Safety Planning QuickChecks /Templates

These QuickCheck guides and templates are meant to be ready references for staff in the event of an emergency. The guides and templates include the following:

QuickChecks:
Basic Safety Planning Checklist
Air PollutionAlert
Bio-TerrorismThreat,Suspicious Substance/Mail
Bomb orSuspicious Device
Chemical Exposure
Civil Disturbance– HostileActs
Deathof aStudent OrStaff Member
Earthquake
Earthquake Checklist
Explosion
Field Trip Emergency
FireorFireAlarm
Flood
Hazardous Materials Spill– OffSite
Hazardous Materials Spill– OnSite
Hostage Situation
Intruder on Campus
LostChild/Kidnapping
LockdownProcedures
Lockdown-Modified Procedures
Lockdown Evaluation Checklist
Radiological Incident
School BusAccident
Shooting
Shelter-In-Place
Student/Parent Reunification
Suicide/Attempted Suicide
Volcanic Eruption
Weapon Related Incident
Weather-Related Incident / Additional Template Resources:
CommunicatingWith the MediaDuringACrisis
Earthquake Checklist
Evacuation
Students with Special Needs
Critical IncidentReportingForm
Basic Checklist–Safety Readiness
Emergency Situation Log
Public Information Release
Students NeedingSpecialAssistance
Record of First Aid Care
Parent ContactLog
Teacher Grab and GoEmergency Procedures


BASIC CHECKLIST– SAFETY READINESS
YES / NO
1. Does the school have an emergencyresponse plan?
2. Did theplanresultfromahazard analysis and does itaddress multiplehazards,not justfire?
3. Does the plan includemitigatingpotentialdisasters?
4. Does the plan include respondingtodisasters?
5. Does the plan include recoveringfrom disasters?
6. Wastheplandeveloped in cooperationwith local emergency responders (i.e.,fire, lawenforcement,emergencymedical, EmergencyManager)?
7. Do local responders have informationaboutyour school’s class schedules, lunch schedules,dismissal schedules and the locationofcriticaloffices?
8. Does the plan includean Incident CommandSystem(ICS)?
9. Have incident command responsibilities beenassigned along with backup responsibilities? This includes the assignment of an Incident Commander andestablishingachain ofcommand in theevent of anemergency.
10.Does the plan includea systemof accountabilityfor all students andadultsin thebuilding?
11.Does the school have visitor controlprocedures in place?
12.Does the plan includea systemfor releasingchildren to their parents?
13.Does the plan includebothprimaryand secondaryevacuation routes?
14.Does the plan includeafacilitymapnotingallentrancesand exits?Has a reliable entranceand exit control planbeen put into place?
15.Is thereabuildingclosure plan andhas someonebeen assigned toimplementit?
16.Is theplan practiced through regular drills andexercises?
17.Are emergencyresponders included in drills and practice exercises?
18.Are bothevacuationand reverseevacuationdrills practiced?
19.Are Shelter-in-Place drills practiced?
20.Are lockdown drills practiced?
21.Duringevacuation drills, are exits regularlyblockedtotest secondaryevacuationroutesystems?
22.Duringdrills, are student accountabilitysystems tested?
23.Are systemsfor evacuationduringsevere weatherever tested?
24.Does the plan includea systemfor regular reviewand updating?
25.Have you read the plan?
26.Do crisis responseteammember know where the plan is located?
27.Has theplanbeen reviewed with the professionaland support staffas wellas thelocal EmergencyManager?
28.Hastheschool reviewed thebuildinginformation and site blueprintsandmade alist ofsystemshutdown procedures in the event of anemergency?
29.Have detainedprocedures and securitypostinstructionsand assignmentsfor staff conductingsecurityfunctionsbeenwritten and implemented?
30.Do you knowthenameoftheEmergencyManagerfor the school’s jurisdiction?
31.Do you knowthenameofthe Fire Chiefintheschool’s jurisdiction?
32.Do you knowthenameoftheLawEnforcement Officer responsiblefor your school’s jurisdiction?

Emergency:

AIR POLLUTIONALERT

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • InclementWeatherProcedures
  • Local/RegionalHealthDistrict
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
  • AirPollutionControlAuthority
  • Safety/Transportation
  • CountyDepartmentEmergencyManagement(DEM)
RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.UponbeingnotifiedofanAirPollutionAlert,followrecommendationsordirectionsoftheAirPollutionControlAuthority,HealthDistrictorDepartmentofEmergencyManagement.

2.NotifyOperationsDepartment.

3.NotifySuperintendent/DistrictOffice

4.Cancelprogramswhichrequireoutdoorphysicalactivities.

5.Curtailprogramswhichrequireindoorphysicalactivities.

6.Alertstafftoprovidespecialconsiderationstostudentswhoareknowntohaveasthma,allergiesorotherrespiratorydifficulties.

7.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT /DISTRICTACTION

1.DetermineifnecessarytoshutoffHVACsystem.(OperationsDepartment)

2.NotifythePublicInformation.Coordinator

3.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

4.NotifyCountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagementtoassureassistanceofotherlocalagenciesasrequired.

5.ImplementIncidentCommandSystem.

6.Cancelprogramswhichrequireoutdoorphysicalactivities.

7.Curtailprogramswhichrequireindoorphysicalactivities.

8.ImplementSchoolCancellationPlanifadvisedtodosobystateorcountyofficials.

9.Monitorsituationwithcountyandstateofficials.

10.Resumenormalroutineoncelocalhealthandairpollutionofficialsconsent.ProvidecontinuousCommunityNotificationuntilAirPollutionAlertiscanceled.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES
  • MedicalEmergency

Emergency:

BIOTERRORISMTHREAT,SUSPICIOUS SUBSTANCE/MAIL

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • MaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)
  • SchoolEvacuationPlan
  • ShelterPlan
  • HealthDistrict
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
  • FireDepartment
  • Rescue/Ambulance
  • LawEnforcement
  • CountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagement(DEM)
RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Uponreceiptofabioterrorismthreatbytelephone,usethebioterrorismthreatincidentformtowritedowninformationfromthecaller.Makeeveryeffortto:

  • Prolongtheconversationasmuchaspossible.
  • Identifybackgroundnoises.
  • Notedistinguishingvoicecharacteristics.
  • Questioncallerastodescriptionofbomb,placementofbomb,andwhenitisduetoexplode.
  • Trytodeterminecaller’sknowledgeoffacility.
  • Notetimeofcall.
  • Informprincipal/sitemanagerordesigneeofthethreat.
  • Ifcaller’sthreatimpliesanimmediatethreat,call9-1-1.
  • Completebombthreatchecklist(locatedundertelephone).

