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TITLE Disaster Preparedness in YOUR School.INSTITUTION Texas Education lgency, Austin. Div. of Adult and

Continuing Education.PUE DATE Nov 72NOTE 21p.

EDRS PRICE MF-$0.65 HC-$3.29DESCRIPTORS *Civil Defense; *Emergency Programs; Guides; *Safety

Education; *School Safety; *Staff Role

ABSTRACTA look at what to do in time of natural and man -made

disasters is presented. Disasters covered include tornados,hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, and nuclear disaster. Theresponsibilities of the Board of Education, school superintendent,school principal, teachers, school nurse, custodian, students, busdrivers, and cafeteria workers are outlined. (CK)

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Someone has said that Civil Defense is as old

as Noah and nis ark. But since the dawn ofhis existence on earth, man has been copingwith his environment and how to survive in it.

We've marveled at the scenic monuments in ournational parks. A Grand Canyon here . . . . a

Garden of the Gods there. But in viewing thissplendor of sand and stone, how often have wethought about the natural disasters that carvedthese niches of grandeur?

Such as wind in a hurry!

Educators have long contended with The Three R's.But man with his instinct for survival has beenfighting The Three F's. Famine . . . . flood . . .

and fire.

Not to mention hurricanes and tornadoes . . . .

and the possibility of nuclear attack.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN YOUR SCHOOL is a quicklook at what to do in time of disaster . . . .

natural and man-made.

The word "quick" is a wise choice. For in theart of Civil Defense, time is of the essence.

Tomorrow can often be too late. And two sec-onds from now often cannot be soon enough.

An Art as Old as Noah

Strategy Counts in the Game of Life

If you're going to get defensive aboutCivil Defense, you have to work outthe strategies long before an unlady-like Beulah or Carla comes calling.

Take a tip from the experts in theart of defense. The football coacheswho return to coach another seasonhave worked out the game plan. . . .

well in advance. . . .play by play. . . .to meet all emergencies.

Theirs is a game of sport. Yours is thegame of life.

If disaster struck tomorr 31N, how wellcould each member of the "team"from the Board of Education to theworker in the cafeteriacarry out hisresponsibility?

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Issue a statement of policy on school cc

munity Civil Defense

Consider school construction specificationsto meet the needs of Civil Defense

Provide needed personnel and funds for meet-ing the school's responsibilities in CivilDefense

Review or make Civil Defense plans for the

school

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT

Make recommendations to the Board of Educa-tion to secure needed policy

Coordinate the Civil Defense program withthe community's authority in Civil Defenseand the schools in the area

Review progress and make continued recom-

mendations

Appoint a Civil Defense council in the

school

Designate someone as the school's coordina-tor of Civil Defense

Determine what use local Civil Defense au-thorities can make of the school's facili-ties in time of emergency

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Learn responsibilities for organizing theCivil Defense program in the school

Initiate and supervise the planning of aCivil Defense program for the school

Coordinate the Civil Defense plans for the

school with those Pf other schools in the

area

Review the plans for the - school with the

community's authority in Civil Defense

Delegate Civil Defense responsibilities to

staff personnel according to competencies

Provide leadership for teachers in securing

needed in-service training

Inform parents about the school's Civil De-

fense program

Test the school's Civil Defense plans and- -

if necessary--make needed revisions

Appoint a school advisory committee for

Civil Defense made up of school repre-sentatives, parents, civic organizations,

and local Civil Defense personnel

TEACHERS

Participate in making Civil Defense plans

for the school

Become informed about new developments re-

lated to the various types of emergenciesthat may result from both natural disas-

ters and enemy attack

Provide ins+ruction and practice in theCivil Defense plan and in survival

techniques

Integrate recent and pertinent Civil De-fense data into regular classroom in-struction

Instruct children in such ways that theydevelop confidence in their ability totake care of themselves and to be of as-

sistance to others

Become familiar with minimum first aid

procedures

Become familiar with the psychologicaltechniques for working with childrenunder stress auring emergencies

Help children to understand and to inter-pret the Civil Defense program to their

parents

SCHOOL NURSE

Know the effects on the-body of chemical

and biological agents,and radiation

Learn specialized knowledge of first aid

in disaster situations

Render first aid, treat casualties, and pre-pare them for transportation to a hospital

