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West Virginia School Safety Standards
CENTEGIX® | Education
West Virginia School Safety Standards
From Planning to Preparedness: A Superintendent’s Perspective on Partnering with CENTEGIX To Keep Students and Staff Safe | CENTEGIX Webinar
Watch our on-demand webinar centered around an insightful discussion with Superintendent Dr. Tahira A. DuPree Chase from Westbury Union Free School District (NY). Hear about their journey to strengthen school safety—from identifying priorities and building a plan, to selecting “wearable alert technologies” that have proven results.
This webinar features a candid discussion between Dr. DuPree Chase, and WV School Safety Consultant, Jonah Adkins, formerly of the WV Department of Education. Learn more about why CENTEGIX was chosen as a partner, and how this transition has enhanced the culture of safety and emergency preparedness.
Comply with West Virginia HB 3166 and Keep Your Schools Safer
Compliance Deadline: September 1, 2026
West Virginia has taken a significant step forward in creating safer schools with House Bill 3166 (HB 3166). This legislation requires West Virginia school districts to create standardized school safety maps for all public schools. CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint® is the best solution to ensure your district not only meets HB 3166 requirements but also strengthens day-to-day safety.
Act now to safeguard your students, comply with the law, and maximize available funding.
HB 3166 Safety Mapping Requirements
Compatibility: Integrates with public safety software; no extra fees or proprietary systems
Formats: Printable, mobile-ready, and viewable in free/open-source software
Orientation: Must use true north with x-y grid references
Accuracy: Verified through on-site walkthroughs
Verification: Floor plans overlaid on current aerial imagery
Security & Storage: Created, stored, and maintained entirely within the U.S.
Content: Maps must clearly show building layouts, hazards, utilities, AEDs, trauma kits, parking, and more
Distribution: Must be securely shared with WVDE, Homeland Security, and local first responders at no cost
Funding: Up to $4,500 per school available through WVDE reimbursement
Why CENTEGIX is the Best Choice for Compliance
CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint® is built to exceed every requirement of HB 3166 while delivering critical safety benefits:
Seamless Access: Real-time, secure web interface for schools and first responders
Complete Coverage: Interactive maps label 24+ core safety assets, with enhanced options for 70+ assets across safety, IT, and facilities
Accuracy Guaranteed: Verified on-site walkthroughs, true north orientation, and x-y grid references for first responder precision
Dynamic & Scalable: Update maps instantly, 24/7/365, to reflect changing layouts or new equipment
Integrated Response: Supports rapid incident response, reunification, and visitor management
Flexible Views: Toggle between aerial imagery and street view for full situational awareness
Secure U.S. Hosting: All data created, stored, and maintained entirely within the U.S.
Why Should You Choose CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint for Dynamic Digital Mapping? Here are 10 Reasons.
West Virginia HB3166 funds critical incident mapping technology in schools. Using dynamic mapping capabilities to improve safety planning, incident response, situational awareness, and communication, CENTEGIX Safety Blueprint can help your district comply with HB3166.
Download our checklist to make sure you choose the most effective digital mapping solution for your district.
West Virginia Proposes Alyssa’s Law: HB2394
Introduced in February 2025 by Congressmen Jonathan Pinson, Adam Burkhammer, and Bryan Smith, HB2394, also known as Alyssa’s Law, is legislation that requires teachers to wear a “mobile alert button” for emergency situations.
The legislation would, if passed, require “all schools in West Virginia to implement a wearable panic alert system by December 31, 2025…Each school staff member will be provided with a panic alert device that can immediately contact local emergency response agencies and initiate a campus-wide lockdown notification. The devices must be able to integrate with local 9-1-1 infrastructure, allowing quick communication during emergencies. Additionally, county boards must ensure that all school personnel receive annual training on how to use these devices and that school security data (including cameras, maps, and access control information) is accessible to local law enforcement agencies. The goal of this legislation is to enhance school safety by providing educators with a quick and direct method to alert authorities during critical situations.”
The CENTEGIX Safety Platform: Creating a Culture of Safety
The CENTEGIX Safety Platform® featuring CrisisAlert™ is the foundation of a multi-layered school safety plan, empowering the fastest response to emergencies. Dynamic digital mapping, real-time locating capabilities, and an easy-to-use wearable panic button enable leaders to plan for and respond faster to emergencies, from the everyday to the extreme. The following features of the CENTEGIX Safety Platform make it an effective West Virginia school safety solution:
Instant notification: First responders are instantly notified of the emergency with precise location information.
Multiple notifications: Multimodal notifications campus-wide ensure everyone can get to safety.
Reliable communication: Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity are not required to initiate an alert.
Ease of adoption: Staff is not required to download or learn to use an app.
Rapid access to first responders: staff can connect immediately to diverse emergency services.
Communication in emergencies: first responder agencies can coordinate in real time.
Funding for West Virginia School Safety Solutions
CENTEGIX Safety Report
2025 School Safety Trends: Together, Training and Technology Save Lives
Discover our latest, comprehensive analysis of school safety incidents gathered from the CENTEGIX Safety Platform® usage data for the 2024-2025 school year, as well as insights from the hundreds of school safety and district administration leaders we’ve connected with over the last 12 months, in our report 2025 School Safety Trends: Together, Training and Technology Save Lives.
Download your copy today.
Hear from Our Educators
We engage with teachers and staff every day to understand how CrisisAlert supports them, and here’s what they’ve shared:
A student was having trouble breathing and her vision was beginning to black out. We don’t have service in our building and it can be difficult to get ahold of the office staff, so having something to immediately alert them of emergency was incredibly helpful in a very scary situation.
I had a student who was refusing to follow directions and became very defiant. This student was beginning to get aggressive. I used my badge to alert our campus security monitor to remove the student from the situation. It is a very useful tool when the response was as immediate as it was.
A student was having a severe panic attack, trouble speaking, crying, not able to answer my questions as to what was wrong with her. I used the device to call for administrative help and it worked like it was designed to. Help arrived in a matter of seconds. I saw firsthand how well it works.
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Championing Safe Schools with Educators and Educator Associations
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Safety solutions that prioritize speed for the best outcome.
Mapping and locating capabilities provide the precise location—of emergencies, visitors, and safety assets.
A visitor management system screens and locates visitors on your campus.
Protocol development to plan for rapid incident response.
CrisisAlert Is in a Class of Its Own
We don’t just raise the bar. We built it.
CrisisAlert leads the industry in wearable panic button technology. As the most trusted, proven, and deployed solution on the market, it delivers unrivaled reliability, redundancy, notification, and response capabilities.
Unlike other wearable panic buttons, CrisisAlert activates a fully integrated emergency response and notification system, including flashing strobes, intercom announcements, and computer screen takeovers. It’s the only solution with 100% campus-wide coverage that immediately sends a digital map to first responders with precise location details, down to the exact floor and room, detailing every safety asset in proximity of the alert, to protect your staff wherever they are.
In an Emergency, You Need CrisisAlert™
Adverse situations can happen at any moment—from everyday crises such as medical emergencies, severe weather, and physical altercations to extreme situations that threaten your entire campus. The faster you get help to the right location, the better the outcome.
See how our CrisisAlert wearable mobile panic button empowers staff to get help instantly in an emergency.
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