DCD-Emergency Plan Template-Rev 12 04

New Life Christian Academy

601 Union Hill Road

Troy, AL 36081

334-566-0424

EMERGENCY PLAN

Table of Contents

SectionTopicPage

Emergency EvacuationPlanPolicy...... 3-4

Emergency Procedures andEmergencyEvacuation...... 5

I.General Information...... 5

II.Fire...... 5-6

III.InclementWeather...... 7

IV.Illness or Injury...... 7-8

V.BombThreat...... 8

VI.Utilities andMaintenanceEmergencies...... 9

VII.EmergencyEvacuation...... 11

Appendix ASerious Illness orInjury Plan...... 13

Appendix BHurricanePlan...... 14

AppendixCTornado/Severe WeatherWatchesandWarningProcedures15

Appendix DBomb ThreatCallerForm...... 17

AppendixEFloodPlan...... 18

AppendixFHazardousMaterialsAccidents...... 19

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN POLICY

1. It is the responsibility of the New Life Christian Academy to prepare plans whereby the facility, or parts thereof, can be evacuated quickly in the case of an emergency. Causes for evacuation could be fire, bomb threats, explosion, flood, severe thunderstorm, severe winterstorm,hurricane,tornado,toxicfumes,electricalfailureorstructuralfailure.Inan emergency,evacuationoftheNew Life Christian Academyshouldproceedasrapidlyandsafelyas possible.Theplansshallbedevelopedconsideringthreescenariosofevacuation.

Those being:

1.In-place evacuation:Keeping children and staff members in place but securing locationfortheemergencyathand.Example:(tornadoandchemicalrelease)

2.On-site evacuation:Movement of children and staff members out of buildings affected and relocated to other areas oncampus.

3.Off-site evacuation:Movement of part or all children and staff members off campus to another designatedarea.

These plans shall include:

a)Authority

b)EvacuationRoutes

c)EvacuationProcedures/locations

d)Evacuation ofHandicapped

e)Collectionpoints

f)Accounting ofPersonnel

g)Assignment of Responsibilities Further areas of the plan shallinclude:

a)CommandPost

b)Medical/TriagePost

c)Communication

d)PublicRelations

e)Transportation

f)Shelters

g)RecordsRetention

h)Food/clothing

i)Evacuation CostAssessment

j)Rescue andClean-up

1. The Facility Director shall be presented with the completed plan and shall review for approval. The plan shall be reviewed annually and updated as needed. A copy of a summary of this plan should be forwarded to the local Fire Department and the local Emergency ManagementAgency.
2. Each employee at the facility shall be made familiar with the plan and trained in his/her responsibilities within the plan annually. New employees shall receive this review during their orientationperiod.
3. Each child, if of capable age, shall receive training concerning emergency evacuation procedures during their orientationperiod.
4. Floor plans shall be developed for each area and posted in public view showing exits and directional paths for traffic flow. Copies of the floor plan shall be given to the local FireDepartmentandthelocalEmergencyManagementAgency.
5. Fire drills will be heldmonthly.
6. Tornado drills should be held annually and scheduled to occur during Severe Weather Awareness Week (usually the last week of February each year), sponsored by the AlabamaEmergencyManagementDivisionandtheNationalWeatherService.
7. Power generators (when present) are to be tested at least every two weeks. All other emergencyequipmentshallbetestedatpre-determinedtimes.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND EVACUATION

I.GENERAL INFORMATION

A.The safety of the children and staff members at a New Life Christian Academyis the highest priority. The purpose of this directive is to provide procedures to be followed by the staff members of a New Life Christian Academyto insure the safety of its children and staff members in the event of anemergency.

B.In the event of an emergency the New Life Christian Academy director (or his/her designee) will be notifiedassoonaspossibleregardingthesituationandtheresponseonit.

C.In the event of an emergency the New Life Christian Academy Director, or designee, may require that all staff members on duty remain at work or return to work until the situation is no longer deemed anemergency.

