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GILBERT

HIGH

SCHOOL

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES SAFETY

PLAN

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Table of Contents

Emergency Phone Numbers pg. 3

GHS Map pg. 4

Emergency Response Team Roster pg. 5-7

Components of the Plan pg. 8-13

Fire Procedures pg. 15

Bomb Threat pg. 16

Explosion pg. 17

Severe Weather pg. 18-20

Chemical/Biological Threats pg. 21-22

Anthrax pg. 23-24

Intruder Procedures pg. 25-26

Serious Accident pg. 27

Weapon on Campus pg. 28

Hostage Situation pg. 30

Utility Emergency pg. 31

Ice/Snow Storms pg. 32

School Bus Wreck pg. 33

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Off Campus Emergency/Field Trip pg. 34

Crisis Management Team/Plan pg. 36-38

Duties in Crisis Management Area pg. 39-40

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Emergency…………………………………………………………….911 Superintendent (Dr. Little)…………………………………….821-1003

………………………………………………………………Cell 530-9454 Chief Operations Officer (Mr. Salters)……………………………………………….821-1212 (1211)

……………………………………………………………..Cell 917-1770 Chief Financial Officer (Mr. Butler)…………………………………………………………..821-1168 (1167) District Maintenance………………………………………..821-1380 John Stehmeyer………………………………………………821-1382 (1380)

District Transportation…………………………………………821-1340

Special Needs Transportation…………………………………821-1356 Gilbert Transportation………………………………………….821-1351 Transportation Director………………………Cell 600-3838 Gilbert Area Transportation Supervisor…………............... Cell 821-1351 Lexington County………………………………………………911/359-8230

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Fire Department……………………………………………………911 MCEC……………………………………………………………..749-6444 Summit Rural Water District……………………………………………………………892-5544

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GHS Map

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Emergency Response Team Roster

Teachers will accompany students to designated areas in the student parking lot ( See Map ). If students are not in their assigned areas as defined by their schedules when the evacuation takes place, they will report to the teacher in the parking lot that is defined on their schedule for that period. If the evacuation occurs before school or at break, students will report to their first block teacher in the parking lot. If the evacuation occurs during lunch, students will report to their third block teacher in the parking lot. Ann O’Cain, Principal Report to the main office

Evacuation Accountability Coordinate with emergency personnel and law Enforcement

AP - Jacob Nelson Report to the main office

Check evacuation site Contact Lexington County Sheriff’s Department Assist with the roof check of the main building Assist with building/locker check

AP – Casey Calhoun Report to the main office

Confirm the building evacuation Coordinate administrative operations

AP--Elizabeth Abbott Report to the main office

Confirm the building evacuation Coordinate administrative operations

SRO Liaison with law enforcement and emergency

Personnel Liaison with school and district administration

Athletic Director Report to the main office

Take portable sound system to the Evacuation Site Evacuation Site Leader

Head Custodian Report to the main office

Confirm main building evacuation Check roof of main building Assist with building and locker check

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Assistant Assist with Traffic Control Custodians Utility control

Provide building information to emergency Personnel

************UPDATED 09/09/15************ Crisis Responders _

(AED/ CPR cert.) Eddie Bui Cheri Rogers Hunter White Rodney Craps Jason Cochcroft Deana Keisler Sharie Cato R.N. Tiffany Vining L.P.N. Sue Ellen Shealy R.N. Emily Whittington - Professional Rescuer Byron Millwood – Professional Rescuer

Building Chiefs 100 Hall Jennifer Gibbons & Erica Armstrong200 Hall Adam Jankowski & Cheri Rogers 300 Hall Derrick Cooper & Brian Waters 400 Hall Jimmy Frost & Rob Hardy Gym Area Clark Mullins & Byron Millwood Admin. Tracy Pound Guidance Sherry Watson & Pam Reams Cafeteria Renee Ritter Commons Donna Watson & Renee Padgett

Duties of Building Chiefs:

- Check building section to insure that all persons have left the building,

especially restrooms. - Check all fire alarms in your section to make sure they are in the closed

position. - Move to our designated area in the student parking lot. - Await the ALL CLEAR signal from an administrator. - Give ALL CLEAR signal to persons from your section.

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- Assist Lexington County Sheriff’s Department with searching building and identifying any suspicious materials, if needed.

Teachers

- Accountable for the Emergency Bag (colored) and the contents. - The Emergency Bag will contain all necessary components for an

emergency exit from the building! Make sure your Red and Green cards are in the bag!

- Accountable for all assigned students. - Check class and take roll. - Evacuate students from the building via the fire drill map. - Take students to the evacuation site. Have the students take their book

bags with them to the evacuation site. - Monitor students closely at the evacuation site. - Report rumors of student suspects to Mrs. O’Cain - Complete duties as assigned by the Emergency Evacuation Duty Roster.

