SHELTER IN PLACE is a plan to protect students and staff in the event that there is Biological, Chemical, Nuclear, or Radiation threats or Explosions that produces airborne health hazards.  The SHELTER IN PLACE plan will be enacted only when directed by a governmental authority or the Superintendent of PHM district schools.  It is a special designation used when a situation requires the prolonged lock-down of the school campus in order to protect students and staff from threats usually associated with, but not limited to, chemical or environmental disasters.

 

MITIGATION / PREVENTION

§        Prepare a building security plan that includes:

o       Lock down of students (CODE BLUE).

o       Long-term shelter plan for up to 72 hours.

o       I.D. badge and enforcement policy.

o       Regular maintenance of door security and video systems.

o       School lock out policy for regular school days.

o       Search policy for lockers, vehicles and students with reasonable suspicion.

§        Prepare a SHELTER IN PLACE action plan that utilizes the School Safety team to carry out its designated duties.

§        Monitor HOMELAND SECURITY ADMINISTRATION RISK LEVEL announcements on their web site that can be accessed @ Homeland Security or F.E.M.A. (Federal Emergency Management Administration).

§        Provide the School Safety team members with training on the Homeland Security risk measures and updates on changes in risk levels.

 

PREPAREDNESS

·       Prepare emergency kits with items suggested by HOMELAND SECURITY ADMINISTRATION on their web site www.ready.gov.  Inspect kits and replace outdated and missing supplies.  An emergency kit is located in the workroom of the Main Office as well as all Division Offices.  These emergency kits should be located in an area that is highly visible and accessible to anyone.

·       Conduct semi-annual SHELTER IN PLACE drills as outlined in your plan.

·       Meet with local Emergency Service providers to share plans and procedures.

·       Review Shelter in Place plans annually and revise as needed.

·       Review food and drink supplies and work with the Food Service Director to maintain emergency supplies. Maintain student food allergy information as outlined on the FOOD ALLERGY INITIATIVE web site.

·       Maintain student medical information and emergency plans for moving medication and student files to designated shelter.

·        Conduct regular tests of all communications systems and equipment. (Base & portable radios, emergency warning monitors, e-mail, cell and land line phones, intercom, warning sirens and horns, etc.)