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EmergencyPreparedness Plan

2017-2018

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Table of Contents3 Schedules for Emergency Preparedness Drills3 Emergency Review4 Student Attendance Accountability Form (SAAF)

5-6 Emergency Preparedness Plan – Staff Assignments6-7 Command Post – Food/Water and Supply Distribution Team7 Operation Team Checklist7-8 Search, Sweep and Rescue Duties8-9 Student Supervision Procedures and Duties9 Campus Security Team/Heads of Supervision9 Student Release Team10 Building Inspection

10-11 Emergency Telephone Numbers & Procedures11 General Emergency Information12 Air Pollution13 Bomb Threat14-16 Earthquakes – Drop, Cover, and Hold On 17 Explosion, Aircraft Crash or Similar Incident18 Power Outage18 Lock-down Procedure19 Classroom Disturbance 19 Civil Disturbance 20 Fire Evacuation & Drill 21-22 Procedures for School Shooting Incidents

Schedule for Emergency Preparedness Drills

EDUCATION CODE SECTION 32001

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State law requires that schools conduct practice earthquake/disaster and fire safety drills.A fire drill shall be held at the secondary level not less than twice every school year. NOTE: An Earthquake and “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” disaster drill will be held at least once per year. Other drills may be held intermittently throughout the school year. Please prepare for all possible situations.

Emergency Review

Take all drills seriously Evacuate the classroom/office/building you occupy as quickly and

as orderly as possible Keep your class/students together Place a green sign outside the door to indicate if the room does not have

injured or unaccounted students. Place a red sign outside the door to indicate if the room has injured or

unaccounted students. Keep your class/students calm, structured, and organized Bring Red or Blue Emergency Preparedness Pack to the designate

evacuation area Bring student data book or Illuminate roll sheet to the designated

evacuation area Follow BHS Campus Evacuation Map and assemble in the

designated evacuation area Complete Student Accountability Attendance Form (SAAF) Hold up Red or Green laminated placards in the designated

evacuation area to indicate all students in your class/office are accounted (green) or not accounted (red) for.

Submit Student Accountability Attendance Form (SAAF) to designated school official.

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BANNING HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY ATTENDANCE FORM

(SAAF)TEACHER: _______________________________ ROOM: ___________DATE: _______________________________ PERIOD: __________

Number of injured students remaining in the classroom: ______________Number of students present in class at time of emergency or drill: ______________Number of students missing from class at time of emergency or drill: ______________

Names of Absent Students:

Names of students out on a pass who did not report to the designated evacuation area:

Names of students present that did not report to the designated evacuation area:

Names of students left behind inside the classroom: (Injured/Serious Illness):

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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Assignments

Command Post

Search/Rescue Security Student Supervision

First Aid

Matt ValdiviaLanell HardyChris CerboneCarrie ShookRenee HolmesPricsilla Castro

Area 1 – Bronco 1Area 1 – Bronco 2Area 3 – Bronco 3Area 4 – Bronco 4Front gates (main entrance and delivery) – Bronco 5Security Coord. – Sam 1

* Please check your buildings, radio in status, then head down to the evacuation site to next area.

Search/RescueSRO and security will reconvene after reporting to Command Center. Based on reports, they will redeploy to search and rescue injured persons.

SRO – TammanyMichael McDowellLisa AguirreNate AllenMichael BodmanIsaac LinaresSteven De La PortilloChris Cerbone

Svetlana AbulkarimStephen AdesinaSam AguilarOmar AliJerry BaileyJoanna BarnheiserChristy BianculloXenia BremsethRafael CamposRosalind CarrerasSun ChhorLauren CochraneThomas FinchBelinda FraizerBrandy GarciaBrittney GoodwinAshley HaistonLisa HelmuthRichard JohnsonChristy LeechElizabeth MayagoitiaMichael MeyerErnest MedinaTheresa MorenoJames NakakiharaBrenda NievasHernan NunezShannon O’ConnerMichael O’NeillVeronica PatinoCathy PotterAllison RobertsJoseph SchilreffSticia ShubinJohn StockhamMarcus TroutmanMickey ValdiviaCheri VeilleuxAmy WarshawJenifer Wolfram

John StockhamLois MillerRyan ProvencherNathan ValdiviaPerry JonesPhillip CraigGloria BramascoRobyn KarlavageBobby Tucker

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Brian LentCharles AlfaroArmando De la Cruz

Morgue Shelter/Sanitation Food/Water & Supplies Release/Family Reunion

Cathy PotterMark KlineJose Sandoval

Brittany GoodwinLauren DrakeHernan Nunez

Cafeteria Crew- if on campus, Custodian(s) on campus Search and Rescue will aide after sweep is complete.

