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An Overview Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning For

Schools

Unit 4A

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Objectives

Determine the school’s or district’s role in a terrorist incident.

Identify special planning considerations. Develop response procedures

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What is Different?

In a violent attack, there may be. Widespread fear and/or panic. Multiple casualties (deaths or injuries). Law enforcement involvement. A crime scene to protect.

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What is Different?

In an incident involving WMD, there may be….

Damage far beyond school boundaries. Widespread fear or panic. Mass casualties. Victims who are contaminated. The need for long-term sheltering.

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What is Your School’s Role?

Protector of students/staff. Serve as:

Shelters for the community. Feeding centers.

Other roles?

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Role in School Violence

Identification of at-risk persons Student/staff safety Notification of law enforcement Long-term recovery

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What Can You Do?

Work with the local: Police and fire department personnel. Emergency manager. Build on existing planning. Practice the drills.

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Unit Summary

In a terrorist incident: Your role may expand in scope. You may face issues on a scale that

were not considered previously You may face new issues that require

difficult choices.

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Unit Summary

Your existing emergency plan should be the basis for terrorist incidents.

Assistance is available from: Local response personnel. The local emergency manager. The American Red Cross.

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