I Love U Guys SRP & SRM Training
LCSS recently partnered with the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Office and the I Love U Guys Foundation to offer a Standard Response Protocol & Standard Reunification Method training in Lake Charles, LA on August 18th. This partnership also includes coordination and accreditation from TEEX, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, as schools review and incorporation best practices in their emergency operation plans. All I Love U Guys resources (https://iloveuguys.org) are offered free and intended to improve response when those unfortunate incidents occur on school campuses.
LA Sheriff's Association Conference
Several LCSS staff members were able to attend the LA Sheriff's Association Conference last month, where they had an opportunity to network with 60 of the 64 sheriffs in state. Building relationships and fostering effective communication among different agencies are critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of our schools. Conversations included standardizing the active-shooter trainings for schools with ALERRT aligned models, such as CRASE, ALICE, Avoid-Deny-Defend, and Run-Hide-Fight.
Louisiana 988: Help & Hope are Here
In observance of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools (LCSS) wants to remind you about the importance of mental health. When you're feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, please remember that help is available. Louisiana 988 is a free, confidential helpline that offers immediate emotional support. 988 specialists can help with problems big and small. Whether you’re dealing with loneliness, stress or anxiety, having thoughts of suicide or just need someone to talk to — 988 is here to help, 24/7. When someone calls, chats or texts 988, they will be connected to a helpline specialist who will listen to their concerns, provide support and connect them with local resources. You can share as much or as little as you want, and most people receive the help they need right there on the call.
You can call or text 988 anytime, or chat online at Louisiana988.org.
The helpline offers support for everyone and has specialized call, text and chat services for:
- Veterans: Call 988 then dial 1, or text 838255.
- Spanish speakers: Call 988, then press 2.
- LGBTQ+ under 25: Call 988, then dial 3.
- TTY users can use their preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
- American Sign Language (ASL)/videophone: The 988 helpline now offers ASL services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. People who communicate through ASL can now contact 988 using a videophone. The link to this service can be found at 988lifeline.org (select “ASL Now”).
Learn more about Louisiana 988 and mental health in Louisiana at ldh.la.gov/988.
New Date - November 6-7, 2024
The Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness has partnered with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to offer no-cost training and technical assistance to local education agencies and schools to enhance their ability to plan and prepare for any hazard that may impact Louisiana schools.
Developing/Enhancing School Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) Workshop
This workshop consists of (2) 4-hour trainings intended to close the gap between researchers and practitioners implementing research-based the best practices for school emergency management planning according to US Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, US Secret Service, and the US Department of Education. Participants will review and discuss the whole-community planning process for partners within the school system and the response community. The training will also focus on building a better school safety exercise to prepare school faculty and staff by emphasizing national best practices and current state practices for responder trainings.
BTAM trainings - New Dates
We have completed the District/Regional Foundational BTAM Trainings and are pleased to announce that 415 attendees from around the state completed the training.
The BTAM Train-The Trainer/Facilitator Training sessions have been underway. The Train-The-Trainer/Facilitator Program is a two (2) day comprehensive training. Attendance of the Foundational BTAM Training is a prerequisite to attend this training.
As a part of the program, an Instructional Materials Guide (for the Train-the-Trainer facilitators) will be provided in order to redeliver a foundational, one-day BTAM training to your organization. Core course material will be provided as well.
If you have attended one of the Foundational BTAM Trainings, you may register a new for the following Train-the-trainer session below.
Training Location:
- Louisiana State Police (LSP) Headquarters, 7919 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
You May Register Here:
· September 26-27, 2024 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/louisiana-statewide-k-12-btam-train-the-trainer-facilitator-training-tickets-1022669139927
Thank you for your continued support in keeping our schools and communities safe.
For additional information, please contact Janice Ihaza at Janice.Ihaza@la.gov.
LCSS has recently purchased bleed kits for all schools in Louisiana with state funding! STOP the Bleed training MUST be completed BEFORE kits will be distributed. More information about distribution of bleed kits will be provided upon LCSS receiving the shipment of bleed kits. Keep an eye on your emails or this newsletter!
LCSS is also working with LA Emergency Response Network (LERN) to schedule Stop the Bleed trainings regionally across Louisiana. Our 2nd regional Stop the Bleed training with LERN will take place Friday, September 27th in Pineville, LA.
We are conducting Train-the-Trainer model for school districts to build capacity. We ask schools/districts to only send personnel that will be able to train your staff in the future on Stop the Bleed. Personnel will be taught how to set up classes, request training kits, etc.
Location:
Kees Park Community Center
2450 LA 28 East
Pineville, LA 71360
Session 1 - 9:00 to 11:00 am https://shorturl.at/cUv4O
Session 2 - 1:00 to 3:00 pm https://shorturl.at/TvQTl
Please notify LCSS if you already have bleed kits and do not require additional kits at this time. If you have already completed Stop the Bleed training and are prepared to receive kits, kindly inform LCSS staff.
Contact for Stop the Bleed - Yancey Wade yancey.wade@la.gov
The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) has updated the features on the Get A Game Plan App offering people in Louisiana a new resource for developing and finalizing their emergency plans. The Get A Game Plan mobile app is designed to prepare Louisiana residents for emergency events with preparedness tools, guides and push notifications.
The Get A Game Plan App features include:
- Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide
- Ability to customize a supply list to suit your family size
- Guide for making an emergency plan – business, cybersecurity, family, financial preparedness, disability, kids, mitigation, pets and animals.
- Up-to-date content managed by GOHSEP
- Links to resources, social media and videos
- Link to the Get a Game Plan Podcast
- Push notifications for emergency events and updates
The Get A Game Plan app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/get-a-game-plan/id6581297736
Google Play Store (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.civicapps.getagameplanla&hl=en_US
LDOE's Hurricane Preparedness Playbook
The LDOE’s Hurricane Preparedness Playbook includes best practices and expert guidance to support school system leaders before, during, and after a hurricane on topics such as hurricane preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery. It represents the guidance of experts from the private sector, academia, and government and was developed by the LDOE’s Protect Louisiana Schools Hurricane Preparedness Commission (PLSHPC).
