MUSD School Year Safety: Communications to Expect During School Emergencies

Clear and responsible communication is a critical part of incident management. The MUSD Office of Public Relations establishes, coordinates, and directs public information to MUSD families and staff members in coordination with district and school administration, and law enforcement/emergency personnel.

MUSD is committed to ensuring that students, staff members, parents, the media, and the community have accurate, consistent, and timely information in the event of an emergency or situation impacting school campuses.

In emergency situations, the priorities are:

• The safety and health of students, staff and community members
• Compliance with local, state and federal law and the directives of public safety officials
• The privacy and emotional well-being of affected individuals
• Clear and responsible communication in coordination with law enforcement/emergency personnel and MUSD administration with families, staff,  and community members.

What to Expect: Communication With Families & Staff Members During Emergencies

Impacted families and staff members can expect to receive an email, text message, or recorded voice message when situations are impacting school campuses. Email communications typically are labeled “Safety Notices,” but can also include Transportation Notices, Health Notices, Weather Notices, and more.  In emergency situations directly involving students, parents will be contacted by school or district staff members on the phone.

When issuing notices, we often work with emergency officials. MUSD works to provide timely, relevant information while following all relevant laws.