visual 1.1 an overview multi-hazard emergency planning for schools unit 2
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An Overview Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning For
Schools
Unit 2
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Objectives
Define emergency management. Relate the principles of emergency
management to school safety. Describe how school emergency
planning fits into the community planning process.
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Introduction and Unit Overview
Don’t “go it alone.” Expect resistance. There is no quick fix.
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Emergency Management Process
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
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Activity: Why Plan?
One person plays the “victim” who has a heart attack.
One person plays a passer-by who knows CPR.
One person play an EMT.
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Preparedness
Mitigation
PreparednessPreparedness
Response
Recovery
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Identifying the Planning Team
Schools, in coordination with key persons in the community, develop a plan that identifies: The resources available and how to use
them. Additional resource requirements. Procedures that will be followed in an
emergency.
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Activity: Who Can Help?
1. Review the task list on pages II-4 and II-5.2. Develop a list of persons in the school or
community who could provide expertise or technical assistance with the tasks.
10 minutes
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Who Can Help?
School personnel (administration, faculty & staff)
Local/County Emergency Manager First responders (I.e., Fire, Police, EMS) Voluntary agencies in the community The school’s insurance carrier Utility company personnel Local business and industry personnel The State education association
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Hazard Identification
Why look for hazards outside of the school area?
Hazards in the community can affect: The schools. The time it takes for responders to begin providing assistance.
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Community Hazards
Community hazards: Weather-related hazards Potential hazards:
At commercial/industrial facilities Along transportation corridors
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Community Hazards
What are some examples of potential risks at commercial facilities or along transportation corridors?
Hazardous materials spills Fire Explosion
Consider potential for cascading events!
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Community Hazards
I-81
Propane Tank
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Neighborhood Hazards
Neighborhood hazards:Elements in the immediate area of a school building that pose a potential hazard.
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Neighborhood Hazards
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Neighborhood Hazards
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Hazard Identification
School buildings: Structural hazards:
Unreinforced masonry construction Broad unsupported roof spans
Nonstructural hazards: Chemical storage Storage of classroom materials
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Structural Hazards
Unreinforced Masonry Construction
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Structural Hazards
Risk of Unreinforced Masonry
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Structural Hazards
Long Roof Span
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Structural Hazards
Structural engineers: Experts in structural integrity and design of protective measures.
Architects: Experts in building design and construction (but reliant on engineers).
Soil engineers: Experts in types of soils and determining how disasters will affect them.
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Nonstructural Hazards
Suspended ceilings and light fixtures
Portable room dividers
Large panes of glass Bookshelves (and
items on them)
Office and classroom equipment
File boxes and drawers
Furnishings Electrical equipment Soft drink machines
What are some nonstructural hazards in your schools?
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Nonstructural Hazards
Unsecured Glass Containers
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Nonstructural Hazards
Unsecured Books & Shelving
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Nonstructural Hazards
Unsecured File Cabinets
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Hazard Identification
How do you identify potential hazards? Contact your Emergency Manager. Do a “walkaround.” Ask questions!
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Activity: Classroom Hazard Hunt
Identify all of the nonstructural hazards you can find in each of
the following slides.
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Classroom Hazard Hunt
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Classroom Hazard Hunt
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Classroom Hazard Hunt
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Classroom Hazard Hunt
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Planning, Training & Exercising
Planning Training Exercises
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Planning for Response
Mitigation
Preparedness
ResponseResponse
Recovery
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Response Factors
Who will make critical decisions How to get necessary resources What to do when the scene is a crime
scene What tasks must be completed
immediately and by whom
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Response Factors
How to notify: Faculty and staff Responders Parents Others
How to communicate with each other and the community.
What to do until help arrives.
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Planning for Recovery
Mitigation
Preparedness
Response
RecoveryRecovery
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Planning for Recovery
Recovery will not happen quickly. Recovery involves:
Medical issues. Psychological issues. Infrastructure issues. Liability issues. Insurance issues. Documentation issues.
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Recovery Considerations
Repair structural/physical damage Restore disrupted services Clean up facility Plan for resumption of classes
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Psychological Healing
Reduce fear Facilitate grieving Promote education Plan for post-incident response actions
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Hazard Mitigation
MitigationMitigation
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Hazard Mitigation means any action taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from natural hazards.
Example: Following devastating tornadoes it became clear that school children in Kansas were at risk. Using a partnership of Federal, State, and local resources, work began to find a way to construct tornado shelters in Kansas schools. As of August 2002, shelters were constructed or planned for construction in approximately 50 schools.
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Hazard Mitigation
Storing chemicals safely. Storing classroom displays in nonbreakable
containers. Retrofitting with:
Break-resistant glass Sprinklers
Developing a Safe Schools programs Using MSDSs
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Mitigating Hazards
Some hazards: Cannot be mitigated. Are too costly to mitigate.
School officials must plan for these hazards!
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Mitigating Hazards
1. High risk to life safety2. Number at risk3. Cost to mitigate4. Probability of occurrence
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