2.NotifyDistrictOffice/Superintendent.

3.Ifasuspicioussubstanceisfoundthatisnotassociatedwithmail:

SchoolStaff-Attempttoidentifythesubstanceanditsorigin(maybeaspill).SchoolStaff-Isolatetheareasothatexposuretootherpeopleisminimized.CustodialStaff-Ordon’tcleanupandshutdownarea.

CustodialStaff ShutdownHVACsystems.

4.Identifyunusualmailandlabelitassuspiciousif:

  • It’sunexpectedorfromsomeone youdon’tknow.
  • It’saddressedtosomeonenolongeratyouraddress.
  • It’shandwrittenandhasnoreturnaddressorbearsonethatyoucan’tconfirmaslegitimate.
  • It’slopsidedorlumpyinappearance.
  • It’sstained.

Emergency:

BIOTERRORISMTHREAT,SUSPICIOUS SUBSTANCE/MAIL
  • It’ssealedwithexcessiveamountsoftape.
  • It’smarkedwithrestrictiveendorsementssuchas“personal”or“confidential”.
  • Ithasexcessivepostage.

5.Whattodowithasuspiciouspieceofmail:

  • Handleitemaslittleaspossible.
  • Wearprotectivegloves.
  • Donotshake,bumporsniffit.
  • Placeiteminadditionalplasticbag.
  • Washhandsthoroughlywithsoapandhot water.

6.Ifmailmeetsanumberoftheabovecriteria,call9-1-1andsummonlocallawenforcement.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifyPublicInformationCoordinator.

2.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

3.Maintainongoingcommunicationwithemergencyresponders.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES
  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident
  • Otherasappropriate
CAUTION

DONOT

  • Touchorinhale.

DO

  • Washaftercontact.

Emergency:

BOMB orSUSPICIOUS DEVICE

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • BombThreatIncidentForm
  • BuildingPlanByFloor
  • ShelterPlan
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
  • LawEnforcement
  • FireDepartment
  • Rescue/Ambulance
RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Uponreceiptofabombthreatbytelephone,usethebombthreatincidentformtowritedowninformationfromthecaller.Makeeveryeffortto:

  • Prolongtheconversationasmuchaspossible.
  • Identifybackgroundnoises.
  • Notedistinguishingvoicecharacteristics.
  • Questioncallerastodescriptionofbomb,placementofbomb,andwhenitisduetoexplode.
  • Trytodeterminecaller’sknowledgeoffacility.
  • Notetimeofcall.
  • Informprincipal/sitemanagerordesigneeofthethreat.
  • Ifcaller’sthreatimpliesanimmediatethreat,call9-1-1.
  • Completebombthreatchecklist(locatedundertelephone).
  • CallSecurityDepartment.

2.Reviewinformationprovidedbyindividualwhoreceivedthethreat.

3.Makedecision whetherornottoevacuatethefacility.Ifso,notifystafftoevacuatetotheevacuationareaandmeetwithassignedgroups.

4.NotifySuperintendent/DistrictOffice

5.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifyPublicInformationCoordinator.

2.ImplementIncidentCommandSystem.

3.Ifbuildingistobeevacuated,itshouldbehandledasafirealarmwithstaffassistinginguidingallstudentsandpersonnelawayfromthedesignatedlocationofthreat.

4.Ifadecisiontosearchismade,placeprearrangedsearchprocedureintoaction.Haveachecklistofbuildingroomsandspacesavailable(fireevacuationplan)sothatallareasarechecked.

Emergency:

BOMB orSUSPICIOUS DEVICE

5.Maintainanincidentcommandpostwhereaphonechecklistiskeptandwherestaffresponsibleforsearchingthefacilitycancoordinatesearchresults.

6.Whenpolicearrive:

  • AdvisePoliceofsituationandfollowtheirinstructions.
  • PolicewillnotifyFireDepartment/BombSquadifnecessary.
  • TurncontrolofbuildingovertothePolice/FireIncidentCommander.
  • Uponreviewofconditions,policeofficialswilldeterminewhencontrolofthebuilding,orpartofthebuilding,willbereturnedtoschoolofficials.

7.InconsultationwithIncidentCommandOfficials,determinewhethertoresumebuildingoperationsoractivateShelterPlanorSchoolCancellationPlan.Notifystaffandstudents.

8.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • Explosion
  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident
  • Building–StructuralFailure
  • Building–LossofUse

CAUTION

DONOT

  • Moveanysuspiciousdevice.

DO

  • Keepallstudentsandstaffawayfromsuspiciousdevices.

Emergency:

CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • MaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS)(locatedinmainoffice)
  • SchoolEvacuationPlan
  • ShelterPlan(orShelter-in-Place)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • Rescue/Ambulance
  • HealthDistrict
  • PoisonControlCenter
  • DepartmentofEcology

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Identifyaffectedperson(s)andnotifySchoolNurseand/orothermedicallytrainedstaff.

2.NotifyPrincipal.

3.AlertSuperintendent/DistrictOffice.

4.Comforttheinjuredpersonandadministerappropriatefirstaid.Followhazardousmaterialspillplanifnecessary.

5.Ifpossible,determinewhat(chemicalsubstance)causedtheexposureorinjury.Readthelabelandfollowinstructions.ObtainMSDSforfurtherinstructions.

6.Call9-1-1forFireDepartmentandRescue/Ambulance.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.CallHealthDistrictorPoisonControlCenterforfurtherguidance.

2.Alwaystransportvictim(s)todoctororhospitalfortestingandprofessionalevaluation.

3.Ifexposuresource(s)cannotbeimmediatelyidentifiedandmitigated,evacuatethebuildinguntilFireDepartmentarrivesandinspectsfortoxicconditions.

4.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

5.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

6.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan

7.DonotallowanyonetoreenterthebuildinguntiltheIncidentCommandergivesclearance.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • HazardousMaterialsIncidentOnSite
  • Building–LossofUse
  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident

CAUTION

N/A

Emergency:

CIVIL DISTURBANCE– HOSTILEACTS

Also see: Terrorism page of this website.

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • ShelterPlan
  • InclementWeatherProcedures
  • CommunityNotificationPlan

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • LawEnforcement
  • CountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagement(DEM)

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Uponfirstreportofanyactualorpotentialcivildisturbance,assess thesituationasfollows:

  • Whereisthedisturbanceoccurring?(Specificlocation)
  • Whendiditbegin?
  • Howmanypeopleareactuallyinvolved?
  • Whatistakingplace?
  • Hasanyactualviolenceoccurredatthistime?
  • Whatisthepurposeorintentionsofthegroup?
  • Aretheidentitiesofparticipantsknown?

