| Here are some of our procedures for visitors, fire drills, severe
weather, and bomb threats from our Safety Plan along with safety
reminders for parents about afternoon dismissal procedures.
Visitor Procedures:
All visitors in the building, including parents and school
volunteers, must stop by the office first and sign-in so that their
presence in the building is known. All visitors must wear a
badge identifying them as visitors who have checked in with the
office. Any individual who does not display a badge will be asked by
a staff member to report to the office.
Fire Drill Procedures:
Fire Drills are conducted monthly. Evacuation routes are posted in
each classroom. Each area has a specific escape route during a fire
drill evacuation.
Tornado
and Severe Thunderstorms Procedures:
While hurricanes are predictable, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms
can occur suddenly. In addition to following appropriate evacuation
procedures, school staff must understand the conditions and
resources associated with severe weather conditions and safety. The
following precautions and procedures apply to tornado, hurricane,
and all other types of severe storms:
Watch – Conditions are favorable for tornado or severe
weather. Keep staff updated on situation but take no other action.
Warning – Tornado has been sighted. Appropriate school
official will notify all persons of imminent danger. Mrs. Overman
will give the warning signal to notify all persons of imminent
danger. All persons will proceed to their designated Tornado Safe
Area and assume the “Duck, Cover, Hold” position. Teachers will
close classroom doors. Students in unsafe locations (outside field,
walkways, high-ceiling, or glassed areas) during an emergency
weather event will go directly to assigned Tornado Safe Areas with
the teachers.
Bomb Threat Procedures:
Do
not turn on or off any electronic device or use the school-walkie
talkie radios until emergency responders give clearance.
Evacuate to evacuation areas (move as far as possible away from
school). Mrs. Overman will contact 911. Mrs. Kay will contact the
District Hotline (355-8890). Staff is trained in processing
telephone threats and in completing the Threat Assessment Checklist
to provide school and law enforcement with information. Look for the
unusual in the facility appearance or in people’s behavior. No one
must touch anything that looks suspicious. Personnel will report
these observations to Mrs. Overman. Teachers will exit the building
and should take with them their Emergency Folder. Account for all
students and notify your Evacuation Area Leaders of any missing
student. |
