Maplewood School
Comprehensive Safety Plan
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Maplewood Emergency Line (Main Office, Admin. Offices, and Health Room)
Intercom All Call
#88 5060
District Emergency Services
Snohomish County Health District
Emergency (ambulance, fire, police)
School Address:
3027
6898
425-339-5200
9-911
Maplewood School
8500 200th Street SW
Edmonds, WA 98223
Main Telephone Numbers: Co-op
Center
425-431-7515
425-431-7509
Table of Contents
Part 1. ...................................................................................................................... Overview
Part 2 .............................................................................. Emergency Information Procedures
Specific Emergencies
Code per District Comprehensive Emergency Response & Recovery Plan
1. Abduction/Missing Student
(3.1)
2. Fire and Explosion
(3.13)
3. Hazardous Material/Chemical Spill
(3.14)
4. Earthquake
(3.16.2)
5. Lockdown/Intruder
(3.17)
6. Utility Failure
(3.25)
7. Bomb
(3.6)
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Part 1. ...................................................................................................................... Overview
Overview of Emergency Plan
The paramount responsibility of schools is for the safety of students, staff, and families. This emergency
plan is designed to help everyone handle an emergency situation in a safe and orderly manner.
This plan was developed in accordance with the Edmonds School District Comprehensive Emergency
Response and Recover plan. In addition, suggestions from local fire, law enforcement and paramedics
have been incorporated into this plan to support site specific needs.
This emergency plan is designed to respond to nine major categories of emergencies:
 Abduction/Missing Student (3.1)
 Bomb (3.6)
 Earthquake/Volcanic Eruption (3.16.2)
 Fire and Explosion (3.13)
 Hazardous Material/Chemical Spill (3.14)
 Lockdown/Intruder (3.17)
 Medical Emergency/Accident
 Utility Failure (3.25)
 Violence/Fighting
All responses in this emergency plan follow five similar steps:
1. Signal
Identify which response is necessary
2. Security
Implement response to maximize safety and security
3. Attendance Account for all people involved in incident
4. Maintaining Stay in secure location and wait for further instructions
5. Dismissal Resume regular activities & communicate with staff
All instructions are written for the most common scenario: students in a classroom with a teacher.
Variations for each type of emergency are included to address whole classes visiting a specialist teacher,
small groups of students working with other adults throughout the school, and situations where students are
outside.
This plan should be reviewed annually by staff and community members. It is important to practice a
variety of scenarios on an annual basis, including a full earthquake drill and response plan yearly. An
Emergency Reporting form is used to record drills/responses to emergencies and necessary improved
practices to promote the safety and wellbeing of each individual on campus.
Emergency Drill Schedule
State law requires our school to practice an emergency response drill per month. In order to practice a
variety of drills throughout the year, while trying to minimize the impact on any one program, the following
sample schedule has been developed. Other unannounced drills may also occur.
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Month
September
Type of Drill
Evacuation Practice
Date*
9/11/2015
Time*
11:40AM
October
10/15/2015
1:35PM
November
Earthquake/Evacuation
Drill
Reverse Lockdown
11/17/2015
1:30PM
Variation
Unscheduled Chemical
Spill/Shelter In Place and
Evacuation
Mandatory High Risk Drill
Statewide Drill
Standard
December
Lockdown or ALICE
12/16/2015
11:30AM
Lockdown & Hold
January
Lockdown or ALICE
1/12/2016
2:15PM
Standard
February
2/11/2016
9:45AM
Standard
March
Earthquake School
Mapping
Fire/Evacuation Drill
3/10/2016
3:00PM
Standard
April
Lockdown or ALICE
4/13/2016
11:30AM
Standard
May
Fire/Evacuation Drill
5/5/2016
TBD
June
Shelter in Place
6/7/2015
TBD
Initiate ICS w/ Volunteer
assembly at emergency shed
Standard
*Dates and times subject to change.
In the event of a large scale emergency, when our Incident Command Team (ICT) is needed, the following
coverage needs to happen immediately to free up ICT members: Pickar or Carter covers JacobsMathis. ICT members report to Incident Command Center as soon as their students are secure. If
classrooms have been evacuated and students are lined up outside, a staff member from a classroom
adjacent to them will supervise until buddy classes can merge.
Classroom Coverage
For every emergency evacuation, we want to ensure that every class has qualified adult supervision. Every
classroom should have at least one buddy class. This helps ensure staff can assist each other if there are
any complications.
Buddy Classes
Jodie Douglas (AMK)
and
Tod Harris (grade 6)
Jacque Verrall (Kindergarten)
and
Sonya Morel (grade 3)
Laurel Hendrix (grade 1)
and
Katy Rubinkowski (grade 4)
Norma Gunnersen (Primary Intensive Support) and
Robert Connors (Secondary Life Skills)
Jane Pendergrass (grade 1)
and
Susan Lockhart (grade 5)
Karen Hogue (grade 2)
and
Susan Berry (grade 4)
Jami Samione (grade 2)
and
Danielle Mitchell (grade 6)
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Nanette Peppin (grade 3)
and
Kim Haines (grade 5)
Amy Garber (Secondary Life Skills)
and
John Schnabel (Secondary Life Skills)
Ruth Brick (7AC block)
and
Christy Frary (7B block)
Cody Brick (8AC block)
and
Brad Barton (8B block)
Emergency Information Procedures Log
1) Notify local authorities (i.e. 911)
2) Notify District (usually done by Head Custodian)
 Name/time of person who called Emergency Number 6898: __________________________________
(Note: 6898 will notify Superintendent staff, P.U.D., police, security, etc.)
2) Notify Principal (usually done by Head Custodian)
 Name/time of person who called:
 Principal’s estimated time of arrival:
(Michelle Jacobs Mathis)
______________________________________
______________________________________
2) Notify Assistant Principal, Program Director & Office Managers (Principal contacts AP and PD, AP
and PM contact OMs)
 Name/time of person who called:
______________________________________
 Assistant Principal’s estimated time of arrival:
______________________________________
(Heather Pickar)
 Name/time of person who called:
______________________________________
 Program Manager’s estimated time of arrival:
______________________________________
(Alicia Carter)
 Name/time of person who called:
______________________________________
 Office Manager’s estimated time of arrival:
______________________________________
(Ed Walsh)
 Name/time of person who called:
______________________________________
 Office Manager’s estimated time of arrival:
______________________________________
(Lori Buccieri)
3) Notify Staff (Office Managers)
 Maintain current information on Emergency Information cards (completed by all staff members
annually)
 Principal requests PR to activate automated notification system (e-mail, text and phone messages)
 Principal holds staff meeting ASAP in Library (Typically 8:20 AM)
4) Notify Parents (Office Managers and Public Relations staff)
 Two (2) additional staff help answer phones in office
Name of first staff member: _________________________________________________
Time in _________
Time out ________
Name of second staff member: _________________________________________________
Time in _________
Time out ________
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
Post emergency information at front entrance of school
Name of person who posted information: ______________________________
Time _________
Two (2) staff members at entrance of school to personally answer questions (serve from 8:00 - 9:20
AM)
Name of first staff member: _________________________________________________
Time in _________
Time out ________
Name of second staff member: _________________________________________________
Time in _________
Time out ________
5) Notify Students (done by classroom teachers)
 Classroom teachers review emergency information with students
6) Updates Staff (done by Principal or designee)
 Principal will update staff through periodic announcements via e-mail or the intercom
7) Debrief Staff (done by Principal or designee)
 Principal will meet with all staff at 4:00 PM in Library
8) Debrief Parents (done by Principal or designee)
 Principal will consult with Public Relations staff and debrief parents in letter from Maplewood
Suggested language for message:
 Emergency Message for [day of week, month, date, year].
 This message was last updated [give time of day].
 Maplewood School is currently experiencing [explain type of emergency].
 The status of the situation is [explain estimated time until power is operational, damage will be fixed,
etc.].
 The school is [open, closed, delayed] with hours of operation being [normal, or describe changes].
 Parents may choose as to whether to send your child to school. We neither encourage nor discourage
attendance. All absences will be recorded as excused absences.
 Food service will be operating [normally, or describe change].
 Transportation will be operating [normally, or describe change].
 All other operations are operating normally at the school [or list exceptions].
In the event that the regular telephone system is down, an emergency rotary phone is located directly on
front office desk. This should always be answered, “Maplewood emergency line.”
An emergency two-way radio is located in the principal’s office on the left of the windowsill. Directions
are located on the bulletin board to the left. Emergency one-way radios are located next to the principal’s
telephone, custodian’s office, and main office (2) and with recess supervisors.
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Evacuation Routes
Maps are posted in all classrooms and common areas at the school. Maps are not posted online as a
means of providing safety for our students, staff, and families.
Meeting Areas
Meeting areas are not posted online as a means of providing safety for our students, staff, and families.
Part 2 .............................................................................. Emergency Information Procedures
Abduction/Missing Student
Abduction
1. Immediately report student abduction or attempted abduction to the building administrator.
2. Note description of suspect(s) and vehicle(s), if possible.
a. Suspect(s): Height, weight, hair color, race, facial hair, clothing.
b. Vehicle(s): Color, make, year, license plate number, noticeable damage.
3. Treat custody dispute problems as a possible student abduction.
Lost or Missing Student
1. Immediately search the entire room and nearby restroom for the student.
2. Ask other classmates/students if they know where the student may be.
3. Report the missing student to the building administrator and time last seen, where and
with whom?
4. Provide a physical description and how s/he was dressed.
5. Advise the building administrator of any unique circumstances that are known to be
regarding the student.
Bomb Threat
Use the bomb threat information card:
Write down everything shown on the display if the call is received at a display phone.
Sex of caller: M or F
Number at which the call is received: ___________
Age: ___________
Time: _______________
Length of call: _________
Date: _______________
Questions to ask:
1. When is the bomb going to explode? _______________________________________________
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2. Where is it right now? ___________________________________________________________
3. What does it look like? ___________________________________________________________
4. What kind of bomb is it? _________________________________________________________
5. What will cause it to explode? _____________________________________________________
6. Did you place the bomb? _________________________________________________________
7. Why? _________________________________________________________________________
8. What is your address? ___________________________________________________________
9. What is your name? _____________________________________________________________
EXACT WORDING OF THE THREAT:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
NOTIFY THE BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR.
If you are notified by the office of a bomb threat:
1. Turn off any wireless devices, i.e. cell phones, laptops, tablets.
2. Scan the room for any out-of-place items. DO NOT TOUCH anything. Notify building administrator
of anything that looks suspicious.
3. Do not open doors, cabinets, or lockers.
4. Wait for instructions. You will be told whether or not to evacuate. The evacuation route and
designated assembly location may be different from drills.
Earthquake/Volcanic Eruption
Earthquake if you are in the building
1. DROP, COVER, AND HOLD. Face away from windows and try to avoid glass and falling objects.
Move away from suspended light fixtures. Get under tables or chairs. Stand next to a wall if
unable to get under sturdy furniture (NOT doorways).
2. Make a quick assessment after earthquake stops, take emergency backpack, and evacuate to play
field.
3. Hold up red/green card.
a. REDmissing person, immediate attention needed for injuries
b. GREENeveryone evacuated and present
Earthquake if you are outside
1. DROP. The safest place is in the open.
2. Stay there until the earthquake is over. Move to the playfield.
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3. Listen for instructions.
Volcanic Eruption/Ash Fall
1. Stay inside the building.
2. Try to maintain normalcy.
3. Mask off doorways and perimeters of windows with Duct tape.
4. Anticipate regular dismissal time.
Fire and Explosion
In the event of a small fire, such as in a wastebasket, kitchen or laboratory sink, staff may choose to use
available fire extinguishers if they feel they are able to respond safely. Staff should familiarize themselves
with fire extinguisher locations.
If you discover fire or smoke
1. Clear the area of students, staff, volunteers and visitors.
2. Sound the alarm to initiate evacuation and notification of fire department.
3. Close doors to confine smoke and fire.
4. EVACUATE to designated assembly location.
5. Hold up red/green card.
a. REDmissing person, immediate attention needed for injuries
b. GREENeveryone evacuated and present
6. Listen for instructions. First responders may direct us to an alternative assembly area and/or a
reunification site.
Response to fire alarms or explosions
1. Turn off lights, close doors, take emergency backpack and EVACUATE to designated assembly
location.
2. Hold up red/green card.
a. REDmissing person, immediate attention needed for injuries
b. GREENeveryone evacuated and present
3. Listen for instructions. First responders may direct us to an alternative assembly area and/or a
reunification site.
Hazardous Materials/Chemical Spills and Shelter-in-Place
Accidental chemical spills by staff; especially those associated with the science laboratories
1.
Evacuate non-essential staff and students in the immediate area of the spill.
2.
If the spill is less than a half-gallon, teachers may clean up the spill as outlined in the Chemical
Hygiene Plan or Shop Safety Plan.
3.
Notify the custodian.
4.
Call 911 immediately if the spill is not in a safety plan, mixed chemicals, or greater than a half-gallon.
5.
Provide fire/police authorities with Material Safety Data Sheets on the product spilled.
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Shelter-in-Place
1. All staff shall close and lock doors to offices and classrooms.
2. Take emergency backpack.
3. Evacuate students, staff, volunteers, and visitors to a central location to avoid exposure.
4. Hold up red/green card.
a. REDmissing person, immediate attention needed for injuries
b. GREEN- everyone evacuated and present
5. If available, duct tape and plastic sheeting shall be placed around doors and windows, or wet towels at
the bottom of doors.
6. Doors and windows shall remain closed until the all clear is given by the fire department.
Lockdown/Intruder
Lockdown- police activity in the area
1. Intercom announcement to lockdown. Walkie-talkie communication w/ playground supervisors.
2. Staff, students, volunteers and visitors move into and stay in classrooms. Move toward nearest
secure location if away from classroom.
3. Flip ‘Safe School Lockdown Device’/lock door. Close windows and blinds, cover door glass, and
turn off lights.