II.FIRE

1. Evacuate the area of the fire (always stay low as smoke and heated gasses collect near the ceilingfirst)
2. Activate the fire alarm (if soequipped)
3. Call 911, indicating the need for assistance from the fire department and law enforcement. Other communication networks should be identified and utilized in the eventthatthefirehascausesthetelephonesystemtobeoutoforder.
4. The facility director, or designee, will designate a person, or persons, to go to the nearestintersectiontodirectthefiredepartmentvehiclestothescene.
5. Evaluate the situation; determine quickly, if possible, the size, nature, and location of the fire within thefacility.
6. Upon the arrival of the fire department the facility director, or designee, shall establish contact with the senior fire department official and coordinate subsequent activities with him orher.
7. Make certain that all children and staff members are accounted for and safe. Move to otherlocations as required. A fire deemed in any way to be a threat to the safety of the children or thestaffmemberscallsforevacuationtotheoutsidearea,awayfromthebuilding.
8. All windows and doors in the facility should be closed, and all electrical switches and breakersturnedoff.However,donotwastetimedoingthisiftheconditionisanemergency.
9. Any of the steps above may be done simultaneously as the number of staff members on duty permits. The decision not to follow any of these steps is justifiable only when there is certainty that there is imminentdanger.
10. If the fire is small, any of the facility's fire extinguishers may be used to put it out, if the staff member has received proper training. Although there should be no hesitation regarding the use of fire extinguishers, the fighting of any fire by staff members should be undertaken onlyif there is no imminentdanger.

1. The New Life Christian Academy's fire extinguishers are located asfollows:

a)_To the right of the entrance in the front____

b)_To the right of the exit door in lunchroom__

c)_To the right of the exit door on the left side_

d)_To the left of the exit door on the right side_

1. Each staff member is responsible for becoming familiar with the use of fire extinguishers (if so required by thefacility).
2. The nature of the fire is a key factor in determining a course of action. Smoke color may indicatethepotentialdangerofthesituationasfollows:
3. Yellow smoke may indicate the presence of toxic gases. Evacuation should proceed immediately,andnoeffortshouldbemadetoextinguishtheflame.
4. Gray smoke with brown wisps is indicative of any electrical fire. Again the areashould be evacuated immediately, and all should stay clear of the area.
5. Gray-black smoke is indicative of a primary fire. The first priority remains evacuation of the immediate area. Staff members may attempt to extinguish the fire only if thereis no severe danger of smokeinhalation.
6. Ensurethatnore-entryisattempteduntilauthorizedbythefiredepartment

1. INCLEMENTWEATHER

(See separate Appendix B for Hurricane and Appendix C for Severe Weather Plans)

IV.ILLNESS ORINJURY

A.MINOR

1. Treat with medical supplies onhand.
2. Evaluateperiodicallytoseeiffurthermedicalattentionisrequired.
3. Documenttreatmentsandevaluationsinchildren’sfile.
4. Consult familymembers.

B.MAJOR

1. Employ first aid techniques as trained, if needed (Please see the Attached AppendixA for detailedinformation)
2. Contact 911,if immediate medical attentionrequired.
3. If an illness or an injury requires a doctor’s care, but emergency services are not required, the staff members should then arrange for transportation to the emergencyroom,pediatric clinic, or hospital per instructions of the family member.

C.DEATH

1. If a death occurs at the New Life Christian Academythe following should be contacted immediately:

a)Call 911, request emergencyassistance.

b)Contact local Law Enforcement; allow them to notify the familymembers.

c)The facilitydirector

1. The body should not be moved or tamperedwith.
2. Allchildrenshouldbemovedtoapartofthebuildingawayfromthebody.
3. The children should only be told what is essential for them to know about what hasoccurred,butshouldbeofferedcomfortandcounselingasneeded.
4. 
   No news media should be contacted. If a news reporter is aware of what has occurred and solicits information, he/she should be referred to the facility's director.

No filming or photography is to be allowed inside the building.

