what should i do if there is an emergency?

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY?

BUILDING RESPONSE TEAM (BRT) ACTION SHEETS

CIMS OVERARCHING HEALTH CRIME FACILITIES OTHER

A GUIDE TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Building Response Team (BRT) Action Sheets CIMS

CIMS (Citywide Incident Management System) 11

OVERARCHING Evacuation 17 Shelter-In 19 Intruder Alert 21 Emergency Attendance Procedure 23

HEALTH Poisoning 25 Mental Health Crisis 27 Suicide 29

CRIME Criminal Activity On-Site 31 Weapon On-Site 33 Bomb Threat 35 Suspicious Packages 37 Hostage 39

FACILITIES Fire 41 Building Collapse/Explosion 43 Power Outage 45 Chemical Spill 47 Natural/Propane Gas Leaks 49

OTHER Chemical Release or Biological Agent 51 Nearby Emergencies 53 Severe Storm 55 Unauthorized Visitor 57

While NYCDOE staff will help coordinate response actions, it is important to note that because NYCDOE is not identified as a Primary Agency during an emergency under CIMS, the Primary Agency will designate an Incident Commander responsible for emergency response. The Principal will support the designated Incident Commander and first responder personnel during an emergency, as necessary.

Information that may be useful for first responders during an emergency includes:

• Floor plans

• Hazardous Material (Hazmat) related information – fuel, storage of paint, etc.

• Additional keys, access passes

• Camera/intercom system information

• List of predetermined evacuation locations to expedite force protection and secondary searches

• Access to internal radio system

• List of cell phone numbers of key personnel

DISCLAIMER It should be noted that in an emergency incident involving first response agencies (NYPD, FDNY, etc), CIMS (Citywide Incident Management System) protocols become effective (see CIMS page), and the designated primary agency(ies) assume command.

This Book Belongs To

Name of School

Located in Building

Address

Building Name

ACRONYMS APC Assembly Point Coordinator

BRT Building Response Team

CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear

CCC Communications Control Center

CIMS Citywide Incident Management System

CPR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

DDC Department of Design and Construction

DDF Deputy Director of Facilities

DEP Department of Environmental Protection

DF Director of Facilities

DOB Department of Buildings

DOT Department of Transportation

DOC Department of Correction

DOHMH Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

DOIIT Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications

DPR Department of Parks and Recreation

DSNY New York City Department of Sanitation

EIC Emergency Information Center

EMS Emergency Medical Services

EMT Emergency Medical Technician

FDNY Fire Department of New York

GNYHA Greater New York Hospital Association

HHC Health and Hospitals Corporation

HPD Department of Housing Preservation and Development

IA Incident Assessor

ISC Integrated Service Center

LIPA Long Island Power Authority

LYFE Living for the Young Family through Education

MTA Metropolitan Transit Authority

NJT New Jersey Transit

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

NYCDOE New York City Department of Education

NYPD New York Police Department

OCME Office of Chief Medical Examiner

OEM Office of Emergency Managment

OORS Online Occurrence Reporting System

PANYNJ Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

SA Safety Administrator

SNC Special Needs Coordinator

SSA School Safety Agent

SSD School Safety Division

SSP School Safety Plan

USCG United States Coast Guard

7 BUILDING RESPONSE TEAM (BRT) ACTION SHEETS New York City Department of Education

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY?

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • Safety Administrator (SA) • Communications Control Center (CCC) • Emergency Information Center (EIC) • SSA or Supervisor • BRT Leader • Custodial Engineer • Medical Officer/Nurse

OTHER INFORMATION Outside Assembly Location(s)

Primary Off-site Evacuation Location(s)

Secondary Off-site Evacuation Location(s)

Out of Area Evacuation Location(s)

Remember: Complete/update OORS within 24 hours


Emergency: Dial 911

CCC/EIC Emergency Line: (718) 935-5005

NYPD Local Precinct:

Principal

Name:

Location:

Number:

BRT Leader

Name:

Location:

Number:

Director of Facilities (DF)

Name:

Location:

Number:

School Safety Agent (SSA) or Supervisor

Name:

Location:

Number:

Custodial Engineer

Name:

Location:

Number:

Medical Officer

Name:

Location:

Number:

Deputy Director of Facilities (DDF)

Name:

Location:

Number:

Guidance Counselors

Name:

Location:

Number:

Name:

Location:

Number:

Paraprofessionals

Name:

Location:

Number:

Name:

Location:

Number:

Social Worker or other Trained Counseling Professionals

Name:

Location:

Number:

Name:

Location:

Number:

Safety Administrator (SA)

Name:

Location:

Number:

WHEN IN DOUBT, CALL THE CCC



GENERAL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Custodial Engineer • Medical Officer/Nurse

OTHER INFORMATION

Outside Assembly Location(s)

Primary Off-site Evacuation Location(s)

Secondary Off-site Evacuation Location(s)

Out of Area Evacuation Location(s)



GENERAL MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS • Check for DANGER to yourself or others.