Philip Takacs Janelle PoulterJoanna GarciaAna BarajasMonique WareSilvia Iniguez

Food/Water and Supply Distribution Team

The Food/Water and Supply Distribution Team should provide food and water for all staff/students, as well as distribute other supplies at the school site while the emergency exists. The most critical survival item (other than first aide) is water. If water mains are broken at any point from the source of supply to the point of delivery, the water is contaminated. Stored water must be used. The Red Cross suggests a minimum of ½ gallon of water per student per day. Food preparation is also important it is suggested that two meals instead of three should be considered. Food and water should be rationed and supervised.

Release Team/Family ReunionThe Release Team/Family Reunion Team will reunite students with their parents/guardians after verification/authorization and the appropriate release form has been completed and signed. This will be done as quickly and safely as possible.

Students Retention/Release ProcedureAfter an emergency, the school grounds will be closed and students will be kept at the school site until a parent or authorized individual can come to pick them up. When release of students is authorized at the Command Post, parents and students will be retained as quickly as possible.

NOTE: If a teacher is on his/her conference period they report to their designated evacuation area to assist with supervision or assigned emergency duties.

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Command Center – Operation Team Checklist

Make assignments and develop organizational structure. Conduct in-service to members of team and management. Provide equipment (easels, large pads, maps, marking pens,

folding tables, folding chairs, 2-way radios etc.). Determine layout of school site Command Center. Communications

1. Message forms.2. Determine alternative methods of sending/receiving

messages (runners, radio relay, bicycles, motorized carts, motorcycles, etc…).

3. Maintain communications with the District Office by 2-way, landline, cellular, car or runner.

4. Have a ready initial statement/press release worksheet to facilitate the task of communicating with parents/press/community.

Bring to the Command Center the emergency cards of all students and staff.

Search, Sweep and Rescue Duties

1. Search teams need to check for any and all students/staff whom may be miss or injured in any classrooms, workrooms or labs.

2. Report to the assigned area you are to search.

NOTE: SSR = Search, sweep, and rescue

3. Sweep (inspect all classrooms/offices/work areas in a methodical and pre-determined pattern.

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4. Explore each room visually, vocally, and physically; that is, look, call out for replies and actively search through any rubble.

5. Upon Discovery of an injured person, radio the command center and summon aid.

6. Perform light rescue, fire suppression and life-saving first aid techniques as needed.

7. Note general damage to structures. Upon completion of sweep, report damage assessment to the Command Center.

8. Search, Sweep, and Rescue personnel should not be delayed by any particular victim or problem, but should have other personnel take charge as soon as possible so that they can continue their sweep of the entire area to be covered.

Student Supervision Procedures and Duties

Teachers on conference periods help with student supervision and safe exit to designated evacuation areas. Support is needed at exit doors.

Teachers assigned to other duties deliver their classes to the designated evacuation area for a neighbor teacher to supervise as indicated on the Evacuation Zones map. Take roll and then proceed to your next assigned role (e.g. Search, Sweep, and Rescue personnel). Teachers who are assigned a duty will need to give their partnered teacher their emergency back pack and roll sheet before evacuating.

HIGH LEVEL DISASTER SITUATION: We need to maintain order and keep students on grounds but if a student should run, climb a fence, etc… and the teacher/staff member cannot get the student to stay, let the student go. (If a name can be obtained, make a notation and report it to the command center)

If a disaster or drill takes place: Before School: Students report to their Period 1 class/teacher. During Class: Students report to the teacher they are with in class. During Passing Period: Students report to teacher they were with in

the previous period. During Lunch A: Students report to 3rd period.

