Emergency Plans

Emergency Disaster Plans

Nichole Lyon 

                                      Emergency Plan for Armed/ Hostel Person in Building

Goal:  

      The goal is for our children to understand what it means when there is a person endangering everyone in the building and what they are supposed to do when this happens during school. Also know how to protect themselves from the person trying to hurt anyone in side. Staying safe is the most important goal.

Resources:

      Using and practicing the call the children and staff will hear if there is a hostel dangerous person in the building.

      Learning what the call is and what it will sound like when heard. Practice where the safe spot in the classroom is and what to do. 

      Following all the instructions from the teachers that are in the classroom so they can help keep you safe.

Active Learning:

      Discussing what it means to be in danger and what needs to be done.

      Discussing what the call is. Practice the call and what actions are taken by everyone in the building.

      Have random drills to help the children and staff get familiar with what will happen during this time.

Adaptations:  

      Information for the parents.

      Encourage families to talk about what happens during the hostel person call.

      And also practice how to handle the situation and what to do when this happens.

Emergency Plan for Tornado

Goal:

      The children and staff will be able to know recognize and practice what to do to be safe during a Tornado.

Resources:

      Having a Tornado Bell to use for practice.

      Having drills to practice how to get under your desk cover your head and stay low during the Tornado touch down.

      A sign that shows what to do after the Tornado has gone and it is safe to leave the area you’re in.

      Books on Tornados and safety.

Active Learning:

      Talking with the children and staff about Tornados what it will be like during and how to stay safe during the Tornado.

      Talking about what happens when a Tornado touches down on the ground and what it will be like when this happens.

      Have everyone practice Tornado drills.

      Everyone will practice to get under their desks, cover their heads and stay low.

      Having a surprise Tornado drill during the day.

Adaptations:

      Giving information to the families about Tornados.

      Inviting parents and families to participate in the drills with us so they know what to expect when a Tornado touches down.

      Having families practice at home and where it is safe to go during a Tornado.