Pompano Beach Elementary School 2015-2016 Fire/Safety Drill Schedule Day Date Drills Wednesday Wednesday Thursday August 26, 2015 September 2, 2015 September 3, 2015 Fire Tornado Fire Thursday Wednesday September 24, 2015 Fire September 30, 2015 Lockdown Wednesday October 28, 2015 Fire Tuesday Tuesday November 17, 2015 November 24, 2013 Fire Wednesday December 10, 2015 Fire Wednesday Wednesday January 20, 2016 January 27, 2016 Fire Lockdown Wednesday February 24, 2016 Fire Wednesday March 16, 2016 Fire Wednesday April 20, 2016 Fire Wednesday May 18, 2016 May 25, 2016 Fire Lockdown Thursday June 2, 2016 Fire Evacuation Pompano Beach Elementary School EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN In the event there is an emergency, notify the front office by pushing the intercom button located in each room. Upon hearing a secretary from the front office, use one of the following codes: In the event of a crisis situation, administration will utilize the public address system to notify staff. The following codes will be used: RED YELLOW LOCKDOWN (All Staff) (Stay in classroom, take roll, lock classroom doors, establish fire watch ignore fire alarms, await further instructions) LOCKDOWN (SRT) (School Response Team (SRT) reports to pre-designated location Teachers get students in classroom, take roll) ORANGE EVACUATION (Evacuate building, follow directions via PA system) BLACK BOMB THREAT Depending on situation one of the following will be used: Full Lockdown Crisis Response Team (CRT) Activation Evacuation GREEN ALL CLEAR Pompano Beach Elementary School SAFETY PLAN CHECKLIST “Safety is everyone’s responsibility” All classroom doors must be locked at ALL times. FIRE DRILL (A fire emergency exists whenever the school fire alarm is activated) Respond immediately to the alarm. Evacuate the classroom in an orderly manner. (Students are silent) Close all doors Follow “fire” evacuation route posted in class Go to designated area (GRASSY AREAS ONLY) Take roll Remain outside until the ALL CLEAR signal is given EMERGENCY EVACUATION (Gas Leaks, Chemical Spills, Bomb threats, etc) Signal for an Evacuation is the same procedure as FIRE ALARM DRILL. The bell will sound followed by Code Orange. Three rings of the bell followed by a pause. This will occur three times. Turn off lights. Take plan/gradebook for roster. Evacuate the classroom in an orderly manner Follow “Emergency Evacuation” route posted in the class Remain at designated evacuation site until danger has passed, an “ALL CLEAR” will be made via bullhorns/ walkies. WEATHER EMERGENCY (Tornado Drill) A series of two (2) long rings of the bell repeated five (5) times will be sounded. An announcement will be made “Tornado Drill- all students and staff report to their assigned areas. Proceed to shelter assignments: o o o o o o Buildings 4, 5, &6 – Exit your classrooms, remain in your building and assume the protective position outside your classroom in the hallway. Playground (Intermediate)/P.E.- should be escorted to the 5th Grade hallway, remain in the hallway in the protective position: Playground (Primary) go into Building 6. Pre-K/Head Start/Building 1 (ESE) – remain in your classrooms away from the windows and assume the protective position. Media Center / Computer Lab– Students move away from the windows and assume the protective position against the book shelves. Cafeteria – students remain in the cafeteria and assume the protective position. Front Office/Clinic – move to the storage room in the back and assume the protective position. Protective Position - Lie face down, draw knees up under you, cover your head with your hands. Remain in the protective position until the “ALL CLEAR” signal is given. Return to regular class activities Code Yellow LOCKDOWN (Limited Movement on Campus- Safety Team) Signal for “Lockdown- Code YELLOW” is as follows- “At this time we are moving into a Code Yellow Lockdown” LOCK the doors You may continue to teach and conduct classroom activities as usual. Place a GREEN marker in the window of the door to indicate – OK/ AREA SAFE and RED to indicate danger in your room. DO NOT unlock or open a door for anyone. Ignore any other bells, fire alarms, etc. Take attendance as soon as possible. Any person not in a secure area must proceed quickly to the nearest safe harbor room and lock door once entered. Safe Harbors areas: Teacher’s Lounge –lock door; Front Office When all danger has passed an “ALL CLEAR” announcement will be made via the intercom. The message will be announced five times (5). Code Red LOCKDOWN (NO MOVEMENT ON CAMPUS) Signal for “Lockdown- Code Red” is as follows- “At this time we are moving into a Code Red Lockdown” LOCK doors and turn lights OFF Close and Move away from windows. Place a GREEN marker in the window of the door to indicate – OK/ AREA SAFE and RED to indicate danger in your room. DO NOT