Purpose and Method of Study: The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to determine to what extent educational leaders in Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; and the Island of Puerto Rico implemented the school emergency operations plan and recovery planning guides from the USDE before and during 2017 Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. This study investigated (1) the levels of leaders' awareness, (2) the extent to which policies were implemented, and (3) the effect emergency operation plans (EOPs) had on the disruption of student learning. The data analyzed included archival records, FEMA policy statements, interviews, websites, and documents. Findings and Conclusions: Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Miami Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) were both aware of the USDE emergency guide, and both districts developed EOPs which were implemented during Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. However, Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) officials stated they were not aware of the UDSE guide, and therefore, no EOP was developed or implemented. Research findings revealed a connection between districts' prior knowledge of the USDE guide and the district's ability to mitigate disruption of student learning as defined by instructional days missed. After Hurricane Harvey, HISD students were out of school for 16 days. M-DCPS students missed seven days of school after Hurricane Irma. PRDE students were out of school for an average of 78 days after Hurricane Maria (GWU,2019). Further conclusions were that successful EOP implementation is based on well established communication systems, and community relationships play a significant role in all stages of emergency and disaster management. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]