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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Emergency Plan
For
Name of Building
Phone Number
Address of Building
School Year 2017-2018
Revised June 2017
Prince George’s County Public Schools Emergency Plan, 2017 – 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………. ....... 4
Chain of Command ..............................................................................................................5
Organizational Chart ............................................................................................................6
Medical Coordinator/CPR/First Aid Course Certifications .................................................6
FEMA100 Course Certification ...........................................................................................6
Incident Command Staff Responsibilities/descriptions ................................................... 7-8
Safe/Refuge Areas information............................................................................................9
Emergency Response Team ...............................................................................................10
Command Post and Distribution List…………………………………………………… .11
Emergency Operations and Control ………………………………………………… ......12
Safety Terminology, L.S.S.R.
How to Shelter-in-Place ……………………………… ......……………………………..13
Remain in Place
Emergency Notifications
Emergency Checklist ……………………………………………… ......………………..14
Emergency Procedures …………………………………………………………. …...15-18
(Multiple Hazards)
Evacuation Assembly Sites ...............................................................................................18
Exterior Door Labels..........................................................................................................19
Accountability .............................................................................................................. 19-20
Student Release Procedures ...................................................................................19
Individuals with Disabilities ..................................................................................20
Emergency/Medical Kits ...................................................................................................21
Family Reunification Centers ............................................................................................21
Mini Floor Plans Illustrating Utility Shut-offs and Refuge Areas ....................................22
Written Description of location of Emergency Shut-offs ..................................................23
Mini Floor Plans Illustrating Location of Fire Extinguishers ...........................................24
Emergency Plan Maintenance............................................................................................25
Post Incident Procedures
Emergency Plan Training Schedule ...................................................................................26
Security Upgrades ..............................................................................................................26
Weapons of Mass Destruction ..................................................................................... 27-28
Biological Agents
Radiological Agents
Nuclear Agents
Incendiary Agents
Chemical Agents
Explosive Devices
Preparedness
Appendix ............................................................................................................................29
Evacu-Trac Guidelines
Reproducible signs ........................................................................................... 30-34
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EMERGENCY PLAN
FOR
NAME OF BUILDING
SCHOOL YEAR
Emergency Plans have been reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools/designee and the Senior
Administrator.
SUPERINTENDENT/DESIGNEE
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
Distribution List: Check the appropriate boxes
Area Office
Instructional Directors
Principal
Assistant Principal
School Based Professional Staff
Secretaries
Building Supervisor
Building Night Supervisor
Cafeteria Supervisor
Security Services
Directors
School Nurse
PTSA President
Safety Office
Department Heads
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INTRODUCTION
EMERGENCY PLAN
NAME OF BUILDING
PURPOSE
The Emergency Plan will provide basic guidelines and procedures to be followed in the event of an
emergency. All staff will be familiar with the plan and their individual responsibilities in the event of an
emergency.
The designated Emergency Response Team (Incident Command Staff) MUST comply with requirements of
the emergency plan.
In developing school plans, consider contingencies in case communication with the central office staff is
not possible. Lessons learned from September 11 in New York, revealed that principals must be empowered
to make decisions without consulting with central office. The arrival of first responders may result in the
incident command being transitioned to a unified command. Unified command means that designated
individuals from one or more response agencies will work jointly with the local school system (LSS) or school
commander to carry out the response.
The Emergency Plan will be updated, reviewed, and revised annually.
DEFINITION OF CRISIS
A crisis is defined as any emergency situation which severely impacts the normal operation of the building.
A crisis can be initiated as the result of a threat/action such as a bomb threat, hostage/barricade, accident etc.,
or a natural disaster. In any such situation, administration and staff must be prepared to ensure the safety and
care of the students, staff, and visitors.
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CHAIN OF COMMAND
In the event of any emergency, the Senior Administrator/Designee will be the primary administrator
responsible for establishing a Command Post. This is the single location from which the Incident Commander
(Senior Administrator), oversees all incident operations to include personnel, students, facilities, equipment,
and communications.
In the event of an emergency, the following is the chain of command for
NAME OF BUILDING
1.
Senior Administrator/Designee
2.
Second in Command
3.
Third in Command
4.
Fourth in Command
Upon the arrival of Emergency Public Safety Personnel, the Senior Administrator/Designee will transfer
command of the situation to the appropriate authority and serve as a liaison.
To ensure leadership and direction in the event that the Senior Administrator/Designee is not available, the
following Central Office personnel, upon arrival on the scene, will assume the Senior
Administrator/Designee’s duties from the designees listed above.
