Emergency Plan
For
Crossland High School
School Year 2011 - 2012
Table of Contents
4…………………………………………………Purpose
Definition
5…………………………………………………Chain of Command
6…………………………………………………Emergency Response Team
7…………………………………………………Command Post
Distribution List
8…..……………………………………………. Emergency Operations
& Control
Code Announcements
Emergency Notifications
9..………………………………………………. Emergency Checklist
10…………………………………………………Emergency Procedures
(Specific Incidents)
14…………………………………………………Staging Areas
15………………………………………………... Accountability
Student Release Procedures
16………………………………………………... Special Needs Students
Emergency/Medical Kits
17…………………………………………………Emergency Plan
Maintenance
Post Incident Procedures
18………………………………………………… Appendices
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EMERGENCY PLAN
FOR
Crossland High School
________________________________________________________________________________________________
2011 - 2012
Emergency Plans have been reviewed and approved by the Superintendent of Schools/designee and the
Principal.
Mrs. Monica Goldson
(Superintendent/Designee)
Mr. Charles Thomas
9-23-2011
Distribution List:
Regional Director
Principal
Assistant Principals
All School Based Professional Staff
School Secretaries
Building Supervisor
Building Night Supervisor
Building Cafeteria Supervisor
Transportation Supervisor
School Nurse
PTA President
INTRODUCTION
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EMERGENCY PLAN
Crossland High School
(Name of School)
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 Emergency Plan will be updated, reviewed, and revised annually.
CRISIS/CRITICAL INCIDENTS
A crisis is defined as any emergency situation, which severely impacts the normal
operation of the school. 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 Principal will be the primary administrator
responsible for:
• Directing/supporting the facilitation of the emergency response
• Communicating with the media
In the event of an emergency, the following is the chain of command for Crossland High
(School)
1. Principal _________________Charles Thomas________ (name)
2.
Second in Command _______Stephanie Lyon_______ (name)
3.
Third in Command ________Cornithia Swanson ________ (name)
4. Fourth in Command _______Kathy McCormick________ (name)
Upon the arrival of emergency public safety personnel, the principal will relinquish
control of the situation to the appropriate authority and serve as a resource.
To ensure leadership and direction in the event that the principal is not available the
following Central Office personnel, upon arrival on the scene, will assume the principal’s
duties from the designees listed above.
Executive Director, High School Consortium___Mrs. Monica Goldson_
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Dr. William Hite
Director of Security Services Mr. Mike Blow
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The following school based staff are members of the Emergency Response Team.
NAME
1. Mr. C. Thomas
2. Mr. K. Staton
3. Ms. S. Lyon
4. Ms. C. Swanson
5. Mr. D. Watts
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TITLE
CPR
YES/NO
EMERGENCY
TRAINING
TYPE
SCHOOL
LOCATION
Principal______ No______________________Crossland
B.Supervisor__ No______________________Crossland
Assistant Principal_No________________ ___Crossland
Security_______No______________ ________Crossland
Bldg. Engineer No______________________Crossland
In the event of an emergency, team members will put on their ORANGE/RED
vests immediately.
OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH CPR/FIRST AID EMERGENCY TRAINING
NAME
TITLE
LOCATION
TYPE OF
TRAINING
1. __Mr. A. Campbell
Teacher
___ ___Crossland______________EMT
2. __Ms. L. Lucas
Teacher__________Crossland____________ _ CPR
3. __Mrs. E. Smith-Buckman Teacher
Crossland ______________CPR
4. __Mr. K. Cooper_________Teacher
_______Crossland______________CPR
5. __Mr. E. Knight
Athletic Director Crossland _____________CPR
6. Mrs. K. Redfern
School Nurse
Crossland
CPR/First Aid
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COMMAND POST
In the event of an emergency, the following location will be used as the command post.
Interior
Principal’s Conference Room____________ (Primary)
Ms. N. Stewart’s Office_____________________ (Alternative)
Exterior
Football Field
______________________________________ (Primary)
Front Lawn
______________________________________ (Alternative)
The command post will be staffed by:
Mr. C. Thomas_______________________ (Principal/Designee)
Mr. K. Staton ________________________ (Building Supervisor)
Mr. D. Watts_______________________ (Building Engineer)
Mr. P. Blackmon_____________________ (Investigator Counselor)
DISTRIBUTION
The Emergency Plan will be submitted to the following initial responding agencies
annually:
Oxon Hill_____________ County/Municipal Police (District Station)
Allentown Fire Department___________________Fire (District Station)
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High School Consortium ____________ High School Performance
Office
Largo Office___________________ Security Services
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS AND CONTROL
Building Lock Down Procedures are in Effect
A “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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All staff will stay in classrooms or get to classrooms as quickly as possible,
directing students into the closest classroom. Staff will take roll and add names of
extra students
All staff will close classroom doors and building services will close exterior doors.
