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Creating a Safe Learning Environment EMERGENCY SIGNAL TRAINING

Creating a Safe Learning Environment EMERGENCY SIGNAL TRAINING

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Creating a Safe Learning Environment

EMERGENCY SIGNAL TRAINING

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REMS Grant Overview

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What would you do if…A student walks up to your desk and quietly whispers in your ear that David has a gun in his pocket.

WHAT IF? SCENARIO

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PURPOSE FOR SIGNALS

Signals are utilized to notify the entire school (students and adults) of a crisis situation and provide information for an immediate response.

Example: Fire Alarm Response: Evacuation

Plain language is used after the initial signal.

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PURPOSE FOR SIGNALS

•NO CODES

•WHY IS A SIGNAL IMPORTANT?

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SIGNALS

1. Fire Verbal command or fire alarm

2. Duck, Cover & Hold On Verbal command or immediate response to threat Example: Earthquake

3. Lock Down - Team ResponseVerbal command – Activates SETExamples: trespasser, police activity in neighborhood, attempted suicide

4. Lock DownVerbal command – does NOT activate SET – no one movesExamples: shots being fired, gunman in building, hostage situation

5. Shelter-in-PlaceVerbal command – threat requiring the school and community remain indoors Examples: airborne contaminant or wild fire

6. All ClearVerbal command

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SOME EMERGENCIES DO NOT HAVE A SIGNAL

•Controlled evacuation

•Reverse evacuation

•Weather (tornado)

These aren’t signals, they are __________.

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OTHER TERMS

•Protective position

•Hit the deck

•Clear the room

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:FIRE

Verbal Command or Fire Alarm

a. Immediately evacuates the building

b. Goal is speed: 50 feet within 60 seconds!

c. Utilize alternate evacuation sites

d. Conduct ‘placed’ fire drills

e. Conduct drills without advance notice to staff

f. Simulate injuries, trapped students or adults, parent reunification

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EVACUATIONS

1. All call – fire alarm

2. Controlled (or directed) evacuationEvacuate the areas closest to the threat first (surrounding the area, above, and below)Manual communication

* Clear the evacuation site *

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BOMB THREATS AND DEVICE FOUND

Bomb Threats1. Remain calm2. Do not use any electronic devices

• Cell phones• Radio’s• PA System• Fire alarm

3. Do not change atmosphere• Lights• Temperature

4. Evaluate and make determination on evacuation

Device Found1. Do not touch2. Evacuate the area3. Get help

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THE REALITY OF BOMBS

• Bombings are very rare. In the last three years, there were only 65 incidents where an actual explosive device was placed in a school (excluding colleges and universities).

• However, from 1993-1997, juveniles were responsible for 34% of the bombings in the United States. In some states, the percentage is as high as 66%.

• An total of 87% of the devices that juveniles build actually function, which is 6% higher than the national average of 81% for all bombs placed on a target. Juveniles have built and are capable of building sophisticated devices, some even using high explosives.

• We must investigate and respond to every bomb threat we receive.

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SET POSITIONS DURING AN EVAUCATION

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL CARDS:AT THE EVACUATION SITE

Signal Cards for the Evacuation SiteAt the evacuation site, each classroom teacher/adult with students will hold up either the red or green side of their signal card. The green side indicates that all students are present and accounted for. The red sign indicates missing students or need assistance. Use an 8½x 11 piece of paper for the signal cards. Include your classroom number on each side of the card and laminate.         Missing Students All Accounted For  or Need Assistance

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:DUCK, COVER, AND HOLD ON

Verbal Command or Immediate Response to Threat. Example: Earthquake

a. Ensure all students take the position.b. Lead by example.c. Reassure students.d. Be ready for after-shocks.e. Before releasing the “duck, cover, and hold on,” identify any injures or special

needs.f. Evacuation is NOT automatic.g. You may need to find a safe/alternate evacuation route.h. You may not receive the order to evacuate from the IC.

Evacuation Site- Avoid trees, power lines, structures

Myths- Stand in a door way- Triangle of Life

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:LOCK DOWN – TEAM RESPONSE

Verbal Command – Activates SETExamples: trespasser, police activity in neighborhood, attempted suicide, stabbing

a. All available adults respond to the Command Center.

b. Classroom teachers remain with their students.

c. Classroom teachers lock classroom doors – admit students/adults in hallways.

d. Complete Emergency Attendance Form and slide under door.

e. Continue instruction.

f. Check email for updates.

g. Remain in Lock Down until All Clear signal is given.

If police or fire have responded to the school, the school cannot go into an All Clear without their expressed consent.

