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School Emergency Action Plans

Seldom is an organization prepared for sudden, potentially destructive events. Schools have always been vulnerable to disaster because large numbers of people are collected in relatively small places. As a result, natural disasters, accidents, and intentional intrusions that involve schools can have devastating effects on students, staff, parents, and the school community as a whole. Schools can be the objects of vicious attacks by armed persons or gang activity or caught up in the spillover effects of turbulent community unrest, such as strikes, protests, or other civil disturbance.

The vulnerability of schools may be found in their essential openness. That openness is a condition of life in a democratic and open public school system that reflects the society in which it serves. It is necessary, however, to have contingency plans available to enact quick, effective responses to minimize the disastrous effects that certain types of calamities can bring. Therefore, this packet has been prepared to assist you.

These guidelines are designed as a plan for the School's personnel to follow when faced with various issues or emergencies. Planning for the inevitable will allow you to STAY IN CONTROL of the situation and to ACT rather than react. This plan outlines actions. However, good judgement must be used at all times.

These Emergency Action Plans outline recommended actions, but please remember, NO TWO SITUATIONS ARE EXACTLY ALIKE. Each will require planning, good judgement and consultation, adapting actions to specific situations, and staying flexible to accommodate changing situations and events!

A crisis is often unpredictable. The only SAFE course is to be PREPARED! People are the most important component in a successful crisis management plan. Effective crisis planning and communications are essential and will determine success after the crisis ends. You may not be responsible for the actual crisis. However, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE SITUATION AND COMMUNICATING with anyone who needs to know about the situation.

Situations are listed in alphabetical order for ease in finding them, and not in order of severity.

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