Supervise and train first aid teams,stretcher bearers, and home nurses

Advise students and teachers on emergency

health sanitation measures

Coordinate school health service plans

Provide for the care of the physicallyhandicapped

Plan for the use of school facilities ascenters for mass care, housing, hospitali-zation, or rehabilitation

CUSTODIAN

Inspect utilities for structural safety

Prepare a chart or charts showing shut-offvalves and switches for all utilities andpost this information for use by others

Provide for emergency operation of venti-lating system

Provide for cut-off drainage of hot water

and steam lines in shelter areas

Post location of all protective equipment

Instruct school personnel in the use of fireextinguishers

STUDENTS

Become prepared in aiding others. (Older

students can assist the students in thelower grades.)

Help inform parents about Civil Defenseprograms

Direct recreational activities in periods

of confinement

Act as messengers and perform other ser-vices

Understand the characteristics of radiation

BUS DRIVERS

Know how to render first aid

Know various routes for students to reachsafety

Know emergency precautions

Keep vehicles in readiness

Learn the fundamentals of emergency living

CAFETERIA WORKERS

Maintain adequate supply of food and water

Provide for emergency feeding

Learn protective measures as applied tofeeding under disaster conditions

Civil Defense Is Also

TORNADOLocal storm of short duration formed of windsrotating at high speeds. Usually appears as

a funnel-shaped cloud moving in a counter-

clockwise direction. Path of destructionaverages only an eighth of a mile wide and

five miles long. The most violent weather

phenomenon known to man.

HURRICANE"Tropical cyclone" that begins near but notdirectly over the equator. Most powerful of

all storms. Must have a wind velocity of 74miles per hour or more. Diameter may be 50

to 75 miles--or greater. Path or destructionmay cover as much as 500 miles.

FLOODNatural disaster caused by too much water tooquickly. May be seasonal, as when spring rains

overflow river basins. May be sudden, as whenheavy precipitation causes "flash" floodingpaths of destruction.

FIREThe faulty wiring that ignites. The box ofmatches within the grasp of a child. The ex-plosion of gasoline in an unventilated area.The bolt of lightning that strikes of destruc-tion. The plane crash that leaves an aftermathof charred ruins. Just a handful of the manykinds of fire.

BLIZZARDWinter's most dramatic and perilous storm. Like

a snowflake, it takes a variety of shapes. Such

as freezing rain or drizzle in below-freezingsurface temperatures. Or snow in the form offlurries that reduce visibility and make forhazardous driving . . . . or in the form ofdrifts that pile up several feet deep and crip-ple mobility.

NUCLEAR DISASTERTwo kinds. One may be an attack on the UnitedStates of America by an enemy force. The use ofnuclear weapons would create radioactive fallout.Also nuclear detonations at or near the surfac?.of the errth might cause fire, blast, and heat.The other kind could be a nuclear accidentcaused by improper use of radioactive materialsused in peaceful activities such as industry.

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Safety RulesIF YOU ARE NEAR A TORNADO CELLAR

WHEN TIME PERMITS, GO TO A TORNADO CELLAR, CAVEOR UNDERGROUND EXCAVATION. THIS SAFETY AREA

SHOULD HAVE AN AIR OUTLET TO HELP EQUALIZE THEAIR PRESSURE. IT SHOULD ALSO BE KEPT FIT FORUSE AND FREE FROM WATER, GAS OR DEBRIS. PREF-

ERABLY, IT SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH A PICK AND

SHOVEL. THERE IS NO UNIVERSAL PROTECTIONAGAINST TORNADOES EXCEPT UNDERGROUND EXCAVATIONS.

IF YOU ARE IN OPEN COUNTRY

MOVE AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE TORNADO'S PATH.TORNADOES USUALLY MOVE AHEAD ABOUT 25 TO 40 MILES

PER HOUR. IF THERE IS NO TIME TO ESCAPE, LIEFLAT IN THE NEAREST DEPRESSION SUCH AS A DITCH OR

RAVINE.

