MTV Emergency Manual 2023-2024 PDF

Mount Vernon Avenue Elementary School Where Scholars Learn to SOAR! 2023 – 2024 EMERGENCY MANUAL 54 Mount Vernon Avenue Irvington, NJ 07111 Irvington Board of Education Members Syesha Benbow, President Janelle Lowery, Vice President Luis Antilus Annette Beasley Syesha Benbow John F. Brown Ronald...

Mount Vernon Avenue Elementary School Where Scholars Learn to SOAR! 2023 – 2024 EMERGENCY MANUAL 54 Mount Vernon Avenue Irvington, NJ 07111 Irvington Board of Education Members Syesha Benbow, President Janelle Lowery, Vice President Luis Antilus Annette Beasley Syesha Benbow John F. Brown Ronald Brown Jordan Geffrard Audrey M. Lyon Joseph Sylvain CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Dr. April Vauss Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matin Adegboyega Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Reginald Lamptey, CPA Assistant Superintendent for Business/Board Secretary Sean Evans Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Roger Monel Associate School Business Administrator Farrah Irving Esq. Human Resources Manager SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Edna Correia, Principal Dr. Alim S. Edwards, Assistant Principal 1 Table of Contents Emergency Management Plan.....................................................................4 Chain of Command.................................................................................4 Command Center.................................................................................... 4 Warning Systems.................................................................................... 4 Staff with CPR Certification...................................................................5 Triage Areas............................................................................................5 Emergency Contact Telephone Numbers............................................... 5 Hospitals................................................................................................. 5 Utilities................................................................................................... 6 Staff Directory & Emergency Exits 2023 – 2024...................................... 7 Visitor’s Policy & Procedures..................................................................... 9 2023 – 2024 Emergency Drill Schedule............................................... 12 General Evacuations..................................................................................13 Bus Evacuations....................................................................................13 Fire Drill Procedures.............................................................................14 Fire Drill Exits...................................................................................... 15 Responsibilities During a Fire Drill......................................................16 Areas of Refuge................................................................................17 Emergency Drills Defined.................................................................... 17 Emergency Drills Housekeeping.......................................................... 20 Emergency Drill Quick Overview.............................................................22 Emergency Evacuations Procedures.....................................................23 Shelter in Place Procedures.................................................................. 26 Specific Staff Assignments.............................................................. 27 Lockdown Procedures.......................................................................... 29 Specific Staff Assignments.............................................................. 30 Bomb Threat Procedures...................................................................... 30 Bomb Threat by Telephone.............................................................. 31 Bomb Threat by other Means of Communication............................32 2 Crisis Response Quick Reference for Staff...............................................33 Kidnapping........................................................................................... 33 Death or Illness of Staff/scholar........................................................... 33 Potential Suicide................................................................................... 33 Medical Emergencies and Accidents........................................................ 34 Procedures for Medical Emergencies and Accidents........................... 34 Defibrillator.......................................................................................... 35 Drug Overdose/Poisoning/Allergic Reaction....................................... 35 Hazardous Areas Within The Building..................................................... 36 Crisis Response Team Members............................................................... 36 Weapon Suspected on a scholar................................................................ 36 Weapon Found on School Property...........................................................37 Crisis - Media Guidelines..........................................................................38 Electrical Malfunction...............................................................................38 Natural Disasters....................................................................................... 39 Earthquakes (FEMA Earthquake Safety at Schools www.ready.gov)..39 Floods................................................................................................... 39 Hurricanes (www.ready.gov)................................................................ 39 Thunderstorms...................................................................................... 40 Tornadoes..............................................................................................40 Winter Storms....................................................................................... 40 Child Abuse or Neglect.............................................................................41 Department of Children Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) Form.42 Floor Plans................................................................................................ 43 First Floor............................................................................................. 