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