Four years after NSPRA and CoSN called for dedicated verification and reporting processes for schools, new platform initiatives offer signs of progress, but school communicators say important gaps remain.

From satellite phones and two-way radios to visiting student homes and setting up camp at a local radio station powered by generators, school communicators in districts throughout the southeastern United States found themselves providing more than just critical updates to their school communities during two hurricanes. For many, the information served as a lifeline as they navigated fear, loss and uncertainty.

Report also offers detailed strategies, tactics and actionable advice based on the experiences of school communicators.