Chief Operating Officer
Associate Superintendent for Supporting Services
Area Associate Superintendent
Instructional Director
Director of Security Services
Safety Officer
Wesley Watts Jr. Ed. D.
______Mark Fossett______________
INSERT NAME
INSERT NAME ________________
Cesar Pacheco
Vince Curl
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Incident Commander
Safety Officer
Public Information Officer
Liaison
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Student & Staff Accountability
Situation Analysis
Staffing
Medical Officer
Documentation
Supplies
Transportation
Incident Action Plan
Communications
Family Reunification
Refuge Area
Response Team
Double click each box to fill in (where appropriate) the assigned personnel responsible for each area.
NOTE: See next two pages for descriptions.
 Add any additional areas specific to your building.
 The Finance/Administration function is not done at the incident scene, but, rather is handled by the school
district.
Medical Coordinator requires current CPR/AED and First Aid:
____________________________________________
Medical Coordinator’s Name
_________________________
Expiration Date
Incident Commander shall have completed an approved Incident Command Training Class: FEMA-100*
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Incident Commander’s Name
_________________________
Date of Course Completion
*FEMA 100 is an online, easily understood training class that can be readily found by doing an online search
for FEMA 100. (i.e. Google Search)
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It is important that consideration be given, in plan development, to who is best qualified to perform the
functions and that staff is assigned appropriately. This is necessary so that staff may be trained
appropriately and knows what to do in an emergency. Each key person should have a back-up person
assigned in case the person with primary responsibility is unavailable or injured. Routinely review the
Emergency Plan to consider turnover.
Some situations may require that a classroom teacher be used to fill an ICS position. This means that a
buddy system should be developed in order to ensure that students are properly supervised. If a buddy
system is used, school administrators should provide duplicate rosters for both classes and evacuate both to
the same area in the event of an incident.
Incident Command Staff Responsibilities
In an incident command organization, the Command Staff consists of the Incident Commander and various
special staff positions. The special staff positions are specifically designated, report directly to the Incident
Commander (IC), and are assigned responsibility for key activities. Three special staff positions are typically
identified in School Incident Command System (ICS): Public Information/Notifications Officer, Safety
Officer, and Liaison. Additional positions may be required, depending on the nature, scope, complexity, and
location(s) of the incident(s), or according to specific requirements established by the Incident Commander.
ICS can serve as a possible link between the LSS, school, and all others who are involved in an emergency.
Following is an example of an ICS organization.
School System Incident Command
Emergency situations demand constant control from a central location (i.e. a command post). That means that
the Incident Commander should not leave the command post without leaving someone in charge. At a
minimum, the Incident Commander should:
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Assess the situation;
Establish objectives;
Track resource needs, including what resources are available, what have been assigned, and what
additional resources are needed;
Develop a strategy/plan for handling the emergency, monitoring how the plan is working, and
adjusting the plan to meet the realities of the situation;
Ensure that the emergency is properly documented as a historical record and for legal and financial
reasons;
Appoint additional staff as necessary; and
Maintain lines of communication.
Other roles and functions during an emergency include, but, are not limited to the following:
The Building Safety Officer (SO); Normally assigned to the Building Supervisor and/or Security (where
appropriate) ensures that the safety of students, staff, and others on campus has the highest priority. The SO
is empowered to stop actions that create an unsafe situation or put students, faculty, staff, and others at risk.
The Building Public Information Officer (PIO); will handle duties normally assigned to secretarial staff
or a designated spokesperson acts as a liaison with the public and the media. The PIO must be well informed
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of the situation at all times and should be the ONLY person talking to the media. All other staff should refer
media questions to the PIO. Someone should be designated as the alternate PIO in the event the primary PIO
is unable to perform the duties.
The Liaison Officer; acts as a point of coordination between the IC and other agencies and organizations
such as the Health Department, Red Cross or public utilities.
The divisions of labor and responsibilities included in the ICS model are:
Operations; Normally Assigned to the Assistant Principal handles all emergency response jobs, including
accounting for and taking care of students and all personnel. Most of the adult responders will be assigned to
jobs in the Operations Section.
Planning; is responsible for tracking both available and needed resources, assessing the changing situation,
documenting the response, and managing the large site map at the Command Post.
Logistics; manages personnel, supplies, and equipment. During the response, the Logistics Section is
responsible for handing out supplies and equipment for deploying unassigned people for work.
The Finance/Administration Section is responsible for buying materials and keeping financial records of
expenditures and employee hours.
