Emergency Procedures:Fire
Site Action:
In the event a fire is detected within a site building; the fire alarm will be sounded. This will
automatically implement the following action:

Leave Building - The teacher/manager leaves the room last, checking closets and
storerooms for stragglers. Staff and students will be assembled at a safe distance from the
fire and away from fire fighting equipment (to assigned assembly areas), and roll call taken.

Notify Fire/Police/Sheriff’s Department (9-911) - If it is possible to fight small fires
without endangering life, do so.

Building occupants should be trained to recognize the distinctive fire bell and to vacate the
room quickly upon its signal.

Occupants should be trained to use alternate exits. Due to possible blockage of a particular
exit or ramp, fire drills should purposefully require a rerouting of pupils to another safe exit
or walking area.

After making certain that the classroom is completely vacated, each teacher escorts his/her
class to its assigned area a safe distance away from the fire and from the fire fighting
equipment.

Each teacher should make a rapid check to account for all pupils in his/her charge.

Upon hearing the "all clear" bell, classes under the supervision of school personnel will
leave the waiting area according to the school plan.

It should be emphasized that the lives of the students and staff members are of primary
importance. Personal belongings, clothing and school records are only of secondary
importance. Staff/students should not return to classrooms to retrieve personal belongings
that they forgot during the crisis. Nobody shall return to the classrooms/offices until the "all
clear" bell is sounded.
District Action:

Coordinate emergency response from Buildings & Grounds, Operations, Transportation,
Nutrition Services, and School Police, as required.

Check with Asbestos Control for clearance before disturbing any debris from fire.

Act as liaison between the District, Police, Fire Dept, and Utility companies, as required.

Stay on site and function as primary point of contact between the school and all Business
Operations functions.

Dispatch structural, mechanical, and custodial supervisors to the scene to assess damage.

Dispatch Buildings & Grounds and/or Operations Director, or Assistant Director, to
coordinate maintenance and operations efforts as follows:
o
Secure utilities
o
Barricade area (grounds)
o
Board up windows
o
Brief on-scene coordinator on significant changes every 30 minutes
o
Proceed with damage repair/cleanup via District personnel and/or contract
o
Call in a fire investigation expert to protect evidence and conduct investigation.
o
Call hi fire construction specialist to assess structural damage Call in District
inventory specialist to verify content loss Call in Schools Insurance Authority
o
Make certain that contract work will be on a tune and material basis (If no District
policy is already known.)
o
Compile data for a comprehensive report on the fire.
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Transportation will provide transportation to a pre-designated evacuation site.

Nutrition Services will arrange for emergency food at the evacuation site.

Emergency Services Coordinator will keep the Superintendent and appropriate division level
personnel informed of all activities.
Fire LUTHER BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL
In the event that a fire is detected within a Luther Burbank High School building, the fire alarm will
sound. This will automatically implement the following actions:
LEAVE THE BUILDING – The teacher/school personnel leaves the room last checking closets and
storerooms for stragglers. Staff and students will be assembled at a safe distance from the fire and
away from fire fighting equipment (to assigned assembly areas).
Attendance will be taken.
Notify FIRE/POLICE/SHERIFFS DEPARTMENTS – 9-811.
If it is possible to fight small fires without endangering life, do so.
Building occupants should be trained to recognize the distinctive fire bell and to vacate the room
quickly upon its signal.
Occupants should be trained to use alternate exits. Due to possible blockage of a particular exit
or ramp, fire drill should purposefully require a rerouting of pupils to another safe exit or walking
area.
After making certain that the classroom/office is completely vacated, each teacher/school personnel
escort his/her students to its assigned area a safe distance away from the fire and from the fire
fighting equipment.
Each teacher/school personnel must make a rapid check to account for all students in his/her charge.
Upon hearing the “all clear”, students, under the supervision of school personnel, will leave the
waiting area according to the school plan.
VARIATION:
Explosion Emergency Procedures
Drop command is to be given immediately in case of an explosion at the site, or within a District or
Site Building. If the explosion occurs within the building, or threatens the building, the Site
Administrator/Manager or Emergency Services Coordinator will then implement:
Site Action:
Leave Building

Sound the fire alarm

Move to an area of safety, and maintain control of students/staff

Render first aid if necessary

Notify the Fire/Police/Sheriff s Departments (9-911)

If it is possible to fight small fires without endangering life, do so.

