The West Plains R-VII School District recently hosted a multi-agency meeting to enhance its emergency response plans, reinforcing its commitment to student and staff safety.
Representatives from local and regional organizations collaborated to fine-tune roles and responsibilities, ensuring a unified and effective response to emergencies. Agencies involved included:
Missouri School Boards’ Association Center for Education Safety
West Plains Police Department
Howell County Sheriff’s Office
West Plains Fire Department
Howell County 911
South Howell County Ambulance District
Ozarks Healthcare
Howell County Emergency Management
City of West Plains – Transportation Department, Planning Department, West Plains Civic Center, City Utilities, and the West Plains Public Library
West Plains R-VII School District – Administration, Maintenance, Transportation, and Nursing.
Missouri State Highway Patrol
The district thanks these partners for their dedication and looks forward to expanding this collaboration to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all.
