Emergencies

Preparation Is Key to Safety
School district personnel and students will practice several types of drills associated with some these specific emergencies on a regular basis during the school year. These drills will include:

• Evacuation
• Earthquake/Tsunami
• Intruder
• Shelter-in-place
• Complete site evacuation

Drills are important to build confidence and trust, and aid in response time. Drills help students learn. Talk with your child about the importance of drills.

Teach your child the importance of listening to teachers in emergency situations.

Keep Your Family Emergency Information Current
Emergency situations can happen at any time so it is very important for you to keep your family contract information current. Notify your child's school every time there is a change. Included in this information should be a current list of friends and family members who are authorized to pick up your child, including current contact information. In an emergency evacuation, students will be released only to individuals on the authorized pick-up list. 

During a School Emergency 
In order for our emergency response plans to be effective, we must depend on the cooperation and assistance of many people, such as the police and fire departments. We also depend on the parents of our students to support our disaster response efforts. Your cooperation is vital to helping us protect the safety and welfare of all children and school employees. We ask parents to observe the following procedures during a crisis situation:

• Do not telephone the school. We understand and respect your concern for your child, but it is essential that the telephone system be available for emergency communications.
• Check the district's website and Facebook page for emergency announcements and status reports. You will also receive instructions on where you should go and how/when you may be able to pick up your child.
• Do not come to the school or evacuation location until you are instructed to do so. It may be necessary to keep the streets and parking lots clear for emergency vehicles. If a building is in a lock down situation, you will not be allowed to enter.
• If evacuation is required, students may be transported to a location away from the school. You will be notified of this through media bulletins, the district message line, and/or the county message line. Photo ID is required for the student pick-up.

Develop a Family Plan

• Each member of the family should know basic contact information from memory.
• Each member of the family should have more detailed written contact information easily accessible.
• Establish a meeting place for the family to reunite.
• Have an emergency supply of food, water, and first-aid.
• Develop and keep readily available an emergency go-kit.
• Practice your plan