8410F - CRISIS PROCEDURE CHECKLIST

A crisis plan must address many complex contingencies. There should be a step-by-step procedure to use when a crisis occurs. An example follows:

__  Assess life/safety issues immediately.

__  Provide immediate emergency medical care.

__  Call 911 and notify police/rescue first. Call the Superintendent second.

__  Convene the crisis team to assess the situation and implement the crisis response procedures.

__  Evaluate available and needed resources.

__  Alert school staff to the situation.

__  Activate the crisis communication procedure and system of verification.

__  Secure all areas.

__  Implement evacuation and other procedures to protect students and staff from harm. Avoid dismissing students to unknown care.

__  Adjust the bell schedule to ensure safety during the crisis.

__  Alert persons in charge of various information systems to prevent confusion and misinformation. Notify parents.

__  Contact appropriate community agencies and the school district's public information office, if appropriate.

__  Implement post-crisis procedures.