Suspected Biological Emergency, Anthrax or Other
Suspected Biological Emergency
Definition: An outbreak is reported to the school administrator by a credible source (public health system).
Alert Signal: Staff briefing and personal notification.
Teacher Response:
If outside--"Lockdown" or "Off Site Evacuation to (remote site)."
If inside—"Evacuate to (location)" or "Off Site Evacuation to (remote site)."
Anthrax
Definition: In recent years, threats and actual incidents of anthrax spores being mailed to target people and organizations have occurred.
Teacher Response: If you have been exposed to the suspected substance--
Definition: An outbreak is reported to the school administrator by a credible source (public health system).
Alert Signal: Staff briefing and personal notification.
Teacher Response:
If outside--"Lockdown" or "Off Site Evacuation to (remote site)."
- Notify administrator.
- Move students away from immediate vicinity of danger (If outside, implement "Lockdown")
- Segregate individuals who have been topically contaminated by a liquid from unaffected individuals. Send affected individuals to a designated area for medical attention.
- Follow standard student assembly, accounting and reporting procedures.
- Decontaminate as appropriate (specific procedures provided by public health, fire department or EMT).
If inside—"Evacuate to (location)" or "Off Site Evacuation to (remote site)."
- Notify administrator.
- Segregate individuals who have been topically contaminated by a liquid from unaffected individuals. 3. Send affected individuals to a designated area for medical attention.
- Follow standard student assembly, accounting and reporting procedures.
- Prepare a list of those who are in the affected area for emergency resources personnel.
Anthrax
Definition: In recent years, threats and actual incidents of anthrax spores being mailed to target people and organizations have occurred.
Teacher Response: If you have been exposed to the suspected substance--
- Attempt to remain calm. Remember that anthrax exposure is treatable and public safety and medical officials have plenty of time to react to suspected anthrax exposure cases.
- Do not continue to handle any item(s) that may contain anthrax spores or evidence.
- Leave the room where the exposure occurred and isolate yourself from other people. Walk calmly and think of an isolated area that you can move to. If possible, close and lock the doors to the room where the suspected exposure occurred.
- Notify the administrator or another staff member, or call 911 and request assistance.
- Be sure to report the situation accurately and provide information on the number of people exposed.