2.Basedonobservations,determineifthePoliceorIncidentManagementTeamshouldbecalled.

3.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

4.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.Basedonobservations,determineifthePoliceorIncidentManagementTeamshouldbecalledand/orIncidentCommandimplemented.

2.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

3.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlanafterconferringwiththePolice.

4.ConsultwithPoliceIncidentCommander/SecurityDepartmentandtheIncidentManagementTeamandotherappropriatepartiespriortoresumingnormaloperationsofschool.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident
  • Hostagesituation

Emergency:

DEATHOFASTUDENTOR STAFF MEMBER

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolCounselors
  • SchoolPsychologists
  • SchoolNurse

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • LocalMentalHealthAgency
  • LocalEmergencyResponders

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

  • ContacttheIncidentManagementTeammembersandhaveateammeetingassoonaspossible.
  • ContactSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

  • NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.
  • DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan
  • Prepareafactsheet template forgivingaccurate,uptodateinformation.
  • Holdafacultymeetingassoonaspossible.Reviewtheproceduresfortheday,availabilityofsupportservices,referralprocessforatriskstudents.
  • Contactfamilyofthedeceased.PreferablyanadministratorandIncidentManagementTeamshouldvisitthefamilyattheirhomeandofferassistance.
  • Holdafacultymeetingattheendofthedaytoreviewtheday'sevents.
  • Notifyallbusdriversbywrittenmemotobealertforstudentswhoshowsignsofemotionaldistress,alongwithatelephonenumberfordriverstousetoreachguidancecounselor.
  • Personalcontactshouldbemadewiththedriverofthebuswhichgoesintotheneighborhoodofthestudentwhohasdied.Supplyaschoolstaffmembertoridethebusifthatseemsnecessary.
  • Plantohavecounselorsavailableforstaffandstudentstotalkwith.
  • Considerprovidingatemplateforteacherstouseintheclassroomthatallowsstudentstosharetheirthoughts.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • Bus/VehicleAccident

Emergency:

EARTHQUAKE

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • DepartmentofEmergencyManagement
  • LocalFireandRescue
  • LawEnforcement

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTIONESPONSE:

1.Drop,CoverandHoldatfirstsignofthegroundshaking.Holdontothelegofthedeskortableuntiltheshakingstops.

2.Ifcoverisnotavailable,dropbyinterior weightbearingwall.

3.Stayawayfromwindows,lightfixturesandsuspendedobjects.

4.Ifoutside,moveawayfrombuildingsoroverheadobjectsandDrop,CoverandHolduntiltheshakingstops.

5.Bepreparedforaftershocks,Drop,CoverandHolduntiltheshakingstops.

6.Reunitewithyourassignedgroupassoonassafelypossibleintheevacuationarea.

7.ContactSuperintendent/DistrictOfficeandOperationsDepartment.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.ContactOperationsDepartmentandPublicInformationCoordinator.

2.ImplementtheIncidentCommandSystem(ICS).

3.Decideonneedtoevacuate.Itisalwaysprudenttoevacuateifpossibleandthenevaluatethestructure.

4.Anevacuationoutdoorsshouldbeorderedifthestructuralintegrityofthebuildingisindoubt.

5.FEMAdoesnotmandateevacuationuntilisdeemedsafetodoso.

6.Accountforallstudentsandvisitors.

7.Ifstudentsaretobereleasedfollowyourreunification/signoutresponsibilitiesandprocedures.

8.Communicatetothedistricttheoverallsituation,basedonthedistrictcommunicationplan.

9.ReceivestatusreportsfromtheIncidentCommandteammembersregardingthebuildingcondition.

10.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan

NOTE:Additionalinformationlocatedintheresourcesection,“EarthquakeChecklist”.

Emergency:

EARTHQUAKE CHECKLIST

PREPAREDNESS: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

ProvideannualtrainingtostaffandstudentsinEarthquakeprocedures.

ConductanEarthquakeDrillatleastonceannually.(Recommended,notmandatedunderRCW.28A.520.125).

Providefirstaidtrainingtoteachersandstaff.

Prepareschoolemergencykitsanda“Go Kit”foryourself.

Invitelocalfirstresponderstoparticipateinyourearthquakedrills.

DefinestaffrolesandresponsibilitiesaspartofyourICStraining.

Establishandtraintriageteams,aspartofyourICS,inyourbuilding.

Locateatriagesiteatyourlocationawayfromthedirectlineofsightofparentsarriving.

Designandpostmainevacuationrouteandassemblyareasthatavoidasmanyhazardsaspossible.

Maintainfileonlocationofspecialneedsstudentswhomayneedassistance(wheelchairs,uncommunicativestudents,etc.)

Inaddition,decidealternateroutestoyourmainroutes,intheeventthemainrouteisblocked.

Overseeidentificationofnonstructuralhazards.

Establishareleasepolicyanddeterminehowthispolicywillbecommunicatedtoparents.

Familiarize yourselfwithdistrictarrangementsforimmediatedamageassessmentafteradamagingearthquake.

Takeaninventoryofstaffforskillsthatmaybeusefulinearthquakeplanningandresponse–amateur(ham)radiooperators,bilingual,medicallytrained,etc.

Evaluaterecords withthedistrictanddetermineiftherearebackuprecordsandifsowheretheyarekept.

Discussfamilyneedsandspecialresponsibilitieswithallteachersandstaff.Basedonthisconversationdevelopareleaseplanforyourstaffusingtheirneedsasabasis.

Discusswiththetransportationofficewhatthepolicy,plansandproceduresareifanearthquakeoccurswhilethestudentsarein routetoorfrom school.

Developpoliciesandproceduresfor yourspecialneedsstudents,especiallywhendecidingonevacuationroutes.

Conductaroutinehazardhunttoensureitemsareproperlysecured,heavyobjectsarekeptlow,etc.

Developanalternatemeansofcommunicationifyourprimarysystemfails.

Emergency:

EARTHQUAKE CHECKLIST

CLASSROOM EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURES

PREPAREDNESS

  • Maintainprintedcopyofcurrentclasslistandnoteanystudentabsences.Keepthelistinasafe,easilyaccessibleplace.
  • Prepareaclassroomemergencykit.
  • Keeptheclassroomemergencykituptodate,watchsupplyexpirationdates.Keepthekitinasafe,easilyaccessibleplace,nearthedoor.
  • Participatefullyinallearthquakedrills.
  • IfyouhaveanassignmentaspartoftheICSteam,makesureyouhavea“buddyteacher”totakecareofyourstudents.
  • Provideinstructiontoyourstudentsinadvanceoftheearthquake,explainingwhyweshouldDrop,CoverandHold,andwhattodowhenthegroundshakingstops.
  • Ifyouhaveanyspecialneedsstudents,testanyspecialproceduresthatwillbeneededduringandaftertheearthquake.Thesespecialproceduresshouldbepartofregular

scheduleddrills.

