This School Emergency Response Plan and Management Guide establishes the framework for creating, reviewing, or updating the emergency and crisis response plans for participating school buildings in the District of Columbia. Beginning with Section 1 each page in the Guide is dated in the footer to show the date of implementation and any revisions that may be made in the future.

In a natural or manmade disaster, or under elevated national security threat levels, events occur that necessitate the coordination and delivery of crisis intervention and response services. This Guide complements the District Response Plan and documents the commitment of District officials to establish a comprehensive system for rapid and effective response in the aftermath of crisis and disaster.