Emergency Response Crisis Management is a specialized project under the Center for Safe Schools. The project was funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools.

The Emergency Response Crisis Management website contains practical knowledge about process and procedures in developing comprehensive safe schools plans, especially those related to the emergency response and crisis management components.

Statewide Advisory Committee

A Statewide Advisory Committee provides direction on training needs throughout the Commonwealth dealing with emergency planning and crisis response, including ensuring that all safe schools plans adhere to the Pennsylvania Homeland Security Plan. The Committee's role includes, but is not limited to: promoting state and local coordination and collaboration; recommending direct service delivery practices; reviewing and recommending training and/or exercise scenarios; advising, reviewing, and promoting the website; reviewing project evaluation; and helping ensure project sustainability.