  • Conductaroutinehazardhunttoensureitemsareproperlysecured,heavyobjectsarekeptlow,etc.

RESPONSE

  • Drop,CoverandHoldatfirstsignofthegroundshaking.Holdontothelegofthedeskortableuntiltheshakingstops.
  • Ifcoverisnotavailable,dropbyinterior weightbearingwall.
  • Stayawayfromwindows,lightfixturesandsuspendedobjects.
  • Ifoutside,moveawayfrombuildingsoranyoverheadobjectsandDrop,CoverandHold.
  • Ifanevacuationisordered,takestudentsoutofthebuilding,withemergencyclasslist,andsupplies.
  • Bealertasyouleadstudentsdownstairwellsorcorridorstoanything(danglinglightsandceilingstruts,brokenglass,slipperyfloors,etc.)thatcouldhurtthemoryou.Bereadyto

Drop,CoverandHoldifanaftershockoccurs.

RECOVERY

  • Followtheschoolemergencypreparednessplan.
  • Knowtheproceduresforgettingfirstaidorotherhelptostudents whoneedit.
  • Takeroll.
  • Reportmissingorunaccountedforstudents.
  • Calmfrightenedstudents.
  • Bepreparedforaftershocks,Drop,CoverandHold,untiltheshakingstops.

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTEARTHQUAKE PROCEDURES

PREPAREDNESS

AssistthePlanningCommitteeand/oradministratorintheidentificationofnonstructuralandstructuralhazards.

Emergency:

EARTHQUAKE CHECKLIST

Ifpossible,attendanearthquakestructuralmitigationclass,ATC20/21,(before/afterearthquakesafety).

WiththedirectionofthePlanningCommitteeand/oradministrator,assistinthereductionofnonstructuralhazards.

Conductaroutinehazardhunttoensureitemsareproperlysecured,heavyobjectsarekeptlow,etc.

Maintainalistofallemergencysupplies,toincludefoodinventory(watchexpirationdatesonperishableandnonperishablesupplies).

AssistthePlanningCommitteeand/oradministratorwithpossibleoptionsintheeventevacuationisrequiredduringinclementweather.

Carryaradioorcellphoneatalltimes.

Carry yourbuildingaccesskeysatalltimes.

RESPONSE

Drop,CoverandHoldatfirstsignofthegroundshaking.Holdontothelegofthedesk ortableuntiltheshakingstops.

Ifcoverisnotavailable,dropbyinterior weightbearingwall.

Stayawayfromwindows,lightfixturesandsuspendedobjects.

Ifoutside,moveawayfrombuildingsandDrop,CoverandHold.

Bepreparedforaftershocks,Drop,CoverandHolduntiltheshakingstops.

RECOVERY

Assistinevacuationifoneisrequired.

Checkutilitiesanddowhatevernecessarytominimizefurtherdanger.Determinewhichutilitiesstillwork andwhichdon’t.ReportfindingstoadministratororICifICShasbeenordered.

Makeanoteofstructuralandnonstructuraldamagewhencheckingutilities.ReportfindingstoIC,maintenancepersonal,and/ordistrictasschoolplanrequires.

Assistwithfooddistributiontostudentsandstaffasrequired.

Ifevacuationisrequiredduringinclementweathertakeactionsforprotectionofstudents,faculty,andstafffromtheweather.

Assistwithsecurityifrequired.

Participateindebriefingsessions.

Restockemergencysuppliesasneeded.

Bepreparedforaftershocks,Drop,CoverandHolduntilthegroundstopsshaking.

Emergency:

EXPLOSION

Also see: Terrorism page of this website

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolEvacuationPlan
  • InclementWeatherProcedures
  • CrisisPlan
  • MedicallyTrainedStaff

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • Rescue/Ambulance
  • LawEnforcement
  • CountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagement(DEM)

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.ImmediatelysoundthebuildingFireAlarmandevacuatethebuildinginaccordancewithestablishedbuildingFireEvacuationPlan.

2.Notifyemergencyresponseagencies(call9-1-1).EstablishanIncidentCommandCenteratasafelocation.

3.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

4.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

2.ImplementBuildingIncidentManagementPlan.

3.ProvideFireandEMTResponderswithinformationaboutlocationsofinjuredpersons,buildingdamage,andspecialsourcesofhazard(e.g.,hazardousmaterials,powersupplylocations).

4.Followinstructionsofemergencypersonnelonthescene.

5.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationsPlan.

LATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • FireorFireAlarm
  • BomborSuspiciousDevice
  • Building–StructuralFailure
  • Building–LossofUse
  • Civildisturbance–HostileActs
  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident
  • PowerOutage–UtilitiesDisruption
  • HazardousMaterialsIncident–OnSite

Emergency:

FIELD TRIP EMERGENCY

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolPlan

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • Rescue/Ambulance

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Determinethenatureoftheemergencyandthenumberofstaff,studentsandothersaffected.

2.Call9-1-1ifanypersonalinjuryordamagetovehicleshasoccurred.

3.Renderfirstaidifnecessary.

4.Advisetheappropriatesupervisoroftheincident;i.e.BuildingPrincipal,TransportationDirectorandTransportationDispatch.

5.NotifytheCommunications/Transportation/Safety/Securitydepartments.

6.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

7.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

8.Documentallevents,notingtime,date,severityofinjuries,namesofinjuredpersons,witnessesandemergencypersonnel,etc.Provideacompletewrittenreporttotheschooldistrictassoonaspossible.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.Contactparentsofinjuredstudents.

2.ActivateCommunityNotificationPlanifnecessary.

3.ContactInsuranceCarrier(CanfieldandAssociates)

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • SchoolBusAccident
  • VehicleAccident(otherthanabus)
  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident

CAUTION

N/A

Emergency:

FIREORFIREALARM

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolEvacuationPlan
  • InclementWeatherProcedures

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • Rescue/Ambulance
  • BuildingOfficialandFireMarshall
  • InsuranceCompanyRepresentative

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Upondetectionofsmokeorfireorareportofafire, soundfirealarm immediately.Call 9-1-1.Ifactivation source is unknownsource,proceedasiftherewasanactualfire.

2.EvacuatebuildingusingtheestablishedFireEvacuationPlan.

3.Investigatesourceoffireoralarmactivation.Usefireextinguisherstocontrolthefireonlyifitcanbedonewithoutinjurytostafforothers.

4.Assignedstaffshallassistphysicallyimpairedoccupantsoutofbuilding.