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During Lunch B: Students report to 4B period. After School: Students report to their Period 6 class/teacher.

Duties of STAFF: Keep students in orderly class groups in the designated evacuation

area Take roll of students and report to the Principal’s Secretary (Carrie

Shook) or AP/Dean’s Secretary (Renee Holmes) in Evacuation Area 1.

Record on the Student Accountability Attendance Form (SAAF) Note the last known whereabouts of any missing student Hold up Red or Green laminated placards in the designated

evacuation area to indicate all students in your class/office are accounted (green) or not accounted (red) for.

Assume supervision of students of classes whose teachers have left for emergency duties

Locate and help students get to the student release point. Update all roll sheets as students leave the evacuation area REMAIN CALM and reassure all students

If a staff member observes a student jumping a fence, fleeing the scene, or leaving campus for any reason, attempt to ascertain the student’s name and report the information to the Command Center.

Campus Security Team/Heads of SupervisionDuties:

Lead student supervision in the designated evacuation area Secure campus to prevent unauthorized entry into or exit from the

site Lock all outside access gates or doors, if in vicinity Station personnel as needed to refer people to student release point

(Command Center) Mount signs at campus access points to direct parents to student

release point (Command Center) Report concerns and status to Command Center regularly

Student Release TeamDuties:

Establish the pick-up area for parents (Command Center)

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Document and release students to guardians or designated personnel and record their Driver’s license/social security number

Note the time the student is picked up and released Check and verify emergency cards for every student Release the student

Student Release/Reunification Locations

For active shooter and mass casualty events student release /reunification will occur in Lyon’s Park.

For minor fires and earthquakes student release/reunification will occur TBA.

Building InspectionDuties:

Shut off all gas and electrical lines (Lead Custodian or District Maintenance/Operations)

Report directly to the police/fire (911) of any danger that may be apparent and then report to the Command Center via radio.

If no access to Command Center, report to District Maintenance & Operations.

Emergency Telephone Numbers

Emergency Assistance 9-1-1 Radio Stations

KMET 1490 AM

Local Non-Emergency Numbers KFI 640 AM Banning Police Department 922-3170 KDES 104.7FMBanning Fire Department 922-3167 KFWB 980 AMBanning High School 922-0285 KPSI 100.5 FM

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KOLA99.9 FM KFRG95.1 FM

Radio KFI is the Emergency Information Station for Southern California. All radio stations with the initial call letter “K” are Emergency Broadcast System participants.

Medical AssistanceSan Gorgonio Memorial Hospital 845-1121Ambulance- AMR 800-549-1058California Poison Control System 800-222-1222

Banning High School utilizes the use of cell phone text messaging for communicating information to teachers. The school sends reminders only to those who sign up for the free Remind 101 access.  Text message updates will include important BHS information for staff, including communication in a possible emergency situation. This service is free to those with unlimited text messaging on their cell phones; otherwise, see your phone carrier contract for specific information. Subscribe using your cell phone by sending a text message with your cell phone to 81010 (as the cell phone number) and @789008 (as the text message).  All personal information is kept private. You may opt out of the service at any time by replying to any messages from the school by replying with unsubscribe@789008.

Websiteshttp://www.ci.banning.ca.us/index.asp?nid=141http://www.fire.ca.gov/fire_er.phphttp://www.rvcfire.org/opencms/index.html http://www.banningpolice.org/http://www.passcom.org/

General Emergency Information

1. Be aware of all the marked exits from your room, area and building.

2. Be aware of the primary and secondary routes to the designated evacuation area.

3. Know your assigned task for fire/fire drills and all emergencies.11

UtilitiesMunicipal Utilities Water/Wastewater 922-3281 Electric 922-3260

Edison (EMERGENCY) 800-611-1911Southern California Gas

4. The fire alarm is a bell that will ring continuously accompanied by white flashes from strobe lighting (in designated areas). Please escort your students in a quick and organized manner to the designated Evacuation Area.

5. When the ground starts to shake or you hear the Duck, Cover and Hold On call over the intercom, announce to all your students to get under their desks or tables. Stay there until the All Clear signal is given over the public address system.

