As students, staff, and parents we want to trust our School Board when they tell us that safety is their number one priority. Here is a simple question regarding a federal safety mandate that will help you verify this commitment. Does your school district have a FEMA approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)? What is an LHMP? Approved LHMP’s are developed by district stake-holders and experts following a process provided (at no cost) by FEMA. The planning process includes