43 Second Floor.........................................................................................44 Third Floor............................................................................................45 3 Emergency Management Plan Chain of Command During School Hours After School Hours 1st: Ms. Edna Correia, Principal Telephone #: 973-399-6875 ext. 1400 2nd: Dr. Alim S. Edwards, Assistant Principal Telephone #: 973-399-6875 ext. 1425 3rd: Ms. Tammy Wilson, School Counselor Telephone #: 973-399-6875 ext. 1425 4th: Ms. Tammy Wilson, School Counselor Telephone #: 973-399-6875 ext. 1425 5th: Mr. Marcus Wooten, Head Custodian Telephone #: 973-399-6875 ext. 1400 1st: Ms. Edna Correia, Principal Telephone #: 973-399-6875 ext. 1400 2nd: Dr. Alim S. Edwards, Assistant Principal Telephone #: 973-399-6875 ext. 1425 3rd: Central Office Telephone #: 973-399-6800 4th: Irvington Police Department Telephone #: 911 Irvington Police Department 973-399-6600/6604 Irvington Fire Department 973-399-6565 Command Center This is the center of all activities in an emergency situation. It is where the person in charge can be located. Alternative sites are listed in case the primary site is inaccessible/unavailable. Command Post Alternative Site #: 1 Alternative Site #: 2 Alternative Site #: 3 Alternative Site #: 4 Alternative Site #: 5 Location Number & Extension Main Office 973-399-6875 ext. 1401, 1402, 1406, 1414, 1417, 1418 Principal’s Office Assistant Principal’s Office School Counselor’s Office Nurse’s Office Parent Coordinator’s Office 973-399-6875 ext. 1400 973-399-6875 ext. 1400 973-399-6875 ext. 1405 973-399-6875 ext. 1412 973-399-6875 ext. 1415 Warning Systems SIGNAL: SIGNAL: SIGNAL: “This is a Lockdown, This is a Lockdown.” “This is a Shelter in Place; This is a Shelter in Place.” “This is an Evacuation, This is an Evacuation.” or “This is an Off-site Evacuation, This is an Off-site Evacuation.” SIGNAL: Sound of the Fire Alarm SIGNAL: “This is a Bomb Threat, This is a Bomb Threat.” All classroom doors must be placed on lock mode and kept ajar at all times. Doors must be locked during all Emergency Drills. 4 Staff with CPR Certification Marcia Lewis, Nurse Dr. Alim S. Edwards Candance Goode Abdelkader S. Laib Bridget Rios Fonda Dortch-Taylor Triage Areas Outside: Inside: Safe Haven Destination/Alternate Location: Emergency Contact Telephone Numbers Irvington Fire Department Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 973-399-6565 Irvington Police Department Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 973-399-6565 Essex County Sheriff’s Department 973-621-4111 973-338-8360 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) FBI Newark Joint Terrorism Task Force 973-622-5613 973-792-3000 NJ Office of Counter Terrorism 609-341-3100 Hospitals Newark Beth Israel Hospital 201 Lyon Avenue Newark, NJ 07112 Emergency Room 973-926-7240 973-926-7000 Mountainside Hospital 1 Bay Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042 Emergency Room 973-429-6200 973-429-6000 Clara Maas Hospital 1 Clara Maass Drive Belleville, NJ 07109 Emergency Room 973-450-2100 973-450-2000 Saint Michael's Medical Center’ 111 Central Avenue Newark, NJ 07102 Emergency Room 973-268-1450 973-268-1400 University Hospital Emergency Room 973-972-5123 5 150 Bergen Street Newark, NJ 07103 973-972-4300 Utilities Public Service Electric & Gas Company 973-746-7000 973-430-7000 Verizon 1-800-275-2355 Comcast - Xfinity 1-800-934-6489 Irvington Township Department of Public Works (Water) 973-399-6690 6 Staff Directory & Emergency Exits 2023 – 2024 Instructional Staff Grade PreK – 1 PreK – 2 PreK – 3 PreK – 4 PreK – 5 PreK – 6 PreK – 7 PreK – 8 Teacher Tasha Moore Kenyetta McCray Tameeka Walker Lisa Jones Denese Lewis Lauri David-Stith Chanae Clark Edris Lyttle Room 140 136 141 142 143 139 135 138 Fire Exit 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Grade K–1 K–2 K–3 K–4 Teacher Karen Adams-Parker Samantha Wright Brunilda Solano Taria Young Room 131 126 128 133 Fire Exit 2 2 2 2 Grade 1–1 1–2 1–3 1–4 Teacher Mia Appling Talesha Williams-Jones Magdeline Bioh Bridget Rios Room 212 215 217 231 Fire Exit 1 1 2 2 Grade 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–4 Teacher Vilma Charlery Tamie Adamafio Sandra Federic Diana Moreno Room 226 238 228 233 Fire Exit 2 2 2 2 Teacher Sundjata Sekou Dwayne Cox Denise Petersen Room 240 241 242 243 Fire Exit 3 3 3 3 Grade 4–1 4–2 4–3 4–4 Teacher Kandace Clarke Christel Murray Geraldine Emeh Terrance Henry Room 340 342 343 341 Fire Exit 3 3 3 3 Grade 5–1 Teacher Gail McNeil Room 331 Fire Exit 2 Grade 3–1 3–2 3–3 3–4 Cathy-Anne Alvaradous 7 5–2 5–3 4–4 Valeria Lawson Vacancy Vendetta Manley-Keyes 333 328 338 2 2 2 Assignment ESL ESL Inclusion Inclusion Art Instrumental Music Media Specialist Physical Education Vocal Music World Language ELA Specialist Math Specialist ESL Specialists Building Substitute Building Substitute Teacher Ridolphe Lormil Regine Sauveur Fonda Dortch-Taylor Chante Odom Clair Russo Marianne Mroz Janet Clark Abdelkader Laib Marsharika Carter Victor Munoz Katrina Bernard Avadele Khani Jenna Maneri Exantus Geurlange Thelma Watson Room 337 337 239 335 213 326 202 Gym/116 117 N/A 339 339 339 N/A N/A Fire Exit 3 3 3 2 1 2 5 Gym Door Back Music Door 2 3 3 3 N/A N/A Room Main Office Main Office Main Office 102C 102D 103 118 203 203 N/A 222 326 207 Front Desk 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 3rd Floor Fire Exit 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2AB 3 4 5 Support Staff Assignment Staff Member Secretary Tiana Liggins Secretary Gia Hughes Secretary TBD School Counselor Tammy Wilson HSSC Woolianna Pierre Parent Coordinator Candace Goode Nurse Dr. Marcia Lewis Child Study Team (CST) Naa-Adjorkor Marques Occupational Therapist TBD Resource Officer Officer Gunatilaka District RITE Officers TBD Speech Technology Coordinator Mohammed Moustafa Security Officer Semeerah Lewis Security Officer Destiny Herrill Security Officer Abdul-Malik Ibn Mahd Security Officer Shakirah Chambers Security Officer Latoya Hodges Custodial Marcus Wooten Custodial Tracy Wilkerson Custodial Kent Williams Custodial Pierre Joseph Custodial Al-Tece Montgomery 8 Visitor’s Policy & Procedures 1. Visitors are not allowed entrance at any exit except for the Main Entrance located on Mount Vernon Avenue Elementary from the hours of 8:45 am – 2:45pm. This includes all District employees (Maintenance, Supervisors, Directors, Technology Coaches, Consultants, etc.) 2. Visitors will gain admittance in the school after they have been pre-screened, to include a temperature check by the front desk security officer. a. Good afternoon/morning, b. Welcome to Mount Vernon Avenue Elementary School c. May I see a picture ID? d. How may I assist you? 3. Visitors will record their name, time and destination in the sign in book located at the security desk in the front lobby. A security officer will issue a visitor pass with the visitor's name, destination, and date. All deliveries, such as lunch, must be picked up at the security desk. 4. The security officer will communicate the following: a. Please keep your pass/lanyard displayed throughout your visit. b. Please do not visit any other location other than what your pass states. If you need to make multiple visits, please let me know now so that I can inform the main office. c. Please wear your mask at all times and follow social distancing guidelines. d. When you leave, please return to the security desk and return your pass/lanyard to me and sign out. e. Enjoy your visit. 5. Security will inform office staff via radio that a visitor is on her /his way to the main office or nurse’s station and the purpose of their visit. Office staff will respond. 6. Security will observe as the visitor enters the office. 