5.Anassignedstaffmembershallassistphysicallyimpairedoccupantslocatedonfloorsaboveorbelowgroundlevel,and:

•movephysicallyimpairedpersonstoawindowedroom,

•closealldoorsinthearea,and

•remainwiththehandicappedperson(s)untilhelparrives.

6.ImplementBuildingIncidentManagementPlan.

7.EstablishanIncidentCommandCenteratasafelocation.

8.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

9.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

2.NotifyOperationsDepartment.

3.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

4.Makerecommendationoncancellationorresumptionofroutineschooloperations.

5.ContactInsuranceCarrier(CanfieldandAssociates).

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • BuildingStructuralFailure -
  • Explosion–GasLeak
  • HazardousMaterialsIncident–OnSite
  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident

Emergency:

FLOOD

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolResources
  • InclementWeatherProcedures
  • Flooding,ShelterTransportationPlans
  • EmergencyAlertSystem(EAS)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • CountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagement(DEM)
  • CountyTransportation
  • FireDepartment
  • LocalandStatePolice

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Duringperiodsoffloodwatchesorwarnings,emergencyalertsystem(EAS)willbroadcastradioannouncementsofcurrentconditions.

2.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

3.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifyOperationsDepartment.

2.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

3.BaseduponNationalWeatherServiceand/orDepartmentofEmergencyManagementadvice,implementFlooding,ShelterandTransportationPlans.

4.EmergencyresponsewillbeactivatedbasedonadviceofthestateorcountyDept.ofEmergencyManagement(DEM)

5.SchoolcancellationmaybeimplementedinresponsetoDEMprecautionarydeterminations.

6.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • Building–LossofUse
  • GasLeak
  • PowerOutage–UtilitiesDisruption
  • RoofLeakorFailure
  • WaterSupplyDisruption

CAUTION

N/A

.

Emergency:

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL– OFFSITE

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolEvacuationPlan
  • EmergencyTransportationPlan
  • ShelterPlan
  • InclementWeatherProcedures

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • CountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagement(DEM)
  • DepartmentofEcology(DOE)

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.IfcontactedbylocalFireDepartmentorDEM,conductahazardassessment.IncoordinationwiththeIncidentCommander,determinewhethertoimplementShelter–InPlaceorEvacuationPlanprocedures.

2.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

3.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifyOperationsDepartment.

2.IfShelterPlanisrecommended,closeoffalloutsideairintakesandcurtailalloutdooractivities.

3.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

4.IfEvacuationPlanisimplemented,considerSchoolCancellationPlan,dependingontimeofday.

5.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

6.WhenIncidentCommanderdeclaresthatitissafe,resumenormaloperations.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident
  • FireorFireAlarm
  • Radiological–NuclearIncident
  • ToxicExposure

CAUTION

N/A

Emergency:

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILL– ONSITE

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • ChemicalInventoryandMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)
  • EmergencyTransportationPlan
  • ShelterPlan
  • InclementWeatherProcedures

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • CountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagement(DEM)
  • DepartmentofEcology(DOE)

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Upondetectionornotificationofaspillofanyhazardoussubstance(includinganypetroleumproduct),notifyPrincipalandtheFireDepartment(call9-1-1).

2.Evacuatebuildingimmediatelyifanydangersignispresentsuchasfumes,vapors,odorsorsmoke,orifanypersonisphysicallyaffected;e.g.,headache,dizziness,distress,fainting,skinrash,respiratoryblurredvision,weakness,sweating,etc.

3.BasedonadvicefromtheFireDepartmentcurtailorceasebuildingoperations.Evacuateifappropriate.ObtainMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)ifavailable.Notifystaffandstudents.

4.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

5.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifyOperationsandTransportationDepartments.

2.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

3.IncoordinationwithIncidentCommander,implementShelterorSchoolCancellationPlan.

4.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

5.WithassistanceofFireDepartmentdeterminethecauseandextentoftheincident.

6.DiscusssituationwithDOEpersonnel.DevelopaplanforcleanupandwastedisposalincoordinationwiththeDOE.Cleananddecontaminatethearea.

7.AfterconsultingwithSafetyOffice,FireDepartmentandDOEofficials,resumenormaloperations.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

Emergency:

HOSTAGE SITUATION

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolEvacuationPlan
  • BuildingCrisisPlan
  • InclementWeatherProcedures

COMMUNITYRESOURCES

  • LawEnforcement

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Uponreport/observationofahostagesituation,notifyPrincipal/Superintendentandtakestepstoisolatethearea.

2.ImmediatelynotifyPolice(9-1-1)andfollowtheirinstructions.

3.Lockdownthebuildingimmediately.

4.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifyTransportationDepartmentifbussesareduetoarriveordepart.

2.NotifyPublicInformationCoordinator.

3.BasedonadviceofthePolice,implementthefollowing:

•Evacuationofunaffectedstudentsandstaff.

•EmergencyTransportationPlan.

•SchoolCancellationPlan.

•CrisisPlan(LockDown).

•CommunityNotificationPlan.

•CriticalIncidentStressDebriefingTeams.

4.DevelopandimplementCommunityNotificationPlan.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

N/A

CAUTION

N/A

Emergency:

INTRUDER ON CAMPUS

Also see: Active Shooter page of this website

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • Securityofficer(ifapplicable)

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • Local,County,StateLawEnforcement

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

Thecampusintruderisdefinedasanonstudentorastudentonsuspensionwholoitersorcreatesdisturbancesonschoolproperty.RCW 9A.52.070,CriminalTrespass,definesthepenaltyfortheintruder.Dangerousand/orconcealedweaponsareforbiddenonschoolpremisesunlesscarriedbylawenforcementofficers.

1.Ifpossible,alertSecurityOfficerIMMEDIATELY.

2.Havetheperson(s)undersuspicioncometotheofficeorbekeptunderconstantsurveillance.

3.Ordinarily,DONOTASKTHEPERSON(S) ifhe/sheiscarryingaweapon.

4.DONOTATTEMPTTODISARMTHEPERSON(S).