1. BOMBTHREATS

A.GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Anybombthreatshouldbetreatedasrealuntilprovenotherwise.
2. Unidentified or suspicious objects should be reported to theauthorities.
3. Evacuation should be to an outdoor area as far from the building as safely possible. The area to be evacuated to should be searched quickly before evacuation.
4. Upon evacuation, all windows and doors should be left open, if possible, to minimize shock damage fromblast.
5. Upon arrival of law enforcement authorities,the facility director, or designee, will assist with search (i.e.: unlocking doors, identify strange or suspiciousobjects).
6. The appropriate authorities should be consulted prior to re-entry into thebuilding.
7. See Appendix D for threat informationsheet

B.TELEPHONETHREAT

1. The staff member that received the call should tell another staff member that a bomb threat is in progress sothat:

a)The building may be immediately evacuated, and

b)Local Law Enforcement may be contacted via 911.

1. Thereceiverofthecallshouldkeepthecalleronthelineaslongaspossible.
2. Information should be recorded on the Bomb Threat Form as quickly aspossible.
3. Information sheets are kept near each phone, or specifically record the following information:

a)The exact time the call wasreceived.

b)The caller’s exactwords.

c)A description of the caller’svoice.

1. If the call receiver has the time and opportunity he/she should ask the callerfor:

a)The location of thebomb.

b)The exact time ofexplosion.

c)A description of the nature and appearance of thebomb.

d)The caller’s name and theirlocation.__

C.WRITTENTHREAT

1. The staff member receiving the written threat should handle it as little as possible, (to preserve finger prints), and should save all materials including any envelope or othercontainer.
2. Local Law Enforcement should be contacted first, followed by the facility supervisor on duty, and/or the facility'sdirector.
3. The building should be evacuated until it is determined that there is no longer a danger.
4. All materialsinvolved in the threat should be turned over to theauthorities.

VI.UTILITIES AND MAINTENANCEEMERGENCIES

A.GASLEAK

1. If any staff member or children smells gas, act quickly.
2. Open windowsimmediately.
3. Call 911 and report the possible gasleak.
4. Do not turn any electrical switches on OR off. Eliminate allflames.
5. Check all gas taps and turn themoff.
6. If necessary, turn off the gas main. The shutoff valve is next to the meter. Using a wrenchturnthevalveaquarterturnineitherdirection.
7. Ifthegasodorremainsstrong,evacuatetheareaimmediately.
8. Donotreturntothebuildinguntilthefiredepartmentannouncesitissafe.

B.POWERFAILURE

1. Thebuilding’semergencylights,ifsoequipped,shouldcomeonautomatically.They are connected to the facilities emergency generator, or back up batteries,which will start automatically upon loss of power (if a generator is present and connected properly).
2. The center has 2 flash lights whicharein the office next to first aid kit.
3. There are sparebatteriesin the office.
4. A weatherradioisin the office.
5. The radiomaybeused to monitor weather conditions, etc.
6. In the event of a power failure, the staff members on duty should contact the following:

a)Local Power Company.Phone: Troy City Utilities 334-566-2130.

b)The New Life Christian Academy's on-duty supervisor, and/or theDirectorAnnie Blackmon.

C.LOSS OFWATER

1. There is an emergency supply ofwaterlocated in the storage room.Thiswatershouldbeusedsparingly,andonlyforemergency.
2. In the event of the loss of water, the staff members on duty should contact the following:

a)Local Public Works (Only if loss of water is neither the result of a general power failurenortheresultofaninternalplumbingproblem).

Phone: 334-566-2130.

b)Thefacility'ssupervisorondutyand/ortheDirector Annie Blackmon.

D.LOSS OF TELEPHONESERVICE

1. There is a cellularphonelocated in each class room (staff will use personal cellphones) whichmaybeused in the event that regular telephone service is disrupted. Use of the cellular phoneiscostly,however,andassuchshouldbelimitedtoabsoluteneed.
2. In the event of loss of telephone services, the staff members on duty should contact thefollowing:

a)Local Telephone Company repairs service. (Only if loss of service is not the result of a general power failure). Phone: 334-566-3310.

b)The facility's supervisor on duty and/or theDirector Annie Blackmon.

E.LOSSOFHEAT/AIRCONDITIONING(emergenciesonly)

1. Contactthefacility’ssupervisorondutyand/ortheDirector Annie Blackmon.
2. The supervisor or staff member on duty should contact the installer of system and/or the company that services theunits.

