Earthquake Procedures
Earthquake Procedures
This information has been compiled in order to prepare both you and your children in the event of a natural disaster. Here in California, the most likely disaster would be due to an earthquake.
A major earthquake of "disaster" magnitude would, in all likelihood, lead to extensive damage to building structures, to gas and electricity shutdowns, and to a non-functioning telephone system. Major highways might be unusable for many weeks while the minor roads would be very congested and perhaps impassable also. A disaster plan has been devised to better prepare staff, pupils and parents for their role should a disaster occur.
A major earthquake of "disaster" magnitude would, in all likelihood, lead to extensive damage to building structures, to gas and electricity shutdowns, and to a non-functioning telephone system. Major highways might be unusable for many weeks while the minor roads would be very congested and perhaps impassable also. A disaster plan has been devised to better prepare staff, pupils and parents for their role should a disaster occur.
SCHOOL PROCEDURES DURING AND AFTER EARTHQUAKES
- DUCK AND COVER until ordered to evacuate. Obey office and/or teacher's order to evacuate.
- Teacher or student picks up class "Emergency Kit" and LEAVES THE BUILDING with the children.
- Children line up at the designated emergency area ( A painted number on the playground).
- Teacher checks that all children are accounted for, administers first aid, and awaits administrative direction.
- Buildings are checked to see that all people are out and that there are no obvious gas or electrical malfunctions
AFTER SHOCK ALERT
- After minor earthquakes, administrators and custodial staff assess damage/building safety. When the school is deemed safe, classes will resume.
- After a major earthquake, students remain outside on the large grass area to await pick-up.
- STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED ONLY TO ADULTS LISTED ON THE EMERGENCY CARD.
- Walk or bike to pick up your child from school; NO CARS if possible. Streets, especially near the school, have to be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
- Children not picked up will be cared for by school personnel on the school grounds or at a safe environment which will be posted.
STUDENT DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
- Students will be released only to adults listed on the Emergency Card on file in the office. Check-out must be made through the office staff at the designated table.
- Walk or bike to pick up your child; No cars, if possible. Streets, especially near the school, have to be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
- Children not picked up will be cared for by school personnel on the school grounds or at a safe environment which will be posted.