School Safety Plan

A Prepared School is a Safe School.

This presentation is a small effort to explain the importance of safety in a school.

To explain the subject, references have been taken from different online sources .

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Are you ready when disaster strikes?

A Prepared School is a Safe School.

Important terms

• HazardNatural HazardTechnological or Man made Hazard

• VulnerabilityTangible and Intangible vulnerability

• Capacity: Resources available to community• Disaster- happens when hazard exceeds people capacity

to cope to devastating effect• Risk : Disaster Risk = (Hazard X Vulnerability)

Capacity of Societal System

Type of Hazards1. Natural Disasters( Earthquake, cyclone, floods)2. Fire3. Chemical Accident4. Stampede/ Crowd Incident5. Civil Disturbance6. Medical Emergencies7. Explosive/Bomb Threat8. School Bus Accident9. Act of Terror

Phases of Disaster Management Cycle

Phases of Disaster Management Cycle

I. Prevention and Mitigation(pre-disaster): addresses what can be done to reduce or eliminate risk of life and property

II. Preparedness(pre-disaster): focuses on the process of planning for the worst case –scenario

III. Response(During & post disaster): is devoted to steps to be taken during an emergency

IV. Recovery(post-disaster): deals with how to restore learning & teaching environment after a crisis

PRIMARY STRATEGIES

• Place School Safety as part of education• School building level emergency

preparedness and response plan• School Coordination Committee• Trained Teachers, Volunteers• Parents Teachers Association• Disaster Club

Suggested Management Structure for School Safety programme

Preparing for the unexpected

Parents Teachers

Association

Disaster Clubs

Trained Teachers, Volunteers

School Management Committee

Identification of the School Team

• Coordination Committee• School Security Team• Evacuation Team• Rescue and Search team• Temporary Shelter Team• First Aid Team• Fire Safety Team• Transportation Team

Response Protocols

In case of Hazard

1. Procedure to evacuate the building• Evacuation Team• Search and Rescue Team

2. Procedure for shifting to temporary shelter• Temporary Shelter Team

3. Plans to safeguard the students and staff• First Aid Team

Response Protocols

5. Procedure to evacuate the premises• Transportation Team

6. Procedure to notify parents• Parents Teachers Association

7. Procedure to notify media• Media committee

8. De-briefing procedures • Coordination Committee

Preparing for the Unexpected…

DROP COVER HOLD(DCH) in case of Earthquake

Evacuation Priorities

1st •Protection of life

2nd •Prevent spreading of Hazard

3rd •Save Assets in the Affected Area

4th •Minimize the effect of Hazard

Do Not Use Lift

Follow Exit Signs

In Staircase

Move in Single File

Keep on Either Side

Do not Overtake Help the Needy

Preparing for the Unexpected…

EVACUATION PLAN

EXECUTION

Preparing for the Unexpected…

Preparing for the Unexpected…

Be Informed

Health & Safety Training• Prepare your administration & staff• Prepare your faculty• Prepare your students• Reach out to the broader school

community to help families prepare

Thank You