FireAlert Signal: Fire alarm.
Teacher Response:
Flooding
Definition: Caused by heavy rains or dam breaks.
Alert Signal: Flash flood warnings issued by National Weather Service to the public by radio and television. Plain language announcement.
Teacher Response:
Earthquake Alert Signal: No warning. Tremors or a low rumbling sound. Upon first indication of an earthquake, teachers should direct students to "Shelter for Earthquake! Drop, Cover and Hold."
Teacher Response:
Teacher Response:
- Activate fire alarm. Call 911.
- Report the exact location of the fire to the main office.
- Evacuate to designated area at least 300 feet from the building. Take rosters and Emergency Kits and with you.
- Close room doors.
- Assist any individuals with special needs.
- From the designated assembly area, hold up your Green Card if all students are present. Write names of any missing students or extra students on the Red Card and hold up.
- Fire Safety Reminders: If you encounter fire remind students to "Shelter! Drop and Crawl." If someone has flames on their body, remind them to, "Stop, Drop & Roll." If possible, use a blanket to smother flames.
Flooding
Definition: Caused by heavy rains or dam breaks.
Alert Signal: Flash flood warnings issued by National Weather Service to the public by radio and television. Plain language announcement.
Teacher Response:
- Follow the directions of local emergency management officials.
- Unplug all appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment. Avoid downed electrical lines.
- If there has been flooding in the community, do not drink tap water due to possible contamination.
- Do not stack sandbags against the facility as this may lead to structural damage.
- Keep everyone indoors.
Earthquake Alert Signal: No warning. Tremors or a low rumbling sound. Upon first indication of an earthquake, teachers should direct students to "Shelter for Earthquake! Drop, Cover and Hold."
Teacher Response:
- Keep calm and remain where you are. Assess the situation. Then act.
- Remember that falling and flying debris causes injuries and death. Seek shelter under desks or other heavy furniture. Move away from windows and overhead hazards.
- If outdoors, teachers should direct students to move away from buildings, gas and electrical lines.
- If indoors, advise everyone to seek cover under sturdy furniture or against a wall near the center of the building and away from glass.
- Do not allow the use of open flames such as matches or candles due to possible gas leaks in the area.
- After tremors have stopped, if it is safe to do so, Evacuate buildings. Do not reenter.
- Upon reaching the designated assembly areas, verify students with class list. If all students are present, hold up your Green Card. Write names of missing students on the Red Card and hold up.
- Prepare for aftershocks.