• Does the patient look unconscious? Is s/he convulsing, bleeding severely, or not breathing?

Gloves are available at every School’s Administration Office and/or at designated locations.

• Do NOT attempt to move a person who has fallen and appears to be in pain.

• When appropriate, and if trained and willing, perform CPR and/or First Aid until emergency responders arrive to the scene.

• If the person is having a seizure:

Protect the person from injury by removing harmful objects that are nearby

Cushion their head

Do not restrain the person

• In the case of Spilled Body Fluids:

Put on latex gloves

Cordon off the area, if possible

• Call the custodian, who is trained in handling blood-born pathogens, to clean up the area.

CALL 911 • Call 911 with the following information:

Your NAME and TELEPHONE NUMBER

ADDRESS of the school/facility

NUMBER of patients and their CONDITION

ENTRANCE for first responders to use

NAME of the person(s) involved, if possible

• The Principal or BRT Leader should direct, as appropriate, first responders to a BRT member for incident-specific information.

• GET patient(s) NAME(s) and HOME CONTACT details, if possible and pass this information on to the BRT Leader or Recorder.

REMAIN with the patient(s) until medical help arrives

ENSURE that a NYCDOE staff member ACCOMPANIES the patient to the HOSPITAL if an ambulance is required

OBTAIN names of EMTs and hospital destination

NOTIFY • NOTIFY Principal or the BRT Leader,

Nurse, and SSA or Supervisor:

Provide the LOCATION

DESCRIPTION of the situation

NUMBER of patients involved

CONDITION of patient(s) (e.g., consciousness, breathing, pulse, injuries)

NAME(s) of affected person(s) (if known).

INFORMATION provided to 911

• VERIFY that Principal or BRT Leader has notified the CCC/EIC.

• OBTAIN written statements from all witnesses and deliver to Principal only if approval has been given by the NYPD Incident Commander.

DEATH • For all instances of illness, injury or death, call 911.

• In cases of obvious death as evidenced by decomposition or injury incompatible with life such as decapitation, do not approach the individual/body.

• Notify Principal and SSA or Supervisor.

• Wait for Principal to arrive and cordon off the area by keeping all students and staff AWAY.

• Do NOT disturb the scene.

• Principal or BRT Leader will await arrival of emergency responders and assist as directed.



CIMS (Citywide Incident Management System) • Is a multi incident management doctrine for managing emergency responses by New York City agencies.

• Establishes roles and responsibilities, and designates authority for New York City agencies performing and supporting emergency response.

• Is designated to facilitate the integration of different organizations, including state and federal agencies, and private sector and non-profit organizations.

• Is largely based on the Incident Command System (ICS), as implemented in the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

• Is designed to ensure optimal interagency interoperable communications.

COMMON CIMS TERMS: Command Element: The individual(s) responsible for performing the Command function in an incident management organization (CIMS).

Incident Commander: The individual(s) responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources. The IC has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations.

Primary Agency: The agency designated in CIMS to have overall responsibility of an incident, including overall management of strategic and tactical operations. The Primary Agency will coordinate with Supporting Agencies to successfully achieve Incident Objectives. Incidents managed by a Unified Command will have more than one Primary Agency. Primary Agency representatives in the Unified Operations Section are responsible for tactical direction of their agency’s resources.

Supporting Agency: A governmental agency, non-governmental organization, and/or private entity whose resources, i.e., personnel, vehicles, equipment, subject matter expertise, etc., are deployed to an incident to support incident operation, and to assist the Primary Agency(ies) to successfully resolve the incident. A Supporting Agency assists the Primary Agency(ies) to accomplish the Incident Objectives by providing resources to the incident management efforts. There are two types of Supporting Agencies:

• Assisting Agency: An agency providing personnel, services or other resources to the Agency with direct responsibility for incident management; and/or, an agency directly contributing tactical or service resources another agency, e.g., NYPD, FDNY, EMS, DSNY, DEP.

• Cooperating Agency: An agency that supports the incident management efforts by providing assistance other than tactical resources; and/or an agency that supplies assistance other than direct operational or support function or resources to the incident management efforts, e.g., Salvation Army, American Red Cross.

