School Emergency Planning

School Emergency Planning

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  Emergency Planning for Schools Division Chief Jim Keiken City of Madison Fire Department
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  Why Plan? StudentSafety Staff Safety Appropriate response Clear expectations Consistent performance Preparation Enhancement ???
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  Critical Elements ofSchool Safety Planning Commitment Prevention Early Intervention Crisis Management Post Event Review
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  Planning Committee StudentsParents Teachers Administrators Law Enforcement Fire and EMS Agencies School Board Members Emergency Management Human Services Professionals Community Members
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  Initial Steps ReviewCurrent Risk Generate interest Outline issues Recruit support from the community Involve parents Involve staff Involve other stakeholders
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  Community Support EMSprovider(s) Fire Department(s) Law Enforcement Community government County/Municipal Emergency Management L ocal E mergency P lanning C ommittee members Healthcare - physicians, nurses, etc.
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  Hazard Identification Mapsof school and school grounds Vulnerability of the community Identify potential hazards/risks Classrooms Buildings Evacuation Area surrounding school Past events
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  Identify Potential Problems Illness Injuries Staff and Student Weather Violence Assault/fights Unrest Weapons Intruder/Hostage Hazardous Materials
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  Drills/Training (practice) Tabletop/Discussions Staff Meetings Teachers Involve Students Community resources Practice Involve parents Practices Makes Perfect
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  Immediate Response EstablishPriorities Use Skills available Emotional response (anxieties, crisis counseling) Training Exercise response plan with various scenarios
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  Communication On-site needs Reporting procedures Incident Command Public Information - media Off-site resources Communicate plan to Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement Procedures to communicate with parents Hospital emergency departments
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  Post Disaster ShelterPlanning List of care and shelter options County emergency directors have listing Short-term and long-term plan Emergency Shelter
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  EMSC Guidelines Forschool staff without medical/nursing training Recommended First Aid Practice skills Consult school nurse
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  How to UseKey emergency numbers Tabs in alphabetical order Color coded flow chart
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  Planning for Students with Special Needs Wisconsin’s Child Alert Program Medical issues Wheelchairs Difficulty walking Crutches Designate someone to assist Emotional aspects
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  Resources www.ems-c.org EmergencyManagement Fire & EMS Agencies DPI Safety Team LEPC Local Public Health Department National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663
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