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Emma Johnson: August 5, 2025
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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Colleen Scheetz: June 24, 2025
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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Cat Cecere: May 28, 2025
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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Cynthia Romero: April 1, 2025
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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Emma Johnson: March 3, 2025
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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Dr. Olivia Ellison: December 4, 2024
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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Elizabeth Rupert: October 2, 2024
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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Dr. Olivia Ellison: September 4, 2024
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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Cat Cecere: July 31, 2024
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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Colleen Scheetz: July 3, 2024
Creating a safe and nurturing learning environment has always been a priority for schools. With a holistic view of school safety, Joffe Emergency...