Secure all windows on the 1st floor
All staff will await further instructions.
The on-site emergency team members will report to assigned area.
Faculty Notification
1.
2.
3.
Staff will be notified as soon as possible with the must accurate information by Ms.
Parker or Mrs. McNally at the direction of the principal.
Staff who are on planning will report to main office to assist.
Student and staff directories are located in main office.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
In the event of an emergency situation, the principal’s designee will immediately call 911
to initiate appropriate public safety response and will remain on the line.
Call 911 (Stay on the line) ___Ms. M. Yates____________________ (name)
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Call Security Services 301-499-7000 ___Ms. S. Brawner__ (name)
High School Performance Office 301-583-1600 __ Ms. S. Brawner___ (name)
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Health Services
301-749-4722 ___Mrs. K. Redfern__ (name)
EMERGENCY CHECK LIST
TASK
RESPONSIBLE STAFF
_____ 911 called
Ms. M. Yates___________
_____ Appropriate directions initiated
Mr. C. Thomas_________
_____ Notifications made
Ms. M Yates____________
_____ Emergency Response Team assembled
Ms. C. Swanson__________
_____ Special Needs/ESOL Procedures activated
Ms. R. Crockett__________
Ms. S. Hurley____________
_____ Command Post(s) established and staffed
Ms. C. Swanson__________
_____ Media Area Staffed
Mr. C. Thomas__________
_____ Parent Area staffed
Ms. S. Lyon__________
_____ Alternative Site (if applicable)
Ms. C. Swanson__________
_____ Transportation needs (if applicable)
Mrs. K. McCormick_____
_____ Logistical Support (if applicable)
Ms. C. Swanson_______
_____ Food Services, contact Director
Mr. D. Townsend ______
_____ Emergency power/lighting, contact
Maintenance Director
Mr. C. Blecher_________
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES – SPECIFIC INCIDENTS
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 (Appendix)
BOMBING/EXPLOSION
Call 911 – Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Evacuate school
Teacher/staff take roll at evacuation site
Establish command post
Activate Emergency Response Team
Implement Emergency Plan
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BUS/TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
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 High School Performance Office -301-583-1600
FIRE
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Activate Alarm
Evacuate building according to Fire Drill Procedure
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
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Call 911 – Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Evacuate School
Teacher/staff take roll at evacuation site
Establish command post
Assemble Emergency Response Team
Await Fire Department instructions
HOSTAGE/BARRICADE/ARMED SUBJECT
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Call 911 – Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Initiate Lock Down
Refer to Administrative Procedure 6115 (Appendix)
KIDNAPPING/CHILD STEALING
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Verify incident
Call 911 – Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Refer to Administrative Procedure 6115 (Appendix)
DEATH ON CAMPUS
(Accidental, Homicide, Suicide, Natural)
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 “Lock Down”
Await police/fire arrival
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STUDENT DEMONSTRATION
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Call Security Services – 301-499-7000
Call High School Performance Office -_301-583-1600__________
Attempt to identify and negotiate with student leaders
Refer to Administrative Procedure 10201 (Appendix)
RIOT ON CAMPUS
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Call 911 – Call Security Services 301-499-7000
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Make PA announcement – secure classrooms – take roll
Await further instructions
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SHOOTING (OFF CAMPUS)
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Call Security Services – 301-499-7000
Assess impact on school community
Implement Crisis Intervention Plan, if necessary (Appendix)
WEATHER RELATED EMERGENCIES
(Hurricane, Tornado, Flooding, etc.)
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Return students to main building from recess, temporary buildings, buses, etc.
If the school has two stories evacuate classes to the lower floor, near interior
walls, when possible.
Notify staff to close windows and blinds, move students near interior walls away
from exterior windows.
Monitor News broadcasts.