Take roll call
 Notify District Emergency Services
District Action:

Establish emergency communications as required

Report status of crisis

Coordinate emergency response from Buildings & Grounds, Operations, Transportation,
Nutrition Services, and School Police Dept, as required.

Act as liaison between the District and utility companies as required.

Dispatch structural, mechanical, and custodial supervisors, to the scene to assess damage.

Barricade area (grounds)/board windows as necessary

Call in a police/fire investigation if necessary

Keep the Superintendent and appropriate division level personnel informed of all activities.
Emergency Procedures:Earthquake
Site Action:
The site shall develop a warning system to be disseminated in case of an
intense
earthquake. If electricity is off, use verbal command and all students
and staff should move to
places of safety in the classroom or on the school premises. There is no warning, but there may be a
sharp thud or blast-like s hock at the beginning of the quake. The sound and the motion are
frightening
and can last many seconds. The initial shock is usually the most severe, but
aftershocks can be quite strong and continue for some time.
If you hear the school warning bells, remain calm. Remember that the actual
movement of the earth is rarely the cause of death or injury. If outside, your
main
concern is to stay away from buildings, utility poles, trees, and other
identified hazards.
Inside, shield yourself from flying glass and falling objects. A major earthquake is a unique disaster.
Capable of widespread destruction,
it is likely to disrupt family and community for a long
period. For these
reasons, there are a number of special considerations for you in your dual
role as disaster worker and family member.
During a Quake:

The teacher/manager or other person in authority implements action "Duck and Cover".

Avoid glass and falling objects. Move away from windows with large panes of glass and out
from under suspended light fixtures.

Implement action- leave building- when the earthquake is over. Special consideration should
be given to exit routes, as many California Schools have architectural ornaments over the
main entrances, get away from buildings. Do Not Run, Particularly on Stairways. Allow no
one to reenter buildings except those who will assist site administrator/manager.

Render first aid if necessary. Take Roll.

Do not light any fires or candles after the earthquake. Use flashlights if needed.

Avoid touching electrical wires that may have fallen.

Move away from utility poles, trees, buildings, other hazards, if outside.
Site Action:
The guiding principle is to continue operating as much as possible as if it were a normal day and
dismiss at the regular time (unless the quake is major).

When safe, the fire drill bell will ring and everyone will vacate the building and stay outside
until the "all clear" order is given.

After vacating the building, students and staff shall not be permitted to reenter if there is any
doubt concerning the safely of the building. In this event, it is recommended that a qualified
inspection team from the District or Site Emergency Team or Buildings & Grounds Dept.
perform structural and safety inspections following the current OES Guidelines. Students
and/or staff may be allowed to reenter the building only after, it has been determined to be
safe.

The site administrator/manager shall notify his/her Area Administrator of the emergency,
who will then determine what District action may be necessary.

If students need to be evacuated, they should follow site evacuation plan. In the event that
the site is not usable, signs should be placed at the school site indicating where the children
are being kept. If the children are picked up by parents or guardians before dismissal, a
record will be kept by the teacher.

If known and directed to do so, disconnect electrical controls and turn off the gas valve.
Notify Fire Department or Buildings & Grounds, of any break, or suspected breaks, in utilities
beyond your control.

All sites must notify parents/employees of site plan.
Transportation Action:

If possible, the bus driver will pull to side of road away from buildings and issue command,
Duck & Cover, when the students are on the bus.

Set brakes

Turn off ignition

Wait until earthquake is over

Render first aid and take roll

Contact the Transportation Department for instructions, if necessary
District Action:
Dispatch representative(s) from Buildings & Grounds to coordinate efforts as follows:

Secure utilities

Barricade area (grounds) and board up windows

Proceed with damage repair/clean up via District personnel and/or contract

Provide transportation to a pre-designated evacuation site

Arrange for emergency food/H2O services at the evacuation site
LUTHER BURBANK HIGH SCHOOL
The procedures for “duck and cover” are:
If you are inside, use a desk or piece of furniture as a shield.
Drop to your knees with your back to the window.
Make your body as small as possible.
Bury your face in your arms.
Keep your eyes closed and ears covered.
If you are outside, try to get behind any solid object.
Try to get to any classroom, office, cafeteria, or gymnasium and follow inside procedures.
Lie flat with your face away from the source of event.
Cover your head, face and as much skin surface as possible.
Keep your eyes closed and ears covered.
Emergency Procedures:Flood
Site Action:
Warning of an impending flood and the amount of time available before it arrives will determine the
course of action to be taken. The site administrator/manager may initiate any of the emergency
actions considered necessary.

Keep staff and students safe in building, if possible, and direct evacuation when advised or
necessary.

Move records to safer location.

Stay tuned to local emergency stations for advice.

Maintain communication with Area Administrator or Superintendent.

Only the Superintendent can close a school.

Assist with sandbagging efforts with Buildings & Grounds, if directed.
District Action:

Maintain a 24-hour communications watch.

Determine potential flood areas.

Arrange for a standby transportation if evacuation is called.


Have Buildings & Grounds emergency services stand by, and prepare for
sandbagging.

Keep the Superintendent and appropriate division level personnel informed.

Advise the Superintendent via the Area Administrator, for consideration of canceling classes
for the duration of the flood emergency or other appropriate action.

Advise the District sites and public of the steps and actions to be taken to protect students
and staff.

Coordinate with Transportation to provide evacuation transportation to pre-designated sites
out of the flood area.

Arrange for sandbagging with Buildings & Grounds

Arrange for emergency food services at the evacuation sites with Nutrition Services.

Arrange for Buildings & Grounds emergency services to go in after flood subsides to begin
clean up efforts.
Subject: Dam or Levee Breech
In the event of rapidly rising water such as level break or rapid creek rise, please develop specific
procedures for your site, using the following as guidelines (some sites will not be affected by this
natural disaster).
Site Action:

Move students to second or higher floor of a multi-level building.

Move students to roofs of single story PERMANENT buildings (do not use portables or
trailers as they may float or move during flooding.)

Know the locations of ladders or other routes to roof tops.

Follow guidelines under flooding under Emergency Preparedness Guidelines.
District Action

Coordinate with City/County Emergency Services to evacuate students/staff.

Follow guidelines under flooding under Emergency Preparedness Guidelines.
Emergency Procedures:Water Contamination
Site Action:
If water contamination is suspected or has been verified, the Site Administrator/ Manager will
instruct teachers/managers to move students/staff away from drinking fountains or sinks. Do Not
Drink or Utilize Contaminated Water.

Notify Buildings & Grounds Emergency Dispatch.
District Action:

Dispatch Plumbing Shop and Mechanical Supervisor to the scene.

Notify Water Quality Control Board. Notify Utility.

Arrange for potable water as required.
Emergency Procedures:Air Pollution
Health Advisory Notifications:

When air pollution reaches a certain level, the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality
Management District is required by state law to issue a notice to schools, the media and
health and safety agencies, letting them know how bad air quality is expected to be, and for
how long.

A Health Advisory Notification must be issued when ozone concentrations reach, or are
predicted to reach 15 parts per million. This is a PSI (Pollution Standard Index) reading of
138.

Health effects of ozone exposure include the narrowing of the airways and injury throughout
the respiratory tract. Ozone harms the nasal passages, airways, and deep lung. Harm may
occur before symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, increased phlegm, shortness of breath,
or chest discomfort, and pain.

Greater harm and more severe symptoms occur with increases in:
o Ozone concentration
o Duration of exposure
o An individual's level of exertion.
School Notification:
Schools are notified as a precautionary measure, because pupils are
especially likely
to feel the effects of ozone exposure. This is because vigorous
outdoor activity increases the
risk of harm. Those at greatest risk include
exercising pupils and adults, and people with
existing respiratory problems.
However, research indicates that some healthy individuals are also
much more sensitive to the effects of ozone.
Site Action:

All individuals, including healthy children and adults, should reschedule outdoor activities
that require sustained vigorous exercise for a duration of one hour or longer. Outdoor
exercise that greatly increases the rate of breathing should be avoided. Cross-country
running and soccer are typical activities that greatly increase the breathing rate for
sustained periods depending on the intensity of the individual's participation. Such activities
should be rescheduled, or alternatively, undertaken for less than one hour.

Activities such as baseball, or playground games, should be "slowed down." Play catch
instead of running bases, for example: Pupils or adults with respiratory problems such as
asthma should stay indoors, and avoid dusts, fumes, aerosols, and smoking.
Emergency Procedures:Chemical Accident
Warning of a chemical accident is usually received from the fire and/or police departments or civil
defense officials when such accident occurs sufficiently near a site to be a threat to the safety of the
operation.
An overturned tanker, either a truck or train, a broken fuel line, and an accident in a commercial
establishment that uses chemicals are all potential hazards if such accidents occur near the site or if
the wind is such that it would carry fumes from such accidents to the site. Whether the accident
occurs at the site or off the grounds, the procedure is as follows:
Site Action:

Determine whether the students and staff should leave the site grounds or set up shelter.

Notify Emergency Services 911 (Advise this is a chemical emergency)

If it is necessary to evacuate the area, of 610 meters (2000 ft), move crosswind, never
directly with or against the wind which may be carrying fumes

Render first aid as necessary

Take roll call

Notify District Emergency Coordinator (Emergency Operations Center) in case of a major
spill
District Action (Major Spill):

Contact Site Administrator/Manager or Emergency Services Coordinator

Establish emergency communications as required

Report status of crisis to the Superintendent

Coordinate emergency response from Buildings & Grounds, Operations, Transportation,
Nutrition Services, Risk Management, and Security Services, as required

Act as liaison between the District and Utility Companies as required

Stay on site and function as primary point of contact between the school and all Business
Operations functions

Secure utilities

Barricade area (grounds)

Check adjoining areas for potential problems

Brief on-scene coordinator on significant changes every 30 minutes

Proceed with damage repair/clean up via district personnel and/or contact.
District Action (Minor Spill):
Consult MSDS if available (copies at site or Risk Management Office) for appropriate response
and clean up.
Chemical Spills (Where evacuation is not possible):
Chemical accidents of disastrous magnitude would include tank truck or train accidents involving
toxic gases and fluids. Should such an accident endanger the students or staff, and evacuation not be
possible, the Site Administrator/Manager or Emergency Services Coordinator or his/her designee
will observe the following procedures:

Have all students/staff report to enclosed area

Shut down air conditioners, close doors and windows

Determine the need and ability to LEAVE THE BUILDING, and do so, if possible, and
necessary

Determine the need and ability to leave the site grounds, and do so, if possible and necessary

Move crosswind, never up, or downwind — to avoid fumes

The staff should maintain control of the students at a safe distance from exposure to danger

Render first aid as necessary

Whenever possible, take roll

Notify the following:
o
o
o
o

Fire Department
Police Department or Sheriffs Office
Appropriate Associate Superintendent
Superintendent's Office
Students and staff should not return to the site until the area is declared safe by the Fire
Department Officials.
NOTE: All chemicals stored for science classes ARE TO BE stored in a
locked metal cabinet that has shelves with raised edges. Do not store chemicals in alphabetical order.
Know the properties of your chemicals and how they react with each other. KEEP MSDS Sheets in
areas where chemicals are used. All storage areas are to be well ventilated.
Emergency Procedures
Hazardous Materials Assessment
Team Responsibilities
Procedures:

Whenever there is an on-site or nearby spill release, a fire or an explosion involving a
hazardous material, the team leader shall immediately identify the character, source, and
amount of any released materials. The team leader may do this by observation or review of
site records or MSDS sheets.

Whenever there is an imminent or actual emergency, the team leader shall immediately:
Activate internal facility alarms or communication systems, where applicable, to notify all
occupants. Notify appropriate District representatives (Office of Risk Management 4533), if
help is needed.

Concurrently, the team leader shall assess possible hazards to human health or the
environment that may result from the release of the hazardous materials. This assessment
shall consider both direct and indirect effects of the release (e.g., the effects of any surface
water run off from water or chemical agents used to control or contain the release).

IF the team leader determines that the facility has had a spill or release that would threaten
human health or the environment beyond the site boundaries, the team leader shall report
the finding as follows:

o
If the assessment indicates that evacuation of local area(s) may be advisable,
immediate notification of appropriate local authorities shall be given.
o
The team leader shall be available to help officials decide whether local area(s)
should be evacuated.
o
The team leader, in every situation, immediately notifies the Fire Department and
the Office of Risk Management. The report shall include:
 Name/telephone number of the reporter.
 Name/address of the facility.
 Time/type of hazardous event or incident.
 Name/quantity of material(s) involved and to the extent known.
 Extent of injuries, if any.
 Possible hazards to human health or the environment beyond the site
boundaries.
During an emergency, the team leader shall take reasonable measures necessary to ensure
that a release does not recur or spread other hazardous waste or materials at the site. These
measures shall include, where applicable, stopping processes and operations, collecting and
containing release waste and removing or isolating containers.
Emergency Procedures
Hostage/Barricade
SITE Pre-Emergency Preparedness
Identifying security needs, developing prevention and intervention techniques, evaluating physical
facilities, and providing communication and training for staff and pupils in emergency procedures
are essential components or emergency preparedness. Some site suggestions are to determine:

Evacuation routes to predetermined holding areas both on and off the campus must be set
up.

Employees must be pre-instructed in the overall plan, the routes, the evacuation areas and
their individual responsibilities.

Pupil records must be kept up-to-date.

Have an accurate site map available for law enforcement use.

Keep a log detailing events.
SITE “Action During Hostage Emergency"
A hostage situation demands, cool, calm, and determined action. Over-emotion, brash acts or heroics
can create more irresponsible acts or actions by the suspects.

Notify the police immediately that a hostage situation exists at the school. Information to be
given to police (if known):
o
Suspects:
Number, race, sex, and physical disabilities of suspects.
o
Hostages:
Number, name, medical history, and known injuries.
o
Weapons:
Type and number.
o
Instructions/
Demands:
Received from suspects.
o
Situation:
Barricaded suspect; felon needing escape avenue;
hostage situation; political activists needing media's
service, etc.

Principal takes charge until police arrive and then works with the police.

The first concern is the safety of both hostages and those not involved in the situation.
Emergency Procedure:Intruder Alert
Site Action:
When an unknown person appears on campus, challenge their reason for being there. Parents, being
challenged, will appreciate this precaution when you explain why. If an unknown person presents
himself or herself as an "officer" investigating a case, demand to see identification and request to
photocopy their ID. Private investigators have been known to pose as law enforcement to gain
confidential information for their clients.

If a Crime Scene is imminent, institute "Duck & Cover."

If the alert happens when students are outside (recess, lunch, or passing) they should go to
the closest room that has a "sanctuary" decal above the door. Once inside the locked room
they should lie down on the floor.

Shut and lock doors, windows, secure entrances, pull drapes.

CALL 911 (9-911 on Centrex) for assistance.

Instruct all students and staff to remain inside until further direction from the police.

Notify the Site Administrator, who will contact Associate Superintendent, Superintendent,
Communications Office, and School Resource Officer Sergeant.

Remain calm and alert.

If communicating with suspect, do not evaluate or judge, do listen and allow suspect to
ventilate.

Maintain eye contact.

Breathe.

Be courteous and patient.

If possible, signal for help using pre-determined code words.

Keep thorough records about the incident, suspect, situation, and timing.

Isolate the area if possible.

Refer all media and parents to the Communications Office.
Lockdown
Lockdown is protecting students, faculty and staff from an internal or external threat, such as a
violent person, by excluding or isolating that threat. This option requires the ability to quickly secure
classrooms, exterior doors and the physical plant. Movement of students and school personnel
should be limited; protective cover should be sought. Procedures are as follows:
The IC or public safety authorities will order the lockdown specifying the scope, i.e., exterior doors
and windows only, classrooms only, specific sections, etc.
On-site administrators will oversee the lockdown and notify the IC when the procedure is completed.
All students, faculty and staff should move into isolated sections of buildings and reduce exposure to
outside windows and doors.
A 100% accounting of students will be completed and verified.
The IC and/or IMT will inform public safety authorities of the lockdown and ensure that appropriate
public safety personnel have keys to access the secured areas.
The IC or public safety authorities will notify on-site administrators when it is safe to resume normal
operations.
SAMPLE
Emergency Lockdown Response
A good Emergency Management Plan should consider these factors:

Easy and Logical

All staff and students know the plan and have practiced it regularly

Accountability-Where is everyone? Who is missing?

