Campus Emergency Management: Back to School Extension Pack for Universities

‍What Is the Back to School Extension Pack?

The Back to School Extension Pack is a specialized collection of pre-built Status Boards designed to address the unique challenges faced by colleges and universities. With five key status boards—Community Lifelines, Facilities, Injuries, Shelters, and the Student Form—this Extension Pack provides comprehensive coverage for managing emergencies on campus. Each board is crafted to keep institutions well-organized and prepared, ensuring that both students and staff stay safe no matter what comes their way.

What Is an Extension Pack?

In case you’re new here, an Extension Pack is a free add-on that integrates seamlessly with your existing D4H platform. These packs allow you to customize your emergency management tools based on your specific needs without needing to start from scratch. Our Extension Packs are built to help agencies, organizations, and institutions tackle different scenarios by providing specialized status boards and resources—all while keeping things uncomplicated.

Why Did We Create the Back to School Extension Pack?

We know that universities and colleges are bustling environments with their own set of challenges. From monitoring large facilities to ensuring student safety, campus management requires a streamlined approach that doesn’t compromise on thoroughness. That's why we created the Back to School Extension Pack. With more students and staff returning to campuses, the need for clear, accessible emergency management tools is more important than ever. This pack is tailored to help universities pass every safety test with flying colors.

Special thanks to Marie Hunt from the D4H team for her initial template that helped inspire this creation. Now, let’s dive into what makes this Extension Pack a must-have.

What Can You Expect from the New Back to School Extension Pack?

The Back to School Extension Pack comes with five Status Boards, each designed to tackle a specific aspect of campus emergency management:

1. Community Lifelines: Just like a solid curriculum supports student success, community lifelines are essential to a campus’s ability to respond to emergencies. This board lets you track the status of vital services like health, communication, and transportation. Keeping these systems operational is key to protecting your campus.
2. Facilities: Campus facilities are the backbone of university life. This board gives you an overview of all campus buildings, from dorms to classrooms. Whether it’s routine maintenance or emergency repairs, the Facilities Status Board ensures nothing is overlooked. We've done our homework to keep your campus running smoothly.
3. Injuries: In the event of an emergency, staying on top of injury reports is crucial. The Injuries Status Board allows you to track and manage injuries with ease, from the moment they're reported to final recovery. Think of it as your campus’s first aid cheat sheet, helping you care for your institution efficiently.
4. Shelters: When the need arises, campuses often become places of refuge. The Shelters Status Board helps you manage temporary shelters for students, faculty, and even the broader community. With the ability to track capacity, location, and shelter needs, this board is like having a syllabus for shelter management.
5. Student Form: Students come first, and the Student Form Status Board ensures that you’re prepared to respond to their needs. It helps you collect and manage important student information, such as emergency contacts and any special requirements, ensuring no one is left behind.

Try It Out

Ready to take your campus emergency management to the next level? The Back to School Extension Pack is available now from our Help Center, and it’s free to download and integrate into your D4H software. Whether you’re managing a small college or a sprawling University, this pack will help you stay organized and prepared, so you can ace every challenge.

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