Preparing to protect what matters most
Preparing and planning for emergencies can be daunt-
gencies. We have trained individuals to develop skills
ing. Writing a plan is only the start point. Good prepa-
and exercised teams of all sizes to practice and learn
ration involves training for those who execute the plan,
together. Ultimately, our greatest strength is to listen
drills, exercises, learning from all of that (and from ac-
closely to our clients and develop tailored solutions for
tual emergencies), and then ongoing plan updates. All
them: no two schools or school districts are alike, but
of these activities can add significant responsibilities
we bring our experience to bear on your particular cir-
onto individuals whose essential purpose is to educate
cumstances.
our youth. We aim to help you find the “Goldilocks Zone” where you do not do so much preparation that the delivery of education suffers but you do prepare enough to feel capable of managing through an emergency.
The emergency planning cycle
Supporting you as a leader in emergency management In many cases, those tasked with emergency management within school districts have other primary responsibilities. We have yet to meet anyone who is not interested in the safety of students, staff, or others
The BC Ministry of Education’s Emergency Manage-
under your care. Often, the biggest hurdles facing you
ment Planning Guide for Schools, Districts and Au-
are time, resources, or experience. The ongoing need
thorities (2015) outlines the five elements of the emer-
to perform regular duties limits how far you can take
gency planning cycle: planning, organizing and equip-
your emergency program. This is where Ally can help.
ping, training, drills, and debriefing and revising the
Whether you are a school district, a 1,000+ student
plan. The cycle offers a proven way forward through
school, or a smaller education facility, Ally has the
the wilderness of emergency preparedness and is an
experience and flexibility to assist where you need it
approach shared across industries and government.
most. We can undertake the heavy lifting, addressing
The team at Ally Emergency Management Inc. col-
each element of the emergency planning cycle. If most
lectively has over 100 years of emergency manage-
of the heavy lifting is already done, we can help to en-
ment experience. We have done everything in the
hance your capabilities and fill in any gaps.
emergency planning cycle. We have helped to identify
Imagine having an ally to help you build a robust
risks and built plans to address them. We have advised
emergency management program – one that is tai-
on how to organize and equip to meet potential emer-
lored to your circumstances, one that is practiced, and
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