It is not fail-safe. We can only do our best under the given circumstances
A Lockdown may occur at any time during the day, but the response may be different under the
different circumstances:
A. Lock-down during class
1.
Principal, Assistant Principal or designee announces over intercom that there is a lockdown.
(A bell system may be used if all are familiar with the tones. Do not use ‘codes’).
2.
Teachers lock and cover all windows and doors, close curtains and blinds, turn off lights and
take roll.
3.
While school is going into lockdown, principal or designee contacts 911 if necessary and
SCUSD Security Sgt. at 752-3620. After contacting 911 and district security, principal
contacts Associate Superintendent. (Note - district security is to be contacted any time a
school goes into lockdown).
4.
Teachers note any absent or missing students.
5.
Students are instructed to remain calm and seated. In the case of a suspected gun on
campus, students should stay on the ground below window level and out of sight.
6.
Office staff begins calling each classroom for a systematic head count. Office matches
absences and tries to determine misplaced students or missing students. Office will also give
other pertinent information if needed.
7.
Principal or designee makes Connect-Ed call to inform parents of lockdown, and provides
regular updates depending on the length of the lockdown.
8.
Teachers should call the open “emergency only” line to the main office in case of a wounded
student or any information that would be important to police or emergency workers.
Teachers should dial XXXX to reach the “emergency only” line.
9.
The school should remain under lockdown until the situation has been cleared. Do not
release students to parents or guardians unless the administration has specifically approved
the dismissal.
10. Do not open the door for anyone during a lockdown. An administrator or law enforcement
will have a key to all buildings and will not need to be ‘let in’.
11. The school will remain under lockdown until the Principal, Assistant Principal, or designee
announces an “all clear,” and gives further instructions.
Lock down during Lunch/Passing Period/After School/Before School
1.
Principal, Assistant Principal or designee announces over intercom that there is a lockdown.
(A bell system may be used if all are familiar with the tones. Do not use ‘codes’). First floor
teachers and hall monitors assist in alerting students about the lock-down.
2.
Students immediately stop what they are doing and proceed directly to designated safe
classrooms or their next class if times allows (intercom alert will provide instruction).
 Before school – go to 1st period
 Passing period – go to next class
 During lunch – go to 5th period class
 After school – go back to 6th period class
Note: any of the above scenarios must be communicated regularly with students and practiced.
3.
While school is going into lockdown, principal or designee contacts 911 if necessary and
SCUSD Security Sgt. at 752-3620. After contacting 911 and district security, principal
contacts Associate Superintendent. (Note - district security is to be contacted any time a
school goes into lockdown).
4.
Teachers lock and cover all windows and doors, close curtains and blinds, and take role.
Teachers note any absent or missing students.
5.
Students are instructed to remain calm and get seated. In the case of a suspected gun on
campus, students should stay on the ground below window level.
6.
Office staff begins calling each classroom for a systematic head count. Office matches
absences and tries to determine misplaced students or missing students. Office will also give
other pertinent information if needed.
7.
Principal or designee makes Connect-Ed call to inform parents of lockdown, and provides
regular updates depending on the length of the lockdown.
8.
Teachers should call the open “emergency only” line to the main office in case of a wounded
student or any information that would be important to police or emergency workers.
Teachers should dial XXXX to reach the “emergency only” line.
9.
The school should remain under lock-down until the situation has been cleared. Do not
release students to parents or guardians unless the administration has specifically
approved the dismissal.
10. Do not open the door for anyone during a lockdown. An administrator or law enforcement
will have a key to all buildings and will not need to be ‘let in’.
11. The school will remain under lock-down until the Principal, Assistant Principal, or designee
announces an “all clear,” and gives further instructions.
Extreme Emergency during/Passing period/After School/ Before School


