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Emergency Preparedness

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What Last Year Taught Us About School Safety—And What Comes Next

As the start of the 2025–2026 school year approaches, I’ve been reflecting on what schools experienced last year—how teams responded, what challenges...

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A LETTER FROM CHRIS JOFFE ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

I’m honored to announce that Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell has joined the Joffe Advisory Board, effective July 1, 2025.

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Leading Through Crisis: 10 Essential Safety Trainings Every School Needs

A guide to building calm, confident, and safe campuses In a school emergency, what happens in the first few moments can shape everything that...

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Wearing the Safety Hat—Again, and Always

Author: Cat - mom, school ops leader, and national crisis responder For the last several years, I’ve had the honor of serving as Managing Director of...

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The Reality of Incident Command: When Perfection is the Enemy of Success

What You'll Learn... In this blog, you’ll learn from a real-world experience during the Los Angeles wildfires, where the Incident Command System...

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Prepared, Not Panicked: An Approach to ICE-Related School Readiness

As immigration enforcement continues to be a prominent concern in the United States, many school professionals are asking: “Should we do ICE drills?”...

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Navigating the Ethical Maze of School Safety: A TV Case Study

Hi, my name is Olivia. I have been a Joffe Safety Consultant for the last two and a half years while finishing my doctorate in public health, which...

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Preparing for the Great ShakeOut: Beyond Duck, Cover, and Hold

Why Participate in the Great ShakeOut? The Great ShakeOut is the world’s largest earthquake drill, and it’s designed to be more than a simple...

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Stop the Fear Factory: A Plea from an Expert

New York state's recent ban on realistic lockdown drills is a significant victory - a step toward much-needed reform in how we conduct safety drills....

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24-25 School Trends & Action Steps

Each new year brings fresh beginnings, and with it, the responsibility to ensure our schools remain safe and secure havens for learning. The unique...

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