Air PollutionIn the case of a declared air pollution advisory (e.g. fires) from the local Air Quality Control organization, an announcement will be made by administration and the following steps will be taken for the Air Quality Index listed below:

“Unhealthy for Sensitive Group” - Strenuous student activity should be carefully evaluated. Activities of a less strenuous nature are more appropriate. Children having respiratory difficulties aggravated by smog, children who have notes from parent or

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doctors and children who are complaining about the effects of smog must be allowed to remain indoors or inactivate Outdoor exertion should be limited for all others.

“Unhealthy” - Prolonged outdoor exertion should be avoided by everyone.

“Very Unhealthy” - All outdoor exertion should be avoided by everyone.

Bomb Threat

If the school office receives a bomb threat, administration will evaluate the situation and advise any emergency procedures that may be necessary.

1. If you receive a bomb threat by phone, try to ask as many pertinent questions as possible as follows:

-When is the bomb going to explode?-Where is the bomb right now?-What does it look like?-What kind of bomb is it?-What will cause it to explode?-Did you place the bomb, or someone else?-Why?-Where are you right now?-What is your name?

2. Take note of the exact wording of the threat.

3. Take not of details such as caller’s possible gender, race, and age.

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4. Call an administrator immediately after the caller hangs up (do not hang up first). Administrators will determine the next action, so continue normal routine until advised otherwise.

Earthquake – Drop, Cover, and Hold OnDo not automatically evacuate during an earthquake

When the ground starts shaking and/or you hear “Drop, Cover, & Hold On”:

Indoors:1. Immediately face away from windows and take cover under or beside desks,

counters or tables. Do not look up at the lights or at the windows.2. Assume “Crash” position on knees, head down, one hand clasped over neck

(or neck/head covered with book or jacket) and one hand holding on to the furniture. Posture must be such that the most vulnerable areas (the neck and chest) are protected. Stay as compact as possible. Staff members must immediately take steps to protect themselves and prevent personal injury during an earthquake. Staff members have an extremely important role to play in assisting students through the post-earthquake recovery stage.

3. Count aloud for the duration of the earthquake. After the shaking stops start counting again and count aloud to ninety (90). Stay under this object until the shaking stops. Stay calm and quiet.

4. If the teacher is injured, two student monitors should have designated authority to give instructions.

5. Ninety seconds after the shaking has stopped, students should be instructed to check carefully for injuries and dangerous objects such as broken glass before moving and standing up. Students should be instructed to be silent during this time.

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6. After the initial shock, evaluate the situation. If emergency help is needed (severe injuries, etc…) contact the Command Center.

7. Apply life-saving first aid interventions only. Do not delay the evacuation of uninjured students.

8. If there appears to be immediate danger by staying inside your room (e.g. gas smell), evacuate to the designated evacuation area.

9. Instruct students to evacuate. Students should exit in an organized fashion with shoes on. Do not wait for instruction from the Command Center.

10. Follow predetermined exit routes. If an exit route is blocked, teachers should calmly but firmly lead students to an alternate exit, if one exists.

11. Avoid overhead wires that may have broken during the earthquake. Lead students directly away from the building and into an open space (evacuation area).

12. Survivors and walking wounded should be evacuated first. The seriously injured must be left for the school’s designated search, sweep, and rescue personnel. Lead class to the designated evacuation or safe assembly area.

13. Account for all students and record information on the Student Attendance Accountability Form (SAAF). Report evacuation information to the Command Center. The Command Center needs to know as soon as possible if injured or trapped student/staff have been left in the building.

14. Take roll immediately to be sure that all students and personnel are accounted for. Keep students calm and quiet Report missing students via the normal drill procedure (SAAF). Make your GREEN/RED cards available and visible.

15. If a secondary earthquake or “aftershock” occurs, students/staff should “Squat and Cover” (Place head close to knees, clasp hands behind neck, cover side of head with arms (if cover is available use it or place back against an interior wall).  The “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” procedure is not advised as the ground may be littered with debris from the initial shock. Repeat the above post-earthquake instructions and continue evacuation procedures.

