Cindy Swearingen

Assistant Executive Director, Office of School Safety and Security, Oklahoma State Dept of Education

[Cindy Swearingen @cswearingen]

@kbreynolds yeah...I felt that.

[Cindy Swearingen @cswearingen]

@pieper_ryan Congratulations Ryan!

[Cindy Swearingen @cswearingen]

@TheLostOgle The quik trip employee still working through it all is the REAL MVP!

[Cindy Swearingen @cswearingen]

Excited to begin a new position with Epic Charter Schools as School Safety and Security Assessment Coordinator. I will be the administrator for Dept of Justice (DOJ) Grant and provide training to staff, parents and students on Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management #oklaed

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Learn how earthquakes can impact your school community & how to develop/update the Natural Hazards Annex in your school’s EOP by exploring the @REMSTACenter’s self-paced Earthquake Preparedness Online Course at https://t.co/oLSC9EihzI #TrainingTuesday

[Cindy Swearingen @cswearingen]

This week is bitter sweet as I have resigned from my position at the OK State Dept of Education. It has been a wonderful 5 years, but time to move on. I can't wait to update on my new position, but that will wait until next week!
#oklaed

[OK Homeland Security @OklahomaOHS]

Oklahoma School Security Grant Program (OSSG):
Opening Sept 1!
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) was appropriated $1.4M in funds to be distributed as grants through our office. Grants will consist of awards up to $50,000.00 for physical security enhancements.

[Child Care Aware of America @ChildCareAware]

Wondering what an effective emergency preparedness plan looks like? @iowaccrr shares how they designed an SMS marketing campaign to help Corn Belt #childcare programs prepare for tornado events: https://t.co/eKnY1hEzJY

[Safe & Sound Schools @SafeSchoolsOrg]

#TeacherAppreciationWeek

[Dr. April Grace @Grace4OK]

Every single day they make a difference! 🍎#TeachersRock

[REMS TA Center @remstacenter]

Are you looking for school emergency management resources for your specific state? Use our interactive state map to find state contacts and reports, relevant mandates, and more for all 50 states, plus outlying areas! Access the map here: https://t.co/E330ErJtQ1

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Need help building & maintaining a contact list of individuals tasked with school-based emergency management responsibilities across your state? Check out our NEW planning document for recommendations & resources here: https://t.co/csAVORrYSm

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Download this planning document that aids SEAs in communicating and disseminating information to the best contacts who provide training and TA to LEAs in developing and implementing high-quality EOPs. https://t.co/csAVORswHU #MissionMonday

[National Pediatric Disaster Coalition (NPDC) @npdcoalition]

#SafeShelter in #Tornadoes. If you don't have a basement, go to an inside room, without windows, on the lowest floor. This could be a center hallway, bathroom, or closet. 10 Tornado Safety Tips to Keep Kids Safe (Save the Children) https://t.co/onbyhVonfP

[OJP OJJDP @OJPOJJDP]

April is #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, and awareness is key to prevention. Find information and resources to help respond to #ChildAbuse and neglect.

Access our resources: https://t.co/vxTEKhb7jU

#GrowingBetterTogether

[Cindy Swearingen @cswearingen]

@jarthree @remstacenter Yes!! Great comment!! Thanks

[REMS TA Center @remstacenter]

Q8 What resources can schools and IHEs use to assist with their planning efforts for tornadoes? #REMSChatWithAnExpert

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Q7 What community partners should schools and IHEs collaborate with to assist with their planning efforts for severe tornadoes? #REMSChatWithAnExpert

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Q6 What is the difference between tornado warnings, watches, and advisories? #REMSChatWithAnExpert

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Q5 What is the best way for schools and IHEs to utilize weather and climate forecasts and warnings to make the best decisions? #REMSChatWithAnExpert