5.NotifySuperintendent/DistrictOffice

Procedures:

  • Greettheintruderinapoliteandnonthreateningmanner.
  • Identifyyourselfasaschoolofficial.
  • Asktheintruderforidentification.
  • Inquireastopurposeofpresence.
  • Ifitisdeterminedthattheintruderhasnorightfulreasontobeoncampus,CHALLENGEHIS/HERPRESENCE.
  • Adviseintruderofthetrespasslaws.
  • Asktheintrudertoquietlyleavethecampusorinvitehim/hertoaccompanyyou totheoffice.
  • Iftheintruderrefusestorespondtoyourrequests,informhim/herofyourintentiontosummonlawenforcementofficers.
  • Iftheintrudergivesnoindicationofvoluntarilyleavingthepremises,notifypolice.
  • CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

  • Notifylocallawenforcementorcall9-1-1.
  • NotifyPublicInformationCoordinator.
  • DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

Emergency:

LOSTCHILD/KIDNAPPING

REPORTED INCIDENT

Anyreportofaloststudentbroughttotheattentionofschoolstaffshouldbeconsideredserious.Whenthestudentisreportedmissingcomingtoorgoingfromschoolfunctions,schoolpersonnelwillbecomeinvolved.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • Local,County,StateLawEnforcement
  • LocalandCountySearchandRescue

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

Call9-1-1.

  • Callparent/guardian.
  • NotifySuperintendent.
  • Conductimmediatesearchofschoolbuildingsandgrounds.
  • Gatherthefollowinginformationforthepatrolofficer:

oWhomadethereport?

  • Timelastseen,whereandwithwhom?
  • Physicaldescription,recentschoolphotoandhowdressed?
  • Playmates,friends’names,addressesandphonenumbers.
  • Studentnormalpath,modeoftransportationtoandfromschool.(ContactDistrictTransportationDept.totrackpossibleinformation).
  • Contactteachersorcounselorstoseeifstudentsharedanyinformationwiththemthatmightbehelpful.
  • Providecounselorwithinformationregardingthosewhomaybe distraughtoverthesituation.
  • Whenchildisfound,contactSuperintendent,notifyteacher(s},completeCriticalIncidentReportForm.
  • Callemergencystaffmeetingtodebriefstaff.
  • Arrangeforcounselingforstaffandstudentsdistraughtbythesituation.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

  • Identifyateamtoworkonthecrisis.
  • Designatepersonneltoanswerthephoneandkeepcommunicationflowingasdirected.
  • Otheradministrativestafftoassistasappropriate.Iftheincidentoccursduringtheschoolday.
  • Classroomroutineshouldbemaintained.
  • NotifyPublicInformationCoordinator.
  • Preparememotoinformstaffandparentsofincidentandactionstaken.

Emergency:

LOSTCHILD/KIDNAPPING

IF KIDNAPPINGHAS OCCURRED: RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

NOTE:THEFOLLOWINGINFORMATIONISSPECIFICTOKIDNAPPING.

  • Uponreportofkidnapping,call9-1-1.Relaywhateveravailableinformationtothedispatcher.
  • Callparent/guardian.
  • NotifySuperintendent.
  • Keepschoolproceduresasnormalaspossible.
  • Conductimmediatesearchofschoolbuildingsandgrounds.
  • Gatherwitnessesinprivateareatomeetwithlawenforcementofficer.
  • Obtaindescriptionofsuspect(s)andvehicle,ifpossible.
  • Suspect:Height,weight,haircolor,race,facialhair,clothing.
  • Vehicle:Color,make,year,licenseplatenumber,noticeabledamage.
  • Clarify"type"ofkidnapping,custodialorother.
  • Ifsuspectiscustodialproblem,obtaininformationfromlegalguardian/parentandrelayto9-1-1dispatcher.
  • Ifsuspectisotherthanparent/guardian:
  • Obtainnameofkidnappedvictim'sbestfriendwhomayknowexboyorgirlfriendofthepersonkidnapped.He/sheshouldbeavailableforLawenforcement.
  • Obtainphotographofvictim yearbook,personalfilesorparent/guardian.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

  • Superintendent/DistrictActionforakidnappingsituationisidenticaltolostchild.
  • Identifyateamtoworkonthecrisis.
  • Designatepersonneltoanswerthephoneandkeepcommunicationflowingasdirected.
  • Otheradministrativestafftoassistasappropriate.Iftheincidentoccursduringtheschoolday.
  • Classroomroutineshouldbemaintained.
  • NotifyPublicInformationCoordinator.
  • Preparememotoinformstaffandparentsofincidentandactionstaken.

Emergency:

LOCKDOWNPROCEDURES

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolAdministrators

COMMUNITYRESOURCES

  • LocalandStateLawEnforcement

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

  • NotifySuperintendent/DistrictOffice
  • Makesureyouhaveyourkeysatalltimes.
  • Youwillbenotifiedthatwearegoingintolockdownbyanintercomannouncement.

oTeacherswhohavestudentsoutonthefieldgatherallthestudents.Asecurityofficerorbuildingadministratorwilladvisestudentsandstaffoflockinandwillbeinstructedoftheappropriateprocedurestofollow.

  • Whenyouhearthelockdownannouncement,pleasedonotcalltheofficeforinformation.

Givestudentsscriptedmessagetosendorsaytoparentsviacellphone.

  • Teachersshouldquicklycheckhallsandgetstudentsintoclassrooms–eveniftheyaren’tinyourclass.
  • Secureyourroom:Lockalldoors(interiorandexterior),closeblinds,turnofflights,andkeepstudentsdownandawayfromthewindowsanddoor. (Stayoutofsight.)
  • Coverallexposedwindows.
  • Aftersecuringroom:
  • Placeagreencardunderneathyourdoorandontheinsideofyourexteriorwindow(ifyouhaveone)iftheroomissafe.
  • Placearedcardunderneathyourdoorandontheinsideof yourexteriorwindowifsomethingiswrong.
  • Whensecuritysweepsthebuilding,theywillnoticetheredcardandcontact(enterand/orcall) yourroomtoinquire.Ifnocardisplacedoutsidetheroom,securitywillassumetheroom isnotsafeandproceedtoenter.
  • Duringlockdown,nooneshouldbeinthehallsexceptAdministratorsandPolice.
  • Staffwithoutstudents,whoarenotintheirroom,shouldreporttothenearestclassroom.
  • Staffonplan,shouldremainintheirroomandfollowtheaboveprocedures.
  • Administratorsortheirdesignee willsweepforloosestudents.
  • Administrationwilldeterminetheneedtonotifypoliceofanyemergencysituation.
  • Anemailexplanationwillbesenttoteachersassoonaspossible.
  • Thelockdownismaintaineduntilan“allclear”codeiscalled.
  • Childrenwhowerethetargetoftheintruderorwerefrightenedbythelockdownarereferredtothecounselor,orappropriatecommunityresource,forsupport.

Emergency:

LOCKDOWNPROCEDURES

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

  • NotifyOperationsDepartment
  • NotifyCommunicationDirector
  • PrepareaCommunityinformationplan.

