Emergency Evacuation Procedures Lathrop Intermediate School 2016-2017

We Have Three Types of Emergencies Fire Earthquake Intruder

During fire and disaster drills ALWAYS REMEMBER! Keep calm Avoid talking Move at a rapid and safe pace

What Do Our Alarms Mean? Fire Alarm: Repetitive Bells and Strobe Lights Flashing Signals

What Do Our Alarms Mean? Disaster Alarm: Intercom announcement followed by repetitive bells.

What Do Our Alarms Mean All Clear: A long continuous bell.

During an Earthquake Do not wait for the Alarm! Everyone needs to drop to the ground or floor Turn your back against any windows Elbows close to the sides of your face and your eyes shut tightly. Everyone must get under a desk or table, Covering the back of your neck with one hand and Holding on to your shelter (desk) with the other. Remain in the classroom until the All Clear or you are told to move.

During an Earthquake If you are outside, Stay outside and remember to Stay in the open, away from buildings, wires and trees. Remain in place until the shaking stops Remain in the area until told to move to a different location.

During an Earthquake

Something To Think About Look around your class room, what are potential hazards that could fall, break, or cause harm to anyone?

Know Before You Go Know what room you are in. Know what route to take. Know where you will be standing with your class.

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs Evacuation Procedures When the alarm sounds, students shall form a line quickly, quietly and in an orderly manner. YES YES NO

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs The teacher will take the RED Emergency Backpack with CURRENT class roster and the clipboard with the emergency packet as they exit the classroom. Teachers shall close classroom door(s), but WILL NOT LOCK THEM

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs Students shall walk to the assigned designated exit or nearest unobstructed exit and leave the building in an orderly fashion.

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs Each class shall proceed to their predetermined location on the athletic field or blacktop area and far enough removed so there will be no interference with fire/police/rescue department operations.

Your Class Will Be Assigned Your Room Number When the Drill/Emergency Occurs

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs Students should STAND quietly in two (2) rows, head-behind-head in order to listen for instructions by the Command Center and Teacher

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs Each teacher shall make an accurate check of all pupils under his or her responsibility.

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs Teachers will mark the Emergency Drill Attendance Report with the names of students who are ABSENT or MISSING and send it with ONE student to the Command Center located in the middle of the evacuation area.

When a Fire or Disaster Occurs Teachers and students will remain in the evacuation area until the ALL CLEAR is given via bell or through the Command Center instructions to return back to class under the supervision of the teacher.

Lock Down Procedures Listen for the signal from the office or appropriate authority. Gather all students, staff and visitors in your immediate area into your classroom. Shut and lock all doors and windows. Close drapes, blinds and turn off the lights.

Lock Down Procedures Move away from windows. Stay low and out of sight. Keep quiet. Do not unlock doors Turn cellphones to silent.

Emergency Actions At Glance