A book about lockdown drills
$26.95
Hardcover, 7″ x 8.75″
26 pages
ISBN 978-1-63381-453-0
by Bridgette L. Gilbert
illustrated by Kelsey Grass
Schools practice fire drills, but when was the last time a school had to evacuate because of a fire? Lockdown drills are just as important, and we need to start when students are just starting school so that it isn’t as scary for them. It will be just like doing a fire drill. All drills help keep students safe if something bad happens. This is just another step, another something that we can do. We should all be ready for it and have the mindset that yes, it can happen here. Unfortunately, that’s the world we live in.
There is an immediate need to have these conversations with kids of all ages, while keeping in mind the individual child’s well-being. It’s our job and our duty as human beings to help others stay alive and out of harm’s way—especially those who are too young to realize what might be happening. We must educate the littles!
As the old adage goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bridgette Gilbert is a retired police officer from Maine. She spent most of her career as a School Resource Officer and also has experience with emergency management in schools.
“I have taken my experience from 26 years as a police officer, 16 years as a School Resource Officer, and my work in school emergency management and put pen to paper to help you by writing this interactive and educational book on lockdown drills. I have included resources for emergency operations planning and grant opportunities. I hope you find this book helpful.”