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Components of the Emergency Plan

Component One: Design, Site Location and Condition School Design: Gilbert High School was constructed in 2001-2002. The new school opened for the 2002-2003 school year. The campus consists of one main building in the architectural shape of an X. The school houses approximately 900 students in grades 9-12 and employs approximately 115 staff members. Mrs. Ann O’Cain is the Principal. Site Location Gilbert High School is located at 840 Main Street, Gilbert S.C. The school sites on a tiered terrain facing southwest towards the intersection of Main Street and Two Notch Road. Undeveloped private property borders the school on the east, south side by Two Notch Road, west side by Main Street and the north side by Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert Primary School. Students that drive enter the student parking lot via Two Notch Road. Buses enter the campus via Main Street or a connecting road from Gilbert Middle School and Gilbert Primary School. Staff and visitors enter the school campus from Main Street. Emergency Evacuation Site Tomahawk Stadium Site Condition Gilbert High School is a new school that is clean, well maintained and in excellent condition. Fire Alarm System The school has a fire alarm system in place that is audible throughout the building. Simplex monitors the fire alarm system and will notify Lexington County 911 when the alarms go off. The security company and the district maintenance staff check the system annually. Security System The school has a security system with 4 keypad entry locations in the building. The system is connected to Simplex with responders notified as needed.

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Sprinkler System The school has a sprinkler on the stage of the little theatre. Smoke Alarm System Smoke alarms cover all areas of the building. Intercom System The school has a two-way intercom system with the office for all of the classrooms. Each classroom has a telephone for teacher use and emergencies. Telephones The school has two telephone lines. Telephones are located in all offices and classrooms. Walkie-Talkies Administrative staff, custodial staff, and key personnel use hand held radios for quick communication. Cellular Telephones Personal cellular phones are provided for the principal and some other personnel. Cellular phones are used on field trips for emergency situations. Bullhorns The school’s bullhorns are located in the main office. The principal, assistant principal, and athletic director have bullhorns in their offices. Caller ID The school has Caller ID capacity. Fax Machines The school has fax machines located in administrative, guidance and athletic departments.

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Fire Extinguishers The school has fire extinguishers located in appropriate places. The fire extinguishers are kept charged and inspected through a contracted service. Weather Radio The school has an emergency weather located in the main office. First Aid Kits The school has a first aid kit in the classroom emergency backpacks, the main office, and in the gym. Emergency Evacuation Kit The school has an emergency evacuation kit that includes a cellular phone, bullhorn, staff/student lists on Powerschool, emergency phone numbers, school safety plans, neon colored vests, markers, pencils and pens, triplicate family information forms, triplicate triage information forms, staff/student medical records, disposable identification badges, a flashlight, and thermal blankets. The emergency evacuation kit is kept in the main office with Tracy Pound and Donna Watson. Classroom First Aid Kits Each classroom is equipped with an emergency kit that includes basic first aid supplies. Crisis Response Kit Crisis response team members assigned to the triage area keep a crisis response backpack in close proximity at all times that include triage forms, identification bracelets, a covered clipboard, legal pads, crisis response vests, thermal blankets, disposable ponchos, permanent markers and pens. The kit also includes a trauma kit that contains gauze, surgical pads, burn sheets, tape, trauma dressings, bandages, trauma sheets, CPR masks, gloves, facemasks, and eye shields. Signage The school has the following signage:

- Visitor signs are posted on perimeter doors. - Emergency evacuation procedures are posted in all classrooms. - Consent to search signs are posed on some perimeter doors.

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- Parking signs designate areas for visitors. - Traffic control signs are located on the streets around the school. - An identification sign is posed in the front of the school. - Exit signs are located over all perimeter doors.

Doors Perimeter doors: Most perimeter doors are kept locked during the day except for the main entrance doors. (Front doors, door from the student parking lot, and the door from the faculty parking lot) Classroom doors: All classroom doors can be locked from the outside and all teachers have keys to their classrooms.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Visitor Pass System: The school has a visitor pass system that requires the individual to check in the main office, sign in and out, and the secretaries issue a visitor’s badge that includes the person’s name, the date, and the secretary’s initials. Early dismissal: The school has early dismissal procedures in place that require the individual checking the student out to report to the attendance office. The individual checking the student out must be a custodial parent or a person authorized by the parent. The attendance secretary calls the student to the office to be checked out. If the individual checking the student out is not the custodial parent, the attendance secretary will ask for identification, check “Red Flag ” status of the student, and call the parent or guardian for authorization to release the student. Student/Staff ID’s: Students and staff are issued identification badges. Each student and staff member is required to wear an ID badge. Dress Code The school does require a dress code as stipulated by the LCSD#1 School Board Policy for students and staff. The dress code is printed in the parent/student handbook.

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Internet The school provides Internet access to students and staff. The school has a written policy in place that requires parents, teachers, and students to sign the policy form before use. The school has filtering software for the use of the Internet monitored by the district. Traffic The school has procedures for buses and automobiles during arrival and dismissal times. Buses and automobiles have separate drop-off and pick-up areas. Parking Designated visitor and handicapped parking is located in the parking lot in front of the school. Staff parking areas are located on the west and north side of the school. Supervision of Students Teachers must supervise student behavior in the classrooms, hallways, and at dismissal time. Teachers are required to stand at their classroom doorways during class changes to monitor student behavior in the hallways. Students must remain quiet and orderly as they change classes. Cafeteria aides are required to monitor student behavior in the cafeteria. Field Trips The field trip procedures are outlined in the teacher handbook. School and district administrators must approve all field trips. Parents must sign permission slips before students are allowed to attend. Student lists and student emergency information and medicines must be taken on all field trips. CPR/First-Aid The nurse annually trains some staff in CPR and First Aid procedures. A list of CPR and First Aid trained staff and procedures are posted throughout the school. The school defibrillator is located in the nurse’s office. The school nurse, Tiffany Vining, Bryon Millwood, and Emily Whittington are trained to use the defibrillator.

