Emergency Preparedness

Building Evacuations

  • Remember 911
  • All classrooms should have a radio. Turn it on and listen for updates from administrators
  • Close classroom windows/door; turn off lights/computers; if in use, turn off gas
  • After alarm, evacuate to pre-designated area
  • Take attendance, make account of missing students
  • Ensure faculty/staff assist handicapped students 
  • Check bathrooms on the way out of the building for students who may not have heard the alarm 
  • Reassemble students in a safe area away from building and out of the way emergency vehicles. Always evacuate crosswind and/or upwind
  • Take attendance and relay it to the designated area
  • Remain with the students until the “all clear” is given or until receipt of further instruction
  • Accompany students to the alternate site, if needed
  • Accompany students back to the classroom and take attendance