16. Keep driveways, walkways, and fire lanes clear for emergency vehicles.17. Assume your assigned Emergency Preparedness team task as soon as your

students are safe. 18. Students must wait to be reunited with parents or guardians through the

Student Release point at the Command Center.19. Do not return to the building until advised by the Bronco Clear Signal.

Outdoors 1. Move quickly away from buildings, fences, trees and utility poles or wires.2. Continue with steps 2-19 from the list above.

In other areas of the school, at the first sign of an earthquake, occupants should:

•      Move away from windows, shelves and heavy objects that may fall.•       Take cover under a table or desk, in a corner or doorway.•       In halls, stairways and other areas where no cover is available, move to an interior

wall, kneel, clasp hands behind neck, and cover side of head with arms.15

•       In the library, move away from where books and bookshelves may fall, take cover.•       Stay inside for 60 seconds after shaking stops. Usually the most dangerous place

during a quake is just outside of the building where debris may fall; exit only after the shaking has stopped.

•       In science labs, extinguish all burners if possible, before taking cover; stay away from hazardous chemicals that may spill.

•       In technical education labs, activate emergency shut-off for all power equipment if possible, before taking cover;

Special Considerations for students and staff with disabilities:Due to the additional time necessary for individuals with special needs to move to shelter, there is a need to identify shelter areas that can be reached quickly. In some cases a disaster will not give adequate warning time to evacuate to traditional shelter locations.  It is important to identify alternative, accessible shelter locations that will provide the highest level of safety when there is not enough time to reach the normal areas of shelter. Provisions should be made to move students in wheelchairs to safety in interior doorways away from glass, where possible, or beneath heavy furniture tables. If possible, they should be moved to the most structurally reinforced areas of the room such as an interior wall corner of the room.

Individuals with mobility impairments should have someone assigned to assist them in an emergency.  It is important for the assigned assistant to become familiar with the emergency preparedness plan and any modifications that may be needed specific to the individual student.

Debris encountered during an evacuation may make it difficult for individuals that are visually and mobility impaired to evacuate safely. Consider the accessibility of evacuation routes when developing evacuation procedures.

If flames or smoke are encountered during your escape, use an alternate exit, if one exists. If you must exit through smoke, keep the head of the individual with a disability as low to the ground as possible. The ideal safety zone is 12 to 24 inches above the ground. In many cases stairwells have a landing that can serve as a safe area to isolate the individual from smoke and fire while waiting for evacuation by the fire department. Ensure that the Command Center is aware that someone has been left in the safe area so that the emergency response team can be informed upon their arrival at the site.

Evacuation ProcedureAfter an earthquake, building evacuation must occur as soon as possible, due to the possibility of aftershocks, building collapse, fires and explosions.  Safe egress routes have been determined. Please refer to the emergency evacuation map.

Students will:•       Evacuate the building in single file line as instructed by the teacher or staff

member•       Keep calm•       Wear shoes•       Take coats, if possible

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Teachers/Staff Members will:•       Instruct students to evacuate 90 seconds after all shaking has stopped•       Lead class to the designated assembly area•       Prepare to choose alternative escape route in case of fire or exit blockage, if one

exists.•       Take emergency preparedness pack (red) with them to designated evacuation

area•       Take roll call•       Hold up Red or Green laminated placards in the designated evacuation area to

indicate all students in your class/office are accounted (green) or not accounted (red) for.

• Give first aid, if necessary•       Not re-enter the building unless instructed by the principal or designee.•       Not allow students to leave unless parent or authorized person comes for them, as

per the school's Student Release Procedure.

Explosion, Aircraft Crash or Similar Incident

In the event of a violent accident such as an explosion or aircraft crash occurs on campus that could render a building or area unsafe, take the following action:

1. If there is falling debris within the building duck and cover until it subsides.

2. If there is immediate danger to students or staff by staying inside, evacuate the building and activate the fire alarm. Avoid areas of

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structural damage, stay clear of glass doors and windows, and do not disturb suspicious objects.

