Agencies Offer Security Advice— And Money

By Erik W. Robelen

Washington

A new federal grant program and a Web resource announced this month will help schools better prepare for an emergency, such as a terrorist act, violent incident, or natural disaster, Bush administration officials say.

"I know how important emergency planning is," Secretary of Education Rod Paige, a former superintendent of the Houston school district, said in unveiling the new initiatives. "Schools are part of the community. They must be part of the community's emergency plan."

Mr. Paige said the message to school and community leaders is: "If you don't have a plan, get one. If you...