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Medication Dispensing The school has medicine dispensing procedures in place. The school nurse is in charge of dispensing medicine when she is at school. Office personnel are also authorized to dispense medication. The policy requires a written permission form from parents to dispense the medication. A log is kept that contains the name of the student, the type of medication given, the date, and time dispensed. Key Control System The school has a centralized key control system in place that includes recording with signature the assignment of keys to staff. Keys are prohibited from being copied and lost keys must be reported to the office immediately. Teaches are issued keys to their classroom doors. Only the administrative staff and custodial personnel are issued master keys. Emergency Posting The following signs must be posted prominently in each classroom.

1. Fire Evacuation Plan 2. Tornado Evacuation Plan 3. CPR and First Aid Procedure Plan 4. List of CPR and First Aid Trained People

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Introduction and Use of the Safety Plan

This ready –reference guide has been prepared by the administration of Gilbert High School to aid administrators, faculty, and staff to make prompt and effective decisions during times of crisis. Certainly it is hoped that many of these procedures will never be used. However, the schools must be prepared to meet any crisis. The procedures contained herein were developed by the administration of Gilbert High School over the years; some of them are born of experience, while others were assembled as best known administrative practice. The purpose of this set of plans is to ensure that decisive and coordinated actions will be taken whenever an emergency arises. The plans in this guide are coordinated with the District Emergency Management Plan. Appropriate community and government agencies have had input into its development and either have or will be given copies. Since all emergency situations cannot be anticipated, users should find the set of procedures in this guide closest to the identified emergency and follow them.

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FIRE PROCEDURES

Monthly fire drills will be practiced. Fire drills will be initiated by sounding of the fire alarm. In the event of a fire in the building:

1. Sound the fire alarm immediately. 2. Simplex will automatically call 911. Administration will call the fire department. 3. Evacuate the building according to the following procedures:

a. Students will walk out the designated exit in a quiet orderly manner. b. The student that reaches the outside door first will hold it open for other

students. The last person should close the classroom door and leave the room. c. Students must go to the designated areas. d. Teachers are responsible for the students under their supervision. Teachers

must take their roll book, take attendance and report any missing students, staff, or faculty to Administration at the designated area in the student parking lot.

e. Students and teachers are to take their possessions with them. f. The fire drill plan for evacuating the building will be posted in each classroom

throughout the entire year. g. The building chiefs are to check the building. The building chiefs will have a

schedule of the teachers on their hall. 4. The principal will notify Dr. Woodward 821-1003 or Jeff Salters 821-1212. 5. Notify the utility company (MCEC) of a break or suspected break in gas or electrical

lines which would present a hazard. 6. Access roads will be kept open for emergency vehicles by the custodial staff under

the direction of Becky Rikard and the SRO. 7. If a fire occurs near the school, the principal will determine the course of action. 8. Students and staff members will be allowed to return to the building at the direction

of the principal or the fire department. 9. Decisions regarding school dismissal or other further actions are the prerogative of

the superintendent. 10. A fire exit diagram of the building of the building showing escape routes are posted

in each room. Fire Drill Procedures for Students with Physical Limitations

**All of our fire drill exits are accessible to all students. Teachers should follow normal fire drill procedures if they have a student with a physical limitation. Administrative Duties: O’Cain 300 Hall, Abbott 400 Hall, Calhoun 200 Hall, Nelson 100 Hall

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BOMB THREAT

A bomb checklist will be in place in the teacher’s boxes. In the event of a Bomb Threat:

1. The person receiving the threat should try to obtain as much information as possible about the location of the bomb. Try to ascertain the exact location of the bomb, the time for detonation, what it looks like, the type of explosive, why it was placed, and any other pertinent information. DO NOT USE ANY RADIO TRANSMISSION.

2. If the threat is made by telephone, the exact time should be noted. DO NOT HANG

UP THE PHONE even if the caller has hung up. The phone company might be able to trace the call. Immediately inform the principal.

3. If the threat is made via text message, instant message, or any other social media, the

device on which the threat was received should be brought immediately to Administration.

4. The principal and SRO will immediately call the Shreriff’s Department (911) and

inform them of the bomb threat, and all details that were obtained when the threat was received. The Sheriff’s Department will notify the Fire Department and the Bomb Squad.

5. The principal will decide if evacuation of the building is necessary, and if so, to what

extent the building should be evacuated. The evacuation will be accomplished by a STANDARD FIRE DRILL and include the following:

1. Everyone should be at least 300 feet from the building. 2. Staff members should make visual checks of their classrooms and report

anything unusual. DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS. 3. Teachers are responsible for the students under their supervision and should

take attendance at the evacuation site (Tomahawk Stadium) to account for each student. Students that are un-accounted for should be reported to administration immediately.

4. School personnel are not to conduct a search or disturb anything. The teacher should look around the room for anything unusual. Wait for law enforcement and fire authorities to arrive. After a thorough search by law enforcement and fire authorities, if nothing has been found, the Principal, upon the recommendation of the police and/or the superintendent, will permit reentry into the building.