Some emergencies may require that procedures be in place to handle the following:
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Student and Staff Accountability - This includes using the rosters and sign-in books to account for
all students, staff, and visitors.
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Medical - This includes triage, treatment, and psychological first aid. The school nurse and guidance
counselor are essential in fulfilling these functions.
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Transportation – This entails coordinating physical movement of the students/staff to alternative
locations.
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Safe Area Supervision – This includes designating a staff member to monitor a specific location
above or below the main level for individuals with disabilities until the arrival of emergency
personnel.
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Response Team – This is the emergency response team assembled by the Principal to assist with
evacuation, first-aid, and security.
All of the above functions would report to the staff person in charge of Operations.
Family Reunification
Getting families reunited in an efficient and orderly fashion is essential. Reunification can be an enormous
challenge and requires a great deal of careful planning. An area should be designated for parents/guardians to
pick up their children. This area should be away from the damage and away from the student assembly area.
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Parents/Guardians will be required to sign a statement indicating they have picked up their child.
Communication with families is essential. Schools should notify parents at the beginning of each school year
of the school’s procedures for dealing with an emergency and the process that will be used in reunification in
the event of an emergency. School staff should be aware that reunification has at times taken place at locations
other than the school.
Safe/Refuge Areas
Prince George's County Public Schools, in order to evacuate individuals with disabilities from multi-level
buildings, have implemented the Safe Area Plan. This plan designates an area near a stairway on each level
above and below the first level to temporarily locate individuals with disabilities during an emergency. The
purpose of the plan is to provide protection for individuals in an area of safety until rescue personnel can
evacuate them.
Safe/Refuge Area Plans shall be established for all multi-level buildings. To the greatest extent possible,
individuals with disabilities should be placed in classes and/or offices on the ground floor. The safe area
evacuation plan should be implemented during all fire drills, as well as real emergencies.
A.
Basic Concept of Safe/Refuge Areas
1.
Safe/Refuge Areas:
a.
Designated area near a stairwell on each floor, at opposite ends of the building, to which
individuals with disabilities can report when the fire alarm is activated.
b.
Are located on all floors above or below the main entrance level or ground floor.
c.
Serves as transition areas for individuals unable to evacuate on their own, as they await
evacuation by trained rescue personnel.
d.
Safe/Refuge Area should be clearly marked on the mini floor plan.
e.
Safe/Refuge Area windows should be marked where possible from the outside
with appropriate signage (see example below) Reproducible in Appendix.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The following staff are members of the Emergency Response Team for this building.
NAME
TITLE
CPR YES/NO
EMERGENCY
TRAINING TYPE
SCHOOL
LOCATION
1.
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3.
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5.
6.
ALL SCHOOLS, BUS LOTS, AND OFFICES ARE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATORS (AED). IN THE EVENT OF A SUSPECTED CARDIAC EMERGENCY,
NOTIFY 911, INIATIATE CPR AS NEEDED, AND SEND FOR THE AED IMMEDIATELY; SUMMON
TRAINED HELP BY “ALL CALL” OR OTHER APROPRIATE MEANS.
AED Locations:
1. __________________________________
4. __________________________________
2. __________________________________
5. __________________________________
3. __________________________________
6. __________________________________
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OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH CPR/FIRST AID EMERGENCY TRAINING
NAME
TITLE
LOCATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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COMMAND POST
In the event of an emergency, the following location will be used as the command post. The single location
from which the Incident Commander (Senior Administrator) oversees all incident operations to include
personnel, students, facilities, equipment, and communications.
EXTERIOR
PRIMARY
ALTERNATIVE
INTERIOR
MAIN OFFICE OR CONFERENCE ROOM
PRIMARY
ALTERNATIVE
The command post will be staffed by:
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR/DESIGNEE
BUILDING SUPERVISOR
DISTRIBUTION LIST
The Emergency Plan will be submitted to the following initial responding agencies annually:
WHERE APPROPRIATE
COUNTY/MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT STATION)
BUILDING FLOOR PLAN ONLY
FIRE DEPARTMENT (DISTRICT STATION)
AREA OFFICE (WHERE APPROPRIATE)
VINCE CURL
SAFETY OFFICER
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OPERATIONS AND CONTROL
Safety Terminology
Remember L.S.S.R.
 Lockdown
 Secure The Building
 Shelter-In-Place
 Remain In Place
“LOCK DOWN” indicates an emergency which requires that all areas of the building be secured. The bells
will be turned off and remain off.
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Gather all students in hallways into classrooms, offices, etc.
Stay with students.
Barricade and secure room.
Take roll of all students in your control.
