Stephen C. Satterly, II – Author, Researcher, School Safety Expert Witness

Tornado Preparedness for School Bus Drivers

School bus drivers do not make policy decisions. They do what they’re told and get their…
After the Storm

Recovery is a phase of emergency management that often receives insufficient attention. Yet, like the response…
Thinking Tactically in a Tactical Situation

The use of distraction tactics, followed by close-quarters combat (using physical force to overwhelm and/or restrain…
How to Create an Effective Tornado Protocol for Your Campus

Schools should conduct hazard analyses, space calculations, and site assessments so that everyone on campus can…
Earthquake Preparedness 101

Earthquakes are cataclysmic events that rapidly overwhelm a school’s emergency response capabilities. School safety leaders need…
Shelter in the Storm: Where do We Go?

Springtime in the U.S. heralds the arrival of the major tornado season. It also heralds the…
Knowledge Made Possible by Enhanced Communications Equals Power

When a bus incident report comes in, we try to collect as much information as possible.…
A Primer: Natural Disaster and Preparation

An EF-5 tornado is one of the most devastating natural disasters a school can face, but…
14 Severe Weather Survival Tips

Vulnerability assessments, using safe rooms, following the two-wall rule, and planning for students with special needs…
Synopsis: First Knight of the Light

This is a synopsis for an 85,000-word fantasy novel. It is a fascinating re-framing of the…