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Emergency Response Actions

The Standard Response Protocol for emergency protective actions addressed in OCPS emergency procedure manuals has been in effect since 2015. After years of real-life experiences, the district has integrated new revised protocols into its procedures which are outlined below. (Feb. 2021)

 

A blue poster with the text 'In an emergency take action!' and five colored signs with instructions: Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter.

  • Emergency safety instructions for students and adults in a school setting. The sign instructs people to stay in their rooms or areas and clear the hallways.

    HOLD! In your classroom. Clear the halls.

    STUDENTS

    • Clear the hallways and remain in room or area until the "All Clear" is announced
    • Do business as usual

    ADULTS

    • Close and lock classroom door
    • Account for students and adults
    • Do business as usual

  • A blue and orange poster with the text 'In an emergency take action!' and instructions for students and adults to secure a building.

    SECURE! Get inside. Lock outside doors.

    STUDENTS

    • Return to inside of building
    • Do business as usual

    ADULTS

    • Bring everyone indoors
    • Lock outside doors
    • Increase situational awareness
    • Account for students and adults
    • Do business as usual

  • A safety poster with a red stop sign and a padlock, instructing students and adults on how to respond to an emergency lockdown.

    LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.

    STUDENTS

    • Move away from sight
    • Maintain silence
    • Do not open the door

    ADULTS

    • Recover students from hallway if possible
    • Lock classroom doors
    • Turn out the lights
    • Move away from sight
    • Do not open the door
    • Maintain silence
    • Take attendance
    • Prepare to evade or defend

  • A blue sign with white text instructs people to evacuate in an emergency. The sign includes a green stop sign with three stick figures holding hands.

    EVACUATE! To the announced location.

    STUDENTS

    • Bring your phone
    • Leave your stuff behind
    • Follow instructions

    ADULTS

    • Lead students to evacuation location
    • Account for students and adults
    • Notify if missing, extra or injured students or adults

  • A poster with the words 'In an emergency take action!' and a diagram showing shelter safety strategies for students and adults.

    SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.

    STUDENTS

    • Hazard - Safety Strategy
    • Tornado - Evacuate to shelter area
    • Hazmat - Seal the room
    • Earthquake - Drop, cover and hold
    • Tsunami - Get to high ground

    ADULTS

    • Lead safety strategy
    • Account for students and adults
    • Notify if missing, extra or injured students or adults

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