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Search team members should pick up this form from every classroom. Date: _______________________________________________________ Teacher: _____________________________________________________ Classroom: ___________________________________________________ The following students and adults were added to my classroom when the Lock Down – Team Response/Lock Down was declared. Additional students and adults: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The following students are missing from my classroom when the Lock Down – Team Response/Lock Down was declared. Note: if the daily attendance sheet has already been turned into the office write down missing students not absent. Missing students: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Search Team members will take this form to the Command Center in order to compile a master list. Note: When accounting for all students during an emergency do not forget to reconcile this report with the Visitor’s Log and Early Dismissal Log.

EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE FORM

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SET POSITIONS FOR A LOCK DOWN – TEAM RESPONSE

Positions of SET members in a Lock Down - Team ResponseScenario: Crime committed on campus – location is Room 20

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:LOCK DOWN

Verbal Command – Does NOT Activate SET – No One MovesExamples: shots fired, gunman in building, hostage situation

a. Classroom teachers remain with their students.

b. Classroom teachers lock classroom doors – admit students/adults in hallways depending on visibility.

c. Complete Emergency Attendance Form and hang on to it.

d. Move students away from doors and windows – create a physical and visual barrier.

e. Cover doors and windows.

f. Be ready to move!

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:SHELTER-IN-PLACE

Verbal Command – threat requiring the school and community remain indoors. Examples: airborne contaminant or wild fire

a. Cancel all outside activities.

b. Allow members of the community to take shelter in the school.

c. Complete emergency attendance.

d. Typically declared by the city/county.

e. Lock doors, close windows, close/shut off air vents

f. Turn off fans, air conditioning, and forced air heating systems

g. If possible, go to an interior room with the fewest windows

h. Seal windows, doors, and air vents with plastic sheeting and duct tape

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:SHELTER-IN-PLACE

Sheltering in place can be 500 times safer than staying outside under the following conditions:

a.You enter the shelter before the arrival of the contaminant

b.You exit the shelter as soon as the contaminant passes over

c.The contaminant passes over quickly

•Allow at least 10 square feet of floor space for each occupant in the sealed room

•Maintain a low level of activity so breathing rates remain low

•If the room is sealed very well, you can safely stay inside for three hours

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:SHELTER-IN-PLACE

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:ALL CLEAR

Verbal Command

a.Never use bells/alarm for the All Clear.

b.Indicated that the emergency/crisis is over.

c.Need permission from first responders (police/fire) if they are at the school site.

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EMERGENCY SIGNAL:Weather/Natural Disasters

a. Tornado (watch/warning)

b.Hurricane

c. Tsunami

d.Flood (watch/warning)

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Signal Review

Signal Stay or Go Communication Method Fire

Lock Down – Team Response

Lock Down

Duck, Cover, and Hold On

Shelter-in-Place

Controlled Evacuation

Reverse Evacuation

All Clear

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BELLS

Bells can be used as an Emergency Alert Message (EAM), not an emergency signal.

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Knowledge Review - Signals

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

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A gas leak is discovered at the

school.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Fire Alarm
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Police Officers are executing a warrant

across the street from the school during

recess.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Reverse Evacuation
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A staff member has a seizure in the front

hallway.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Lock Down - Team Response
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A nearby train derailment has released a toxic

chemical into the air.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Shelter-in-Place
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A parent is threatening the front office staff with a firearm because she

wants her child, but the school has received a

non-custodial court order.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Lock Down
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Students report a raccoon on the school property during the lunch period.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Lock Down - Team Response. If student are outside, school will also need to do a reverse evacuation
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An explosive device is found in a classroom.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Controlled Evacuation
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The earth starts shaking due to an earthquake.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Duck, Cover, and Hold On
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A student has hung himself in the

bathroom.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Lock Down - Team Response
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A former school employee is threatening

the Principal with a handgun.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Lock Down
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Your NOAA radio announces a Tornado

Watch.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Protective Position
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A student in your classroom has lost

control and is throwing books and chairs.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Clear the Room
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You are outside with your students. A

gunman is between you and the school.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
Move away from the threat (if possible). Hit the Deck
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The police activity in the neighborhood has

been resolved.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS – KNOWLEDGE REVIEW

Stacey
All Clear
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NEXT STEPS

1. Training, Training, and more Training

2. Identify a TTT for your building

3. Emergency drills are FUN!

4. Enhanced Plan and supplemental materials

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QUESTIONS OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stacey NewtonStrategic Partnership Schools Group

1312 N. FairfaxLos Angeles, CA 90046

[email protected]