3. Assist the disabled in evacuating the building.

4. Once outside, escort students to the designated Evacuation Area.

5. Report missing students through the SAAF form. Have your green and red cards available and visible.

6. Assume your assigned Emergency Preparedness team task as soon as your students are safe.

7. Do not return to the building until advised by the All Clear Signal.

Power OutageWhen the lights go out:

1. Reassure the students that this is temporary.2. Keep students in their seats. Resume a normal schedule as possible.3. Open the curtains or uncover any classroom with windows. If your

classroom is pitch black, move your class to the designated evacuation area and wait for further instructions. Notify the main office and wait for further instructions.

4. Notify the office via runner of the power outage in your room.5. Since reading and paperwork will be difficult or impossible, go to

lecture or discussion mode. You may also be able to read aloud from a book.

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6. Once classroom order is established, turn off all electrical equipment (e.g. computers, but not refrigerators/freezers) and all but one bank of light switches. This helps assure a safer power-up for your equipment and utility company.

7. Once power is restored, power up your equipment one at a time. Since bell schedules may now be irregular, wait for announcements to determine class dismissal.

8. Do not at any time use charcoal, candles, gas, or propane heating devices indoors, as they create a carbon monoxide poisoning risk and an obvious fire hazard.

9. If anyone arrives at your site claiming to be from the power company, insist on seeing proper photo identification before allowing them access.

10. Administrator will send a runner or security around to deliver any information.

“Lockdown” Procedures         

In the event of an active shooting or threat of serious violence, immediately lock your room and notify the office of the circumstances.  A full lockdown may ensue if someone enters/or is near the campus and has the potential to do harm to the students, staff, or school. – follow the lockdown procedures outlined below.You will hear public address announcement “LOCKDOWN” three (3) times

1. Check the area immediately outside your door.  If students are close, rush them into your room.

2. Close and lock all exterior doors to your room and turn off lights.3. Keep curtains/blinds closed. Cover any windows that are at eye level if possible.4. Remain in your classroom and keep your door locked until you have been

directed to do otherwise by the command center. Wait for instructions for the ALL CLEAR Signal on the Intercom.

5. Read email for updates. Listen for classroom phone calls by command center. 6.  Everyone should get on the floor, below the windows and against the walls.

NOTE:  It is very important that you give a scenario to your students on how this would work. Not every LOCKDOWN situation will be the same. Remember to: (M) Maintain(A) Analyze the situation(T) Take appropriate action

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DefinitionA classroom crisis occurs when a student or students become hostile or violent to other students or staff.

Method of Notification Phone the Dean/AP Secretary or send a student to the Dean’s office to inform

them that you need assistance (individual teacher)

Procedure (M) Maintain(A) Analyze the situation(T) Take appropriate action

Keep students together, quiet, and in one area of the room. Maintain a calm and cool head.

Remain in your classroom until you have been directed to do otherwise by the command center

All other classes resume a normal schedule.

Civil DisturbanceDefinitionA civil disturbance occurs when a group of 10 or more students fail to adhere to school rules and regulations. This type of emergency situation can create challenges because of the numbers of students who may be involved.

Method of Notification

Phone the Dean/AP Secretary or send a student to the Dean’s office to inform them that you need assistance (individual teacher).

Procedure

(M) Maintain(A) Analyze the situation(T) Take appropriate action

Keep students together, quiet, and in one area of the room. Maintain a calm and cool head.

Remain in your classroom until you have been directed to do otherwise by the command center

All other classes resume a normal schedule.

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Fire Evacuation & DrillDefinitionA fire, explosion, or gas odor overtakes an area of the school campus. Method of Notification Fire Alarm and Strobe Lights Active Procedure When the bell stops ringing: (M) Maintain(A) Analyze the situation(T) Take appropriate action

Follow the directions of the Command Center. You will be assigned one of the following tasks:

When the bells are ringing and you have done your MAT survey, determine the safest evacuation route.

Instruct students to line up in single file and move orderly to the evacuation area.

