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Emergency Plan



This page is to inform the staff what to do during an emergency. It will include a who to call, where to go, what to do, when is it safe, and why we are doing it.

WHY:
Why do we have an emergency plan? It will help will to inform the staff as to what they should do. If the staff knows what to do, then it makes for a safe evacuation.

WHO:
Who do we call. The order of the people to call are Tom, John, and Nate If there is a fire or something of that nature then 911 is first, and then call Tom. We will post a list of phone numbers so that everyone will be able to find them.
If someone passes out during the service or during an evacuation then call 911, but make sure you are right next to the person to see what is happening with them. This just helps them to get right information to the emergency crews.

WHAT:
What should I do during an emergency? The most important thing is that we keep the members, visitors, and anyone who is not staff safe. Once we feel that there are no more people that need to get out then everyone to the safe area.
For earthquakes duck and cover. Stay in that position until it is over, then make sure it is safe to exit, once it is safe then go to the safe area quickly.
If you hear a fire alarm keep everyone organized and follow the emergency route to the safe area.

WHERE:
WHere do we go? The only answer it the softball field. This is what all the diagrams show. We don't want people going to the parking lot, or any grass area that is near buildings or trees. The only problem is we don't have any lights on the ball field. We are hoping to get some emergency lights out there. A campus wide emergency map. Once you make it out to the softball field then look around and see if anyone is missing.

WHEN:
When is it safe to come back or leave? Tom or someone from the custodial staff will keep everyone informed to when it is ok to leave. If it is just a false alarm we will sound an air horn, then it is safe for everyone to go back in. If a real disaster happens then we will direct everyone to their cars and leave once is is safe.



Staff Response


Safety and Security:
Assigned to: Facilities Manager and Maintenance Staff
Back up assigned to: Leonard Dueck

  1. Secures access to school site by emergency vehicles
  2. Secures school buildings against unauthorized re-entry
  3. Extinguishes small fires, if possible
  4. Seals off and posts areas where hazardous conditions exist

Damage Assessment:
Assigned to: Facilities Manager and Maintenance Staff
Location: To be determined by conditions

  1. Conducts a systematic survey of all school buildings and grounds for non-structural damage
  2. Surveys damage to utility systems and shuts down electrical, gas, and water mains as indicated
  3. Collects all emergency supplies such as shovels, picks, crowbars, 1/2" rope, signs, etc.. from storage areas
  4. Controls crowds and traffic
  5. Directs removal of debris (cleaning of entrances and exits)
  6. Ropes off unsafe areas
  7. Determine when and what utilities can be turned on
  8. Checks all buildings as to their safeness before staff and students are allowed to enter
  9. Determine if students are to be housed over night. Assess restroom and cooking facility needs
  10. Deliver emergency packets to ball field

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