Crisis Management Plan. Alice Johnson Jr. High Channelview I.S.D

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1 Crisis Management Plan Alice Johnson Jr. High Channelview I.S.D

2 What is a School Crisis? For information purposes, crises are organized into five categories. Please see the brief descriptions and examples below. 1. Non-Emergency Crisis Non-emergency crises are events that negatively affect schools and to which schools must respond, but that typically do not require an emergency response. Examples include the death of a student or staff member and non-school incidents injuring or victimizing a student or staff member. Perceived crises such as tensions arising from racial incidents and rumors of potential violence between rival students are also crises to which schools must respond but that do not necessarily constitute emergencies. School administrators, guidance counselors, and other student service professionals typically have primary responsibilities in responding to non-emergency school crises. 2. Medical Emergencies Medical emergencies are those arising from health conditions as well as unintentional and intentional injuries. Examples include seizures, playground accidents, and acts of violence. School administrators, school nurses and community emergency medical personnel typically have primary responsibilities in responding to medical emergencies. Acts of violence will also require law enforcement involvement. 3. Critical Incidents at Schools Critical incidents are events requiring an immediate response by public safety and/or emergency management officials. Examples include school shootings, situations involving hostage and/or weapons, fires and gas leaks. Critical incidents are typically managed by school administrators only until public safety and/or emergency management officials arrive. These types of crises typically involve activation of a school incident command system (ICS). 4. Emergencies Affecting Schools Emergencies affecting schools are events typically not occurring on school property but constituting a threat to the school. Examples include terrorists attacks, chemical spills near schools, or a fugitive being pursued near a school. In such emergencies, the school administrator typically manages the school response while remaining in contact with public safety officials who are managing the broader community response. 5. Natural Disasters Natural disasters include floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other emergencies arising from natural events. Emergency management officials typically provide the leadership in preparing for and responding to natural disasters.

3 Crisis Management Action Team (CMAT) Principal Mr. Pichon Assistant Principals Mr. Rodriguez Mr. Lewis Ms. Tavella Medical Team Nurse Lopez Coach Ballew Coach Stanton Mr. Graham Alert Signals/Secure Classrooms Mrs. Tipton 500 Hall Ms. Hassel 300 Hall Mrs. Rudolph 100 Hall Mr. Grace Upstairs Mrs. Martinez 600 Hall Mrs. Johnson 400 Hall Mrs. Valyan 200 Hall Mr. Graham Downstairs Administrative Support report to Administrators Ms. Cedillo Mr. Pichon Ms. Gonzalez Mr. Lewis, Mr. Rodriguez, & Mrs. Tavella Ms. Dodson Mr. Lewis, Mr. Rodriguez, & Mrs. Tavella

4 Crisis Management Preparedness Drills Placement Assignments Mr. Pichon Office area and notify proper authorities Mr. Rodriguez 100 Hallway Ms. Tavella 200 Hallway Mr. Lewis 300 Hallway Mr. Grace 400 Hallway Mrs. Tipton 500 Hallway Mrs. Martinez 600 Hallway Mrs. Placencia Hallway between Nurse s office and Cafeteria Mrs. Rudolph Main office entrance Ms. Cedillo School wide s, Bells, PA System Ms. Banks Library area by steps downstairs Mrs. Gonzalez Corridor outside room 300 and stairwell exit Ms. Dodson Corridor by rooms 110, 111, and 211 Ms. Roberts Stairwell between 200 and 400 hallway near Library Sgt. Berguin Corridor outside LOTC room Coach Hendrick Girls gym/locker room Coach Contreras Boy s gym/locker room Mrs. Tieman Choir room and Band room Mrs. Hernandez Phone in office area Mrs. King Downstairs by exit doors near front of building Mrs. Valyan Stairwell between 100 and 200 hallway Mrs. Hassel Stairwell between 300 and 400 hallway

5 Tornado Drill/Shelter In-Place Pre-Determined Classroom Assignments Classrooms located in the 100 Hallway: Room 100 goes to Room 99 Room 106 goes to Room 108 Room 112 goes to Room 113 Room 101 goes to Room 103 Room 110 goes to Room 211 Room 116 goes to Room 115 Room 102 goes to Room 105 Room 111 goes to Room 211 Room 117 goes to Room 109A Room 104 goes to Room & 109A *** Classrooms located in the 200 Hallway: Room 203 goes to Room 202 Room 206 goes to Room 205 Room 208 goes to Room 209 Room 204 goes to Room 205 Room 207 goes to Room 209 Room 210 goes to Room Note: Administrator will unlock Room 202. Classrooms located in the 300 Hallway: Room 301 goes to Room 300 Room 306 goes to Room 307 Room 312 goes to Room 415 Room 302 goes to Room 300 Room 308 goes to room 309 Room 313 goes to Room 314 Room 303 goes to Room 305 Room 310 goes to Room 318 Room 315 goes to Room 314 Room 304 goes to Room 305 Room 311 goes to Room 318 Room 317 goes to Room Classrooms located in the 400 Hallway: Room 400 goes to room 402 Room 405 goes to room 404 Room 410 goes to Room 415 Room 401 goes to room 402 Room 407 goes to Room 406 Room 411 goes to Room 412 Room 403 goes to room 404 Room 409 goes to Room 408 Room 414 goes to Room Classrooms located in the 500 & 600 Hallway: Room 507 goes to Room Girl s Gym Boy s Gym Band Hall Choir Notice: In the event that our area is under a tornado watch or tornado warning, an announcement will be made to inform the staff and to allow for time to review the Crisis Management Plan for information pertaining to emergencies dealing with tornados. The following code will be used to inform the staff of a tornado watch or warning: Shelter in Place. Redesigned by Rodriguez & Graham- AJJH. September 2012