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5. Decisions regarding school dismissal or other further actions are the prerogative of the superintendent.

6. Students and teachers should take their possessions with them.

Bomb Threat Procedures for Students with Physical Limitations **All of our bomb threat exits are accessible to all students. Teachers should follow normal bomb threat procedures if they have a student with a physical limitation.

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EXPLOSION

In the Event of an explosion: 1. If students are in locations where there is debris or flying material, every

effort should be made to seek protection under desks with eyes closed. If time permits, students should cover their faces with their arms, books, coats, jackets, or any other available protective covering. Students should remain in this position until the building tremors and flying debris cease. At this time students should wait for further instructions.

2. Notify the Principal immediately. 3. The principal will notify the Fire Department, EMS, and the Disaster

Preparedness Agency at 911. 4. The principal will also notify the superintendent at 821-1003. 5. After determining the location of the explosion, the principal will decide if the

evacuation of the building is necessary. If so, to what extent the building should be evacuated. The evacuation will be accomplished by a standard fire drill and include the following:

a. Everyone must be at least 300 feet from the building. b. Teachers are responsible for the students under their supervision and

should take attendance at the evacuation-holding site to account for each student. Students who are accounted for are to be reported to administration immediately.

6. Decisions regarding school dismissal or other further actions are the prerogative of the superintendent.

**If the building has to be evacuated we will follow fire drill procedures.

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TORNADO/SEVERE THUNDERSTORM

Tornado drills will be conducted periodically throughout the school year.

In the event of a tornado watch, normal activities are to continue but with the following precautions:

1. The weather radio will be closely monitored for further updates of the

weather. 2. The custodian and assistant custodian will be posted as lookouts in the front of

the school by the main office and at the rear of the school. 3. The principal in cooperation with the Disaster preparedness Agency and the

superintendent will determine if school should be delayed because of impending inclement weather.

In the event of a tornado warning, severe thunderstorm, or hurricane the following procedures should be followed. 1. Notice will be given over the public address system. If the electricity should be turned off, teachers would be notified by the principal, assistant principal, or custodial staff. 2. ALL STUDENTS AND PERSONNEL MUST REMAIN QUIET AND

CALM AND LISTEN FOR ANY COMMANDS. 3. All students and personnel in the building will assemble to predetermined

locations in the halls. Students will sit against the wall and cover their heads and faces with their books, arms, jackets, book bags, or other available materials.

4. If a tornado should actually strike the school: a. The principal will determine when and if the building should be

evacuated and to what extent it should be evacuated. i. If evacuation is necessary we will adhere to the fire evacuation

plan. b. Notify the fire department, EMS, and Disaster Preparedness as needed

at 911. c. The crisis management team and other staff members will act

accordingly to their assigned roles to evaluate injuries, administer first aid, and take other appropriate actions.

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Tornado Evacuation Route

Students are to move into the hallways, and close the hall doors are both ends of the hall. Students must remain quiet so the commands can be heard.

Tornado Evacuation Procedures for Students with Physical Limitations **The same tornado evacuation procedures should be followed. Teacher should ensure any student with a physical location arrives at the appropriate location.

EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURES

Signal: Tone over the P.A. system and instructions

During an earthquake, make your students sit underneath their desks or tables and instruct them to hold on to the legs of the table. Steps of Action: 1. Drop, Cover, and Hold On: Drop to the ground, take Cover under a table or desk, and

Hold On to it as if a major earthquake were happening (stay down for at least 60 seconds). Practice now so you will immediately protect yourself during earthquakes!

2. Stay in this position until building tremors and/or flying debris ceases. 3. Await further instructions. 4. If fire alarm sounds, evacuate the building and move 300 feet away from the building.

If electricity is inoperative, bullhorn or other communication will signal evacuation.

Before: 1. Know how to shut off the electricity and gas. 2. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. 3. Locate the safe places in your area. 4. Stay away from the windows, bookcases, or other tall pieces of furniture.

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During 1. Keeping calm and stay in designated area, because most injuries occur when people

decide to enter or exit buildings. 2. If indoors, go to predetermined areas and remain. If outside, move away from trees,

buildings, overpasses, or utility wires. Do not ever go inside a building during an earthquake.

3. If in a vehicle, stop as quickly as safety permits. Stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires.

4. Be prepared for aftershocks. These occur on minute to one year after the initial shock.

5. Use flashlights or battery powered lanterns. DO NOT use candles, matches, or open fire. There could be gas leakages in the buildings after an earthquake. After:

1. Check for injuries. Do not attempt to move a seriously injured person unless the person is in immediate danger, or only when emergency personnel or other authorities say it is safe.

2. If you smell gas: a. Shut off the valves. b. Leave the building. c. Report the leak to the building supervisors.

3. Look for the main switch and shut off the electrical power. 4. Do Not Flush Toilets until you know sewage lines are intact.

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CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL THREATS Although this is not a comprehensive packet for responding to a chemical or biological exposure, it will assist in your response if it is necessary. Anthrax is used as one example, but the information will also pertain to other biological agents.

Standard Incident Objectives: - Remove people from harms way. - Assess the situation. - Be cognizant of secondary devices. - Secure the perimeter, set up operation areas, and establish a cold zone. (Area of

positive no contamination) - Consider decontamination, triage, and treat and transport victims. (Assisted by a

professional response teams) - Alert professional responders to the potentially dangerous conditions and notify the

district office. - Avoid additional contamination. - Secure evidence and treat the area as a crime scene.

Chemical Threat Response: 1. Evacuate persons from the potential at-risk areas to minimize potential exposure. 2. If outdoors, note the direction of the plume (Vapor Cloud Movement) 3. Number the victims. 4. Types of injuries and symptoms presented. 5. Information from witnesses. (What they saw) 6. Exact location of the incident. 7. Isolate area and deny entry.

Characteristics of Chemical Agents: 1. Requires a dispersion device typically for aerosol generation. 2. Requires weaponry. 3. Can be found as a solid, liquid, or gas. 4. The less volatile the agent the more persistent. 5. Clinical effects vary from immediate to hours. 6. Effects of chemical threat agents are affected by:

A. Temperature B. Humidity C. Precipitation D. Wind Speed E. Nature of terrain and building

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Types

1. Nerves Agents – A substance that interferes with the central nervous system.

Exposure is through liquid contact with the eyes or skin and inhalation of vapor. Three distinct symptoms associated with nerve agents are pinpoint pupils, headaches, and chest tightness. Examples include sarin, tabun, and VX.

2. Blister Agents – A chemical agent, also called a vesicant, which causes severe blistering and burns to tissues, skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. Exposure is through liquid or vapor contact. Also, referred to as mustard agents; examples include lewisite and mustard.

3. Blood Agents – A chemical agent that interferes with the ability of the blood to transport oxygen and cause asphyxiation. Examples include cyanogens chloride and cyanide.

4. Choking Agents – A chemical that causes physical injury to the lungs. It may cause the lungs to fill with liquid, which results in the lack of oxygen, hence choking on liquids. Examples include chlorine and phosgene.

5. Irritating Agents – A chemical agent, also called riot control agent or tear gas, which causes respiratory distress and tearing, designed to incapacitate. Examples include pepper spray and tear gas.

The five classes of chemical threat agents all produce incapacitation, serious injury, and or death. The dosage is dependent on each individual victim. The effects range from mild to death. ***If it is necessary to evacuate the school campus for any reason the entire staff and student body will be moved to Tomahawk Stadium. Buses will be provided by the school district for all students (Appropriate buses for a students with physical limitation will also be provided)

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ANTHRAX

DO NOT PANIC 1. Anthrax organisms can cause infection to the skin, gastrointestinal system, or the

lungs. To do so the organism must be rubbed into abraded skin, swallowed, or inhaled as a fine aerosolized mist. Disease can be prevented after exposure to the anthrax spores by early treatment with the appropriate antibiotic. Anthrax is not spread from one person to another person.

2. For anthrax to be effective as a covert agent, it must be aerosolized into very small particles. This is difficult to do and requires a great deal of technical skill and special equipment. If these small particles are inhaled, life-threatening lung infection can occur, but prompt recognition and treatment are effective.

Follow these instructions: 1. Do not shake or empty the contents of any suspicious envelope or package. 2. Place the envelope or package in a plastic bag or some other type of container to

prevent leakage of contents. 3. If you do not have any container, then cover the envelope or package with anything

and do not remove this cover. (ex. clothing, paper, or trash can, etc.) 4. Then leave the room and close the door, or section off the area to prevent others from

entering the area. (keep others away) 5. Wash your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading any powder to your

face. 6. Report the incident to the local law enforcement and notify the District Office. Make

a list of all the people that were in the room or area when the suspicious letter or package was recognized. Give this list to both the local public health authorities and law enforcement officials for follow-up investigations and advice.

7. Remember the sensitivity involved with school populations. Discretion is the key when it comes to releasing information.

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ENVELOPE WITH POWDER – POWDER SPILLS OUT ON THE SURFACE

1. Do not try to clean up the powder. Cover the spilled contents immediately with anything, and do not remove this cover.

2. Leave the room and close the door, or section off the area to prevent others from entering.

3. Wash your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading any powder on your face. 4. Call law enforcement and then notify the district office. 5. Remove heavily contaminated clothing as soon as possible and place in a plastic bag.

The clothing should be given to emergency responders for proper handling. 6. Shower with soap and water as soon as possible. DO NOT USE BLEACH OR

OTHER DISINFECTANTS ON YOUR SKIN. 7. If possible, list all people who were in the room or area, especially those who had

actual contact with the powder. Give this list to officials.

HOW TO IDENTIFY SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES AND LETTERS

Some of the following characteristics of suspicious packages and letter include the Following:

1. Excessive postage 2. Handwritten or poorly typed addresses 3. Incorrect titles 4. Titles but no names 5. Misspelling of common words 6. Oily stains, discolorations, or odors 7. No return address 8. Excessive Weight 9. Lopsided or uneven envelopes 10. Protruding wires or aluminum foil 11. Excessive security material such as masking tape or string 12. Visual distractions 13. Ticking sound 14. Marked with restrictive endorsements such as “Personal” or “Confidential” 15. Shows a city or state in the postmark that does not match the return address

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UNWANTED INTRUDER (LOCKDOWN PROCEDURES) Security measures in place at GHS include the following: 1. Signs stating that all visitors must report to the main office are posted on all exterior

doors. 2. All substitute teachers, parent volunteers, and visitors are issued identification badges

when they check in at the main office. The badges must be worn the entire time they are in the building.

