Information resources

National Clearinghouse for Education Facilities (NCEF) Web Site

The NCEF, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, provides information on planning, designing, funding, building, improving, and maintaining safe, healthy, high performance schools. The Web site includes links to campus safety assessment and campus security resources for colleges and universities.

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention

The Center's mission is to assist the U.S. Department of Education in serving institutes of higher education in developing and implementing policies and programs that will foster students' academic and social development and promote campus and community safety by preventing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drug use and violence among college students. The Center is a primary provider of services in alcohol and other drug abuse and violence prevention in higher education founded upon state-of-the-art knowledge and research-based strategies.

The Safe Center at eSchool News

The SAFE Center is an online resource developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the eSchoolNews Network (eSN), with contributions from other relevant education organizations and solution providers. The SAFECenter is for educators and education officials responsible for safeguarding the students, staff, and infrastructure of K-20 education.

Ready.gov from the DHS Ready Campaign

In February 2003, the Department of Homeland Security launched the Ready Campaign, and the Listo Campaign, an English and Spanish version of the national public service advertising campaign. Its purpose is to inform and empower citizens to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks, disasters and other emergencies. The “Ready Campaign” offers community-based information, guides and strategies for staying safe and secure at home and in the community.

Pandemic Flu.gov

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services manages a Web site focused on bringing up-to-date government pandemic information to individuals, families, schools, businesses and communities across the nation. The Web site presents a range of information from informational fact sheets, to global activities, to links for state and local planning efforts. Presented on the Web site is a School District (K-12) Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

SAMSHA has a variety of prevention, response and recovery program supporting the safe and healthy development of individuals and families. SAMHSA offers services pertaining to emergencies and disasters as well.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention