Baltimore City Public Schools
Emergency Preparedness Brochure for Universal Drills and Evacuations
Reference: 2014-15 Critical Response and School Emergency Management Guide
http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Page/1
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Office of the Chief Operating Officer
J. Keith Scroggings
Department of Health and Safety
Alice A. Watson, Director
200 E. North Avenue, Room 407A
AAWatson@bcps.k12.md.us – 443-642-4283
Universal Drills and Evacuations
Bus Evacuations
Reverse / Alert Status
Secure facility by locking all
doors from the inside. Do not
chain any doors. Inform staff
of “Alert Status.” Post staff near
the front entrance of the
building to allow entrance and
exit with identification.
Conduct classes and activities
within the building in a normal
manner.
Drivers should have step-by-step
procedures, which include alternatives
for different scenarios and for special
needs populations. Make sure students
have been instructed about what to do
and how to proceed. Make sure bus
assistants have been instructed about
what to do and how to proceed.
Universal Drills and Evacuations
Drop, Cover, and Hold
(earthquake)
Caption describing picture or graphic.
Drop to the floor, take cover under a nearby
desk or table and face away from the
windows. Cover your eyes by leaning your
face against your arms. Hold onto the table
or desk legs, and maintain present
location/position. Evacuate building
following evacuation guidelines.
If outdoors, move away from building,
overhead electrical wires, and utility poles.
Lie flat, face down and wait for shocks to
subside.
Fire Drills
Take the closet and safest way out
as posted (use secondary route if
primary route is blocked or
hazardous). Always take roll books
for student and staff accounting.
Assist those needing special
assistance. Do not stop for
student/staff belongings. Go to
Designated Assembly Area(s).
Take attendance; report according
to Student Accounting and Release
procedures using Emergency
Attendance protocols.
Wait for further instructions.
If on bus, stay on bus. Driver should stop
quickly and safely away from overpasses
and bridges.
Lockdown
Students are to be cleared from halls
and to report to nearest available
classroom. Close and lock all doors and
windows; do not leave for any reason.
Cover all room and door windows. Stay
away from doors and windows. Move
students to interior walls and sit on floor.
Shut off lights. Be quiet! Wait for
further instructions.
Severe Weather Safe Area
(Other than earthquake)
Take the closest, safest route to shelter.
Occupants of portable classrooms should move to
the main building. Remain in safe area until the
“all clear” is given.