The District of Columbia School Emergency Preparedness and Response Playbook, Revised 2025 serves as an emergency planning and response guide and is based on the principles of the School Emergency Response Plan and Management Guide, the District Emergency Management Framework (DEMF), and the District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Thus, providing a framework for schools in the District of Columbia to create and update their emergency response plans. This “Playbook” complements the DEMF and captures the commitment of District officials to establish a comprehensive system for preparedness and effective response in the aftermath of an emergency or disaster that affects one or multiple District of Columbia Public Schools, District of Columbia Public Charter Schools, or private school facilities.