From the desk of Lee Ann Morrison, Research Fellow, and Justice and Law Enforcement, Kentucky Center for School Safety Registration is OpenJune 22-23, 2022 Safe Schools and Communities Conference Eastern Kentucky University, Perkins Building, RichmondHosted by the Kentucky Center for School Safety This two-day event is FREE OF CHARGE and is open to law enforcement officers, school administrators, and school personnel. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis so register soon. Attendance to this conference does include...

From the desk of Mike Kochasic, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, NOAA/National Weather Service, Louisville, KY Louisville, KY Weather Forecast Office News Release CONTACT:Mike KochasicWarning Coordination MeteorologistNOAA/National Weather Service, Louisville, KY502-968-5195 michael.kochasic@noaa.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 16, 2022  March 1-7 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in KentuckyStatewide Tornado Safety Drill to be Held on Wednesday March 2 – 10:07 am EST (Louisville, Kentucky) – Wednesday March 2, 2022 will mark the 10 year anniversary since the deadly West Liberty, KY tornado, and...

From the desk of Jon Akers, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Save the DateJune 22-23, 2022 Law Enforcement in Schools ConferenceEastern Kentucky University, Perkins Building, RichmondHosted by the Kentucky Center for School Safety This event is open to law enforcement and school administrators and will be FREE OF CHARGE. Registration will open in mid-March and will be on a first come, first serve basis. Attendance to this conference does include membership to the Kentucky Association of School...

US Department of Health and Human ServicesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)CERC Manual 2019 CDC’s Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) manual is based on psychological and communication sciences, studies in issues management, and practical lessons learned from emergency responses. The CERC manual is intended for public health response officials and communicators who have a basic knowledge of public health communication, working with the media and social media, and local and national response structures. For complete manual Psychology of...

Compiled by Kentucky Center for School Safety This is a sampling of resources available to our schools and districts across Kentucky that are starting the slow process of recovery from December’s Tornado Disaster. Hopefully these resources will be of assistance as schools and districts navigate the long journey to recovery. Feel free to contact the Kentucky Center for School Safety for any additional needs you may have. We are here to assist you. Phone: Toll Free (877) 805-4277 Disaster recovery...

By The National Weather Service Kentucky Winter Weather Awareness Week is December 5-11, 2021! Winter weather can create many societal and economic challenges to our communities, but the information we’ll provide throughout the week will help make sure you and your loved ones are Weather Ready for the winter season. For more information, visit: https://www.weather.gov/lmk/KYWinterWeatherAwarenessWeek2021