3. All parents are asked to sign their children in and out of school when a late arrival or early dismissal occurs.

4. Students must go home by their normal way as determined by the parents. Changes in means of transportation must be in writing. No telephone calls will be accepted.

5. Parents have been instructed not to bring their children to school before 7:30 a.m. Parents can pick up their children at 3:30 p.m. Supervision cannot be provided before 7:30 a.m. and after 3:30 p.m.

6. Any person in the building without a visitor’s badge will be challenged by the first school employee to notice the person without proper identification and will be escorted to the office immediately.

Warning signal is Please Initiate Lockdown Procedures

-Lock all classroom doors (Substitutes move to closest occupied room with a GHS staff member -Place Red/Green Card over the window with Magnet - Move Furniture to barricade door in actual Lockdown - Turn lights out - Move away from windows (close blinds) - Get down on the floor - Remain QUIET – DO NOT call attention to your location - Check/verify roll of students (Email list of missing students to all administrators,

if possible) If a student is in the hallway, he/she should move to the nearest room occupied by a GHS staff member. DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR until an administrator comes to your room and opens the door giving the all-clear. When an evacuation occurs, all students will be treated as suspects (As they exit, their hands will be over their heads, and they will be in a single file line – they will be escorted to a holding area where they will be patted down and identified by ID card and/or personal recognition).

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Class Change

- Get as low as possible and move to the next class as quickly as possible - If you are not close to your next class, move into the closest open classroom or first

open door. The barricade yourself inside the room. - If you are having class outside of the classroom, make sure the main office has

knowledge of your whereabouts and has a cell phone number to reach you. Before school

- Get as low as possible and move to your first block class as quickly as possible or - Move to the first open classroom or door and barricade yourself in the room

Cafeteria

- Get as low as possible (on the floor or under tables) - Teachers on duty will respond to administrative directives to move students to safest

areas IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

Emergency personnel will see the green sticker/card and proceed to the trouble. Time may be of the essence in a real emergency.

- Always get as low as possible - Remain calm and quiet - Get out of sight - If you are outside – DO NOT GO TO YOUR CAR FOR ANY REASON

(THERE MAY BE EXPLOSIVES IN THE PARKING LOT) - ALL CLEAR are the Key words to ending the lockdown, anything other

announcement during lockdown should be ignored.

If you are outside and cannot get into the building – RUN- to Gilbert Primary or Gilbert Middle School and remain there until you are identified and accounted. You will be released by law enforcement.

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ACCIDENT/SERIOUS INJURY/ILLNESS In the event of an accident, serious injury, or illness the immediate concern is to aid the victim. The following procedures are to be followed:

1. Make sure the scene is secure. 2. The chief first aid administrators will notify the parent/guardian as deemed

necessary. 3. The principal and staff members who are qualified in first aid will determine

if the victim requires treatment at the hospital. The CPR respondents are Ruth Lepir, Sharie Cato, Suzie Halloran, Riley Thomas, and Sue Ellen Shealy.

4. The School Resource Officer will call EMS over the Lexington County Sheriff Department radio or by using 911. The SRO could also have the parent/guardian transport the victim to the hospital, if the situation merits such medical attention. The school nurse will be responsible for calling 911 for any medical emergency, an Administrator will handle all other emergencies.

5. As necessary, the principal will notify the superintendent of the status of any injuries resulting from a possible situation. Complete an accident report in accordance with district policy. Make any notes immediately pertaining to the accident.

6. The SRO will assist traffic control of emergency vehicles and maintain security and safety of the surroundings.

7. Make sure any students who have come in contact with any bodily fluids are immediately reported.

8. Limit the scene to personnel only and keep students away from the scene. 9. A letter will be prepared for students to take home if it is deemed necessary.

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WEAPON ON CAMPUS

1. Announce over the speakers, “ Please Initiate Lockdown Procedures” 2. Teachers should lock their doors and get the students away from the doors and

windows. Put your green sticker/card under/on the door if you can.. 3. Remain in the classroom until notified by an administrator. 4. Students or personnel not in a classroom or an office will go the closest room

occupied by a GHS Staff member. 5. Students or personnel outside the building will go to Crossroads Baptist

Church, reporting to the office area as quickly as possible. 6. Classroom doors are to remain locked until an All Clear is given by an

administrator or law enforcement officer at your classroom door. Whenever a student is observed or reported to have a weapon on campus, the school administration and/or staff should follow the following precautions and procedures:

- Identify the student and his/her location in the building. - Notify SRO and school administration - If the weapon is a firearm, notify law enforcement and the District Office. - Administrators or teachers should quietly ask the student to accompany him/her to the office. - Depending on the situation, the student should be asked to surrender the weapon or declare its location. - Call student’s parent and take steps for immediate expulsion. - Assess the situation to determine follow-up steps.

