EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

1. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ST. PIUS SCHOOL

2. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS • Prepare for the worst! • Hope for the best!

3. When and Why was SEMS developed? • October 1991 – Oakland Hills fire draws attention to the need for better coordination among the emergency services responders. • Many different agencies must work together effectively to protect lives, property and the environment during disasters. • SEMS facilitates priority setting, interagency coordination, and the efficient flow of resources and information.

4. Legal Basis For SEMS: • Section § 8607 of the Government Code • Paragraph (d) states: • ………all state agencies shall use the standardized emergency management system as adopted pursuant to subdivision (a), to coordinate multiple jurisdiction or multiple agency emergency and disaster operations.

5. All SEMS Definitions, Terms and Procedures Are Found in: • The California Code of Regulations -Title 19; Division 2; Chapter 1; Section 2400-2450 www.calregs.com

6. Other Legal REquirements • Schools are responsible for the safety and welfare of their students and staff during and after a disaster. • Title 19, section 2400 – The plan should outline school site emergency procedures and establish an emergency management organization structure according to the SEMS.

7. A safe and healthy environment • In 2017 – 2018 St. Pius has: • Installed security cameras through out the campus • Additional lighting in previously dark areas on campus • Fencing, gates and bollards in various places throughout the campus to keep cars away from the students • Installed lockdown devices in every occupied room • Improved the Incident Command System and Emergency Operating Center • Updated the St. Pius Emergency Preparedness Plan • Evaluated the emergency preparedness equipment and supplies

8. Government Code 835-840.6 • Schools must conduct trainings and drills: • Fire Drills – monthly • Earthquake Drills – Minimum – one annually • Lockdown Drills- Minimum – one annually

10. Incident Command System (ICS) • DEFINITION • A nationally used standardized on-scene emergency management system specifically designed to allow its user(s) to adopt an integrated organizational structure. • St. Pius has a comprehensive ICS School Emergency Response Plan.

11. Incident command system (ICS) • The ICS Plan consists of five (5) sections or tasks: • Management • Planning • Operations • Logistics • Finance/Administration

12. SITE COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY PLAN St. Pius School 1100 Woodside Rd. Redwood City, CA 94061 SITE INCIDENT COMMANDER Rita Carroll PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Sandy Edens LIAISON Colleen Langridge SAFETY Ashley Vita OPERATIONS CHIEF Ashley Vita FINANCE CHIEF Rita Carroll PLANNING CHIEF Julie Brand LOGISTICS CHIEF Colleen Langridge SITE CHECK/SECURITY Megan Andleano DOCUMENTATION Becky Ott Morian Ponder SUPPLIES & FACILITIES Gene Borja TIMEKEEPING Becky Ott Morian Ponder SITUATION ANALYSIS Sara Trulore STAFFING OFFICER Clare Teixeira PURCHASING Rita Carroll SEARCH & RESCUE Clare Teixeira COMMUNICATIONS Sandy Edens MEDICAL Jennifer Keating Sandy Edens Shelley O’Rourke Tami Nurisso DirstinDeAngelis Catie Costa STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND RELEASE

13. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • DEFINITION • A location from which centralized emergency management can be performed. EOC facilities are established by an agency or jurisdiction to coordinate the overall agency or jurisdictional response and provide support to deal with the emergency. • The St. Pius School Emergency Response Plan includes supplies for 72 hours, EOC set up, and parent release area.

14. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • Depending on the type of emergency, the ICS may be activated and ICS Team members will meet to assume roles/responsibilities identified in the Incident Command System Plan. • The EOC location: • Inside location such as the staff room • Outside location - field

15. PROVIDE A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS • Employees may be held up to 72 hours until the last child goes home. • Student safety is the responsibility of all staff. • Staff may be released by the Incident Commander on a tiered bases.

16. Parent responsibility • In order to protect students, in case of an actual emergency students will only be released to the parents and/or other adults listed on the student’s Emergency Card. • Please ensure that your student’s emergency card has updated and accurate information. • It is a good idea to have several trusted adults listed on the card, including one or two who live within walking distance of school. • You should assume that in an actual emergency, telephone communication not be possible, and so you should discuss your family meeting place and reunification plans in advance with anyone listed on the student’s emergency card.

17. PARENT RESPONSIBILITY • In the event of an actual emergency: • Any approved emergency contact person should do their best to bring identification and should first come to the Request Gate to request the student. • While the student is located, the adult will be directed to the Reunion Gate to meet their child and sign them out. • This procedure is designed for your child’s protection and for your peace of mind.

18. PARENT RESPONSIBILITY • Prior to the drill, please discuss your family’s home preparedness plan with your student(s). • The American Red Cross has outstanding materials. • You can obtain Red Cross materials are available in English or in Spanish from their web site: http://www.redcross.org or by calling your local chapter at 650-259-1758.