ContactInformation:

F.PLUMBING PROBLEMS (emergenciesonly)

1. Contactthefacility’ssupervisorondutyand/ortheDirector Annie Blackmon.
2. The supervisor or staff member on duty should contact the following plumbing company:

ContactInformation:

G.PROBLEMS WITH LOCKS ANDKEYS

1. Contactthefacility'ssupervisorondutyand/orthedirector Annie Blackmon.
2. The supervisor on dutymaycontact:.

VII.EMERGENCY EVACUATION

1. In the event of a fire, bomb threat, electrical, chemical or other emergency that would requiretheevacuationofthebuilding,allstaffmembersshouldadheretothefollowing:
2. Call 911, indicating the need of assistance from the local Fire Department and law enforcement.
3. Makecertainallchildrenandstaffmembersareaccountedforandaresafe.
4. Evacuate all children and staff members to an area as far from the building as safely practical.

a)Adhere to predetermined evacuation routes, if possible; however, do not hesitate to adjust these routes to avoid dangerousareas.

b)All childrenandstaffmemberswithspecialneedsaretobeassistedasneeded.

1. Conductasecondheadcountforchildrenandstaffmembers.
2. Notify the Director as early aspossible.
3. Do not approach or re-enter the building until consultation with the properauthorities.

Appendix A of the Emergency Plan Template

SERIOUS INJURY OR ILLNESS

The immediate concern is to the aid of the sick or injured person. Proceed according to the following plan:

A.No staff member should place themselves at risk in the rescue of an injured child or staff member.CallEmergency911andrequesttheneededemergencyresponders.

B.Do not move the victim, especially if their injury is the result of a fall, unless they are in a life threatening or dangerousenvironment.

C.Notify a qualified first aid person in the facility. Qualified first aid personnel.

D.TreatImmediatelylife-threateninginjuriesfirstinpriorityorder:

(Emergency 911 should be called first for each of the following)

a)Impaired Breathing- Work Efficiently. The average person will die in six minutes or less if their oxygen supply is cut off. Place victim on his/her back, loosen collar, remove any obstructions to the airway, and apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (if so trained). After thevictim is breathing alone, treat forshock.

bHeart/CirculationFailure-Workquickly.Ifpossible,gettrainedhelpandworkasa team. Apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If successful, treat for shock.

c)Severe Bleeding- Act Quickly. Apply direct pressure on the wound with your hands, using a clean cloth if one is available. If there are no fractures, elevate the wound. If bleedingis of a spoutingor pumping nature, apply pressureto the appropriate arterialpressurepoint.Neveruseatourniquetexceptasalastresort.

d)Shock-Ifthereisnoheadorchestinjury,keepheadlowerthantherestofthebody.Loosen clothing and cover with blankets. Encourage fluids if victim is conscious and there is no abdominal injury or nausea.

E.Otherinjuries/illnessesshouldbetreatedinprioritywithrespecttothreattolife.

F.Depending on the seriousness of the injury the victim should be taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance, or driven by someone else.

Appendix B of the Emergency Plan Template

HURRICANEPLAN

1. ThesafeplacedesignatedbytheFacilityDirectoristhe ___hall______.

1.All children will be moved to the safelocation.

2.Always maintainflashlightandvoicecontactamongstaffmembers.

3.Direct all children to sit on the floor in designated area, not in front ofdoors.

4.Advise all children to wearshoes.

5.Make sure to do a head count before moving to safe place, after arriving at safe place, and after leaving designated area.

1. After certain that the storm has passed, staff members should do a head countandcheckthecompletebuildingforanydamagessuchasfire,water,orstructural.
2. Notify the Director as soon as possible with an update ofconditions.
3. Notify all agents that servicesare needed.