Supporting Agency/Agency Representative: Each Supporting Agency will designate a “Supporting Agency/ Agency Representative.” A Supporting Agency/Agency Representative is an individual who has been given authority by the Supporting Agency to make decisions on matters affecting that Agency’s efforts to assist the Command Element successfully resolve the incident. The Supporting Agency/Agency Representative must have the authority to make decisions, give direction and commit resources on behalf of their Supporting Agency. The Supporting Agency/Agency Representative is not a member of the Command Element.


CIMS: Primary Agency Matrix

SINGLE COMMAND MATRIX1

1 When the CIMS “Primary Agency Matrix” specifies a Single Command—Command Element, the one Primary Agency in the Single Command—Command Element will designate one single Incident Commander.

Incident Type Primary Agency2

2 Designation of Potential Primary Agencies/Subject Matter Experts in the Unified Command Matrix does not exclude other agencies from being designated Primary Agencies depending upon the jurisdictional issues of a specific incident.

Auto Extrication New York Police Department

(NYPD)/Fire Department of New York (FDNY) (First to arrive)

Boat In Distress NYPD/FDNY (First to arrive)

Citywide Cyber Incident NYPD and/or Department of

Information Technology and Telecommunications (DOITT)

Civil Disturbance NYPD

Confined Space Rescue FDNY

Correctional Facility Disturbance Department of Correction (DOC)

Downed Tree Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)/FDNY

Elevator Incident or Emergency FDNY

Emotionally Disturbed Person NYPD

Incident Type Primary Agency2

Entrapment/Impalement FDNY

Explosive Devices, Bomb Threat NYPD

Fire FDNY

Hostage Incident NYPD

Sniper Incident NYPD

Special Event NYPD

Structural Collapse FDNY

Suspicious Package NYPD

Water/Ice Rescue NYPD




UNIFIED COMMAND MATRIX

Incident Type Primary Agencies Potential Primary Agencies/SubjectMattersExperts

Aviation Incident New York Police Department (NYPD)/ Fire Department New York (FDNY)

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), United States Coast Guard (USCG), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN)/Hazmat Incident1

1 CBRN/Hazmat Incident NYPD will be the Primary Agency (Incident Commander) at CBRN/Hazmat incidents. If NYPD determines there is no actual or suspected criminal activity or terrorism, a Unified Command will be implemented.

NYPD/FDNY USCG, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

Citywide Public Health Emergency

NYPD, FDNY, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC), Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)

Explosion NYPD/FDNY Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Department of Buildings (DOB), Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

Natural Disaster/ Weather Emergency

NYPD, FDNY, Office of Emergency Managment (OEM), Department of Transporation (DOT), New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY)

DDC, DEP, DOB, DOHMH, Consolidated Edison (Con. Ed.), Keyspan/Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)

Rail Incident NYPD/FDNY Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), PANYNJ, New Jersey Transit (NJT), Amtrak

Utility Incident: Electric NYPD/FDNY Con. Ed., Keyspan/LIPA

Utility Incident: Gas NYPD/FDNY Con. Ed., Keyspan/LIPA

Utility Incident: Steam NYPD/FDNY Con. Ed., Keyspan/LIPA

Utility Incident: Water/ Wastewater NYPD/FDNY, DEP Con. Ed., Keyspan/LIPA

Utility Incident: Telecommunications

NYPD/FDNY, DOIIT Verizon



CIMS: Core Competencies

FDNY • Fire Suppression

• Pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care

• Search and Rescue

• Structural Evacuation

• CBRN/Hazmat Life Safety (search for and rescue injured; and provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and transport; and address immediate life safety hazards to the public) and Mass Decontamination

• Arson Investigation (Cause and Origin)

NYPD • Law Enforcement and Investigation

• Intelligence Collection and Analysis

• Crime Scene Processing/Evidence Preservation

• Site Management

1. Perimeter Control

2. Traffic Control

3. Crowd Control

4. Site Security and Force Protection

5. Evacuation (Area and/or Law Enforcement related)

• Water Search and Rescue CBRN/Hazmat Overall Site Management, Assessment and Investigation (Crime Scene/Terrorism)

• Accident Investigation

• VIP Protection

• Arson Investigation (Major Case)

DOB • Damage Assessment (Structural)

• Building Re-occupancy (Structural)

DCAS • Public Buildings: Infrastructure Assessment,

Repair and Reconstruction

DDC • Technical Debris Management Operations

• Technical Stabilization, Remediation, and Demolition

• Public Buildings, Roadways, Water and Wastewater: Infrastructure Assessment, Repair and Reconstruction

DEP • Environmental Monitoring, Sampling,

Evaluation and Analysis

• Environmental Mitigation (Chemical)

• Environmental Law Enforcement

• Water and Wastewater: Infrastructure Assessment, Repair and Reconstruction

DOHMH • Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology

• Public Health Orders, Clinical Guidance and Risk Communication

• Mass Prophylaxis/Vaccination

• Laboratory Testing (Biological and Radiological)

• Public Health Assessment

• Environmental Mitigation (Radiological and Biological)

• Animal-Related Surveillance and Vector Control

• Mental Health Needs Assessment and Service Coordination

NYCDOE buildings are used as sheltering and staging sites during emergencies.



