The Michigan State Police is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Student Tools for Emergency Planning (STEP) program.

The STEP program provides teachers with emergency preparedness materials at no cost to the school. These materials include an instructor guide and overview, an activity book, supplemental lessons and activities, videos, and printable resources.  These materials are available online at www.michigan.gov/STEP and contain up to eight hours of instruction.  The STEP curriculum can be taught by teachers, school officials, first responders, or volunteers.

This program helps students understand disasters, builds confidence in their ability to help, and gives them an opportunity to work with family and loved ones to create plans to stay safe.  Since the start of STEP in 2011, Michigan educators have partnered with the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division to educate more than 100,000 students on the importance of preparedness.  For years, this partnership has been invaluable to our community, and we need you to help us keep it going.  While the curriculum is still provided free of charge, emergency preparedness starter kits are no longer included due to funding constraints.  We understand the change may be disappointing, however, the curriculum that supports this program continues to be the most essential component for preparing our youth.

If you have any questions about the STEP curriculum, please contact Ms. Jane Troutman at [email protected].    

Registration will close on December 1.               

www.michigan.gov/STEP