unlock or open a door for anyone. Ignore any other bells, fire alarms, etc. Take attendance as soon as possible. Keep your students calm & in the room. DO NOT allow anyone to leave the classroom. NO TALKING during this time Any person not in a secure area must proceed quickly to the nearest safe harbor room and lock door once entered. Safe Harbors areas: Teacher’s Lounge –lock door; Front Office When all danger has passed an “ALL CLEAR” announcement will be made via the intercom. The message will be announced five times (5). THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM The Threat Assessment Team consists of the administration, guidance, support staff, security, and SRO. Staff members are instructed to immediately report any threats to administration, and an administrator will initiate any further gathering of information and implementation of the district’s protocol. Pompano Beach Elementary shares the district’s highest commitment to providing a safe environment for all students, employees, and visitors. Threat Assessment Team Members Steve Larson, Principal Traci Porter, Assistant Principal Debbie Salvatore, Family Counselor Debra Melisi, Guidance Counselor Kim Cohen, ESE Specialist Deputy Nichols, School Resource Officer (Code RED ) FULL LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES Indicators …….. A Potentially life threatening situation exists (Active Killer) Free movement on campus will endanger personal safety & security Our SRO has requested backup, and has activated the BSO Emergency Plan Attempts are being made by law enforcement to isolate suspects A priority is to protect possible victims/hostages from harm 1. Emergency is called into the office with the teacher name, location and color of code. If out on the field, go to the nearest portable. 2. Signal for Lockdown is made on the intercom system “CODE RED” (announced by an administrator). “CODE RED-Lockdown will be repeated (2) times. 3. Teachers should IMMEDIATELY lock doors, close windows, turn off lights and move away from doors (sight line). Consult RED safety folder (Place Green construction paper on the door’s security window-visible-if okay and RED if there is danger in your room; no indication will denote that there is a problem) 4. From this point forward, DO NOT unlock or open the door for anyone (those needing access will have a key). IGNORE any other bells, fire alarms, etc. Take attendance as soon as possible for ALL students present in your classroom. 5. Move away from windows. Keep students calm & in room if possible – DO NOT allow ANYONE to leave the classroom. NO talking during this time. 6. DO NOT use intercom paging or classroom telephones unless a medical emergency arises. Disable all pagers and cellular telephone-signals from these devices detonate explosives, and/or reveal your location. 9. Communication will be through SRT, Email, BECON, closed-circuit television, or telephone land lines if available. (Do not tie up phone lines) 10. Be prepared to stay in one place. NO MOVEMENT! 11. Team goes into action. EVACUATION PROCEDURES SIGNAL: Fire alarm box will be pulled. A loud, continuous buzzing sound. – Followed by CODE ORANGE-EVACUATION- Evacuate Classes exit according to prearranged evacuation routes posted in each classroom. (consult RED emergency folder) Walk briskly. No running. No talking should be permitted during the drill! Children should be instructed carefully in this procedure so that it may be accomplished quickly and without any need for talking. Children who are not in the classroom at the time of a drill should know that they simply leave wherever they are and join the nearest group on the outside. Each year a new fire exit plan is displayed in each area of the school according to State law. Each teacher will familiarize the students with the proper evacuation routes from various areas of the building. Example: Exit from the library, art room, music room, etc. Teacher should take the Attendance Cards/Grade book AND Emergency Dismissal Forms, and will be the last to leave the room or portable. Attendance should be taken once the children are lined up outside the building. Students will be instructed to give immediate attention to their teacher for instructions on the proper exit routes to be used. Students and teachers are to wait for all clear signal (a long ring of the bell) before reentering the building. If a fire drill occurs during the lunch period, children should leave the lunch trays in place and file out through the nearest exit. Pupils may be instructed to give immediate attention to their teacher for instruction on the proper exit to be used. Students and teachers are to wait for the all clear signal (a long ring of the bell) before reentering the building. Fire drills are conducted once a month. The first evacuation drill shall be within the first five (5) days after the opening date of school. Each teacher is to walk his/her students through fire drill procedures the first day of school. TORNADO WATCH (FORECAST ANNOUNCEMENT) A Tornado Watch announcement means that tornados are expected in or near your area. A Weather Alert Radio will broadcast information directly from the Weather Bureau. When a tornado watch is announced, watch the sky to the east. If you see any revolving, funnel-shaped clouds, report them to the office. Do not use the phone to get information and advice. DO NOT PASS ON RUMORS OR EXAGGERATED REPORTS OF DAMAGE. Tornado Drill Procedures A. Warning System 1. Tornado Signals: A series of two (2) long rings of the bell repeated five (5) times will be sounded. 