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DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY ON CAMPUS BY VIOLENCE

Whenever a student, staff member or visitor on campus is injured by violent action, the following procedures should be considered: - Notify Law Enforcement by calling 911 - Determine injuries and provide first-aid, as necessary - Notify the District Office - Restore calm by having students either stay in class or return to class - Assess extent of situation determining who was involved or committed the act - identify witnesses - Follow emergency procedures for communication of information to staff and students, evacuation, if necessary, and media plan - Follow crisis response follow-up plan for necessary counseling or other trauma reduction activities - SRO will secure location as a crime scene until determined otherwise.

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HOSTAGE SITUATION PROCEDURES

If a situation should arise where one or more persons hold students or staff hostage on the campus or in the school, the following precautions and procedures should be considered: - Notify law enforcement and the District Office immediately - Law Enforcement/Administration will determine the evacuation of students from the area of danger. - Gather all facts regarding the situation for the police – keep notes on times, any communication from the person holding the hostage and other witness information - Provide law enforcement with floor plan of school - Work with the District Office and law enforcement to determine next steps - Work with public relations to prepare statements for media – Put media plan into effect

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UTILITY EMERGENCY

In the event of a utility emergency, the following steps should be taken:

1. Electrical Power Failure: The principal will call MCEC. The teachers will keep their students in the classroom until they are dismissed or the electricity is restored. Flashlights will be available in the main office and instructor’s offices.

2. Gas Line Break:

The principal will determine if evacuation of the building is necessary and, if so, what extent the building should be evacuated. The evacuation will be accomplished by a standard fire drill and include the following:

a. Everyone should be at least 300 feet from the building. b. Teachers are responsible for the students under their supervision and

should take attendance at the evacuation site to account for each child. Students who are unaccounted for are to be report to an administrator in the student parking lot.

3. Call MCEC and the Fire Department as needed. 4. Decisions regarding school dismissal or other further actions are the

prerogative of the Superintendent.

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ICE/SNOW STORMS

Decisions regarding delays, early dismissal other school closings will be made by the superintendent. School closing information will be communicated to radio and TV stations for broadcast by 6:00 a.m. Students and employees should not call the school or district office.

School procedures for early dismissal due to weather conditions include the following:

1. Students will remain in their classrooms under the direct supervision of the

teachers until further instructions are given. 2. Weather Bureau warnings are closely monitored.

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SCHOOL BUS WRECK – REGULAR DAILY TRANSPORATION

Rosters of regular passengers riding school buses will be on file at the school.

Upon notification of a bus accident the following will be determined by the person receiving the call:

1. Where is the bus accident? 2. Was another vehicle involved? 3. Are students injured on the bus requiring EMS? 4. Are passengers in the other vehicle injured requiring EMS? 5. Have EMS, the Highway Patrol, and the Sheriff’s Department been notified?

Upon notification of a bus wreck the transportation supervisor will immediately proceed to the scene of the accident and:

1. Establish communication back to the school via radio to coordinate procedures necessary to deal with the situation.

2. Stay out of buses. You may return t the bus only when the transportation secretary grants permission. The transportation secretary will monitor the radio and phones throughout the emergency to help coordinated emergency efforts from the accident scene, deal with injuries, and report back to the school.

3. Will supervise and direct the off site communications and summon the crisis management team to the scene as needed to deal with injuries, notification, and the media.

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OFF CAMPUS EMERGENCY FIELD TRIP NON ATHLETIC

Effective communications and availability of needed information are critical during any emergency and especially during an off campus emergency such as a bus wreck. The following steps have been taken to prepare for a possible off campus emergency.

1. Teachers or sponsors must provide rosters of students and chaperones going on field trips. A copy of the roster must be given to Brenda Smith, each bus must have a copy of the roster, and an email sent to GHS All Users.

2. Copies of students and chaperones information sheets including permission forms and medical permission forms as well as emergency numbers and names of persons to be contacted in case of an emergency. Copies should be on file at school and on each bus.

When going on a field trip or leaving the campus teachers must complete and leave on file with Brenda Smith:

1. Student and chaperone list. 2. Student and chaperone information sheets including names and telephone

numbers in the event of an emergency. 3. Student permission forms. 4. Medical emergency permission forms. 5. Bus identification – including bus numbers. 6. Name of bus driver. 7. Destination, trip itinerary and routes. 8. Signed checklist indicating that all required procedures for the field trip have

been met.

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OFF CAMPUS/FIELD TRIPS/ATHLETIC EMERGENCIES

Notify the following, Ann O’Cain 803-354-1921 or, Elizabeth Abbott at 803-513-7706, Casey Calhoun at 803-381-1708, Jacob Nelson at 803-348-0940 and Chad Leaphart at 803-553-5064. Athletic teams, which travel consistently during the season, should fill out forms including the above information on all students. The information for all team members should be filed with Deana Keisler at the beginning of each season for each sport. Copies of this information should be kept in a folder and should accompany the team each time they leave the school campus.

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN

Name/Position Assignment Ann O’Cain, Principal General supervision of all crisis Elizabeth Abbott, Assistant Principal Response area Casey Calhoun, Assistant Principal In charge of parent/family

Reunification area Jacob Nelson, Assistant Principal Assist in parent/family reunification Sharon Long, Instructional Asst. area Joel Cooper, SRO Liaison with law enforcement and

School Command Post Ashley Burnett, Science Teacher Runner for School Command Post Jimmy Frost, Math Teacher Runner for School Command Post Steven Storey, Head Custodian School emergency liaison and stays

with the emergency responders until assigned to incident command post.

