Emergency Procedures Update
Objectives To provide a brief overview of Upper and Lower School security levels. To review the differences between Lockdown and Shelter-In- Place terminology. To review Lockdown and Shelter-In-Place procedures. Emphasize your responsibilities with regards to security. To provide a time for questions and answers related to emergency preparedness procedures.
Security Level Assessment and Implementation Guidelines Why were they developed? Establish baselines. Assure consistency. Define roles and responsibilities during periods of added security.
Security Level Assessment and Implementation Guidelines Three Levels Level I (Normal Operations) Level II (Elevated) Level III (Maximum)
Security Level Assessment and Implementation Guidelines Level 1 (Normal Operations) Alerts and Special Information Normal security staffing and normal day-to-day activities Information may be disseminated to all security posts, and to faculty and staff, if needed.
Security Level Assessment and Implementation Guidelines Level 2 (Elevated) Specific interest to Jewish community or local area. Credible non-specific threat against local or regional U.S. Jewish soft target (schools, synagogues, community centers, etc.) Certain acts of vandalism or violence involving local school systems or educational institutions.
Security Level Assessment and Implementation Guidelines Level 2 (Elevated) Normal day-to-day school activities. Specific information with regards to the need for Elevated security is disseminated to faculty and staff, as needed. Any specific instructions or responsibilities with regards to carpool and transportation will be provided. New carpool procedures are an asset with regards to security. Emphasis on reporting suspicious persons, vehicles, activity.
What are the most common emergency procedures that you may have to implement? Lockdown (Formerly a Code Red) Evacuate (Fire, Post-Earthquake) Shelter-In-Place (Formerly a Code Blue)
What is a Lockdown? A Lockdown (Formerly Code Red) is implemented when an intruder has entered the school or a potential intruder is attempting to enter the school.
Emergency Preparedness Update Lockdown Everyone must have keys to their office or classroom immediately available at all times! Lockdown announcement is made. Immediately go to nearest securable location. (Goal is 90 seconds) Sweep/scan the hallways and bring anyone inside with you. Secure classroom and/or office doors. Close the blinds and cover the door windows. Turn off the lights. Maintain silence, do not use school or cell phones. Ignore alarms and bells. Wait for further instructions or to be contacted directly by law enforcement, fire/rescue, or school administration.
Shelter-in-Place Three types of Shelter alerts: Public Safety Community Alert. Severe Weather. Outside Hazardous Materials Release. Public Safety Community Alert. Students/Staff/Visitors into building. Security/Facilities lock and maintain security of exterior doors. Normal classroom activities may continue. Students must be under adult supervision at all times. Severe Weather Shelter. Everyone into building. Move to identified weather safe areas of the building. Monitor weather information.
What is a Public Safety Shelter-In-Place? A Public Safety Shelter-In-Place (Formerly Code Blue) is implemented when a hazard or threat exists outside of the school building that makes it unsafe for outside activities to occur. Everyone is brought into the school. Normal activities inside of the school may continue.
Public Safety Shelter-In-Place Shelter-In-Place announcement is made. If outside, immediately bring everyone into the main building and return to your classroom or assigned area. Listen for any special instructions that may be given. Take attendance and immediately report any missing students, staff, or visitors. Classroom study and all inside activities may continue normally. Students should be under adult supervision at all times. Facilities and administrative staff will be assigned to monitor exterior doors.
Your roles and responsibilities: Thorough knowledge of your responsibilities in responding to emergency response events. NEVER circumventing security measures. (Propping doors open, removing locks, etc.) Car tags and ID Badges. Have assigned radios immediately available and turned on at all times; especially, if outside of the building. Have your classroom and office keys with you and immediately available at all times. See something, say something! Immediately report anything or anyone suspicious or unusual to the on-duty security guard.
Questions? Marc McNeal mmcneal@cesjds.org 301-674-7542 240-674-2544