REMAIN in room – do not attempt to assist outside of room, unless directed by police.
Await further instructions.
Do not call 911 unless you have direct pertinent information.
Do not use intercom unless you have direct pertinent information.
Stay low and away from windows, “STOP, DROP, and LOCK”.
“SECURE THE BUILDING” is used if the danger is outside the building (example: police activity near the
school).
1. No students allowed outside of the building or Temporary Classrooms (no Physical Education, Recess,
etc.).
2. Staff members and students are free to move about inside buildings and/or Temporary Classrooms.
3. All building/Temporary exterior doors are closed and locked.
4. All personnel in the Temporary Classrooms will remain in the locked Temporaries.
SHELTER-IN-PLACE: One of the instructions you may be given in an emergency where hazardous
materials may have been released into the atmosphere, is to shelter in place. This is a precaution aimed to
keep you safe while remaining indoors.
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Another tool of your Crisis Management Plan.
A valuable protection tool to minimize the exposure of the threatened public to a dangerous
chemical.
Shelter-In-Place utilizes a structure and its indoor atmosphere to temporarily separate people from a
hazardous outdoor atmosphere.
People will still be in the endangered area, but, will be protected by the barrier created by the shelter
and the short-term protection of its indoor atmosphere.
For expedient protection from an external threat.
Evacuation would place the children and staff into an external hazardous atmosphere.
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HOW TO SHELTER-IN-PLACE
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The notice to shelter-in-place may come from:
o Public Safety Officials
o School Board Security or Administration
o Local staff who notice unusual odors/vapor clouds.
Make the announcement over the PA to Shelter-In-Place.
Have all staff and students proceed into the main building if outside or in Temporary Classrooms.
Close all doors and windows.
Shut down the school’s Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) System, exhaust and roof
ventilators. This will create a neutral pressure and help prevent outdoor air from entering the facility.
Do not use elevators during a shelter-in-place event. The use of elevators may help “pump” outside
air into the facility.
If possible, minimize the introduction of outside air by placing towels in front of exterior door
thresholds and use tape to seal exterior doors, windows, and supply vents.
Separate any exposed people from the rest of the school population. Immediate decontamination is
to remove their clothing and have them wash the affected areas with water. This is a gross
decontamination procedure.
If possible, provide alternative clothing (Physical Education clothes) for exposed people and bag
contaminated clothing in sealed plastic bags.
Place a sign on front door making notification of Shelter-In-Place emergency and do not open the
door until Public Safety Officials arrive.
Listen to local emergency management officials by staying tuned to local media and emergency
broadcast channels.
REMAIN-IN-PLACE is typically implemented at the request of public safety officials to limit impact on
transportation infrastructure. This response may be appropriate during large-scale events that require public
safety entities to request limitations on vehicles and/or pedestrians.
2. Normal end-of-day release will not occur until approved by Incident Command authority.
3. Staff members will monitor local media and messaging systems for updates. All staff should be
registered with NotifyMe Prince George’s.
4. Contact Security Services (301) 499-7000.
Emergency Notifications
In the event of an emergency situation, the Senior Administrator/Designee will immediately call 911 to initiate
appropriate public safety response and will remain on the line (where appropriate).
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Call 911
Call Security Services
Area Office (No.)
Health Services
Call Safety Office
(Follow their instructions)
301-499-7000
(INSERT PHONE NUMBER FOR YOUR AREA OFFICE)
301-749-4722
301-952-6524
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EMERGENCY CHECKLIST
TASK
911 called
RESPONSIBLE STAFF
Appropriate announcement initiated (lockdown or
evacuate)
Notifications made
Emergency Response Team assembled
Refuge Area staffed (if applicable)
Command Post established and staffed
Media Area staffed
Family Reunification Center staffed
Alternative Site (if applicable)
Transportation needs (if applicable) 301-952-6570
Logistical Support (if applicable)
Food Services, contact Director 301-952-6580
Emergency power/lighting, contact Building
Services 301-952-6500
Notify Communications (if possible)
301-952-6001
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – MULTIPLE HAZARDS
In the event of an emergency incident, the following guidelines/procedures will be initiated, as required.