7. Office staff will greet the visitor within 30 seconds of arrival. a. Good morning/afternoon. How may I help you? 8. If the visitor requests to interact with staff or scholars, office staff will confirm the visitor’s identity in PowerSchool. If the visitor is not documented in PowerSchool, the visit or removal of scholar will not be allowed. A. Types of Visits – ALL VISITS MUST BE SCHEDULED AND/OR APPROVED BY A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR a. Meeting with teacher – The teacher will confirm the appointment and teacher will meet the visitor in the main office. b. Visit the class – If the visit has not been arranged in advance, the visit must first be approved by the principal. Upon approval, the main office will contact the teacher to advise and approve the visit. There shall be no classroom visits during 9 instructional time without advanced notice or special permission from the administrator. c. Meet with a scholar – Office staff will ask about the nature of the visit and call the teacher to send the scholar to the office with a pass. d. Outside Agency request to visit or sign out scholar - ID must be produced and copied and placed in the scholar’s folder. Contact the administrator for permission to proceed. e. Sign a scholar Out – The office staff will inform the teacher and request that the scholar be released to the office for dismissal. The visitor must sign the scholar out in the scholar Sign Out book. 9. If visitors are ever unaccompanied in the halls, a security officer or staff member must ask the following: a. Good morning/afternoon. How may I help you? b. Please wait while I confirm with the office. c. Security will inquire via radio and make sure that the visitor remains with her/him. d. If the visit is confirmed, the security officer will escort the visitor to her/his destination. e. If the visit is not confirmed, the security officer will escort the visitor from the building. 10. When the visitor leaves, he/she must report to the security desk to sign out and return the visitor's pass. 11. Should there be a fire or any other emergency or drill, the point of contact will accompany the visitor in executing the requirements of the school’s protocol. 12. There will be no visitor-teacher conference during instructional time. A copy of a teacher’s schedule is available upon request from the Main Office. 13. At dismissal time, all scholars who are not picked up by 3:05 pm will be escorted to the gymnasium until they are picked up by a parent or guardian. scholars not retrieved by 3:05 pm will be escorted by security to the main office to call home. Parents must enter through the Main Entrance after 3:15 pm. 14. Parents or designee must sign Preschool and Kindergarten scholars out at dismissal daily. If the person is unfamiliar to the teacher or paraprofessional, he/she will have to present photo identification and be confirmed in PowerSchool to confirm that he or she is the parent/guardian or authorized person to pick up the scholar. 15. Visitors must adhere to all emergency drills as followed by the school. The point of contact or security officer will accompany the visitor in executing the requirements of the school’s emergency protocols. 16. Visitors who do not comply with the school and/or district visitor policy may be subject to removal from school grounds. 10 17. Parents/Guardians who wish to observe a class must make prior arrangements with the teacher who will seek approval from the Principal or Vice Principal. A 24-hour notice is requested prior to the requested visit. 18. Visitor-teacher conferences are not permitted during instructional time. The visitor may request a copy of the teacher’s schedule to schedule their visit. 11 2023 – 2024 Emergency Drill Schedule (Subject to Change) Month September October November December January February March April May June Date Time 9-15-2023 2:00 pm 9-26-2023 10:00 am 10-10-2023 12:20 pm 10-25-2023 10:30 am 11-7-2023 1:30 pm 11-29-2023 10:00 am 12-14-2023 9:30 am 12-20-2023 1:30 pm 1-8-2024 10:00 am 1-26-2024 1:30 pm 2-13-2024 11:00 am 2-27-2024 2:30 pm 3-13-2024 10:30 am 3-25-2024 1:30 pm 4-16-2024 8:00 am 4-29-2024 1:45 pm 5-13-2024 2:00 pm 5-30-2024 9:00 am 6-7-2024 8:00 am 6-17-2024 1:30 pm 12 General Evacuations Bus Evacuations 1. Events requiring school bus evacuations ● ● ● ● Bus fire Potential of fire When bus breaks down in a dangerous location (i.e. railroad crossing) Probability of flooding or rising water 2. Essentials of a successful evacuation ● Familiarity with emergency doors, emergency exits and entrance door ● scholar must remain calm and attentive to the driver's directions ● Proper bus evacuation procedures must be followed 3. Front Door Evacuation ● Driver will direct scholars from the front seats of the bus ● scholars must move 100 feet away from the bus 4. Rear Door Evacuation ● Driver will direct scholars from the rear seats of the bus ● scholar will use the sit and slide method ● scholars must move 100 feet away from the bus 5. Split Door Evacuation ● scholars will evacuate from both the front and rear doors. First half of the bus will exit from the front door and second half will exit from the rear door ● scholars must move 100 feet away from the bus 13 Fire Drill Procedures In an emergency situation requiring the evacuation of scholars from the building, the teacher is responsible for determining the safest path of evacuation for his/her scholars and evacuating them. The safest path may or may not be the standard fire drill stairwell and exit. During a Fire Drill: 1. The teacher should take his/her scholars out of the building using their assigned stairwell and exit listed on page 6. 2. Each teacher shall be in possession of his/her Emergency Procedure Binder during all emergency evacuations (drills included). The Emergency Procedure Binder contains scholar and teacher roster and contact information, class schedule, drill attendance sheet and the Emergency Manual. 3. Classroom windows and doors should be closed and the lights should be turned off. 4. A correct count of our scholars is critical for accountability. 5. Upon reaching the appropriate destination the teacher must take attendance in his/her attendance book and make note of any scholars who should be with the class but are not present. This information should be forwarded to the Principal, Vice Principal, School Counselor, HSSC or Security Officer. 6. scholars and staff must be at least 300 feet from the building. 7. The Areas of Refuge are identified by appropriate signage. Scholars and Staff with disabilities that prevent them from exiting the building in a timely manner must be directed to an Area of Refuge (Outside of the elevators: 1st floor security desk, 2nd floor security desk, & Rm. 326). These individuals will receive evacuation assistance. Please note that it is imperative that normal evacuation procedures are followed when possible. Head Custodian, Secretary, Security Officers, Nurse, School Counselor and the Principal will be in the hallway to assist with escorting scholars and staff to an Area of Refuge. scholars, who are physically disabled, for example a scholar in a wheelchair, must remain in the nearest Area of Refuge to be escorted by the fire department. 8. An Emergency Exit Map must be posted near the door in all classrooms. Teachers must discuss, with all of their classes, the appropriate exit procedures for a fire drill. 14 Fire Drill Exits The following listing shows the standard fire drill stairwell and exit for each room in the school: Primary Exit # Location Room Number/Teacher and Staff Main Office 1st Floor Mt. Vernon Ave. Main Office 1 Make a left towards Union Avenue 1 Come down main stairwell go out the front door turn left towards 2 Playground Exit the building towards the left to Mt. Vernon Avenue and make a right on Rosehill Place. 