Appendix C of the Emergency Plan Template

TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER WATCHES AND WARNING PROCEDURES

1. ThesafeplacedesignatedbytheFacilityDirectoristhe _____hall___.
2. All children will be moved to the designated location.
3. Maintainflashlightandvoicecontactamongstaffmembersatalltimes.
4. Direct all children to kneelon their knees with their head between their legs covering their head with theirhands.
5. Advise all children to wear their shoes.
6. Make sure to do a head count before moving to a safe place, after arriving at a safe place, and after leaving the designated area.
7. After you are certain that the storm haspassed,
8. Staff members should do a headcount.
9. Provide any necessary first aid and call 911 for any necessary responseagencies.
10. Checkthecompletebuildingforanydamagessuchasfire,water,orstructural.
11. Turn on and testutilities.
12. NotifytheDirectorassoonaspossiblewithupdateofconditions.
13. Notify all agents that services areneeded.
14. SevereThunderstormWATCH
15. Adviseallstaffmembersoftheweathercondition.
16. Monitorradio/televisionnewsforupdatesand/ortheNOAAWeatherRadio.
17. Modifyoutdooractivitiestoensurethatrelativelyquickaccesstoshelterisavailable.

Appendix C of the Emergency Plan Template (continued)

TORNADO/SEVERE WEATHER WATCHES AND WARNING PROCEDURES

1. Severe ThunderstormWARNING
2. Adviseallstaffmembersoftheweathercondition.
3. Monitorradio/televisionnewsforupdatesand/orNOAAWeatherRadio.
4. Terminate outdoor activities and seek shelter.
5. Monitor sky conditions. If you see a dark, funnel shaped cloud, seek shelter and if possible, call 911 and reportit.

G.TornadoWATCH

1. TakeallprecautionsincludedinaThunderstormWatchandinaddition:
2. Upon approach of thunderstorms, cease any outdoor activity that would delay the seeking ofshelter.
3. Monitor sky conditions. If you see a dark, funnel shaped cloud seek shelter and if possible, call 911 and reportit.

H.TornadoWARNING

1. Monitor radio / TVcontinuously.

2Monitorskyconditionscontinuously.Ifyouseeadark,funnelshapedcloudseekshelter and if possible, call 911 and reportit.

1. Turn off all utilities if timepermits.
2. Moveallstaffmembersandchildrentodesignatedlocation: ____hall_.

Appendix D of the Emergency Plan Template

Bomb Threat Information Form

Exact Time ofCall:DateofCall: Exact words ofcaller:

QUESTIONS TO ASK:

1.When is bomb going toexplode?

2.Where is thebomb?

3.What does it look like?

4.What kind of bomb isit?

5.What will cause it toexplode?

6.Did you place thebomb?

7.Why?

8.Where are you callingfrom?

9.What is your address?

10.What is yourname?

DESCRIBE CALLER’S VOICE (circle)

If voice is familiar, whom did it soundlike? Were there anybackground noises? Remarks made bycaller:

Person receivingthecall: Telephone Number/line callreceived:

Appendix E of the Emergency Plan Template

FLOOD PLAN

When Flash Flood conditions are forecast, the following guidelines shall be used:

A.Contact the on-duty supervisor and / or the facilitydirector.

B.Monitor television, radio, and/or NOAA Weather Radio for forecastupdates.

C.Move records and valuable equipment to higher floors. Store chemicals where flood waters cannot reach them and causecontamination.

D.Make transportation preparations to move children and staff members ifevacuation isneeded.

E.Safe area to be evacuated tois:

Safe Route thereis:

F.Evacuation

1.If the facility is in a low lying area venerable to flooding, evacuation will be immediate.

2.Evacuation is to follow the safest route possible (listen to weather and news reports for routes). Maintain voice contact among staff members and ensure all children and staff members are accountedfor.

3.If time and conditions permit, unplug all electricalappliances.

4.Alllooseoutdoorarticlesaretobebroughtinortieddown.

5.Lock alldoors.

Appendix F of the Emergency Plan Template

HAZARDOUS MATERIALSACCIDENTS

A.Evacuate the areaimmediately.

1.Do not turn any electrical switches on oroff.

2.Eliminate all openflames.

3.Evacuationshouldbetoanarea(ifpossible)upwindanduphillofthefacility.

B.Call911,andreportthattherehasbeenaHazardousMaterialsSpill.

C.Donotattempttocontain,touch,oridentify(ifunknown)thehazardousmaterial.

D.Do not attempt to rescue someone who has been overcome byfumes.

E.If a child or staff member has had contact with chemicals, the chemicals should be washed offimmediately.

F.Donotreturntothebuildinguntilauthorizedtodosobythefiredepartment.