October 2014

    With winter approaching, preparations for weather-related emergencies are on many people’s minds. This issue’s cover story on page 50 shows that emergency preparedness extends beyond being ready for blizzards. In certain regions, hurricanes, tornadoes and even lava flows are potential risks during different seasons.


    FEATURES
    Weathering the Storm
    Minnesota superintendent’s decision to bring together numerous districts and area agencies before the snow flies has reaped benefits

    School bus safety trainers cover the ins and outs of implementing a bus evacuation plan that is safe and speedy
    NAPT, NASDPTS conference preview, plus advertisers who will exhibit at the Nov. 11 trade show
    INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS 
    ANALYSIS
    By George F. Horne
    FIRST TAKE BY RYAN GRAY
    Practice Makes Perfect
    PUBLISHER’S CORNER BY TONY CORPIN
    The Power of Weather

    MARKETPLACE
    Classified advertising