Bomb Threat
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Assess threat
Refer to Administrative Procedure 6114.7
Bombing/Explosion
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Activate the Fire Alarm
Call 911, Security Services at (301) 499-7000, and the Safety Officer at (301)-952-6524
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Implement Emergency Plan
Activate Emergency Response Team
Evacuate building according to Fire Drill Procedure – refer to Administrative Procedure 6114.7
Utilize the Safe Area Plans for individuals with Disabilities – refer to Administrative Procedure 6117 (if
applicable)
Establish Command Post
Teachers/staff take roll at evacuation assembly points
Bus/Traffic Accident
If the school is notified of a serious/fatal vehicle accident which impacts the school community:
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Notify Transportation
301-952-6570
Call Security Services
301-499-7000
Call Area Office
(INSERT PHONE NUMBER)
Call Safety Office
301-952-6524
In the event of an accident involving a school bus, parents, on occasion, have responded directly to the
accident scene.
Fire
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Activate the Fire Alarm (If not activated)
Call 911, Building Services (301-952-6500), Safety Officer (301-952-6524), and Security Services (301)
499-7000 (if after hours)
Implement Emergency Plan
Activate Emergency Response Team
Evacuate building according to Fire Drill Procedure – refer to Administrative Procedure 6114.7
Utilize the Safe Area Plans for individuals with Disabilities – refer to Administrative Procedure 6117 (if
applicable)
Establish Command Post
Teachers/staff take roll at evacuation assembly points
Hazardous Material Release in the Building
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Activate the Fire Alarm (If not activated)
Call 911, Security Services (301) 499-7000, and Safety Office (301-952-6524)
Implement Emergency Plan
Activate Emergency Response Team
Evacuate building according to Fire Drill Procedure – refer to Administrative Procedure 6114.7
Utilize the Refuge Area Plans for individuals with Disabilities – refer to Administrative Procedure 6117
(if applicable)
Establish Command Post
Teachers/staff take roll at evacuation assembly points
Hostage/Barricade/Armed Subject
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Call 911
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Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Initiate “LOCK DOWN”
Refer to Administrative Procedure 6115
Kidnapping/Child Stealing
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Verify incident and Initiate “LOCKDOWN”
Call 911
Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Refer to Administrative Procedure 6115
Death on Campus
(Accidental, Homicide, Suicide, Natural)
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Call 911
Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Secure area – Place Administrator/Security or assign staff member to area if possible
Remove students/staff from area
Initiate “SECURE THE BUILDING”
Await Police/Fire Department arrival
Student Demonstration
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Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Call Region Office
Attempt to identify and negotiate with student leaders
Refer to Administrative Procedure 10201
Riot on Campus
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Call 911
Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Initiate “LOCK DOWN”
Make PA announcement – secure classrooms – take roll
Await further instructions
Shooting (Off Campus)
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Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Initiate “LOCK DOWN”
Assess impact on school community
Implement Crisis Intervention Plan (if necessary)
Shooting (On Campus)
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Call 911
Call Security Services 301-499-7000
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Call Area Office (if applicable)
Initiate “LOCK DOWN”
Secure area of shooting, if possible
Place administrator/security or assigned staff at area, if possible
Await Police/Fire Department arrival
If a staff member encounters a weapon that needs to be secured, secure it by stepping on it. At no time
should a staff member pick up a weapon.
If Law Enforcement knocks on your door during a lockdown and you are unsure, it is a legitimate member
of law enforcement, the following may aid you in verifying:
o Call 911 – dispatcher can verify
o Have the Officer slide identification under the door.
Utility Emergency (Water, Sewer)
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Call Building Services 301-952-6500
Call Area Office (if applicable)
Await instructions
Gas Leak (If gas odor in building)
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(DO NOT ACTIVATE ANY SWITH THAT COULD CAUSE IGNITION)
Use PA announcement to evacuate the building
Call 911, Maintenance, 301-952-6500 and Security Services 301-499-7000
Implement Emergency Plan
Activate Emergency Response Team
Evacuate building according to Fire Drill Procedure – refer to Administrative Procedure 6114.7
Utilize the Safe Area Plans for individuals with Disabilities – refer to Administrative Procedure 6117 (if
applicable)
Establish Command Post
Teachers/staff take roll at evacuation assembly points
Weather Related Emergencies
(Hurricane, Tornado, Flooding, etc.)
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Return students/staff to main building from recess, Temporary Classrooms, buses, etc.
If the building has multiple stories, evacuate classes/offices to the lower floor, near interior walls, when
possible.
Notify staff to close windows, doors, and blinds, move students/staff to interior hallways, away from exterior
windows.
Monitor news broadcasts.
Monitor the NOAA Weather Radio (All buildings are equipped with NOAA All Hazard Radios which
should remain on 24/7).
Activate the communications plan.
Initiate “SECURE THE BUILDING”.
Take attendance to account for students and staff.
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Earthquakes
Prepare your students
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Encourage your students to take this drill very seriously.
