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Disaster Resources

Assistance for Victims of a Disaster.

California Disasters

H1N1 Influenza Information

Swine (Influenza) Flu
Resources and information on preparing for and responding to Swine influenza (flu).

Southern California Wildfires 2007

California Wildfires Emergency Declaration by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (Outside Source) dated October 23, 2007

California Department of Education Emergency Assistance Information


Average Daily Attendance (ADA)

ADA Credit During Periods of Emergency – Management Advisory 90-01
The Form J13A (DOC; 46KB; 6pp.) is used to receive credit for days and minutes lost due to an emergency.

Child Development Programs

Reduced Days of Operation or Attendance Due to Emergency Conditions - Management Advisory 94-02 (PDF; 440KB; 2pp.)
Accessible Alternative Version of Management Advisory 94-02

Crisis Preparedness

Crisis Preparedness Web page
Provides training, resources and technical assistance in preparedness for, immediate response to, and mitigation of the aftermath of school safety crises, which includes information pertaining to bio-terrorism, coping with tragedy, and crisis response.

School Nutrition Programs

School Nutrition Disaster Relief Guidelines

Updated Guidance for Documenting the Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility of Homeless Children - Management Bulletin 02-114

Emergency Information


Federal and State Emergency Agencies

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Outside Source)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) (Outside Source)
California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) (Outside Source)

Volunteer Organizations

American Red Cross (Outside Source)
California Service Corps (Outside Source)
USA Freedom Corps (Outside Source)

Emergency Hotline and Links

OES Safety Information Referral Line 1-800-550- 5234
CalEMA Emergency Digital Information Service (Outside Source)
State of California Emergency Alert System (EAS) (Outside Source)
California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) Highway Conditions (Outside Source)

Questions:  California Department of Education | 916-319-0800
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