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School Emergency Plan. Plan, Train, Implement. School Emergency Plan Comprehensive single plan. Addresses: Fire Earthquake Chemical Release Severe Weather Evacuation Bomb Threats And more. School Emergency Plan Pre-planning checklists. Includes checklists for principal, staff, etc.
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School Emergency Plan Plan, Train, Implement
School Emergency PlanComprehensive single plan Addresses: • Fire • Earthquake • Chemical Release • Severe Weather • Evacuation • Bomb Threats • And more...
School Emergency PlanPre-planning checklists • Includes checklists for principal, staff, etc. • Specifies inclusion of drill and site maps, utility map • Addresses use of volunteer support teams • Includes an outline to fully implement the plan over three years by evaluating and improving it through drills
School Emergency PlanConstantly changing information Ensure your plan is current and up-to-date: • Phone numbers change • Job assignments change (use names, not just titles to provide a quick check on whether the plan is up-to-date) • Ensure new people in each emergency role are trained and ready!
School Emergency PlanMake it work! • Procedures – what has changed on campus? • Assign responsibilities and share information • Update, train, then drill • Participate in the All School Drill each year • Make October “Safety Month” at your site: Conduct earthquake, fire AND shelter-in-place drills
School Emergency PlanCoordinate with agencies • SEMS - State Emergency Management System • Pre-plan with local Incident Command - police and fire • Establish responsibilities in advance, and sign MOU
School Emergency PlanReview Site Readiness • Has Site Emergency Plan been reviewed and updated in last year? • Does everyone know his/her role and responsibilities? • Is everyone adequately trained for that role? • Have recent drills been conducted for all scenarios? • Were “lessons learned” incorporated from drills?
School Emergency PlanAddress crime/violence • Include students in prevention training - will they report? • Consider anonymous reporting hotline • Take reports seriously and follow-through • Be prepared for anything
Model Emergency PlanAddress special needs • Insulin-dependent diabetics - are emergency supplies at school? • Developmentally disabled students - have “go-kits” ready. • Evacuation plans for students in wheel-chairs, etc.
School Emergency PlanInform Parents, Care Providers • How do they get information during a crisis? • What are evacuation gathering places? • Are student emergency cards current? • Are they informed and confident about the school emergency plan?
School Emergency PlanAssistance is available • Model Plan available (Word doc.) via CAER website: www.cococaer.org • Planning assistance from local agencies or call CAER toll-free at (888) 972-2237