A First for New Jersey Schools
Hillsborough passes or exceeds every expectation in homeland security self assessment.
The Hillsborough Township Public Schools became the first district in the state to participate in a baseline capabilities assessment by the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness recently. On March 29, the district–as well as members of Hillsborough’s Police, EMS, Fire and Office of Emergency Management departments–participated in the program. It gives participating organizations a meaningful and comprehensive baseline assessment of their emergency capabilities. The capabilities measured by this tool are derived from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Target Capabilities List and other best practice criteria. “Ensuring that school districts test their emergency management plans is a key priority in our homeland …
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