School Emergency Preparedness

School Lockdown and Shelter-in-Place Law

• Michigan School Lockdown and Shelter-in-Place Law
• School Communication Portal Instructions
• School Communication Portal (login needed)

Safe Storage Law

This information includes a summary of Michigan’s secure firearm storage law, answers to common questions about secure firearm storage, and information on where to obtain free or low-cost gun locks and safes.

Additional Resources

The following links are provided by the Oakland County Emergency Management as a resource for School Emergency Preparedness information:

• Michigan State Police Office of School Safety
• SchoolSafety.gov
• Michigan Schools Pandemic Planning Workbook & Online Toolkit for Educators
• OK2SAY is a student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools. Call 8-555-OK2SAY, Text 652729 or email OK2SAY@mi.gov.
• Emergency Planning resources for K-12 Schools and School Districts
• Emergency Planning Strategies and Resources
• Developing a Tornado Emergency Plan for Schools in Michigan
• WRN School Ambassador
• FEMA Preparedness Tips for School Administrator
• FEMA Preparedness Tips for Parents and Guardians
• Practical Information on Crisis Planning
• National Center for School Safety
• School Emergency Plans Guide
• Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education
• Tips for Helping Students Recover from Traumatic Events
• Improving School Safety Through Bystander Reporting
• The State of Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management in K-12 Public Schools
• FEMA Ready Kids