NOTES:

Emergency:

LOCKDOWN MODIFIED PROCEDURES

DEFINITION

ModifiedLockdownisinitiatedtoisolatestudentsandstaffinsidetheschoolfrom potentialdangersoutsidetheschool.ModifiedLockdownistypicallyusedwheneventsinthevicinityoftheschoolmayposeathreat.(ReferenceRCW28A.320.125andWAC51540400).

PREPAREDNESS:ADMINISTRATORS

Provideannualtrainingtostaffandstudentsinmodifiedlockdownprocedures.

Conductmodifiedlockdowndrillsatleastonceannually.

Prepareschoolmaps(fordistributiontoresponders)anddistributered/greencardstoteachers.

Inventoryclassroomemergencyequipment,preparewindowcoveringmaterials.

RESPONSE:ADMININSTRATORS

Mainofficereceivesinformationonpotentialthreatinvicinityofschool.

Administratororotherauthorizedpersonmakesdecisiontolockdownschool.

COMMUNICATELOCKDOWNSTATUS(communicatetoremotebuildingsandoutsideareas).

“OURSCHOOLISINMODIFIEDLOCKDOWN.THISISNOTADRILL”

(repeat).

RAPIDLYASSESSneedforpoliceorotherassistance.

ASSIGNRESPONSIBILITIEStoothers(administratorstaysincommandcenter).

NOTIFYdistrictoffice(usuallyassignedtosecretary).

CALL9-1-1andrequestassistanceifneeded(callermuststayonline).

LOCKalloutsidedoors(usuallyassignedtomaintenancestaff).

MONITORradioandmainphoneline(allayparentconcerns).

COMMUNICATEPROTOCOLTOSCHOOL.

NOMOVEMENTofstudentsbetweenbuildings.

RECALLSTUDENTSfromoutsideareasifsafetodoso.

NORMALORMODIFIED ACTIVITYmaybepermittedinsidethebuilding.

RESTRICTENTRYtoknownpersons.

ADJUSTPROTOCOLtotheleveloftheperceivedthreat.

REASSESSSITUATIONPERIODICALLY(summonhelpaswarranted).

GIVEAN“ALLCLEARSIGNAL”whensafetyoftheschoolhasbeenassured.

RECOVERY:ADMINISTRATORS

Resumenormaloperationsassoonaspossible.

Assesstheneedforaftercare,counseling,orCriticalIncidentStressDebriefing.Allowstudentstimeforphysicalactivityorverbalstressrelief.Allowtraumatizedstudentstocontactparentsifdesired.

Emergency:

LOCKDOWN MODIFIED PROCEDURES

Communicatestatus.

Notifydistrictofficewhenlockdownisterminated.

Emailstaffanoverviewofthesituationtominimizemisinformation.

Prepareabrieflettertoparentsexplainingthesituation.

Consider apress release ifeventhas drawn ormay drawmediaattention.

Document andreport debrief andevaluatewithkey staff.

PREPAREDNESS:CLASSROOM

Reviewlockdownproceduresatleastannuallywithyourstudents;postlockdowninstructionsinroom.

Inventoryclassroomemergencyequipment,adviseadministrationofneededequipmentorsupplies.

Preparewindowblackoutmaterials(forwindowswithoutblinds).

Carryyourkeysatalltimes.

RESPONSE:CLASSROOM

Contactthemainofficetoreportaperceiveddanger.

Administratororotherauthorizedpersonwillmakethedecisiontolockdowntheschool.

RESPONDTOLOCKDOWNALERT.

“OURSCHOOLISINMODIFIEDLOCKDOWN.THISISNOTADRILL.”

RETURNtobuildingfromanyoutsideareasifsafetodoso.

DIRECTallstudentsinhallwaystoreturntotheirassignedroom.

LOCKallexteriordoors(lockexteriordoorsnearyourroom).

CLOSEwindowsandblinds,COVERexposedwindows(secondarystudentscanassist).

FOLLOWinstructionsfrommainofficeregardingprotocols/allowableactivities.

REASSUREstudentsbykeepingcalmandcontinuingallowedactivities.

SUPERVISEstudentmovementsbetweenrooms,limitotherhalltraffic.

DONOTOPENexteriordoorsforanyreasonuntilan“allclear”isreceived.

DONOTUSEthetelephonesystemtorequestinformation(followprotocolsforemail).

COMMUNICATEknownthreatstooffice.

ASSESSSITUATION.

Communicateproblems(panic,medicalemergencies,intruders).

Reportanyproblemsorneedstothemainoffice.

CAREFORTHESTUDENTSINYOURSUPERVISION.

Calmandreassureupsetstudents.

Usesuppliesinyouremergencykitasneededornecessary.

WAITFOR“ALLCLEAR”SIGNALorcommunicationsfromcommandpostorresponders.Donotopenexteriordoorsorlookoutwindowsuntil“AllClear”is

communicated.

Emergency:

LOCKDOWN MODIFIED PROCEDURES

RECOVERY:CLASSROOM

Assesstheneedforaftercareorcounselingbystudentsinyourcare.Allowstudentstimeforphysicalactivityorverbalstressrelief. Allowtraumatizedstudentstocontactparentsifdesired.

Contactfrontofficewithnames/numbersofstudentswhoneedcounselingoraftercare.

Resumenormaloperationsassoonaspossible.

Communicateonlyconfirmedinformationtostudents(expectanemailfromadministrators).

Participateindebriefingsessions.Providefeedbacktoadministrationtoimprove response.

Restock emergency suppliesas needed.

PREPAREDNESS:MAINTENANCE

Reviewmodifiedlockdownproceduresatleastannually;postinstructionsinworkareas.

Assessassignmentofexteriordoorandmasterkeys,assignkeystoteachers/staffasnecessary.

Haveextramasterkeysavailableforlawenforcementuse.

Carryaradioorcellphoneatalltimes.

Carryyourkeysatalltimes.

RESPONSE:MAINTENANCE

Contactthemainofficetoreportaperceiveddanger.

Administratororotherauthorizedpersonwillmakethedecisiontolockdowntheschool.

RESPONDTOLOCKDOWNALERT.

“OURSCHOOLISINMODIFIEDLOCKDOWN.THISISNOTADRILL.”

RETURNtobuildingfromanyoutsideareasifsafetodoso.

DIRECTallstudentsinhallwaystoreturntotheirassignedroom.

LOCKallexteriordoors.

CLOSEwindowsandblinds,COVERexposedwindows.

REPORTto,orcontact,commandpostforadditionalinstructions.

DONOTOPENexteriordoorsforanyreasonuntilan“allclear”isreceived.

DONOTUSEthetelephonesystemtorequestinformation(followprotocolsforemail).

COMMUNICATEknownthreatstooffice.

ASSESSSITUATION.

CAREFORTHESTUDENTSINYOURSUPERVISION.