2B Parking Lot Exit the building heading left to go onto Campfield St. Make another left on Rosehill Place. 3 End of PreK Wing Exit the building and make a right on Campfield St. towards the middle of the block near Union Ave. 4 Next To Trophy Case 5 Back of Library Music Room CAFETORIUM Exit 1 KITCHEN 103 Community Room 118 Nurse 119 Magny (I.G.) 212 Appling 213 Art Room 215 Williams-Jones 217 Bioh 326 Mroz 222 RITE Officers 328 McNeil 226 Charlery 331 Lawson 228 Frederic 333 Shelton 231 Rios 335 Odom 233 Moreno 235 Wooten 237 Edwards, AP 126 Wright 131 Adams-Parker 128 Solano 133 Young 135 Clark 238 Adamafio 136 McCray 239 Dortch-Taylor 138 Lyttle 240 Alvaradous 139 David-Stith 340 Clarke 140 Moore 341 Henry 141 Walker 342 Murray 142 Jones 343 Emeh 143 Lewis 337 Lormil/Sauve 205 Copy Room 209 Science Lab 207 Moustafa 203 CST Make a left towards Union Avenue Make a right Library towards Room 117 (Music Room) has its own Exit Door: Make a left. Go to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Make a right to Rosehill Place. Faculty Room and Stage Exit through Cafetorium rear Exit Door: Make a left. Go to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Make a right to Rosehill Place. Exit gym door, walk through parking lot towards Campfield Ave. Kitchen has its own exit door: Make a left. Go to Mt. Vernon Avenue. Make a right to Rosehill Place. 15 Responsibilities During a Fire Drill In the event of a Fire Drill or a Bomb Threat, the staff members listed below are responsible for the following. Current scholar or staff addresses & contact telephone numbers: ● Gai Hughes, Secretary Grades K – 2 Contact Information* ● Tiana Liggins, Secretary Grades 3 – 5 Contact Information* ● TBD, Secretary Staff Contact Information *Should have K – 5 contact information though will be charged with providing information on identified grade level above. Building floor plan: Marcus Wooten, Head Custodian Absent Staff/scholar List: ● Gai Hughes, Secretary ● Tiana Liggins, Secretary ● TBD, Secretary Absent scholar and Paraprofessional List Absent scholar Contact Information and List Absent Staff Contact Information and List Front desk security officer: Post a sign on the main entrance door stating the following: “NO ADMITTANCE: DRILL IN PROGRESS” Emergency Travel Kit, Medical Information and Medications (for scholars): Dr. Lewis, Nurse Please note that when the fire alarm is activated, the district’s alarm company automatically contacts the fire department. Administrators, Security Officers and Custodial Staff Emergency Drill Assignments: The following administrators and security guards will make sure that the building is evacuated. Once all scholars have left, they are to monitor the areas outside of the building. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Ms. Correia, in front of the building on Mt. Vernon Avenue Dr. Edwards, rear of the building on Campfield Street Officer Ibn, Campfield Street Officer Lewis, Rosehill Place Officer Hodges, Parking Lot/Center of Campfield Officer Chambers, Playground/Mt Vernon Avenue Officer Herrill, Clermont Avenue Areas of Refuge 1st Floor: Ms. Lewis 2nd Floor: 2nd Floor landing (Blue stairs) rd 3 Fl.: Officer Bandras (Evacuate 3rd Floor) 16 Exit Security Officer 1. (Main) Exit #1 Officer Lewis 2. Exit #2A Officer Herrill 3. Exit #2B Officer Herrill 4. Exit 3 Officer Ibn 5. Exit 4 Officer Chambers 6. Exit #5 Officer Hodges Note: Security Officers assigned to an exit must first secure their floor before reporting to the exit. All Security must also check all the bathrooms to ensure that there are no scholars left behind. Location and Size of Building Mount Vernon Avenue School 54 Mt. Vernon Avenue Irvington, NJ 07111 First Floor: 44,088 sq-ft Second Floor: 32,104 sq-ft Third Floor: 15,162 sq-ft 17 Emergency Drills Defined The NJ School Drill Law (N.J.S. 18A:41-11), requires schools to conduct 1 fire drill and 1 school security drill each month with a minimum of 2 of the following per year: (a) Lockdown, (b) Evacuation (non-fire), (c) Bomb threat and (d) Shelter in Place. A school security drill must be conducted within the first 15 days of the start of the school year. A. Lockdown (a lock down is the means by which we have an Active Shooter drill) ▪ Announce the drill: This is a Lock down, Lock down. ▪ Staff members are reminded that during a lock-down they are to ignore any knocks on their classroom doors and the fire alarm if activated (unless smoke or fire are observed or directed by first responders). ▪ During a lock-down, all staff should remember to silence their cell phones and turn off all (a) lights, (b) computers, and (c) smart-boards in the room, ▪ Assign someone to call 911 o The first person to encounter the threat should call 911 (when possible) and notify the main office to call a lockdown. o In all other instances the Principal, Vice Principal, Head Custodian, Security or Main Office will call 911 and the lockdown. ▪ There is no need to separate by gender when going into locker room or bathroom for a Lockdown Drill. B. Evacuation (non-fire) 300 feet or off-site ▪ Announce the drill: This is an Evacuation, Evacuation. ▪ Assign someone to call 911. o The Head Custodian, Security, Principal or Vice Principal will call 911 for non-fire related evacuations. ▪ Do not activate the fire alarm. C. Bomb Threat ▪ Announce the drill: This is a Bomb threat, Bomb threat. ▪ Assign someone to call 911. o The Head Custodian, Security, Principal or Vice Principal will call 911 for non-fire related evacuations. ▪ Do not activate the fire alarm. D. Shelter in Place ▪ Announce the drill: This is a Shelter in Place, Shelter in Place ▪ If the announcement is a shelter in place, personnel outside should promptly return into the building. 18 ▪ Shelter in Place is for an external threat; scholars outside and in the halls immediately return to their classrooms and remain there with the door closed and locked until an announcement is made. Teachers may continue with their classroom instruction, but NO ONE enters or leaves the building. School should be given by the local police. ▪ A Shelter in Place is used for a medical emergency in the school or any type of external threat. In a Shelter in Place, exterior window blinds are pulled, instruction continues, and entrance and exit from the building is limited. ENDING DRILLS: (person one-name) “All Clear, Date, Time” (person two-name) “All Clear, Date, Time.” When ending a drill, a process should be implemented where two personnel members known to the school personnel make the all-clear announcement. The first person introduces themselves and indicates the lock-down drill has concluded. A second person then introduces themselves and indicates the lock-down drill has ended. Staff must understand they are not to exit their rooms until they hear the proper process announcing the conclusion of the drill. 19 Emergency Drills Housekeeping 1. All doors must be locked when staff members leave classrooms/offices/closet. 2. The administration is encouraged to practice a lock-down at inopportune times, such as when scholars are in the cafeteria and during morning routines. 3. While classrooms are occupied, doors must be on lock mode. Magnetic panels or painter’s tape must cover the door lock. 4. Teachers and substitutes should have a way to lock their classroom doors and be familiar with how to lock their assigned classroom door. 5. When room keys are distributed to substitute teachers, a procedure should be put into place to ensure the keys are returned at the end of each day. In some cases, school principals have implemented a collateral process when distributing classroom keys. 6. Room Number must be posted inside and outside of all classrooms. 7. Only one entrance for staff and community to enter and exit. 8. Post a “Main Entrance” sign. 9. Front door must be locked at all times. 10. Inform your Resource Officer 48 hours before an emergency drill. 11. It is important for staff who go outside the building with scholars, (such as physical education, recess, etc…) have a means of communication. When a threat announcement is made, the announcement should be made simultaneously over the PA system and through the walkie-talkies. 12. If a room is not large enough to provide a safe corner for all the scholars, use window coverings on the classroom doors made from poster board and affixed to the window by Velcro. 13. In general, all electric panel doors, electric supply utility rooms, boiler room doors, auditorium doors, elevators, custodial closets, and unoccupied classrooms should be locked at all times. 14. As a best practice, during lunch and throughout the day, staff should leave and return through the same exterior door. Also, an accountability process should be implemented so the administration is aware who is out of the building should a crisis occur. 15. It is common for custodial staff, cafeteria/kitchen and substitute teachers to be unaware of lock-down procedures. It is suggested the district ensures all staff are thoroughly trained in the different types of drills and fully understand proper lock-down procedures. This training should be offered on an ongoing monthly basis to new personnel. 20 16. All staff must wear their identification cards attached to the appropriate colored lanyard at all times. This serves as an easy way for first responders to identify staff during a crisis. A best practice is to have staff wear one colored lanyard, substitutes have another color, and visitors have a third color lanyard. Staff should also be cognizant when people are in the building not wearing proper identification. 17. During a drill, a Drill in Progress sign should be posted on the main entrance door. 18. As a reminder, school bags, lunch bags, instrument cases, etc. should not be left unattended in the hallways. These items can hinder the response time of first responders during a crisis situation. 19. Walkie Talkies must be available to all staff who are outdoors (recess, physical education) 20. Buildings and Grounds and Whitsons staff must call the building before entering. 21 Emergency Drill Quick Overview You must wait for 2 staff members to clear Lock Downs and Shelter in Place drills. “All Clear, All Clear” (person will announce their name, date and time) 1. Lock Down (Lockdown) o o o o Lock the doors (barricade the door if the door lock is inoperable). scholars must hide away from door and windows. Teachers must not open the door for anyone; not even the principal. scholars must remain quiet. This drill must be conducted at least two times for the school year. 2. Bomb Threat o o o o The fire alarm cannot be pulled (the only time it is pulled is for a fire drill) scholars and staff must move at least 300 feet away from the building A bomb threat could result in the need for an offsite evacuation if there is a need. Staff must be prepared to do an offsite evacuation each time a Bomb Threat is announced. This drill must be conducted at least two times for the school year. 3. Shelter In Place o o scholars do not have to hide. They can sit at their desks. Instruction may continue, though the noise level should be lowered. This drill must be conducted at least two times during the school year. 4. Emergency Evacuation o There are two types of Emergency Evacuations: Type I: scholars and staff must move 300 feet off site and the other is Type II: whereby staff and scholars report to the Office Site Evacuation Location that is listed in the manual (Augusta Street Preschool). One of each type of the Emergency Evacuation Drills must be completed during the school year. 22 Emergency Evacuations Procedures There are two types of emergency evacuations: one where scholars and staff must go 300 feet off site and the second type is when we go to Augusta Preschool Academy, which is our off-site evacuation location. A. Off-site Evacuation 1. Mr. Wooten will contact the Irvington Police Department to report the situation. 2. Ms. Correia will notify the Superintendent’s office. 3. The signal for an Emergency Evacuation is: “This is an Off-site Evacuation, This is an Off-site Evacuation” Do not activate the fire alarm! 4. Upon hearing the Evacuation signal, staff must begin to immediately evacuate their classrooms by following the fire drill evacuation route, unless otherwise directed. 5. Staff must take their scholar roster and attendance before evacuating the building. 6. Staff must carry their Emergency Procedure Manual. If they are missing a scholar or have picked up additional scholars they must immediately inform the security staff, Ms. Correia, Dr. Edwards, School Counselor or Secretary. 7. Once all scholars and staff have exited the building and are at least 300 feet away from the building and if the situation is still dangerous, Ms. Correia or the School Counselor will notify Ms. Tucker, Principal at Augusta Preschool Academy, in order to inform her that the Mount Vernon Avenue School staff and scholars need to utilize their facility as an evacuation site. Once we have clearance to use their facility, Ms. Correia will direct scholars and staff to begin walking to our off-site evacuation site. The following is the order in which we will proceed to the off-site evacuation site: Please remember that we will use police escort if possible, this is the reason we have to stay together. Staff and scholars will be marching in the following order, Grade two and one at the front, followed by Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten in the Middle and Grades four and five in the back of the line. Teachers and Paraprofessionals are to remain with their classes. scholars are to remain silent in order to be able to hear all directives. a. scholars and staff coming out of the Main Exit, Exit 4 and 5 will walk past Madison Avenue School and will follow Ms. Correia and Officer Taylor down Mount Vernon Avenue. Resource Officer will help scholars and staff cross Mount Vernon Avenue onto Cleremont Avenue. b. The remaining scholars and staff coming from the other side and rear exits (Cafetorium exit, Gym Exit, Exits 2A, 2B, and 3) should use Rosehill Place and Campfield Avenue and walk towards Union Avenue turning right on Cleremont Avenue. Walking in the streets behind the school will help us avoid walking in front the building on Mount Vernon Avenue as much as possible. c. Security staff will be at the following locations: Officer V. Bryant, Officer Gladden and Officer McMillian will alternate to take position at the crosswalk as one of them is always ahead of the scholars. Officer Taylor will stay at the front and 23 Officer Seabron will be in the back of the line making sure no scholar or staff member is left behind. d. The scholars and staff will meet with Ms. Correia at the corner of Mount Vernon and Cleremont Avenues. The entire group will then proceed to the off-site evacuation site with Mr. Seabron at the back of the line. e. All teachers, paraprofessionals, parent coordinator, custodial staff, HSSC, nurse, and School counselor will position themselves in the middle of this group of scholars. Ms. Correia will lead the whole group of scholars and staff to Augusta Preschool Academy. The group will proceed in an orderly manner. There should be no talking. scholars and staff are expected to listen attentively for directions. 8. Once scholars and staff arrive at the evacuation site, staff will again take attendance. Staff will again inform Ms. Correia, or the School counselor of missing and/or additional scholars. Staff must remain with the class that they were assigned to when the emergency was first initiated. 9. Upon direction of the Superintendent or his/her designee, the parent notification system will be activated. 10. Teachers will remain with their scholars until all scholars have been picked up or until Ms. Correia directs otherwise. Off-Site Evacuation Information: Augusta Preschool Academy Mr. Hubert Ato-Bakari Chase, Principal 97 Augusta Street Irvington, NJ 07111 973-399-6868 Ext. 1502 In the event of a fire drill or a bomb threat, the staff members listed below are responsible for the following. Current scholar addresses & contact telephone numbers: Gai Hughes, Secretary Tiana Liggins, Secretary TBD, Secretary Building floor plan: Marcus Wooten, Head Custodian Absent scholar List: Gai Hughes, Secretary Tiana Liggins, Secretary TBD, Secretary Front desk security officer: Post a sign on the main entrance door stating the following: “NO ADMITTANCE: DRILL IN PROGRESS” Emergency Medical Information and Medications (for scholars): Marcia Lewis, Nurse Arias Florence, Medical Clerk 24 Nurse: Administer first aid if necessary Ensure that disabled scholars (medical or physical are accounted for). Custodians: After building evacuation occurs, the custodians will do a building check to ensure all scholars and personnel have been successfully evacuated. Accompany policy during building check. B. Emergency Evacuation (Non-Fire) An Emergency Evacuation will be activated when it is necessary to leave school grounds. The teacher should take his/her scholars out of the building using their assigned stairwell and exit listed on page 6. 1. Signal: “This is an Evacuation, This is an Evacuation.” Each teacher shall be in possession of his/her Emergency Procedure Binder during all emergency evacuations (drills included). The Emergency Procedure Binder contains scholar and teacher roster and contact information, class schedule, drill attendance sheet and the Emergency Manual. 2. Classroom windows and doors should be closed and the lights should be turned off. 3. A correct count of our scholars is critical for accountability. 4. Upon reaching the appropriate destination the teacher must take attendance in his/her attendance book and make note of any scholars who should be with the class but is not present. This information should be forwarded to Ms. Correia, School counselor, head custodian or security officer. In the event of a fire drill or a bomb threat, the staff members listed below are responsible for the following. Current scholar addresses & contact telephone numbers: Gai Hughes, Secretary Tiana Liggins, Secretary TBD, Secretary Building floor plan: Mr. Marcus Wooten, Head Custodian Absent scholar List: Gai Hughes, Secretary Tiana Liggins, Secretary TBD, Secretary Front desk security officer: Post a sign on the main entrance door stating the following: “NO ADMITTANCE: DRILL IN PROGRESS” Emergency Medical Information and Medications (for scholars): Dr. Marcia Lewis, Nurse 25 Shelter in Place Procedures Signal: This is a Shelter in Place, This is a Shelter in Place.” (The signal is not necessarily made by the principal) When the announcement is made, no scholar is allowed to leave the classroom. If any scholar is out of the room, notify the main office so that the Principal, Security Officers, and School Counselor can check the appropriate bathroom, hallway, and stairwell to supervise the safe return of the scholar. During the Shelter in Place, occupants may be moved to another part of the building to minimize risk of exposure to a dangerous building. For example, if there is a release of a chemical cloud from a nearby plant, to evacuate the occupants may put them at a greater risk than sheltering them within the building. One example of Shelter in Place could take place when an animal such as a deer enters the building and the appropriate personnel needs the halls clear in order to remove the animal without jeopardizing the safety of personnel in the building. 1. Administrator, Security Officers, and School Counselor: a. Check hallways, restrooms, and stairwells for scholars b. If a scholar is in the hallway: i. Place him/her into the nearest classroom ii. Record that the scholar is accounted for iii. You do not have to hide during a Shelter In Place 2. Teachers are to remain calm, reassure scholars, and report any disturbance to the main office immediately. Continue with instruction. I. Personnel with emergency lockdown assignments. a. Keep doors closed and locked b. Avoid physical contact or confrontation c. Avoid verbal exchange except to repeat, “We cannot allow anyone to enter right now, our job is to ensure the safety of the scholars.” d. Keep calm to reassure parents who may arrive and attempt to enter the building e. Allow no one to enter the building except police or school officials. f. You do not have to hide during a Shelter in Place II. When police arrive, Ms. Correia may allow some people to enter as the situation demands. a. All scholars in the cafetorium must remain seated in silence. scholars may continue to eat their meals. There is no talking and no one is allowed to leave the cafeteria. The Security Officer/teacher will lock the cafeteria doors and close all windows and blinds. You do not have to hide during a Shelter in Place III. All scholars in the gymnasium can continue with activities, keeping down the noise level, however no one is allowed to leave the gymnasium. 26 The teacher will lock the doors. You do not have to hide during a Shelter in Place. VI. If all scholars are in your classroom, you may continue with instruction. The teacher will lock the doors however no one is allowed to enter or exit the classroom. You do not have to hide during a Shelter in Place. VII. End the drill: (person one-name) “All Clear, Date, Time” (person two-name) “All Clear, Date, Time.” When ending a drill, a process will be implemented where two personnel members known to the school personnel make the all-clear announcement. The first person introduces themselves and indicates the lock-down drill has concluded. A second person then introduces themselves and indicates the lock-down drill has ended. (Not necessarily the voice of the principal). Staff must understand they are not to exit their rooms until they hear the proper process announcing the conclusion of the drill. After the drill has concluded, the teachers should pause to look at their computer screen in the classroom, as if they are looking for a message which may or may not arrive. This practice keeps scholars from knowing the process to end the drill. 