2. An announcement will be made -“Tornado Drill – all students and staff report to their assigned areas.” Students must remain quiet at all times. Secure all windows by closing the blinders. Proceed to assigned locations. All students and staff should assume the protective position. (see attachment) Wait for an ALL CLEAR B. Evacuation Route and Shelter Assignment C. Instructional Command When students are assembled in interior hallways or other rooms away from windows during a tornado drill or a tornado warning, they should be instructed to respond to a specific command to assume the protective postures, facing interior walls when danger is imminent. Such a command might be: “EVERYBODY DOWN! CROUCH ON ELBOWS AND KNEES. HANDS OVER BACK OF HEAD.” It is essential that this command be instantly understood and obeyed. Most tornado deaths are caused by head injuries. TORNADO DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO??? TORNADO ACTIONS TORNADO SIGNALS: A series of two (2) long rings of the bell repeated five (5) times will be sounded. WHAT TO DO: 1) Listen for teacher's command: "TORNADO WARNING EVERYBODY DOWN!" 2) All students and staff should assume protective position. (Lie face down, draw your knees up under you, cover the back of your head with your hands.) 3) Remain in the protective position until the all clear signal is sounded. SIGNAL: ALL CLEAR: Three (3) short blasts of the bell after approximately one (1) minute of silence. 4) Return to regular class activities. Who Should Help Create the Plan? KEY POINTS Universal Involvement Administration, Students, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, Clerical Staff Members, Facilities Staff Members, Security Staff including SIU, SRO's, and/or Local Law Enforcement, other community members. SCHOOL PLAN The School Safety and Security Plan was created by a committee representing all stakeholders. The city services, Emergency services, and Police Department meet with the school as needed to provide input and support. The plan is presented to the faculty, School Advisory Forum, and all other parent groups for input. Clear and Effective Communication System KEY POINTS Signal for Emergency and the "All Clear" SCHOOL PLAN Rumor Control (if needed) Police Contact Person (only one or two) Media Contact Person (if needed) (Keep media away from staff and students) Student Dismissal Debrief Things to Consider Intercom system Two-way radios Bell System If System is Out Administration, support personnel and custodial staff carry walkie talkies. The intercom system is used to communicate with all classrooms. Telephones in individual classrooms will be used monitored as necessary The school has developed bell code system as follows: • fire alarm signals evacuate • 3 short bells signals tornado- take cover • one long bell signals all clear The support staff will go to all classrooms if the system is not working. Debriefing will be done by Principal after emergencies. Principal will be only media contact. Assistant Principal is responsible for keeping media away from students and staff. Parents will be informed by Administration either in person or by letter. Ms. Porter will make all public announcements. School Resource Officer will be our Police contact. General Emergency Evacuation and Notification Procedures KEY POINTS Signal for Emergency Each Who declares the emergency under what conditions? Assess the immediate concerns (event triage) Evacuation posted maps Student Supervision Communications Procedures (within and outside the school) The school bell communication system shall be used under any emergency evacuation. Mr. Dawes or an Administrator in charge shall declare the emergency and under what condition. Administration, Support Staff, and the Office Staff shall assess the immediate concern. All classrooms will have the evacuation map posted nearest to the exit door. Teachers shall supervise their children at all times. Support staff members shall be floaters to assist the teachers. Walkie Talkies shall be used to communicate within the school. Cell phones are available if necessary. Fire Drill KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Fire Emergency Definition FIRE DRILLS - Fire drills are held each month throughout the year. Ten emergency evacuation drills are required. Each classroom has an evacuation map indicating primary and secondary routes for leaving the classroom or special area. The map is located near the exit door of the room. A fire emergency exists whenever the school fire alarm is activated from the main panel or from a remote pull station. This emergency requires the immediate evacuation of the building according to the established evacuation procedures posted, and the plan listed. Each teacher is responsible for instructing students in the proper fire drill procedures and routes. The teacher is responsible for students under his/her supervision at the time of the drill. Teachers are required by law to take roll books with them during a fire drill. The teacher must check and account for each child after the class arrives at its designated area outside. Procedures to follow during a drill: Respond immediately to the alarm. Evacuate the classroom in an orderly manner. Close all doors. Take roll. Remain outside until the all clear signal is given. Bomb Threat KEY POINTS What is a bomb? Bombs can be made to look like almost anything. They can be sophisticated or made from common materials. Construction of a bomb is only limited to the ingenuity and resources of the bomb maker. Bombs can be delivered, thrown, or placed in numerous ways. The only thing certain about bombs is that they can explode. Remember, when searching for a bomb beware of any item appearing suspicious or out of place. Above all, never touch or move a suspicious item. SCHOOL PLAN Directions to evacuate the building will be made by the School Principal. Classrooms will be evacuated using the fire drill procedures – Color Code indicated. Teachers will be asked to notice any unusual objects in their classrooms as they leave. The bell system will be utilized for clear communications. Walkie Talkies may not be utilized. 911 will be called. Area Office will be notified. SIU will be notified. Search of the building will be conducted by appropriate personnel. Remain outside until the all clear signal is given Information taken from Broward Sheriff's Office Bomb Threat Management code (BSOCR#4-ll/96) Evacuation/Search If a building evacuation is ordered, it should be done quickly and orderly. Teachers and staff members should examine their own classroom and work areas for items that are suspicious or seem out of place. Every employee should know where to report suspicious or out of place items. NEVER TOUCH, JAR, OR MOVE a suspicious item. Leave the area immediately. Other Building Evacuations KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Gas Leaks, Chemical Spills, etc. Emergency Evacuations There are a variety of other reasons a school building would need to be evacuated. Each school should develop a pi an to accommodate whatever unique needs they may have. Remember: Evacuate quickly, supervise students, keep everyone away from the problem area. Consult your "Emergency Preparedness Program" book prepared by Risk Management and Safety Department. Drills are held each month throughout the year Ten emergency evacuation drills are required. Each classroom has an evacuation map indicating primary and secondary routes for leaving the classroom or special area. The map is located near the exit door of the room. Each teacher is responsible for instructing students in the proper fire drill procedures and routes. The teacher is responsible for students under his/her supervision at the time of the drill. Teachers are required by law to take roll books with them during a fire drill. The teacher must check and account for each child after the class arrives at its designated area outside. Procedures to follow during a drill: Respond immediately to the alarm. Evacuate the classroom in an orderly manner. Close all doors. Take roll. Remain outside until the all clear signal is given. Medical Emergencies KEY POINTS This is any condition that could result in a life threatening injury that, left untreated will result in serious loss of blood or the patient going into shock. Medical emergencies can be caused by an existing medical condition (i.e. seizures, heart problems, diabetic shock, etc.) j SCHOOL PLAN Code Blue is used when a medical emergency is present. The office is contacted stating that a "Code Blue" exists. The student's name and location are given. School Nurse, Administration and support staff respond and assess 12 the situation. 