19. Eoc set up

20. San Andreas fault

21. BAY AREA FAULTS

22. Be prepared for an emergency • Scientist stated the chances of the San Andreas fault causing a 8.4 earthquake or greater has increased. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYrFXgx0xi8

23. Home plan • Family plan on where loved ones will go • Emergency supplies: • Water for 72 hours Food for 72 hours • Keys Clothes • Glasses Blankets • Medication Tarps • Money Lanterns, flashlights, etc • Walking shoes First Aid Kit • Radio (crank) • Gas tank always 1./2 full or greater

24. Different types of emergencies. • Different types of drills.

25. Disaster preparedness • School Safety Plan • Includes: • Earthquakes Evacuate • Fires Evacuate • Bomb Threats Evacuate • Chemical Spill Shelter In Place • Community disturbance Shelter In Place • Intruder Shelter In Place • Intruder with a gun Shelter In Place

26. Active Shooter Response Training Santa Clara County Police Chief’s Association

27. School shootings 2013 - 2015 • School shooting statistics: • 35 High School • 13 Middle School • 24 Elementary Schools • 2 K-12 It can happen any where at any time.

28. School shootings It can happen any where at any time. There has been over 273 school shootings in between 2013 – 2017 in the United States. There has been over 22 school shootings so far in 2018.

29. School shootings It can happen any where at any time. There has been over 273 school shootings in between 2013 – 2017 in the United States. There has been over 22 school shootings so far in 2018.

30. Definition of an Active Shooter An Active Shooter is a subject or subjects actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; Active Shooters primarily use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims

31. Active Shooter Events • Unpredictable • Evolve quickly • Continue until stopped by law enforcement, suicide or other intervention

32. Red flags for potential violent behavior • Although no single set of warning signs are reliable predictors of an intruder, there are “red flags”. • A “red flag” indicator is a questionable, suspicious or inappropriate behavior that may be presented through someone’s appearance, spoken or written words, or specific actions. • Behaviors which regularly interfere with classroom environment • Overly aggressive behavior or threats toward others • Poor decision-making and coping skills • Low frustration tolerance; overreaction to circumstances; anger management problems • Notable change in behavior or appearance • Writings, comments or social networking postings endorsing violence

33. Statistics Show • 27% of attackers exhibited interest in violent movies • 37% of attackers exhibited interest in violence in their own writings, poems, essays, and journal entries • 59% of attacks occurred during the school day • 63% of attackers had a known history of weapons use • 68% acquired the weapon used from their own home or that of a relative • 75% felt bullied/persecuted/threatened by others • 93% of attackers engaged in some behavior prior to the attack that caused others to be concerned • 93% of attackers planned out the attack in advance • 95% of attackers were current students

34. Run, hide, defend • OPTIONS FOR SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENT • RUN = Evacuate • Decide if you can escape safely • If it is safe, run as fast as you can away from the direction of the gunshots • DO NOT stop running until you are far away from the area • Leave all belongings behind • Help other escape, if possible

35. If outside or in a room near the edge of campus, teachers and students should run off campus if possible and meet at designated safe/staging areas.

36. lockdown • HIDE = LOCKDOWN • Call 911 when it is safe to do so • Prepare yourself mentally and physically for the possibility of engaging the shooter. Put yourself in the position to surprise the suspect(s) if they enter the room.

37. HIDE = Lockdown • If escape is not feasible;hide and create a stronghold • Lock the door, turn off the lights and close the blinds • Take cover behind large items • Silence your cell phones and turn off vibrate mode • Remain quiet • Move away from doors and windows

38. LOCKDOWN – HOSTILE INTRUDER • Lockdown minimizes access and visibility. Teachers lock classroom doors, close windows and blinds, turn off the lights, and keep students quiet. Crouch down in areas that are not of sight from doors and windows. Turn off sound on cell phones. Create barricades. • Lockdowns are quiet. Students need to learn to remain quiet and calm during a lockdown. Make this part of your drill. • Not everyone will be inside a classroom when the lockdown begins. Develop procedures for individual students, entire classes, teachers, and other staff who may be in hallways, the lunchroom, outdoors or elsewhere when the lockdown is announced. If safe, get off site. Run the opposite direction of intruder. • If fire alarms go off, do not evacuate unless you know there is a fire and you are in danger. Intruders will pull the alarm to get students and staff to go outside.

39. Reinforce the locked doors

40. Defend = fight for your life • This is a LAST RESORT!!!!!! • Act as aggressively as possible • Improvise weapons • Yell and make loud noises to disorient the shooter • If possible, grab the shooter’s limbs and head, take them to the ground and hold them there.

41. summary • A basic emergency lockdown is an important school procedure. • Specialized procedures to respond to a hostile intruder and other events should be developed. • All the plans and procedures need to be communicated to everyone involved or potentially affected. • Most importantly these plans and procedures need to be practiced. • Practicing emergency lockdown procedures is as important as practicing facility evacuations. • Plan and prepare ahead of time • Be aware of your environment (escape routes)