LA Wildfires Close and Destroy Schools

The destruction wrought by the current wildfires in Los Angeles has not only closed hundreds of schools but destroyed several. Our sympathy goes out to all those affected by this catastrophe, including the school leaders who are facing the difficult task of managing these unprecedented challenges. We understand that faculty, staff and families have lost homes and businesses, and more are still at risk; our sympathy extends to those groups as well.

More on the school closures: “LA Schools To Remain Closed as Fires Rage” (The 74)

Our colleagues at Cal-ISBOA have been providing California independent schools with resources to help deal with the present crisis as it unfolds. In addition, NBOA offers the following resources, which may prove helpful to schools during this extremely difficult time. Schools that are considering how they might prepare for climate-change related disasters may also find these useful.

• Recipe for Recovery: Preparing for Wildfires, Quakes, Wind and Water (2023 NBOA Annual Meeting Session)
• The Fires Next Time: Climate Change and Business Continuity (2019 Net Assets article)
• Town and Gown and Common Ground (featuring fire response at the Cate School in Southern California, 2018 Net Assets article)
• Risk & Compliance: Developing a Business Continuity Plan (2018 Net Assets article)
• Business Continuity Plan Templates (2015 NBOA Library Entry)