Evacuation

Evacuation

Definition:

The process of moving all students and staff out of the building to a designated safe location due to an internal emergency like a fire.

Examples

Fire, chemicals, noxious odor/fumes, gas leak

Alert Signal

Alarm sounds

Staff Responsibility

  • Direct students to follow your direction.

  • Grab the safety folder/clipboard/rosters.

  • Close windows, shut off the lights and close doors.

  • Exit the building to your safe area.

  • Take attendance.


Staff without Students:

  • Get out of the building the fastest way possible, checking any bathrooms you pass along the way. Assist any students as needed.

  • Once outside, walk to your designated safety area to check in. 

Student Responsibility

  • Follow the adult’s directions.

  • If students are on their own in the building at the time of the alarm, they should find the nearest adult and tell them their name. 

  • If they cannot find an adult, they should leave the building and find an adult outside. 

  • If the hallway doors are closed, they should open them to get to the nearest exit. 

Post Communication

  • Staff should not be communicating with families unless directed to do so by administration.

  • Once cleared to go in, an announcement will be made:

    • Building all clear. OK to return. 

  • If the building is unsafe to return…

    • Communication 

    • System for contacting families