Practice a “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill, having students hold their position for 45 seconds. You
may count together: one-one hundred, two one-hundred etc.
Drop down to knees and make yourselves small.
Cover your face, head and neck, closing your eyes. Keep your body under or below level of
desk/table/chairs, with your back to windows.
If outside, get clear of buildings, power lines, trees, light poles, and other dangers. Drop down to your
knees and cover your head and neck.
Make sure that your students know the 4 rules for building evacuation: Don’t Talk! Don’t Push! Don’t
run! Don’t turn back! Students should know that if there is an earthquake when they are outside of a
classroom (during break or lunch or if they are somewhere), they should exit with the nearest class and
should NOT go back inside. If they are between classes, they should assemble in the outdoor
emergency assembly area with their next period class.
Teachers in science labs should isolate any hazardous materials in use.
Review the Emergency Evacuation Routes. Prepare 4 monitors who will work as buddies and lead the
way, carefully checking to make sure that the route is clear. (This is of most importance for classes on
the second floor or without easy access to open space outdoors).
Wait approximately 3-5 minutes (for the shaking to stop), then, eevacuate the building according to
Fire Drill Procedure – refer to Administrative Procedure 6114.7.
Establish Command Post
Teachers/staff take attendance at evacuation assembly points.
EVACUATION ASSEMBLY SITES
Primary Site
Incident Command Post
Evacuation Assembly Points
Refuge Area (inside above the ground level)
Family Reunification site
Media containment site
Medical staging area
Bus dismissal site
Location
Alternate Site
Incident Command Post
Evacuation Assembly Points
Refuge Area (inside above the ground level)
Family Reunification site
Media containment site
Medical staging area
Bus dismissal site
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EXTERIOR DOOR NUMBERS & LABELS
PGCPS has installed EXIT door numbers in all High Schools. All schools will have the following doors
numbered or labeled:
 All exterior doors with interior access will have 12” x 12” reflective door number for emergency
response. Please refer to this number when reporting an emergency.
 The interior side of these doors will have a matching 4” reflective number near the lower hinge.
 Exterior doors that do not access the building interior will be labeled NO ACCESS
 All interior or exterior doors that lead to a roof will be labeled ROOF ACCESS
 Courtyard doors are numbered- C-1, C-2, etc.
 Areas of rescue or refuge are labeled “Refuge Area”
 Stairwells should be numbered as needed
ACCOUNTABILITY
Student release procedures during emergency
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Students may be released only to a parent, legal guardian, or registered daycare provider.
Parent/guardian must sign a release form or roster for each student.
Release forms will be distributed.
In any emergency, accountability of all students, staff, and visitors is critical. In the event of an emergency, the
following accountability tasks will be accomplished at the evacuation assembly points. Rosters will be taken
to the command post. (Rosters and kits are to be updated quarterly.)
TASK
STAFF MEMBER
Student/Staff rosters
Bus routes/rosters
School phone directory
Mini-floor plan
Emergency kits
Building keys
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Individuals with Disabilities

It is critical the emergency procedures and information include individuals with disabilities. The following
staff will ensure individuals with disabilities and aides are familiar with emergency procedures and ensure
that the procedures are implemented in an emergency. Utilize the Safe Area Plans for individuals with
Disabilities – refer to Administrative Procedure 6117 (if applicable).
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
HEARING IMPAIRED
PHYSICALLY IMPAIRED
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan for Student or Staff *
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Each child or staff member with an impairment that affects their ability to evacuate safely, shall
have an individual evacuation plan prepared by the principal.
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This plan should have a written component and a floor plan which delineates a primary and secondary
evacuation route. The student should have a primary and secondary guardian, appointed by the Principal,
to ensure expedient evacuation.
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Plan should be attached as an addendum and inserted in the appendix section of this document.
*Evacu-Trac Guidelines are attached
EMERGENCY KITS
Emergency kits will be maintained & updated quarterly and should include the following recommended items:
_____ Cellular telephone (have available)
_____ Emergency team lists
_____ Parent directory by student (encourage parents to update phone numbers in school max
where they can be contacted during the day)
_____ Bus routes and numbers (walkers, car/van riders, and after school providers)
_____ Pads, paper, pens, pencils, markers, and masking tape
_____ Flashlight and batteries
_____ Board of Education Telephone Directory
_____ Staff Telephone Directory
_____ Mini-Floor plans
_____ Agreements with off-site facilities
_____ Bullhorn (if available)
_____ Crisis Intervention Plan (school emergency plan with chain-of-command information)
_____ Vests to identify Emergency Team
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_____ Student Release Forms
_____ NOAA Weather Radio
_____ Blankets to seal the doors
_____ Bags to place contaminated clothing in
_____ Spare clothing to replace contaminated clothing
Medical Kits
Medical kits will be stocked and maintained by the school’s individual health professional which will satisfy
the needs of the students and staff population, and will be updated quarterly.