Calmandreassureupsetstudents.

Usesuppliesinyouremergencykitasneededornecessary.

WAITFOR“ALLCLEAR”SIGNALorcommunicationsfromcommandpostorresponders.Donotopenexteriordoorsorlookoutwindowsuntil“AllClear”iscommunicated.

Emergency:

LOCKDOWN MODIFIED PROCEDURES

RECOVERY:MAINTENANCE

Contactfrontofficewithnames/numbersofstudentswhoneedcounseling.

Resumenormaloperationsassoonaspossible.

Communicateonlyconfirmedinformationtostudents(expectanemailfromadministrators).

Documentandreport providefeedbacktoadministrationtoimproveplanning/responsecycle.

Participateindebriefingsessions.

Restockemergencysuppliesasneeded.

Lockdown Drill Evaluation Checklist

Steps for Evaluation: / Rating:
(Good/Fair/
Poor) / Comments:
  1. Parents/Guardians and school district were informed about the drill.

2. Scenario was reviewed with the staff and students prior to the event.
3. Students/staff went inside, closed the doors, and closed/locked all windows.
4. Signs were hung on the doors and office to indicate “Lockdown/Shelter-in-Place”.
5. Roll was taken of students and staff in the lockdown areas.
6. Students were quiet and all communications were turned off.
7. Wet towels were placed across the bottom of doors to the outside (simulate during a non-intruder drill).
8. All vents and windows were taped up (during non-intruder drill).
9. A Visitor’s Room was designated for people who came during the drill.
10. Signs were posted indicating the location of the visitor’s room.
11. Alternate restroom facilities were available in each room.
12. Alternate source of water was available in rooms with no sinks.
13. Provisions for students needing medication during a Shelter-in-Place incident were available.
14. There was a method of communicating with the office.
15. No one left the room during the drill.

Emergency:

RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolEvacuationPlan
  • ShelterPlan
  • InclementWeatherProcedures

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • CountyDepartmentofEmergencyManagement(DEM)
  • DepartmentofHealth(County/State)

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.IfcontactedbylocalFireDepartmentorDepartmentofEmergencyManagement,conductahazardassessment.IncoordinationwiththeIncidentCommander,determinewhethertoimplementShelter-in-PlaceorEvacuationPlanprocedures.

2.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm.

3.NotifySchoolSuperintendent/DistrictOffice

4.ImplementIncidentCommandSystem.

5.ImplementBuildingIncidentManagementPlan.

6.IfShelter-in-Placeisrecommended,closeoffalloutsideairintakesandcurtailalloutdooractivities.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.IfShelter-in-Placeisrecommended,directOperationsDepartmenttocloseoffalloutsideairintakesandcurtailalloutdooractivities.

2.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

3.IfEvacuationPlanisimplemented,considerSchoolCancellationPlan,dependingontimeofday.

4.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

5.WhenIncidentCommanderdeclaresthatitissafe,resumenormaloperations.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident
  • FireorFireAlarm
  • HazardousMaterialIncidentOffSite
  • ToxicExposure

CAUTION

N/A

Emergency:

SCHOOL BUSACCIDENT

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • FirstAidTrainedPersonnel
  • BloodBornePathogensProcedures

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • FireDepartment
  • LawEnforcement
  • Rescue/Ambulance
  • EmergencyMedicalTechnicians

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

1.Contactdispatch,Superintendent/DistrictOfficeandBuildingPrincipalandinform ofaccident.

2.Offloaduninjuredstudentstoasafeholdingareaifunsafetostayonbus.

3.Renderfirstaidtoinjuredpersons.

4.Ifthereareinjuredparties,call9-1-1torequestPolice,FireDept.andRescue/Ambulance.

5.NotifylocalPolice,StatePatrolandTransportationSupervisor.

6.CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm andDistrictIncidentReportForm

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

1.NotifythePublicInformationCoordinator.

2.Inconsultation withPrincipalandPoliceorFireDept.IncidentCommander,determinelevelofresponse.Note:TheStatePatrol(orlocalPolice)IncidentCommanderhasjurisdictionoveraccidentsite.

3.Ifthereareinjuries,arrangeforpost-accidentdrugandalcoholtestingofthedriver.Notifyparentsofallstudents whowereonthebus.

4.DevelopandimplementaCommunityNotificationPlan.

RELATED RESPONSE EMERGENCIES

  • MedicalEmergency
  • MultipleCasualtyIncident

CAUTION

N/A

Emergency:

SHOOTING

Also See: Active Shooter page of this website.

SCHOOL RESOURCES

  • SchoolNurses
  • FirstAidTrainedStaff

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

  • EmergencyMedicalProviders
  • Local,County,StateLawEnforcement

RESPONSE: PRINCIPAL/BUILDINGACTION

  • Call9-1-1.
  • Instructallstudentsandstaffaretostayinclassroom.
  • Initiatelockdownprocedure.
  • Securethedoorandstayonthefloor.
  • Establishacommandpostwithseveraltelephonesavailable.
  • Implementfirstaidproceduresuntilrescueservicearrives.
  • NotifySuperintendent/DistrictOffice
  • Theemergencysignaltostaffandstudentsshouldconveytheseriousnessofthesituation.Followupannouncementswillbenecessarytokeepeveryoneinformed.Prepareageneralstatementofthefacts.
  • Implementnecessaryfirstaidproceduresthroughtrainedstaff,schoolnurse,nurse's aide,physicaleducationdepartment,and/orathletictrainer.Directrescuepersonneltoinjuredandgiveanyrequiredassistance.Designatestaffmembertoaccompanyvictim(s)inambulance.
  • Keepawrittenlogofevents.
  • CompleteCriticalIncidentReportForm andDistrictIncidentReportForm.

RESPONSE: SUPERINTENDENT/DISTRICTACTION

  • Notifythepolice,andothernecessaryemergencystaff.
  • Determineiftheperpetratorisstillonpremises determinenumberofvictimsandidentifywitnesses.
  • EstablishacommandposttohandletheloadoftheIMTandtodirectthepressandconcernedmembersofthecommunitytotheDistrictOffice.
  • Identifyaplace wherealogofeventsistobekept.Recordallsignificantevents,actions,andindividualsinvolved.
  • Keepstaffinformedthroughamemooremergencystaffmeeting.Parents maybeinformedthroughalettersenthomewithstudents.
  • Followupmanagementshouldbewelldelegated.Crisiscounselingforstudentsandstaffmaybeneeded,andsecurityconcernsshouldbeconsidered.
  • Allstaffwillassistinrestoringbuildingtonormalstate.
  • Reopenschoolassoonaspossible.
  • Callemergencystaffmeeting.