In the event of an extreme emergency (like someone firing a gun) on campus the
administration and staff will direct students and staff to the safest place possible. It would
be logical to direct students to the gym and cafeteria until further instruction. If this is not
possible, students should try to get to the closest classroom or covered area, and stay low to
the ground.
B. Recommendations for Teachers
1.
Remain calm and in control.
2.
Do not over react. Use good judgment.
3.
Obey the site line of command (Incident Commander (principal), Assistant Principal, etc.)
There is no need to take over a situation if it is already under control and direction being
given.
4.
Keep the safety of your students and yourself in mind at all times.
5.
Be aware of what is going on. Direct your students accordingly. Communicate to the office
any information that seems important. Don’t tie up phone lines / cell phones.
6.
If students want to call / text a parent, please encourage them to wait for a script from the
office. If students will not wait, please direct them to text (NOT CALL), “School is in
lockdown. I am safe. Please wait for a Connect Ed call from the School”.
7.
If you are on Prep during lock-down, come to the office (if possible) and become part of the
office / administrative staff. If you can’t get to the office, call for instructions.
8.
Staff will be notified of important information as available. Please wait for the information
to come to you, and do not call the office unless it is an emergency.
9.
The administration is responsible for all communication with the media and emergency
personnel.
10. Teachers in the portables should dial XXXX in the event of an emergency.
C. Recommendations for Office Staff
1.
Take your safety into account.
2.
Have a list of all classroom numbers ready to go and develop a system to call rooms quick
and efficiently.
3.
Designated emergency line is XXXX.
4.
Keep teachers aware of any new developments in the emergency situation as directed and
needed.
5.
In a lock-down, the custodial staff will become office support staff.
6.
Contact any pre-designated departments/classrooms with information as necessary due to
limited communication ability.
D. Recommendations for Cafeteria Staff
1.
In the event of a lock-down, lock all windows and doors; and close curtains/blinds. If
cafeteria does not have curtains/blinds, please move to an area out of sight.
2.
Send students to their next period class if it is safe to do so. (See Section B, #2.)
3.
Help direct students to stay calm and low to the ground if necessary in an extreme
emergency.
4.
It is required that you fully participate in any and all lockdown situations (drills or real).
Shelter-In-Place
Shelter-In-Place refers to protecting students, faculty and staff within the buildings where they
currently are housed. The option can be used in two (2) types of situations.
First, there is no immediate threat to the structure of the facility itself; so all people can remain safe
by staying inside.
Second, the threat is such that an attempt to move students, faculty and staff from the building would
expose them to more danger than they would face by staying put.
This option would most likely be used during a hazardous materials incident, such as when an
escaping gas could cause harm to those who inhale it. It might also be used if releasing students and
personnel could interfere with law enforcement or fire fighting activity in the area. Procedures are
as follows:
The IC or public safety authorities will direct on-site administrators to implement the shelter-inplace option.
On-site administrators will determine whether sheltering should take place in classrooms or predetermined shelters within the confines of the buildings.
Take steps to isolate students and personnel from the external enviro nment during environmental
or hazardous materials incidents. This should include closing all outside doors and windows and
turning off A/C and air handling systems.
All students, faculty and staff should seek shelter by moving away from outside windows and doors
as well as all air ducts and ventilating systems.
A 100% accounting of students will be completed and verified.
The IC or public safety authorities will notify on-site administrators when it is safe to resume normal
operations.
Emergency Procedures:Emergency Care Procedures
Legal Authority
Legal authorization for this procedure is contained in Section 49407 of the Education Code..
"49407, Notwithstanding any provision of any law, no school district, officer of any school district,
school principal, physician, or hospital treating any child enrolled in any school in any district shall be
held liable for the reasonable treatment of a child -when the child is ill or injured during regular school
hours, requires reasonable medical treatment, and the parent or guardian cannot be reached, unless the
parent or guardian has previously filed with the District a written objection to any medical treatment
other than first aid."
School personnel must exercise the degree of care demanded by the circumstances. Inasmuch, as a
school district has a duty to protect the health of its students, it could be negligent if injury resulted
because of its failure to do what was reasonable under the circumstances.
Site Responsibilities

Emergency Information Card completed and signed by the pupil's parent/guardian

Follow the directions as indicated by the parent or guardian on the Emergency Information
Card
Site Action:
In case of a serious accident or serious illness, the first person (principal, teacher, nurse) to reach the
scene should:
 Render any first aid that seems urgently indicated

Notify the nurse, if he/she - is present at the school, and the principal or his/her designated
agent

Notify parent or guardian immediately. Explain the accident or illness as fully as is known,
emphasizing any possible serious consequences. The parent or guardian is responsible, after
notification, for any further steps. However, school personnel will give all reasonable
cooperation to the parent's or guardian's decision.

Call 9-911 in case of life or death emergency, a serious accident, or illness occurs.
If parent or guardian cannot be located within a reasonable time, the principal, or his/her agent shall
follow one of the procedures below:

The principal or his/her designee shall accompany ill or injured to the emergency facility.

Request the ambulance to take the patient to the nearest hospital emergency room unless
otherwise stated on an Emergency Information Card signed by the parent/guardian.

Parents or responsible relatives are liable for the cost of the ambulance transportation and
the cost of care at the hospital emergency room- unless the Sacramento County Welfare
Department determines that the family qualifies for care at public expense.
Responsibility of Person Who Accompanies the Serious Emergency Case to the Emergency Facility:

Take a copy of the Emergency Information Card with you, if it has been signed by the parent
or guardian. This will enable immediate action to be taken. See EDUCATION CODE 49407.

Without the Emergency Information Card signed by the parent or guardian, care is often
postponed until the family can be reached for permission, unless it is a matter of life and
death.

Stay with the ill or injured pupil until the parent/guardian arrives or the medical personnel
take complete charge.

In case the injured pupil is treated and released, the accompanying school person will return
the pupil to his/her home or the school, as circumstances indicate.