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