 Student/staff medications must be maintained in a transportable container.
Family Reunification Centers
Family Reunification Centers (FRC) is the redirection of all concerned parties to a secured site that is
removed from the crisis event and supports the efforts to reunite families.
Notifications that must be made;
 Parents and families through technology
 Media notifications
 Crisis response team notifications
The FRC should be initiated anytime evacuation from the building is required or mass panic is likely and the
students will not return when transportation cannot be provided by PGCPS buses through the Department of
Transportation to return children to their residence. Some examples would be, but, not limited to:
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Fire in the buildings
Mass shooting incidents
Explosive device is found
Detonation of an explosive device
Hostage situation
An armed subject in the facility
A severe weather crisis
Threat of WMD or Haz-Mat incident
This is implemented when
transportation cannot be
provided by PGCPS buses
through the Department of
Transportation to return
children to their residence.
Information Area
(ADD LOCATION)
Students/Victims
Checkout Point
(ADD LOCATION)
Parents/Family
Crisis Intervention
(ADD LOCATION)
Authorization to leave
The Reunification Center
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Insert Your School Floor Plans with Emergency Shut-offs/Disconnects and Refuge Areas IN PLACE
OF THE SAMPLE BELOW
The plan should show the Emergency shut-offs/disconnects for Gas, Water, Electric, Main Fire Alarm
Panel, Security Alarm Panel, Emergency Generator, and Refuge Areas. (*Reproducible signage can be
found in appendix) The Sample Mini Floor Plan below shows an example of some utility shut offs and a
Refuge Area; your map should include all listed. If you have propane and or fuel oil, the shut-off for these
fuels should be shown as well. A separate floor plan is required for each floor of your building.
SAMPLE MINI-FLOOR PLAN
Gas
Electric
Water
210
Main
Office
212
214
211
215
216
217
Refuge
Area
Main
Entrance
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Please provide a detailed, written description of the physical location of your building equipment below:
1. Location of Main Gas Shut off:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. Location of Main Water Shut off:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Location of Main Electrical Disconnect/Shut off:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. Location of Main Fire Alarm Panel:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. Location of Security Alarm Panel:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. Location of Emergency Generator:
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Insert Your School Floor Plans with Location of Fire Extinguishers IN PLACE OF THE SAMPLE
BELOW
SAMPLE FLOOR PLAN WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATIONS
FX
210
FX
212
Main
Office
214
211
FX
FX
216
215
FX
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FX
FX
217
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EMERGENCY PLAN MAINTENANCE
Reviewed, revised, and updated
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
Semi-annual staff training
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR
_______
_(beginning of year)
DATE
_______ (midyear)
DATE
_____ Substitutes
 Will be familiarized with the Emergency Plan upon assignment
_____ Facility Users
 Will be familiarized and comply with the Emergency Plan upon signing the Use of Facility Contract
ORGANIZATION
REPRESENTATIVE
DATE
*Agreements with organization/facilities for use during emergency
ORGANIZATION
REPRESENTATIVE
DATE
*Letters/agreements in the Index
Post Incident Procedures
DATE
Staff debriefing
Administrative debriefing
Counseling/Crisis Intervention Plan implemented
Parent debriefing
(May be letter sent home with student)
Public Safety debriefing/critique
Appropriate reports filed
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EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING SCHEDULE
TRAINING
SESSIONS
PERSON
RESPONSIBLE
TIMELINE
Regional Staff and Principals
Area Director
July/August
School Based Teams
Principal
August
School Based Professionals & Support
Staff
Principal
School Based Team
August
New Employees and Substitutes
Principal
As assigned
All Students (As Appropriate)
Fire/Evacuation Drill*
Principal
Senior Administrator
L.S.S.R. Drill
Earthquake/Severe Weather Drill
Senior Administrator
Senior Administrator
Monthly; to include August &
June
September, January, & April
August, December, & March
*Please attach/insert a copy of your Staff Sign in Sheet verifying that all members of your staff have been
trained on the Emergency Plan document
* Office Buildings should conduct fire drills once a month throughout the calendar year, including summer
months!