IF IN A CITY OR TOWN

SEEK SHELTER INSIDE--PREFERABLY IN A STRONGLY

REINFORCED BUILDING. STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS!

IF YOU ARE IN A HOME, THE CORNER OF THE BASEMENTTOWARD THE TORNADO USUALLY OFFERS THE GREATEST

SAFETY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE IN FRAME

HOUSES. PERSONS IN HOMES WITHOUT A BASEMENT CANSOMETIMES BE PROTECTED BY TAKING COVER UNDERHEAVY FURNITURE AGAINST INSIDE WALLS. DOORS AND

WINDOWS ON THE SIDES OF THE HOUSE AWAY FROM THETORNADO MAY BE OPENED TO HELP REDUCE DAMAGE TO

THE BUILDING. STANDING AGAINST THE INSIDE WALL

ON A LOWER FLOOR OF AN OFFICE BUILDING OFFERS

SOME PROTECTION.

IF IN SCHOOLS

IF THE SCHOOL BUILDING IN THE CITY AREA IS OFSTRONGLY REINFORCED CONSTRUCTION, STAY INSIDE

away from windows. REMAIN NEAR AN INSIDE WALL

ON THE LOWER FLOORS WHEN POSSIBLE. Avoid audi-toriums and gymnasiums WITH LARGE, POORLY SUP-PORTED ROOFS. IF THE SCHOOL BUILDING IS IN ARURAL AREA AND DOES NOT HAVE STRONGLY REINFORCEDCONSTRUCTION, REMOVE CHILDREN AND TEACHERS TO ARAVINE OR DITCH IF A STORM SHELTER IS NOT AVAIL-

ABLE.

IF IN FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL PLANTS

WHEN A TORNADO WARNING IS RECEIVED, A LOOKOUTSHOULD BE POSTED TO KEEP SAFETY OFFICIALS AD-VISED OF THE TORNADO'S APPROACH. ADVANCE PREP-

ARATION SHOULD BE MADE FOR MOVING WORKERS TOTHOSE SECTIONS OF THE PLANT OFFERING THEGREATEST PROTECTION. Keep cairn. IT WILL NOT

HELP TO GET EXCITED. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLEDBY RUNNING OUT INTO STREETS AND BY TURNINGBACK INTO THE PATH OF A TORNADO. EVEN THOUGH

A WARNING IS ISSUED, THE CHANCES OF A TORNADOSTRIKING ONE'S HOME OR LOCATION ARE VERY SLIGHT.TORNADOES COVER SUCH A SMALL ZONE, AS A RULE,THAT RELATIVELY ONLY A FEW PLACES IN A WARNEDAREA ARE DIRECTLY AFFECTED. YOU SHOULD KNOW

ABOUT TORNADOES THOUGH . . . . "JUST IN CASE."

KEEP TUNED TO YOUR RADIO OR TELEVISION STATIONFOR THE LATEST TORNADO ADVISORY INFORMATION.DO NOT CALL THE WEATHER BUREAU--EXCEPT TO RE-PORT A TORNADO--AS YOUR INDIVIDUAL REQUEST MAYTIE UP URGENTLY NEEDED TELEPHONE LINES. THESE

LINES SHOULD BE KEPT OPEN TO RECEIVE SPECIALREPORTS OR TO RELAY VITAL INFORMATION TO RADIOAND TELEVISION STATIONS FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THECRITICAL AREA.

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Safety Rules

Keep your radio or television set on. Listen

for the latest Weather Bureau alerts, warnings,and advisories. If power fails, use your car

radio.

Pay no attention to rumors.

Get Gway from low-lying beaches or other loca-tions that may be swept by high tides or storm

waves. If passage to high ground is over aroad likely to be under water, leave early.Don't run the risk of being marooned.

Be alert for high water in those areas wherestreams or rivers may flood after heavy rains.

If your home is out of danger from high tidesand is well built, it is probably the best

place to weather the storm.

Board up wipdows or put storm shutters in

place. When you board up, use good lumberand fasten it securely. Makeshift boardingme do more damage than none at all. Havestrong bracing for outside doors.

Get in extra food. Your "shopping list"should especially include items that can beeaten without cooking ur that require little

preparation. Remember that electric power

may be off, and you may be without refrig'ra-tion.