911 will be called immediately. CPR designee will be notified. Parents will be contacted. One official person will wait outside to direct the ambulance and medical personnel to the distressed person. A "Room Clear" will be initiated if necessary. The classroom buddy system will be initiated if necessary. School personnel will be available to escort the student to the hospital. Weather Emergencies KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Weather Emergency Emergency Weather Conditions A weather emergency exists whenever there is a sighting of a tornado in the area of the school. This condition also exists whenever the local police department informs the administration that there is a strong possibility a severe storm will occur or occur or if severe storm warnings are posted. 14 The emergency weather monitor is on at all times and immediately advises the school of any and all severe weather conditions in the tri-county area. During local emergencies, such as hurricanes or tornado warnings, the school listens to the local radio and TV stations for updates and remains in constant contact with the South area office for additional directives. Tornado Procedures Tornado drills are conducted at least once a year. All children must be removed from the playground and field areas and relocated to the main building through the west entrance, along the second grade corridor. Students in classrooms will move to the interior walls and follow the procedures. The safest areas are facing the interior walls of a building. Most tornado deaths are caused by head injuries. Therefore, children are taught the proper stance for protecting themselves: Lie face down. Draw knees up under your body. Cover the back of your head with your hands. Civil Disturbance KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN This condition exists whenever an unauthorized person(s) comes onto the school grounds with the intent of disrupting the orderly operation of the school. This means classrooms and administrative areas. This condition also exists whenever large groups of students leave their assigned areas, in mass, without the permission of the school administration, for the purpose of disrupting the orderly process of the school. Code Red - Dangerous Emergency - is used when a dangerous situation exists inside or outside the building. Administration will announce "Code Red" over the school public address system. Teachers should 15 immediately lock classroom doors and keep all students in the classroom. Support staff and paraprofessionals are to immediately report to the closest room and remain. Students are not to be released until a clearance is announced over the PA. If necessary, police will be notified by the SRO. Student Sign In/Out KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Written Plan, Understood by Everyone Every school should have a written student sign out/in plan that is understood by everyone involved. On the elementary and middle school level, it should include the name of the person signing the student in/out of school. Identification must be requested by the school when appropriate. High schools should have a sign out/in system that tracks students attendance. Sign-Out Policy Parents must list the names of persons who are allowed to pick up a child (children) from school on the School emergency information card. In order for a student to leave school, he/she must be signed out in the Sign-Out Book located in the school office. No one is permitted to leave the school without getting permission from office personnel. Students will be released to parents/guardians and the individuals who are listed on the Emergency information card only after proper photo identification has been checked and verified. Once identification is verified, the students are called for by the office for early dismissal. No child is dismissed after 2:15 p.m. Sign-In Policy If a student is returning to school or signing-in late, they are signed in with the time of entry. The child is then given a pass for admittance to class. No students are allowed late arrival after 10 am- without a doctor’s note. Visitor/Intruder Controls KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Restrict Access to Building to EVERYONE The campus is monitored at all times by administration, facilities service personnel, support staff. Once17 school stars, all visitors, students, parents, and the community members are required to report to the main office. Signs are posted around the campus indicating all visitors must report to the front office for a picture visitor’s i.d. badge. If permitted to visit or remain on campus, the visitor must sign in and wear a visitor’s badge. All employees and school volunteers wear ID badges as well. Anyone without an ID badge is escorted to the office. Visitors must report to the front office and return the ID badge. This may be one of the most important components of your School Emergency/Crisis plan you will write. Restricting access to your building will reduce unauthorized persons from gaining access to your students and staff. Once school starts, all visitors, students, parents. district