Uvalde Failures Underscore the Importance of Preparedness

Sarah Peck, Director of UnitedOnGuns, published an article on August 1st in ICMA where she details the importance of preparedness in the event of a mass shooting. Sarah’s article tackles three key points that the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde showed us:

  1. Law enforcement lacks active shooter training;
  2. Trauma centers may be too far away, or overwhelmed by casualties; and
  3. Most communities lack emergency plans for victims and families.

With growing concerns about mass shootings in our country — especially since the start of September — the need for effective preparedness strategies is becoming even more apparent.

Read the article here.