If ewer _envy cooking facilities are neccssary,be sure they are in working order.

Sterilize the bathtub, jugs and bottles, and

cooking utensils. Fill them with drinkingwater because city water service may be inter-rupted.

Have flashlights and/or emergency lights inworking condition. Keep tlem handy.

Be sun,) you have gasoline In your car. If

electric power is off, service stations maynot be able to operate pumps for several

days.

Check on everything--repeat: everything--thatmight blow away or be torn loose. Garbagecans, garden tools, signs, porch furniture,awnings, and other objects become weapons of

destruction in hurrican winds. Store th,= all

inside, i: possible.

Be sure that a window or door can be opened onthe lee side of the house.' The lee side isopposite the one facing the wind.

If the center or "eye" of the storm passesdirectly over your area, there will be a lull

in the wind. This lull will last from a fewminutes to half an hour or more. Stay in a

safe place. Make necessary emergency repairs

during the lull. But remember that the windwill return suddenly from the opposite di-

rection . . . . frequently with even greater

violence.

Be calm. Your ability to meet emergencies In

a calm manner will inspire and help others.

Safety RulesBEFORE THE FLOODKeep on hand materials, such as sandbags, ply-wood, plastic sheeting and lumber. Install

check valves in building sewer traps to preventflood waters from backing up into sewer drains.Arrange for auxiliary electric supplies forhospitals and other operations that are crit-ically affected by power failure. Keep yourautomobile fueled and ready to go. If electric

power is cut off, service stations may not beable to operate pumps for several days. Keepon hand a supply of food that requires littlecooking and no refrigeration. Remember,

electric power may be interrupted. Keep a

portable radio, emergency cooking equipment,and lights and flashlights in working order.

WHEN YOU RECEIVE A FLOOD WARNINGStore drinking water in clean bathtubs and invarious containers. Remember, water servicemay be interrupted. If you are forced to leaveyour home and time permits, move essentialitems to safe ground. Grease immovablemachinery. Move to a safe area before accessis cut off by flood water.

DURING THE FLOODAvoid areas subject to sudden flooding. Do notattempt to cross a flowing stream where water

is above your knees. Do not attempt to drive

over a flooded road. Remember, you can bestranded--and trapped. Stay tuned to yourlocal radio or television station.

AFTER THE FLOODDo not use fresh food that has come in contactwith flood waters. _Test drinking water to seeif it is suitable for drinking. Wells shouldbe pumped out, and the water should be testedbefore drinking. Seek necessary medical care

at the nearest hospital. Food, clothing,shelter, and first aid are available at RedCross shelters.

Do not visit the disaster area. Your presencemight hamper rescue and other emergencyoperations.

Do not handle live electrical equipment in wetareas. Electrical equipment ehould be checkedand dried before returning to ervice.

Use flashlights--not lanterns or torches- -

to examine building. Flammable materials maybe inside those buildings.

Report broken utility lines to the appropriateauthorities.

A GUIDE TO FLASH FLOODING THAT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFEFLASH FLOOD means the occurrence of a dangerous rise in the water level of a stream or over aland area in a few hours or less.

= This dangerous risrmay be caused by hero rain, an ice jam breilcing up, in earthquake, or a dam failure.FLASH FLOOD WATCH means that Muir/this °cawing or expected to °caw may cause flash flooding in certain areas. Persons in-thole areal &mild be alert *the possibility of a flood emergency that will require innindiate action.FLASH FLOOD WARNING mean* that flash flooding is occurring or is imminent on certain streams ordesignated areas. Immediatepreamtions should be taken by those threatened.