4. Keep students calm, out of sight, and as quiet as possible.
5. Wait for “all clear” on the intercom. Do not assume lockdown is lifted until the MW intercom
announcement is made by a staff member.
6. Debrief with students, staff, volunteers and visitors if information becomes available.
Intruder- perceived threat or assault on facility
1. Take action
a. call 911 immediately if you perceive a threat of violence
b. make an intercom announcement: #88 5060 (sample announcement)
There is a male/female person near (location) with/without a weapon. Lockdown
immediately. Lockdown immediately.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
c. call 3027 to alert office staff who will make an intruder announcement.
Run (move quickly) away from the threat. Move into and stay in classrooms or nearest secure
location if away from the threat.
Hide. Lock and barricade doors. Close windows and blinds, cover door glass, and turn off lights.
Remain as calm as possible.
a. Take attendance on the class list located in the emergency backpack if one is available.
Add the names of additional students, staff, volunteers and visitors.
Fight (dependent on adult/optional). Throw objects at the intruder. Be loud. Distract the intruder.
Obstruct his/her route. Tackle him/her.
Listen for instructions. First responders may direct us to an assembly area and/or a reunification
site.
Provide attendance sheet to Operations Lead (Ed Walsh).
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Medical Emergency/Accident
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Keep the injured person(s) still and quiet.
Check for breathing and bleeding, and medical alert bracelet.
Do not move the injured person.
Administer first aid, CPR or AED.
Call 911 and notify the building administrator.
Wait with the injured person until first responders arrive on the scene.
Collect the facts of the cause or nature of the injury.
Violence/Fighting
1.
2.
3.
4.
Notify the building administrator immediately.
Call 911 if weapons are involved and/or you perceive the incident may escalate.
Do not allow witnesses incite the combatants. Disperse any gathering of students.
Allow avenue of escape for the aggressor if s/he demonstrates extremely violent behavior and/or a
weapon is present.
5. Separate combatants so they cannot see or hear one another.
6. Be direct when telling students what to do. Use short and simple sentences. Speak loudly, but do not
yell. Try not to escalate the situation.
Utility Outage
When the power goes out
1. A runner will be sent to each classroom and work space if the power is expected to be out for a more
than 15 minutes.
2. Walkie-Talkies/Cell Phones will be used to alert staff if another crisis occurs.
3. Check bathrooms for students who may need help.
4. Set out a flash light or glow stick from the emergency backpack.
5. Take attendance and send sheet to the office.
6. Maintain normality as best possible. Maintain specialist schedule and indoor recess schedule to give
one another periods of rest.
7. Keep students calm and distribute comfort kits if students become cold and/or hungry.
8. Plan for regular dismissal.
9. Parents will need to check students out at the office if an early dismissal is implemented.
A runner (ASB officers and members of student council) will come to the classroom for the
student and escort him/her back to the office.
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Part 3
Incident Command System
Incident Command System
Incident Commander
Michelle Jacobs Mathis
Heather Pickar/Alicia Carter
Public Information
Officer (PIO)
Shellie Hansen
Safety Officer
Matt McCulloch
Jeremy Conroy/Tsige
Ekubagabir
Liaison
Lori Burccieri
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Administration
Ed Walsh
Katie Quealey
Errin Shull
Ed Walsh/Lori Burccieri
Search and Rescue
Team Leader
Cody Brick/Paul
Borchert
Damage
Assessment/Security
Team
Documentation Team
Supplies/Facilities
Joy Richford
Christine Vaughn/Kim
Haines
Situation Analysis
Staffing/Volunteers
OPEN
Jill Rolling
Tod Harris/Susan
Lockhart
Student Care Team
Mary Sison/Kathy
Kossin
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Purchasing
Pam Hansen/Christine
Vaughn
Communications
First Aid/Medical
Lori Wortley/Susan
Berry
Christy Frary
Nanette Peppin/Merrie
Johnson
Amy Helgoe/Gwen
Russell/Bernadette
Roberts/Marie Gallaher
Family Reunification/
Student Release
Timekeeping/
Documentation
Runners
ASB Officers & Student
Council Class Reps
Jodie Douglas
Jacque Verrall
Laurel Hendrix
Jane Pendergrass
Karen Hogue
Jami Samione
Nanette Peppin
Ruth Brick
Cody Brick
Robert Connors
Amy Garber
Buddy Classes
AMK
Tod Harris
FD-K
Sonya. Morel
1
Katy Rubinkowski
1
Susan Lockhart
2
Susan Berry
2
Danielle Mitchell
3
Kim. Haines
7AC
Christy Frary
8AC
Brad Barton
MS/HS Norma Gunnersen
MS/HS John Kerr
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8B
Primary
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