SASI Consulting to Work with Angleton ISD.

HOUSTON -- Houston-based SASI Consulting, LLC announced today that it has been contracted to work with the Angleton Independent School District in Angleton, Texas. SASI Consulting will be assisting the AISD in improving the district's emergency response and crisis management plan. In July of this year, SASI Consulting assisted the AISD in obtaining a United States Department of Education Grant for such purposes.

Ron Morrison, CEO of SASI Consulting said, "74 school districts have been awarded $23 million in grants to strengthen their emergency preparation and response plans. Under this program, SASI will assist the AISD in reviewing their emergency operations plan, performing building assessments, and providing emergency response and crisis management training."

In an earlier press release acknowledging the AISD receipt of funds, US Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings said, "Knowing how to respond in a crisis and the ability to do so quickly is critical to ensuring the safety of our schools and students. These grants will help school districts incorporate appropriate methods and procedures in their emergency response plans and will also help them better coordinate with the entire community."

The Federal Emergency Response and Crisis Management program provides funds to help local education agencies prevent or mitigate, prepare, respond and recover from crises. Funds can be used to train school personnel and students in crisis response; communicate emergency response and reunification procedures to parents and guardians; coordinate with local emergency responders, including fire and police; purchase equipment; and coordinate with groups and organizations responsible for recovery issues, such as health and mental health agencies. This year, school districts must also commit to developing a written plan designed to prepare for a possible infectious disease outbreak, such as influenza pandemic.

Randy King, President of SASI Consulting, LLC said, "SASI has many years of professional experience in emergency response and crisis management planning. We have assisted numerous school districts and corporations in improving their safety and emergency response plans."

The 14 month project will begin in late November.

The Emergency Response and Crisis Management program supports local school districts' efforts to improve and strengthen school emergency response and crisis management plans, including training school personnel and students in emergency response procedures.

The grants are housed within the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, which supports efforts to create safe schools, respond to crises, prevent drug and alcohol abuse, ensure the health and well being of students, and teach students good citizenship and character. The office also coordinates the Department's efforts in these areas with other federal agencies.