Monday, July 14, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. MDT
Location: Pine

Schools are vital institutions that educate the nation’s youth while also serving as shelters, supply distribution centers, and communication hubs during disasters. Ensuring the resilience and recovery of K-12 schools in the aftermath of disaster is critical to supporting the students, families, and communities they serve. This panel explores the past, present, and future of school safety and recovery within an increasingly dynamic hazard environment. Panelists will share key insights from previous disasters, address current knowledge and resource gaps, and examine the evolving challenges posed by escalating hazards and human-based threats.