert. Know what to do when a crisis exists at or near your school facility.

Code Red signifies the highest level of alert. Learn procedures to follow when imminent danger exists to staff and students.