Renee Padgett, ISS Supervisor Block off Main Street (School

Entrance) Becky Rikard Block off Two Notch Road (Student Parking Lot Supervisor) Tracy Pound, Executive Secretary Take the emergency evacuation

Kit outside and set-up the School Command Post.

Lori Amick SPED Teacher In charge of records in the School Donna Watson- BookKeeper Command Post to account personnel. Pam Reams-Guidance Counselor In charge of the process of

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Sherry Watson-Guidance Counselor identifying and recording injured names in the triage area and ensuring that the names are sent to the School Command Post. Brenda Dooley, Guidance Counselor Provide comfort and information

To parents and family members. Elizabeth Clarke, Nurse In charge of the triage area, serves

As liaison with the Emergency Medical Technicians, and school Representative at the hospital.

Sandra Curry, PowerSchool Hospital Team

Sharie Cato, Health Occupations Identify injured in the triage area. Sue Ellen Shealy, Health Occupations

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Emily Whittington, CPR/First Aid Assist in the triage area. Byron Millwood

Riley Thomas, CPR/First Aid Assist in the triage area.

Bryan Waters, CPR/First Aid Assist in the triage area.

Alysan Berry, Guidance Secretary Record names and transport

Information in the triage area.

Chad Leaphart, Athletic Director Take portable PA system to Evacuation site. Take the gator To triage area to help evacuate Injured personnel.

Wade Cooke, Teacher In charge of evacuation and shelter

area. Teachers should report to and inform Coach Cooke if everyone is accounted for and who is missing.

Karen Benton, Office Secretary School emergency liaison (SEL).

This is the first person designated To meet emergency responders As they arrive on campus. 21

Mary Beth Hill, School Comm. Rel. Media

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On-Campus Evacuation Should it be necessary to evacuate the school building for an extended period of time, students and staff will report to the Gilbert High School football stadium. A reunification station will be set up at this location should it be necessary to dismiss students to their parents/guardians.

Off-Campus Evacuation

Should it be necessary for students to be moved off-campus to another location for the reunification to take place, the following locations will be used:

1. White Knoll High School a. 5463 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073 b. Lead Contact--Ryan Player (803-821-5201) (803-821-5200)

2. Lexington High School a. 2463 Augusta Highway, Lexington, SC 29072 b. Lead Contact--Melissa Rawl (803-821-3401) (803-821-3400)

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DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT AREA:

School Command Post (SCP)

Duties of the team at the school command post:

- Ensure all necessary items are taken outside of the building in order to set up the

school command post. Necessary items include student, staff, and visitor documentation and school emergency evacuation kit.

- Establish and maintain contact with school personnel in the evacuation areas and triage areas to account for all persons on the school campus.

- Provide accountability information to the incident Command Post. - Provide triage with staff and student medical records. - Maintain communications with the district office. - Provide parents and families of those injured with hospital information. - Maintain communication with the alternative shelter and hospital. - Inform the media of pertinent information about the emergency.

Incident Command Post (ICP)

The incident commander is essentially going to want to know as much as possible about who was in the school at the time of the incident and where everyone is now.

Consequently, the incident commander will depend on the school crisis response team to provide an accurate accounting of everyone on the school campus and the time of the incident. How will the school command post relay information to the incident command post? Runners from the school command post will take lists of missing and injured compiled by the school crisis response team to the incident command post.

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Triage Area

The purpose of the triage area is to determine who is in the most immediate need of medical attention.

The three main duties of the team in the triage area are: - Assist injured until EMS arrive - Identify injured - Record Names

When the information is collected: - A runner in the triage area takes the list of the injured to the School Command Post. - Team members at the School Command Post retrieve medical records of those

persons on the list, and the runner will take the medical records back to the triage area.

- Triage team members place medical records with the injured persons. - Once EMS decides where the injured will be transported, the runner will take this

information to the School Command Post. - The School Command Post then sends this information to the parents in the parent

area. - The School Command Post also sends this information to the Incident Command

Post.

Parent/Family Re-unification Area; The duties of the team members in the parent/family re-unification area are (CARE): - Comfort parents by staying calm. - Assist and identify parents with a nametag. - Record names of parents and their children involved in the incident. - Educate parents by providing them with information about the incident and their

child’s location as it is communicated by the school command post.

How is information provided to parents and other family members? - Comfort the injured - Identify the injured - Provide information to the parents - Serve as liaison between the hospital and the school - Maintain communication with the district office and the school

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MEDIA AREA

Tips for dealing with the media: - Prepare a written statement for the media, if possible. - Periodically update the media with further information as it becomes available. - Do not speculate or exaggerate the facts. - Do not release the names of the victims. - When speaking with the media, make sure that your walkie-talkie is turned off. - Use the media as a source to inform parents where the students can be picked up.

Student Shelter and Evacuation Area

The function of the shelter and evacuation area:

Teachers are to remain with their classes and manage the students. The shelter is pre- determined alternative place for students and staff to be evacuated to in the event of an emergency. The shelter can also serve as an alternative meeting point for parents to pick up their children in the event of a school crisis.

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