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		<p>Once again, the Gulf Coast faces the devastating effects of a major hurricane.</p>
<p>Houston, Texas in particular, and its surrounding communities, are facing an unprecedented situation—the images of flooded streets and residents in rescue boats are hard to imagine.</p>
<p>And the situation is likely to get worse before it gets better.</p>
<p>With weather experts predicting a possible 50 inches of total rainfall before the storm finally subsides—<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/27/us/hurricane-harvey-texas.html?action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=span-abc-region&amp;region=span-abc-region&amp;WT.nav=span-abc-region&amp;_r=0">something never before seen in Texas, according to the New York Times</a>—the Houston area faces a monumental rescue and rebuilding effort.</p>
<p>Needless to say, schools are closed in Southern Texas. <a href="http://www.houstonpress.com/news/here-are-the-school-districts-closed-because-of-hurricane-harvey-9740813">According to the Houston Press</a>, Houston Independent School District (HISD) and other area systems will not reopen until at least after the Labor Day weekend.</p>
<p>But schools still have a role to play in the recovery effort.</p>
<p>Whether your district faces the prospect of once-in-a-lifetime flooding, or something on a smaller scale, here’s four steps you can take to ensure you’re <a href="https://www.k12insight.com/school-safety-well-being/">supporting your students, staff, and community</a> in the wake of disaster.</p>
<p><strong>Be prepared</strong><br />
Devastation like Houston’s comes once in a lifetime. It’s no easy task to prepare for such an unlikely event.</p>
<p>But, as much as possible, districts need to have a strategy for dealing with natural disasters. That includes a plan for making school closure decisions, a robust system to share the latest information, and contingency plans for when school buildings are damaged.</p>
<p>Include your community in drafting and implementing these plans, and don’t be afraid to adapt your strategy when necessary.</p>
<p><strong>Communicate constantly</strong><br />
The worst thing you can do in a disaster is leave your community in the dark.</p>
<p>Maintain a constant dialogue with your families, employees, and other stakeholders. That means making announcements in as many ways as possible. Whether it’s email, social media, face-to-face conversations, or other methods—make sure you’re reaching your community members where they are. And give them an easy way to reach you.</p>
<p>Yes, you’ll need to make many important announcements, but it’s <a href="https://www.k12insight.com/blog/safety/stay-safe-and-connected-ahead-of-hurricane-harvey/">just as important that you listen</a>. In the chaos of a disaster, your community may have more accurate information than you. And, when families need your help, it should be easy for them to ask for it.</p>
<p><strong>Become community centers</strong><br />
Whenever feasible, transform your schools into central locations that can support recovery efforts. Community schools can provide services beyond academics.</p>
<p>That may mean opening your doors to displaced families, or hosting blood drives on your campus. It may simply mean providing emotional support to families.</p>
<p>You can also be a virtual communication center for families by making sure questions you receive get answered by the right authorities, and sharing that information publicly.</p>
<p><strong>Provide ongoing support</strong><br />
Even after the flood waters recede, the pain students and families face will remain.</p>
<p>After a disaster, continue engaging with students and parents online and in-person. Provide social and emotional support services. And, help your community move forward through an open and honest conversation.</p>
<p><strong>Do you have a plan in place to support your community when a disaster strikes? Tell us in the comments.</strong></p>
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