SHOOTING (ON CAMPUS)
Call 911 – Call Security Services 301-499-7000
Call High School Performance Office _301-583-1600
Initiate “Lock Down”
Secure area of shooting, if possible
Place administrator/security or assigned staff at area, if possible
Await police/fire arrival
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UTILITY EMERGENCY (Water, Sewer)
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Call Maintenance Director and Supervisor 301-952-6500
Call High School Performance Office _301-583-1600
Await instructions
GAS LEAK (If gas odor in building)
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Call 911 – Fire Department
Turn off bells
Use PA announcement to evacuate school. Do not touch electrical switches
All staff and students must be evacuated, as far from the building as safely
possible
Await Fire Department arrival
STAGING AREAS
Primary Site
On-scene command post
Principal’s Conference Room
Student evacuation site
Front lawn of school/Rear parking lot/Football Stadium
Media containment site
Culinary Dining Area
Parent site
Multipurpose Room
Medical staging area
Nurses Office/Media Center
Bus dismissal site
Rear Parking Lot
Alternate Site
On-scene command post
Mrs. N. Stewart’s Office
Student evacuation site
Football Stadium
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Media containment site
ITV
Parent site
TVS Room
Medical staging area
Media Center
Bus dismissal site
Rear Parking Lot
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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. (Appendix)
Release forms will be distributed at evacuation site
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 site. Rosters will be taken to the command post. (Rosters and kits are to be
up-dated quarterly).
TASK
STAFF MEMBER
____ Student/Staff rosters
Mrs. K. McCormick
____ Bus routes/rosters
Mrs. C. Swanson
____ School phone directory
Ms. M. Yates
____ Site plan – floor plan
Ms. Swanson/Mr. K. Staton__
____ Emergency kits
Ms. S. Lyon
____ Building keys
Mr. K. Staton
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SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
It is critical the emergency procedures and information include special needs students
and staff. The following staff will ensure special needs students and aides are familiar
with emergency procedures and ensure that the procedures are implemented in an
emergency.
Visually impaired
Hearing impaired
Physically impaired
_Ms. R. Crockett
_Ms. R. Crockett
_Ms. R. Crockett
Special Needs Students Coordinator Ms. R. Crockett
EMERGENCY KITS
Emergency kits will be maintained and up-dated quarterly and will include the following
items at a minimum.
____ Cellular telephone
____ Emergency team lists
____ Parent directory by student
____ Bus routes and numbers
____ Pads, paper, pens, pencils, markers and masking tape
____ Flashlight/batteries
____ Board of Education Telephone Directory
____ Staff Telephone Directory
____ Floor plans
____ Agreements with off-site facilities
____ Bullhorn (if available)
____ Crisis Intervention Plan
____ Vests to identify Emergency Team
____ Release Forms
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MEDICAL KITS
Medical kits will be stocked and maintained by the school’s individual health
professional, which will satisfy the needs of the student and staff population, and will be
up-dated quarterly.
• Student/Staff medications must be maintained in a transportable container.
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EMERGENCY PLAN MAINTENANCE
____ Reviewed, revised and up-dated
___Charles Thomas August 1, 2011
Principal and Date
____ Semi-annual staff training
___Charles Thomas March 27, 2012
Principal and 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
__________________________
________________________
________
__________________________
________________________
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Agreements* with organization/facilities for use during emergency.
Organization
Representative
Date
__________________________
_________________________
________
__________________________
*Letters/agreements in the Index
_________________________
________
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POST INCIDENT PROCEDURES
____ Staff debriefing
____ Administrative debriefing
____ Counseling/Crisis Intervention Plan implemented
____ Parent debriefing
(May be a letter sent home with student)
____ Public safety debriefing/critique
____ Appropriate reports filed
Samples in Appendices:
____ Parent Letter
____ Release forms
____ Press release
____ Rosters
____ Emergency bus routes
____ Floor Plans
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Date
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TRAINING SCHEDULE
Training
Sessions
Person
Responsible
Timeline
Executive Council
Director of Security
TBD
High School Consortium
and Principals
Director of Security
Planning Team
TBD
School Based Teams
School Based Professionals &
Support Staff
Principal
Principal
School Based Team
New Employees and Substitutes
Principal
All Students
(As Appropriate)
Fire Drill
Evacuation Drill
Code Drill
Special Needs Drill
Principal
* Annually in August/September beginning in August of 2011
** Beginning in January of 2012
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Oct/Nov 2011
Dec/Jan*
2011/2012
Quarterly**
Monthly
Oct & Feb
Oct & Feb
Oct & Feb