workers, and staff members should report to a central location... clearly marked where limited access privileges are granted or DENIED! Security Cameras are monitored during school operation hours. If any unauthorized person enters the campus, the administration is notified immediately and "Code Red' or "Code Yellow" is called. Teachers will immediately lock their doors and no children will be allowed out of the classroom. If necessary, the proper local and school authorities will be notified. Staff Supervision Assignments KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Each security staff member should be given a specific assigned area to secure. These assignments should be developed in partnership with your security staff and your SRO. (The SRO should not be given a specific assignment, but have campus wide responsibilities. This plan should include what to do if security staff members are absent or unable to secure their assigned areas. There is constant supervision of all strategic points inside and outside the Pompano Beach Elementary . Supervision schedules designate staff to certain locations for morning and afternoon supervision. Hallways are monitored by support staff, specials staff, teachers, and paraprofessionals at time of student traffic. Students must always have a pass to be in the halls. Students travel from location to location within the school with a buddy and a hall pass at all times. During lunch time, paraprofessionals are assigned designated times of supervision in the cafeteria . Administration and support staff monitor the cafeteria on an intermittent basis. Concerns are quickly addressed and support is provided when a problem arises. Classroom supervision is the responsibility of the teachers assigned to the class. If a teacher must leave his/her class for a short period of time, coverage by another teacher or teacher's aide must be provided. Perimeter Control/Patrol KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Effective Security Includes Limited Campus At times when the campus is closed to limited access the administration and designated Support staff will be posted at all perimeter gates and school main entrances. The Administration will determine the limited access and will give the "Code Security" out to all staff with walkie talkies. Local authorities will communicate information only to the administration. All other personnel will assume the same posts as during a bomb threat. Your plan should include the specific time and procedures by which your campus access points will be closed to "limited access". This will help channel all traffic to a central area for sign in as well as restrict "outsiders" from being on other parts of your campus. Ms. Cusmano will be responsible for student sign out if this must be relocated out of the main office. Ms. Cusmano will instruct the Clerical personnel with the appropriate information to communicate on phone calls. Students with special needs will be the responsibility of the ESE staff. The Head Facilities Person will be available to work with maintenance if the need arises. Technology Utilization KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN How to use... In emergency situations computers will be utilized to locate students and to share information. Computers Cameras Metal Detectors Micro-Computer Technology Specialist will handle technology problems in an emergency Security cameras are monitored at all times. School Emergency Staff List KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Staff members who hold certification or special training in: CPR Coach Leone Sally Skarveles CPR First Aid Crisis Intervention Etc. First Aid Coach Leone Sally Skarveles Crisis Intervention Steve Larson, Principal Traci Porter, Assistant Principal Debbie Salvatore, Family Counselor Debra Melisi, Guidance Counselor Kim Cohen, ESE Specialist Deputy Nichols, School Resource Officer Articulating the Plan Practice Drill/Schedule KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Teachers and staff will be informed of all emergency plans at the beginning of the school year. Evacuation plans are posted in each classroom. Fire drill procedures will be practiced on a monthly basis. Tornado drills are discussed and practiced with all children and staff members. The Support Staff members are floaters during practice drills. All support staff administrators and front office personnel will have access to walkie talkies. Lockdown, Evacuation, and Tornado drills are practiced several times a year, as per district guidelines. Important Telephone Number KEY POINTS SCHOOL PLAN Important telephone numbers on hand in case of emergency. 911 - We use this number to access emergency services such as: Broward Sheriff’s Office Director – Dr. Fabian Cone North Area Office - 754-321.3411
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