27 Specific Staff Assignments Signal: “This is a Shelter in Place, This is a Shelter in Place.” 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Person Responsible School Secretaries Ms. Hughes, Ms. Wright & Ms. Jones Ms. Correia Job Assignment Call Ms. Correia to inform her of the situation, lock the door, and remain in the office. Communication center to transmit messages. Lock the door of the main office! Report to the Command Center RM: Main Office. Serve as “Trouble Shooters” for the area that you are in at the start of the crisis Head Custodian to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of Building-wide safety. Lock front doors. Report to the command center. Serve as “Trouble Shooter” Main Entrance on the first floor to the cafetorium area to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways Security or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Serve as a “Trouble Shooter” on first floor classroom wing to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are 1st Floor Security no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Serve as a “Trouble Shooter” on the second floor to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no 2nd Floor Security scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Serve as a “Trouble Shooter” on the third floor to keep Ms. Correia informed 3rd Floor Security as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Keep scholars in the classroom. DO NOT ALLOW ANY scholar to leave your classroom. Shut and lock your classroom door. Staff member must remain close to the door for the first minute in order to Classroom Staff receive scholars from safety officers and administrators. Take an accurate count of scholars. If you are missing scholars or have additional scholars or there is a problem notify the main office. Remain in the gymnasium or health room. Cease all activities. scholars must Physical Education remain quiet. Do not abandon your scholars. scholars must sit quietly and must not be allowed to leave the room. If you are missing scholars or have Teacher - Indoors additional scholars or there is a problem notify the main office. Outside activity classes will move to the playground, close the gate and cease Physical Education all activities. Go to a corner of the playground (as you would during a fire Teacher - Outdoors drill) and try to remain out of sight. Serve as a “Trouble Shooter” on the Pre-K wing. Check area and report to an Officer V. Bryant, area of safety. Security Officer Staff members not assigned to a classroom during the crisis must assist with All staff the supervision of scholars and report to the nearest area of safety. unassigned Note: If possible, the nearest classroom should be used as an area of safety. At the conclusion of the drill, you will hear two Mt. Vernon staff members announce over the intercom their name, the date, time and “All Clear, All Clear.” Only until you have heard both names may you then resume normal activities. 28 Lockdown Procedures Signal: “This is a Lockdown, This is a Lockdown.” 1. When a “Lockdown” is announced, scholars must hideaway from door and windows. Teachers are to not to open the door or answer when someone (e.g. administrator, teacher, security, etc.) knocks. Do not allow any scholar to leave the classroom. If any scholar is out of the room, notify the Main Office so that the Administrator and Security Officers can check the appropriate restroom, hallway and stairwell to supervise the safe return of the scholar. If you are missing scholars or have additional scholars or there is a problem notify the main office. Administration and Security Officers will: a) Check hallways, restrooms and stairwells for scholars b) If a scholar is in the hallway: Place him/her into the nearest classroom Record that the scholar is accounted for 2. Teachers are to remain calm, reassure scholars, and report any disturbance to the main office immediately. 3. Personnel with “Lockdown” assignments: a) Keep doors closed and locked b) Do not allow scholars to leave classroom/office c) Remain invisible to intruders 4. When the appropriate emergency personnel arrive, Ms. Correia may allow some people to enter. 5. scholars in the cafeteria can crouch along the bleachers or the walls of the cafeteria invisible to intruders. No one is allowed to leave the cafeteria until the “ALL CLEAR” announcement is made by two staff members (page 27). 6. The guard on duty will lock the cafeteria doors. 7. All scholars in the cafetorium will remain invisible to intruders. No one is allowed to leave the cafetorium until the “ALL CLEAR” announcement is made by two staff members (page 27). 8. All scholars in the gymnasium must remain invisible to intruders, no one is allowed to leave the gymnasium until the “ALL CLEAR” announcement is made by two staff members (page 27). 9. scholars who are outside must leave school grounds and report to the Emergency Off-site Evacuation site. Note: If possible, the nearest classroom should be used as an area of safety. At the conclusion of the drill, you will hear two staff members announce over the intercom their name, the date, time and “All Clear, All Clear.” Only until you have heard the drill cleared by two different staff members may you then resume normal activities. 29 Specific Staff Assignments Signal: “This is a Lockdown, This is a Lockdown.” Person Responsible Job Assignment 1. Ms. Liggins, Secretary Call Central Office to inform them of the situation. Wait for instructions. Remain in the office (Communication center to transmit messages). Lock the main office doors and remain invisible to intruders. No one leaves until “Lockdown” is concluded. 2. Ms. Correia, Principal Report to the Command Center (Main Office). 3. Head Custodian Building-wide 4. Main Entrance Security 5. 1st Floor Security 6. 2nd Floor Security 7. 3rd Floor Security 8. Medical Clerk 9. Classroom Staff 10. School Counselor Serve as “Trouble Shooters” for the area that you are in at the start of the crisis to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Lock front doors. Report to the command center. Serve as “Trouble Shooter” on the first floor to the cafetorium area to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Serve as a “Trouble Shooter” on first floor classroom wing to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Serve as a “Trouble Shooter” on the second floor to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Serve as a “Trouble Shooter” on the third floor to keep Ms. Correia informed as to the general building situation. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Report to an area of safety. Make sure that there are no scholars in the hallways or bathrooms. Secure your area. Report to an area of safety. Keep scholars in the classroom. DO NOT ALLOW ANY scholar to leave your classroom. Quietly move all scholars to the closet or the side of the wall where they should remain silent and invisible to all. Staff member must remain close to the door, and invisible to predators, for the first minute in order to receive scholars from safety officers and administrators (do not look out the window pane). Take an accurate count of scholars. scholars must sit quietly, and all activities cease. Monitor any scholars placed in the main office during the drill or emergency. At the conclusion of the drill, you will hear two Mt. Vernon staff members announce over the intercom their name, the date, time and “All Clear, All Clear.” Only until you have heard both names may you then resume normal activities. 