Safety Rules

Sound the school fire alarm as a signal for im-mediate action: leave building. (Those firedrills prove their worth in time of emergencybecause everyone knows the prearranged route ofevacuating the building.) Assemble the schoolstaff and the students at a safe distance fromthe fire and also away from fire-fighting equip-ment. Render first aid as needed. Notify the

fire department. (Aren't you glad you had thattelephone number handy? You must have savedfive (5) seconds of precious time . . . . and

maybe five (5) precious lives too!) Notify the

police department and the sheriff's office.(Those numbers came in handy, too!) If it ispossible to fight small fires without endan-gering life, do so. Be sure all access roadsto the fire are open for quick arrival ofemergency vehicles. (Isn't it a good thingthat periodic checks are required of all fireextinguisherA) Take the roll of the persons- -

staff and students--who evacuated the building.Notify the school superintendent or appropriateschool official. If you notice any break--orsuspected break--in utility lines, notify theutility company. That particular telephone callmay prevent an additional hazard. Staff andstudents should not return to the school untilofficials of the fire department have declared

the area safe. And if it is not safe, theprincipal should dismiss classes.

HOW TO EVACUATE A BUILDING

Check roll in the room. Then check it again atthe assembly point for missing students.

Time is of the essence. Tell students to leave

all books and clothing.

Permit no talking. It's easier to hear in-

structions.

Close windows.

Close the door to the room but don't lock it.

Turn off the lights in the room when it has

been cleared.

Post door guards to keep unauthorized personsout of building once it has been evacuated.

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Safety RulesCheck the exhaust system of the school buildingcomplex daily for leaks. It makes good sense totravel over the regular school routes, if pos-sible. Set up your own system of communicationswhen a blizzard hits. You can do this by ar-ranging for the parents of a child who has beenlet off the school bus to call the next parentson the route to let them know the bus hasstopped and is on its way. If the bus doesstall, the driver and children should stay withthe bus. It's too easy to lose your sense ofdirection in a blizzard. The bus not only pro-vides some protection from the elements but isalso in the best possible location to '.)e ob-

served by highway maintenance crews. The drivershould turn on the clearance lights. The domelight at night can be an SOS signal to motoristsin the area. He should run the moto only if hehas checked to see that the exhaust is takenaway by air currents. Don't you be a newspaperheadline in tomorrow's edition telling about thevictims of carbon monoxide. Make provision fora supply of fresh air. One way of providingsafe ventilation in a blizzard is to lowerthe windows slightly on the side away from thestorm. The driver should not panic and shouldwork slowly--and thAs set a good example for theyoung people whose {lives are in his care. He

should encourage the children to clap their handsand move their arms and legs vigorously fromtime to time. It not only checks a sense ofyouthful restlessness but also stimulates cir-culation, warms the extremeties, and relievestension in the muscles. Above all, the driver

should beware of over-exertion. Heavy manuallabor--such as pushing a vehicle or shoveling

heavy drifts--could lead to a heart attack inbiting winds, blinding snow, and bitter coldtemperatures. Folklore to the contrary, youshould not eat snow. It's much healthier if youhave a supply of candles and cans in which tomelt the snow for drinking water. The drivershould also look for signs of fatigue among hisyoung charges. But most important, he shouldnever permit all occupants of the bus to sleepat the same time. Someone must stand guard toguard against this dangerous weather element,School buses should be equipped with some formof communication such as a citizen band or short-wave radio. Finally, the school system shouldwork out a ground plan of operations so driverand students can safely weather a blizzard. Such

events as athletic events and contests away from

the home school, field trips to other schools orcities, and senior trips start out on a high note

of enthusiasm. With the proper ground plan, theycan end on a happy note tool

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In a nuclear attack, you may have from 15minutes to several hours to take action. The

main hazards of a nuclear attack are blast,heat, fire, and fallout radiation. A person

close to a nuclear explosion--in the area ofheavy destruction--probably would be killed

or seriously injured. A person in the fringe

area could survive these hazards. The dis-

tribution of fallout particles after a nuclearattack would depend on wind currents, weatherconditions, and other factors. The first 24hours would be the most dangerous period oftime. Time, distance, and shielding might beconsidered as the best elements of the formulanecessary to survive a nuclear disaster.

HOW TO SURVIVE A NUCLEAR DISASTER

Know your local emergency plan.

Understand the hazards of nuclear. attaCk.

Know the signal warning of such an attack.

Know the location of shelters - -and if no shelteris available, improvise some form o? protection.

Prepare emergency supplies.

Conserve emergency supplies.

Maintain sanitation.

Reduce fire hazards.

Learn the basic procedures of emergency medicalcare.

Follow official instructions.