SECURITY UPGRADES
(Examples: Fencing enclosing temporary buildings to main school, safety cameras, weather radios, Raptor
identification system, front door buzzers/cameras etc.)
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WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION THREATS AND TERMINOLOGY
Purpose:
Since the September 11, 2001 attacks, there has been heightened security awareness and the
development of a Homeland Security Advisory System. Also, there have been introduced and identified new
threats of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). These plans are intended to familiarize the Administration
and Staff with the Homeland Security Advisory System, Definitions of WMDs, and the implementation of
Shelter-in-Place Emergency Plans in our schools and facilities in case of a terrorist attack.
The National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) replaces the color-coded Homeland Security Advisory
System (HSAS). This new system will more effectively communicate information about terrorist threats by
providing timely, detailed information to the public, government agencies, first responders, airports and other
transportation hubs, and the private sector.
It recognizes that Americans all share responsibility for the nation’s security, and should always be aware of
the heightened risk of terrorist attack in the United States and what they should do.
Imminent Threat Alert
Warns of a credible, specific, and impending terrorist threat against the United States.
Elevated Threat Alert
Warns of a credible terrorist threat against the United States.
After reviewing the available information, the Secretary of Homeland Security will decide, in coordination
with other Federal entities, whether an NTAS Alert should be issued.
NTAS Alerts will only be issued when credible information is available.
The level of the Advisory System is determined by the Director of Homeland Security and broadcasted via all
available media channels (i.e., radio, TV, press).
A.
The Most Common Weapons of Mass Destruction – are classified as:
1. Biological Agents
2. Nuclear Agents
3. Chemical Agents
Remember: R-B-NICE for all weapons of Mass Destruction.
Radiological, Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical and Explosive
Biological Agents – three (3) classifications:
1. Bacteria and Rickettsia
Example: Anthrax
2. Viruses
Example: Small Pox
3. Toxins
Example: Botulinum
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Characteristics:
 Have delayed effects
 Undetectable by 5 senses
 More toxic than chemicals by weight
 Range of effects
 Does not penetrate unbroken skin
 Dissemination as an aerosol (inhalation threat)
Routes of entry:
 Inhalation – airborne
 Ingestion – food or water
 Dermal – cuts or abrasions on the skin
Nuclear Agents – Most likely the delivery device will be an explosive dispersion device (i.e., Dirty Bomb)
Routes of Entry:
 Inhalation – airborne
 Ingestion – food and water
 Adsorption through skin
Chemical Agents
Characteristics:
 Immediate to delayed response
 Usually detectable by senses
 Unusual odors/vapor clouds
Routes of Entry:
 Inhalation – airborne
 Adsorption through skin
Threats:
Experts agree of the three (3) Weapons of Mass Destruction classes…preparation for a chemical attack
will be a preparation for all WMDs.
 Protect against
o Inhalation
o Skin Adsorption
Incendiary Devices
 Any device that is capable of igniting a fire
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Appendix
EVACU-TRAC GUIDELINES
Evacuation Procedures for Students, Employees, and Visitors in Wheelchairs
Evacu-tracs are specially designed devices to evacuate students, employees, and visitors who utilize a
wheelchair from buildings in emergency situations. These guidelines shall be a part of the school’s
Emergency Plan maintained in the principal’s office and the Safety Office.
If the IEP team has determined a student requires the Evacu-trac for safe evacuation, the principal will assign a
primary and secondary responder.
If there is a dedicated aide assigned to the student, that person would be considered the primary responder. The
principal will assign a secondary responder.
Students (to the best of their ability) and both primary and secondary responders need to be familiar with the
Emergency Evacuation Plan. Responders are to report to their assigned locations as appropriate during all drills.
For employees and visitors, the principal or designee will determine who the responder(s) will be.
All visitors to the building will indicate upon signing in if they need assistance should an emergency arise.
All staff members should receive a copy of the Emergency Evacuation Plan for each student so they are aware
of the appropriate personnel involved in the evacuation.
If staffing changes during the school year, the principal or designee will identify who the new responder(s) will
be and will make that information available to all staff members.
The Evacu-trac is to be used once per school year during a fire drill for those students who would use it as part
of their evacuation plan. A notation should be made on the Fire Drill Reporting Form when this has occurred.
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Reproduce and Post the following signage as needed
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*Reproduce and post as needed
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Emergency Gas
Shut Off
Emergency
Water Shut off
Emergency
Electric Shut off
*Reproduce and post as needed
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Main Fire
Alarm Panel
Security
Alarm Panel
*Reproduce and post as needed
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*Reproduce and post as needed
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