Determine if anyone is in need of assistance in exiting the building Take your Roll Book (copy of Illuminate attendance roster) and

Classroom Emergency Preparedness Pack (red or blue). Leave your classroom door unlocked and closed. Place a green sign outside the door to indicate if the room does not have

injured or unaccounted students. Place a red sign outside the door to indicate if the room has injured or

unaccounted students. Take roll at the Evacuation Area Keep students calm and quiet and maintain active supervision of your

assigned students at all times. Hold up Red or Green laminated placards in the designated evacuation

area to indicate all students in your class/office are accounted (green) or not accounted (red) for.

Wait for the ALL CLEAR to return to class.

Chain of Command1. Principal2. Assistant Principal3. Dean of Students4. Administrative Designee5. Counselors

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PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOL SHOOTING INCIDENTS

Definition: An “Active Shooter” is defined as one or more subjects who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others.

This emergency response plan has been developed in conjunction with the Banning Police Department’s Emergency Operations Plan.

The following response for protocol for the police department IS TO BE UTILIZED in these procedures. As always the protocol is a guideline that cannot anticipate every possible contingency.

Police Response & School Responsibility1. Upon notification of an active shooter or other emergency situation at a school site, the on-duty watch commander shall immediately assign the two closest units as “Primary” to the call. These units will have responsibility to respond to a location of their choosing (from available intelligence), which provides them the closest access and proximity to the reported threat.

2. Upon arrival these two officers will immediately find and arrest the suspect (s).

3. School administration, staff and students will immediately transition to an emergency lock-down-zero movement condition.

4. Simultaneous to the initial response of the police department’s first two officers, as well as the lock-down-zero movement condition, the following will occur:

a. Police supervision will establish a command post near the school site. This command post will include assigned officials from the Banning Unified School District, who will respond and serve as liaison to parents and other related contacts. In addition, BUSD officials will be responsible to coordinate bus movement for evacuation and any and all resources or requirements associated with the affected students and staff, from the command post.

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To gain access through the outer and inner perimeter, BUSD officials will show school I.D. to police personnel and identify themselves as assigned to the police command post (access will be permitted).

b. A police inner-perimeter and outer-perimeter will be placed around the school site to prevent ingress or egress by anyone.

c. Police secondary, two-officer teams, will be assigned to assist the initial responding officers to find and arrest the suspect(s).

d. Teachers and students will immediately find the closest room, enter that room, lock the door to that room, close all window shades if available, lay flat on the floor away from doors and windows and await a telephone call from school administration. Cell phone use by students and teachers or other outgoing telephone calls should be eliminated, unless necessary due to circumstances, including injuries or other pertinent information regarding the suspect(s). The teacher in charge of the room will await a telephone call from school administration to obtain an update regarding the physical condition etc. of all occupants. Should a telephone not exist or be out of service in any room, the occupants must wait for person to person contact by a police officer before exiting the room. Identification of police officers will be made through verbal communication to the teacher or students inside.

e. School Administration will lock administration main entry doors to the outer area of campus. Using two telephones, (one to contact classrooms) and (one to remain in contact with the police), administration will remain in control of all movement and information from a secure designated command and control location inside the school administration office; making sure no movement is being made on the campus by students or staff. Should the school administration be the site of the incident, a secondary command and control location will be in the Library.

f. School staff is responsible to report movement, location, or any pertinent intelligence on the location and or description(s) of suspect(s) directly to the assigned person responsible to receive calls at the school command and control telephone. That information must be transmitted to the police department via the second telephone. A second person must be assigned the responsibility of maintaining an open telephone line with police to maintain constant communication (Dial 911 to set up that communication link).23

5. All Clear Condition1. Portions of the school campus or perhaps the entire campus will

be a crime scene at the conclusion of the incident. All movement must be controlled by the police department.

a. School Administration will advise each room via telephone or other approved method of communication when the event is over and shall provide instructions for leaving the campus.6. Training for Students and Staff

1. Faculty and Classified Employees should be completely familiar and comfortable with their responsibilities.

2. Students should be knowledgeable, that police and school officials have a response plan in place, for a possible school emergency involving armed suspects. Their responsibility is to immediately find and go inside the nearest school room and follow the directions of the teacher. That will include lying flat on the floor, remaining quiet and calm and following the directions of the faculty.

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