Preparing Together for Safer Campuses

Daytona Beach Emergency Manager Aaron Spencer recently joined Volusia County Emergency Management Director Clint Mecham in meeting with leadership and security officials at Bethune-Cookman University and Daytona State College to review each institution's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and align strategies with local and countywide protocols.

The effort strengthens the ability of schools and emergency agencies to respond seamlessly to crises, from severe weather to campus threats. "Preparedness is about partnership," Spencer said. "By working with our local institutions in advance, we can make sure that if a crisis happens, everyone knows their role and our response is coordinated to protect students, faculty and the community."