6 Safety Procedures Shelter in Place Weather Only This procedure is used when weather conditions exist that may place a school or schools in immediate danger. Students and staff are sheltered inside building away from outside windows and doors. Escort your class to designated area (See Tornado Drill/Sheltered in-place Pre-Determined Areas page) Review "Drop and Tuck" command with students. Administrative staff will evacuate any student who has been locked out of their classroom or who are in public areas to a safe area. Do not leave the classroom to locate students. Continue to follow the instructions given over the PA System. Buildings are open for entry only. There is no exit until the "all clear" is given. When the "all clear" is given, normal activities may resume or a parent/student reunification (student pickup) program may be initiated. Take roll and account for all students. Notify administrators if any are missing. Shelter in Place This procedure is used in any situation other than weather that may be a hazard to health or life threatening. This means that all windows and doors are locked and the air conditioning system is shut down. Remain in your classroom. Stay away from interior and exterior windows. Close all window blinds. Administrative staff will evacuate any student who has been locked out of their classroom or who are in public areas to a safe area. Do not leave the classroom to locate students. No one is allowed to enter or leave a building that has activated "shelter in place" procedures. This means parents will not be able to pick up children from school. It is safter to keep the students inside the building rather than expose them to possible harm by allowing them to leave the building. Once the "all clear" is given, students and teachers will return to their regular activities. Take roll and account for all students. Notify administrators if any are missing. If a school is sheltering in place, parents should also shelter in place at home. Lockdown "CODE HORNET" This procedure is used when an intruder invades the premises or there is an imminent danger to the campus. All doors, windows, and classrooms are locked. Remain in your classroom. Stay away from interior and exterior windows. Close all window blinds. Cover classroom door window. Administrative staff will evacuate any student who has been locked out of their classroom or who are in public areas to a safe area. Do not leave the classroom to locate students. Students and teachers remain in their classrooms until the "all clear" signal is given. Take roll and account for all students. Notify administrators if any are missing. Under lockdown procedure, no one will be allowed to enter or leave the building. Parents will not be allowed to pick up children from school. The local authorities will provide assistance, if needed. Once the "all clear" is given, students and teachers will return to their regular activities or the parent/student reunification (student pickup) process will go into effect. Please note that individuals who violate the Shelter in Place or Lockdown procedures may face charges. Criminal Trespassing (Texas Penal Code ) or Class B Misdemeanor.

7 Fire Drill Procedures Fire Alarm will sound Assemble your students quickly. A fire drill exit map should be posted in every classroom. If you do not have one, see Mr. Rodriguez. Notice: Do not block exits, if a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly obstructs an aisle, hallway, entrance, or exit to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access will have committed a Class B misdemeanor. Furthermore if someone gets hurt because of obstruction, then Class B misdemeanor becomes a Felony. Fire Alarm Sounds Outside/Return Brief your classes on their evacuation route Gain and maintain your students attention Quickly organize student to leave the class Take roll Take your roster in order to maintain an accurate account of your student Remain with your students the entire time Escort your students out of the building to assigned designated area Listen for the all clear sound which consists of two continuous long bells Students should form a single line and remain in line throughout the entire drill quietly Students should return to class in the same quiet manner as they left the building Students should walk with a brisk pace, but no running There is to be NO talking Crisis Management Plan. Revised September 13, 2012

8 Drop and Tuck Command IF YOU ARE GIVEN A DROP AND TUCK COMMAND ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS FACE THE WALL IN THE DISASTER POSITION. IF YOU SENSE THAT A TORNADO IS IMMINENT, GIVE THE DROP AND TUCK COMMAND YOURSELF. Crisis Management Plan. Revised September 13, 2012

9 Shelter in Place Tornado Warning Hurricane Move all students indoors Close all windows and doors to shelter Turn off room heating, cooling, or ventilation If there appears to be air contamination within the shelter, place a wet handkerchief or wet paper towel over the nose and mouth for temporary respiratory protection Continue to follow the instructions given over the PA System Do not allow anyone to Leave the shelter until the "all clear" PA Annoucement, Tornado Watch is in effect Remind students of what will be expected if a Tornado Warning is issued Tornado Watch-Severe weather exists in which conditions are right for a tornado formation. Tornado Warning-A tornando has been sighted and is approaching. Evacuate students to pre-designated shelter area Take your roster Take flashlight Close classroom door Close windows and blinds Have students sit on the floor quietly Close any metal gates after all students are in place Take roll and account for all students Keep students calm and quiet If you are give a "drop and tuck" command, ensure that all students face the wall in disaster position If you sense that a tornado is imminent, give the "drop and tuck" command yourself Retain students in area until it is considered safe to return to class, go home, be released to parents, or board school buses Post Tornado Instructions Await "all clear" signal to return to class Take roll asap Report any injuries or missing students Report by intercom or messenger but stay with your students Try to restore the calm Assort in any first aid needed in your area Await further instructions Track down the hurricane position and predicted path whenever a storm enters the Gulf of Mexico or threatens the Atlantic Coast Hurricane watch-24 to 36 hours Stay up-to-date with Local News to check school status (open/closed) Campus personel will notify Staff if school is to be closed (Principal will call APs, APs will notify Dept. Heads, Dept. Heads will notify Teachers, Principal Secretary will notify Office Staff and Paraprofessionals) If storm threat occurs while in school, follow the instructions given over the PA system Assist in the dismissal of students, if necessary Store all books, papers, and other equipment away from windows and above the floor Move all audio-visual equipment to a secure central location Protect computers and other expensive equipment If school is a designated public shelter, remain available to perform duties and responsibilities as a member of the emergency shelter team Post-storm Assist the Principal on all duties that may be assigned in order to get the school back into the educational process Crisis Management Plan. Revised September 13, 2012