Civil Defense Training ProgramCivil Defense Education provides adults with

basic survival information on natural disasters

and nuclear war through the PERSONAL AND FAMILY

SURVIVAL COURSE. This eight-hour course alerts

adults to the need for civil defense. It de-

velops adult knowledge and understanding of the

basic civil defense principles and practices.Also, it provides adults with experience and per-

sonal and community survival planning. And it

establishes a greater adult acceptance and sup-

port of local civil defense. The program is

administered in cooperation with local schools,civil defense organizations, and the State

Civil Defense Office. Schools ma; initiate a

civil defense program with a letter of request.Most classes are conducted in facilities pro-vided by schools.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum for the PERSONAL AND FAMILY

SURVIVAL COURSE is determined by the Officeof Civil Defense, Department of the Army.Modifications in the curriculum are made to

meet the information requirements of thevarious communities. Particular emphasis is

given to local civil defense operationalplans and to survival in natural disaster.

TEACHER REQUIREMENTS

Teachers of the PERSONAL AND FAMILY SURVIVAL

COURSE are normally prcfessional public school

personnel. However, any high school graduatewith teaching competence may be accepted by the

local school as a civil defense teacher. Pro-

spective teachers in the PERSONAL AND FAMILY

SURVIVAL COURSE are trained by the Civil De-fense Staff of the Texas Education Agency.Non-expiring certificates are given teachers

who complete training requirements. (See

Certificate on opposite page.) Teachers who

do not conduct a class 7.7ithin a year are en-couraged to enroll in e. refresher training

class prior to teaching Astain.

COURSE CONTENT OF THE PERSONAL

AND FAMILY SURVIVAL COURSE

UNITED STATES CIVIL DEFENSE

MODERN WEAPONS AND RADIOACTIVE FALLOUT

PUBLIC FALLOUT SHELTERS

PREPARING FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS

EMERGENCE FROM SHELTERS AND RECOVERY

FAMILY EMERGENCY PLANNING

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COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF1964 AND THE MODIFIED COURT ORDER, CIVIL ACTION5281, FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICTOF TEXAS, TYLER DIVISION

Reviews of local education agencies pertaining to compliance with TitleVI Civil Rights Act of 1964 and with specific requirements of theModified Court Order, Civil Action No. 5281, Federal District Court,Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division are conducted periodically bystaff representatives of the Texas Education Agency. These reviewscover at least the following policies and practices:

(1) acceptance policies on student transfers from other schooldistricts;

(2) operation of school bus routes or runs on a non-segregatedbasis;

(3) non-discrimination in extracurricular activities and the useof school facilities;

(4) non-discriminatory practices in the hiring, assigning, pro-moting, paying, demoting, reassigning or dismissing of facultyand staff members who work with children;

(5) enrollment and assignment of students without discrimina-tion on the ground of race, color or national origin; and

(6) evidence of published procedures for hearing complaints andgrievances.

In addition to conducting reviews, the Texas Education Agency staffrepresentatives check complaints of discrimination made by a citizen orcitizens residing in a school district where it is alleged discriminatorypractices have or are occurring.

Where a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act is found, thefinding are reported to the Office for Civil Rights, DepartHealth, Education and Welfare.

If there be a direct violation of the Court Order in Civil Actio5281 that cannot be cleared through negotiation, the sanctions rby the Court Order are applied.

J. W. EDGARCommissioner of Education

M. L. BROCKETTEDeputy Commissioner of Education

JOHN R. GUEMPLEAssociate Commissioner for 0.:cupational

Education and Technology

JOE B. NEELYDeputy Associate Commissioner forOccupational Education and Technology

BOB G. ALLENDirector for the L 'ision of Adultand Continuing Es4cation

RALPH MOCKProgram Director, Program Planning

Staff for this PublicationEditorsLUKE L. PATRENELLA, JR., Consultant,Program Planning

WILLIAM T. NELSON, Chief Consultant,Technical Assistance

Technical Advisors

STAFF OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY,Division of Defense and Disaster ReliefAustin, Texas

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY wishes to thank theTexas Department of Public Safety for itspermission to adapt the information inthis publication pertaining to Safety Rulesfor Tornadoes and Hurricanes.

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