P.K.Y. School Safety
&
Emergency
Preparedness
SAFETY starts with YOU !
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YOU create the safe school environment
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YOU model safety behaviors and attitudes
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YOU identify potential problems or risks
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YOU could be the FIRST responder
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YOU are mentally prepared to respond
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YOU have an action plan ……..
Do you know…….
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Procedures for safe guarding all students?
What to do in a Tornado Warning?
How to respond to weapons possession?
How to administer CPR or First Aid?
What to do for a CODE BLUE?
How to evacuate the Cafeteria? the school?
What’s involved in a Full Campus Evacuation?
How to respond and react to any emergency?
Emergency Drills
 Scheduled
 Various
 First
every 4 to 5 weeks
times of day
two are announced
 Remainder
are unannounced
 State-wide
Tornado Drill in February
 Emergency
drills, like real emergencies
never happen at GOOD times!
When the Alarm Sounds
 Respond
to ALL alarms immediately
 Intercom notification/warnings made in
case of system test
 Have emergency materials prepared
and in close reach
 Remain calm, collected, and focused
 Be knowledgeable and prepared
 Have an action PLAN !
Evacuation
Evacuation
Evacuate the Buildings
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EVERY Adult will assist in an evacuation
Bring your class roster or roll book and
Evacuation Attendance Report form
Close all windows and doors
Provide exit instructions to students
Be attentive to handicapped students
Ensure ALL students exit the classroom and
adjoining areas and remain with the class
Proceed calmly but quickly to assigned
evacuation area
Assist Substitute Teachers
Teacher Responsibilities
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Know the plans and evacuation routes
Maintain control and supervision of students
at all times
Account for all students
Use the Evacuation Report form to inform
the Administrator of missing students
Stay focused on the task !
The ALL CLEAR will be given by an
Administrator.
Full Campus Evacuation
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Required in the event of an extremely
dangerous situation or crisis
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UPD will close Depot Ave and SW 6th ST
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Evacuate to SW 6th Street adjacent to the PKY
entrance gate
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Elementary, Secondary exit via SW 6th ST gate
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Baby Gator, Performing Arts, Business Office
exits onto 11th Street --> Depot Avenue --> SW
6th ST
Power Outage
 Loss
of communication systems
 Remain in your classroom with students
 Assess situation, i.e. weather conditions
 School will NOT dismiss.
 No class period changes until
communicated by Administrators.
 Do not permit students to use any
school or cell phones during this time.
Severe Weather & Tornados
 Tornado
Watch - a first level alert conditions are favorable for a possible
tornado
 Classes in portables will be moved to
permanent structures
 Outdoor activities will go to inside
shelter
 Daily schedule proceeds as normal
Tornado Warning
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high level alert - a tornado has been
spotted in the area and the threat is
now imminent
 Secure classroom area
 Prepare for implementation of the
“Tuck and Cover” security position
 Normal schedule is suspended
 Await Administrative direction
Code Yellow
A
cautionary lock-down
 Secure classroom area
 Class changes are suspended
 Students remain in classroom
 Normal instruction continues
 Await Administrative direction
Code Blue
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An emergency lock-down
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Secure students and classroom area
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Suspend class changes & student movement
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Students remain in classroom
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Instruction is suspended
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“ALL GOOD” signal is a WHITE sheet of paper in
door window. (Very important !)
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Await direction and/or intervention
Campus Security
 Wear
your ID Badges
 Visitors must check in at Office and
wear a Visitor Badge
 Others are strangers and should be
approached and directed to the
Office
 Report suspicious persons or activity to
the Office and SRO
RESPONSE CHEAT SHEET
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FIRST RULE – ALWAYS ACCOUNT FOR ALL YOUR STUDENTS
FIRE ALARM -- LEAVE YOUR ROOM
POWER FAILURE – STAY IN YOUR ROOM
TORNADO THREAT -- STAY IN YOUR ROOM
REAL TORNADO THREAT–
1. BRICK ROOMS ---HIDE IN YOUR ROOM
2. PORTABLE ROOMS ---EVACUATE AND HIDE IN A BRICK ROOM
“CODE YELLOW” -- STAY IN YOUR LOCKED ROOM,
“CODE BLUE” – STAY; WHITE PAPER IN DOOR WINDOW IF OKAY.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY - GET OR YELL FOR HELP, CALL OFFICE,
DO FIRST AID or CPR.
STRANGER OR ARMED PERSON ON CAMPUS -- CALL THE OFFICE
RIOT, BOMB THREAT, TERRORIST THREAT -- CALL THE OFFICE
OTHER DISASTERS - CHEMICAL/GAS -- EVACUATE AREA
Information & Handouts
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School Resource Officer & UPD
CODE YELLOW / CODE BLUE
Evacuation Route Map (post in room)
Emergency Response Charts
PKY Web Site – Faculty Resources
 Critical Incident Response
 Emergency & Safety Plan
 Total Campus Evacuation Plan
 Evacuation Report form