Drills & Evacuations
How many drills is EM required to hold each year?
12
What do the 4 L's stand for in a lockdown?
LOOK for people in hallways and pull them in
LOCK doors
LIGHTS off/Shades drawn
Out of LINE of sight
What should a teacher NOT do if a student is having an allergic reaction?
Answers vary and may include:
Yell and run out of the room
What is a teachers role during an evacuation drill?
Teachers lead students on their respective routes safely and take attendance ASAP
All lockdowns will include all of the following EXCEPT: --> A Public Address (PA) announcement made two
times:
--> Attention signal: We are now in soft/ hard
lockdown. Take proper action.
---> Working with the police department to
include a paging system to all office
phones.
Working with the police department to
include a paging system to all office
phones.
What are some medical emergencies that can arise?
seizures, allergic reactions, trouble breathing, or other injury.
Everyone located in rooms 419-433 should use stairwell ________ to exit onto ________, proceed to 1st ave and cross at __________, then continue walking towards 119th St.
Everyone located in rooms 419-433 should use stairwell D to exit onto First Avenue, proceed to 1st ave and cross at 120th St, then continue walking towards 119th St.
What is the difference between a soft and hard lockdown?
Soft Lockdowns: Emergency Response team can be in hallways. There is no imminent danger, BRT will meet in a designated area in the school, i.e. Main lobby/ Hard Lockdowns: NOBODY can be in the hallways
Name 2 precautions teachers can take to combat the spread of COVID-19
Wipe down surfaces, take COVID test.
What colors are the general response protocol cards and what does each indicate?
Green: all present
Red: missing student
Red and white: Medical: health issue
List the steps a lockdown will include.
All lockdowns will include:
Waiting for first responders to open door, or for the public/page announcement: “The Lockdown has been lifted” Followed by specific directions
Teachers take attendance and account for missing students by contacting the main office.
Explain the test to stay protocol.
Gather date of first symptoms and confirmed diagnosis.
Compile a list of close contacts.
Ask the person who tested positive to isolate for 5 days and, upon return, wear a mask for 5 days.
Close contacts are sent home with a covid test kit as part of the Test to Stay Program:
Close contacts must test that day, submit a negative test result to return the next day, then retest on Day 5 and submit a negative test result.
Close contacts can continue coming to the building as long as both tests are negative and no symptoms develop.
Information will be documented and shared with Managing Ops Director, Principal, HR (if applicable), and close contacts.
Explain the difference between evacuation route B and C.
Route B: Everyone located in rooms 401-417 should use stairwell O to exit onto First Avenue, proceed to Wagner Playground behind the school.
Route C: Everyone located in rooms 434-439 should use stairwell F to exit onto First Avenue, proceed towards Wagner Playground and 2nd avenue.
What is the difference between a shelter in and a lock-down?
A shelter in happens when there is a threat outside of the building. Although no one is allowed into or out of the building, it is business as usual.
How does East Middle handle suspected positive COVID cases?
Students suspected of having COVID-19 awaiting transport home by the parent/guardian will be isolated in the Nurse's Office. The student must remain isolated until picked up or released to go home. The DoO will give the family instructions on quarantining or testing before the student may return to school.