General Guidelines
* All staff and students should be familiar with the school's emergency procedures.
* The school should have a designated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) where all emergency response activities will be coordinated.
* The EOC should be staffed with trained personnel, including the school principal, emergency manager, and other key staff members.
* The school should have a clear and concise communication plan to inform staff and students about emergency situations.
* The school should conduct regular drills to ensure that staff and students are prepared to respond to emergencies.
Specific Procedures for Different Types of Security Incidents
* Active shooter:
* If you hear gunshots, immediately take cover and stay down.
* If possible, lock the door and turn off the lights.
* Call 911 and provide the dispatcher with the following information:
* The location of the shooting
* The number of shooters
* The type of weapon being used
* Any other relevant information
* Stay in cover until law enforcement arrives.
* Bomb threat:
* If you receive a bomb threat, immediately notify the school principal or emergency manager.
* The school will be evacuated and law enforcement will be called.
* Do not attempt to investigate the bomb threat yourself.
* Fire:
* If you see a fire, immediately pull the nearest fire alarm.
* Evacuate the building in a calm and orderly manner.
* Follow the evacuation instructions provided by the fire department.
* Do not re-enter the building until it has been declared safe by the fire department.
* Medical emergency:
* If you see someone who is injured or ill, immediately call 911.
* Provide the dispatcher with the following information:
* The location of the injured or ill person
* The nature of the injury or illness
* Any other relevant information
* Stay with the injured or ill person until medical help arrives.
Post-Incident Procedures
* After an emergency incident, the school will conduct a debriefing to discuss what happened and what went well.
* The school will also provide counseling and other support services to students and staff who were affected by the incident.
* The school will make any necessary changes to its emergency procedures to prevent future incidents from happening.