30 Bomb Threat Procedures Bomb threats may come in various forms (telephone, email, text message, mail, individual) and be directed to any person in the building. Bomb Threat by Telephone 1. Try to prolong the conversation. Do not interrupt the caller. Remain calm and gather as much information as possible. 2. Write down as much as you can while listening: a. Caller ID information: ______________________ b. Significant features of the caller’s voice c. Male or Female d. Exact wording of the call e. Exact time of the call f. The extension from which the call was taken g. Background noises 3. Ask questions: a. When will the bomb explode? b. Where is the bomb? c. What does the bomb look like? d. What kind of bomb is it? e. What will cause it to explode? f. Did you place the bomb? g. Why is this going to happen? h. Why are you doing this? i. What is your address? j. Who are you? 4. Limit use of radios, cell phones and phone lines. 5. Contact Ms. Correia who will contact the Superintendent and the Irvington Police Department. If Ms. Correia is not available, Officer Taylor will contact the Police Department. The IPD will check for the origin of the call. In the event of a fire drill or a bomb threat, the staff members listed below are responsible for the following. Current scholar addresses & contact telephone numbers: Gai Hughes, Secretary Elisha Jones, Secretary Aaminah Wright, Secretary Building floor plan: Marcus Wooten, Head Custodian 31 Absent scholar List: Gai Hughes, Secretary Candace Goode, Parent Coordinator Front desk security officer: Post a sign on the main entrance door stating the following: “NO ADMITTANCE: DRILL IN PROGRESS” Emergency Medical Information and Medications (for scholars): Marcia Lewis, Nurse Vacancy, Medical Clerk Bomb Threat by other Means of Communication 1. Preserve the evidence. 2. Make a hard copy. 3. Ms. Correia or Mr. Wooten will notify the Police and Dr. Vauss (973) 399-6800 ext. 2130. Actions after a Bomb Threat is Received 1. Ms. Correia or a Security Officer is notified (Notification must be made In-Person or via a Security Officer. Avoid electronic communication). 2. Ms. Correia or the Head Custodian, Marcus Wooten, will notify the Police and Fire Departments. 3. Ms. Correia, or the Head Custodian, Marcus Wooten, will make an announcement to exit the building. Say, “This is a Bomb Threat, This is a Bomb Threat.” 4. A command center will be set up as designated by Ms. Correia. 5. The Head Custodian/designee must have floor plans of the building ready for inspection by police and fire personnel. 6. scholars and staff must walk at least 300 feet off site. 7. A Bomb threat could result in the need for an off-site evacuation if there is truly danger. Teachers should be prepared to do an off-site evacuation each time a bomb threat is announced. 8. Use the same exits for a fire drill as outlined on page six (6). 9. Ms. Correia or Mr. Wooten will notify Dr. Vauss and Buildings and Grounds. 10. Security Officers will lock down the perimeter to outsiders. Security Officer Taylor will lock the front doors and Officer McMillian will lock the rear doors. 11. No one speaks to the media except Dr. Vauss or her designee. 12. Ms. Correia will complete a detailed report at the earliest opportunity. 32 Crisis Response Quick Reference for Staff Listed below are some possible crisis situations and the procedures that should be followed by all staff members. Kidnapping ● Notify Ms. Correia or Dr. Edwards of the incident. ● Avoid confrontation with the kidnapper. ● Make careful note of all items possible: Description of subject, direction of travel, comments, etc. ● If school is on a lockdown, refer to pages 18-23 of this manual. ● Do not speak with any members of the media. Death or Illness of Staff/scholar ● Identify scholars and staff that may be affected by the situation and refer them to the appropriate staff (Administrator, Social Worker, School Counselor, Nurse). ● Expect the emergency phone chain to be put into place by Ms. Correia or Dr. Edwards. ● Expect a faculty meeting to follow the event. Potential Suicide ● Threats of suicide must always be taken seriously and intervention should be immediate. ● Immediately notify a Social Worker, Nurse, Ms. Correia or Dr. Edwards. ● Attempt to remain with individual until the person you notified arrives on the scene. 33 Medical Emergencies and Accidents Procedures for Medical Emergencies and Accidents 1. Staff Members must remain calm. 2. Medical Supplies are located in RM 106 (medical office) 3. The Staff Member must call the Nurse, Ms. Correia or School Counselor or send two scholars to retrieve a Nurse, Ms. Correia or Dr. Edwards with the following information: Location of person, Name of person, and Type of Injury 4. The Nurse, Ms. Correia or Dr. Edwards will report to the emergency scene. 5. The Nurse or School Counselor will summon for emergency medical attention when the emergency is so severe that it suggests immediate hospital care. 6. Ms. Correia, Dr. Edwards, Nurse, School Counselor and Security Officers must keep all Staff Members and scholars uninvolved in the emergency away from the area. 7. Ms. Correia, Dr. Edwards, Nurse, School Counselor, and Security Officer will remain at the emergency scene to relay instructions to the main office. 8. The scholar/Victim should not be moved: keep him/her quiet and lying down. 9. The following steps will be taken when calling for an emergency vehicle: a. Dial 911 and report the location and specific entrance to be used. b. Give the nature of the emergency, number of victims, and any other pertinent information. 10. Once the emergency vehicle has been called, a Security Officer will be directed to report to the specified entrance and escort the emergency personnel to the emergency scene. 11. The HSSC should report to the scene to calm the scholars and staff. 12. Ms. Correia or Dr. Edwards will arrange to have the situation communicated to the parents/guardians of the scholar. 13. Ms. Correia, Dr. Edwards, School Counselor or HSSC will arrange for additional counseling for the scholar if necessary. 14. If the teacher becomes ill, one scholar should use the intercom to notify the main office and a second scholar should report to the nearest classroom teacher or security officer to report the emergency. If the intercom is not operating, please use a cell phone or office phone. 34 Defibrillator There are two (2) defibrillators in the building: ● Defibrillator #1 is located in the first floor in the main lobby behind the security desk. The key to the defibrillator case is housed in the main office. ● Defibrillator #2 is located in the second floor near the elevator door and in front of stairway 2A Trained responders are: Dr. Marcia Lewis, School Nurse An Administrator is always consulted for advice when notifying parents. Notification should be given tactfully and in such a manner as not to create undue panic. Known details of the accident should be given. If the parent/guardian cannot be consulted immediately, follow instructions on the scholar EMERGENCY CARD. Drug Overdose/Poisoning/Allergic Reaction 1. Contact 911. 2. Notify School Nurse, Ms. Correia, Dr. Edw