Here in the NorthEast (USA) it's winter storm season. By this time last year, we had had a few serious winter storms and we got hit by a tropical storm at the beginning of this school year and then an October snow storm that both caused a lot of problems, power outages, and damage.
Students, teachers, parents, and schools need to be prepared to handle different kinds of emergencies. Here is a link to a huge amount of resources for emergency preparedness, planning, and education.
Free Resources for Emergency Preparedness
Includes information, planning tips, and even lesson resources for teachers.