CIMS: Core Competencies (continued)

HPD • Stabilization, Remediation and Demolition

• Tenant Relocation

DOITT • Telecommunications: Infrastructure Assessment,

Repair and Reconstruction

OCME • Fatality Management Operations

• Interagency Coordination and Support

DPR • Forestry

• Park: Infrastructure Assessment, Repair and Reconstruction

DSNY • Debris Management Operations (Non-Toxic and Non-Hazardous Debris)

• Snow Removal Operations

DOT • Bridges and Roadways: Infrastructure

Assessment, Repair and Reconstruction

• Transportation Systems Management

• Staten Island Ferry Operations

Consolidated Edison • Electric, Gas and Steam: Infrastructure


Keyspan/LIPA • Electric and Gas: Infrastructure


Verizon • Telecommunications: Infrastructure




EVACUATION

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Custodial Engineer (incident-specific) • Medical Officer/Nurse (incident-specific)

OTHER INFORMATION



EVACUATION

NOTIFICATION • The direction to evacuate the school will come

from the Principal via the PA system, the floor wardens, or the fire bell will sound.

EVACUATION • Instruct those around you to

LIMIT CELL PHONE USE.

• Grab your ACTIVATION KIT.

• ASSESS safety of the primary egress routes— do NOT use elevators.

• Remind teachers to bring their ATTENDANCE ROSTERS.

• The BRT Leader will ensure that the Visitor sign-in book is retrieved.

• DIRECT persons to evacuate the building following the EGRESS ROUTES.1

1 Egress routes and outside assembly locations are shown in the School Safety Plan.

• Remain calm and maintain an orderly evacuation.

• DIRECT persons to the outside ASSEMBLY LOCATION(S) at:

Fill in Information

• Except in the case of a bomb threat,2 2 See BOMB THREAT Action Sheet for further direction.

all BRT communications should be via two-way radios.

ASSEMBLY • Proceed to outside Assembly Locations and

report missing individuals to the APC.

• If there are any injured people, refer to the MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

• CONFIRM that teachers have taken attendance, and follow procedures as defined in the EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE Action Sheet.

• VERIFY that Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.

• Standby for further instructions from Principal.

• Do NOT re-enter the building without authorization from the NYPD incident commander or appropriate NYPD liaison.

• If determined by the Principal, prepare for EARLY DISMISSAL or TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS.

If the building can not be re-entered, the Office of Pupil Transportation must be notified for those children who take the bus home. For those children who are picked up from school, the parents/guardians need to be called and advised of the situation and staff should remain at the evacuated school to direct the parents/guardians to the Evacuation Location for pickup.



SHELTER-IN

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Custodial Engineer (incident-specific) • Medical Officer/Nurse (incident-specific)

EXAMPLES THAT REQUIRE A SHELTER-IN • Tornado • Severe Storms • Hazardous Materials Release • Intruder • Bomb Threat

OTHER INFORMATION

Shelter Locations in the Event of a Weather Emergency

Other Potential Shelter Locations



SHELTER-IN

NOTIFICATION

The following steps can applied to:

1. Emergency weather shelters (e.g., tornado, severe storms, hazardous materials release).

2. Lockdown-type incidents (e.g., intruder/bomb threat).

• The Principal will give the direction to SHELTER-IN and advise the shelter location (inside the building).

• Shelter Locations should be predetermined, but will vary depending on the nature of the incident.

• CONSULT with the Principal, BRT Leader, Custodial Engineer and other BRT members to coordinate efforts and approach.

• The BRT Leader should confirm that the Principal has notified the ISC and that the Custodial Engineer has notified DF/DDF.

SHELTER-IN • LIMIT cell phone use to emergency communications only and utilize silent mode (instruct others around you to do the same).

• BRT response actions will depend on the nature of the incident.

• DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF IN DANGER.

• ASSIST Principal and Custodial Engineer as necessary.

• If there is an intruder alert, refer to the INTRUDER ALERT Action Sheet.

• If there are injured people, refer to the MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

• REMAIN CALM and care for medically fragile students around you.

• Follow Principal, or BRT Leader’s directions and be prepared to carry out the following actions:

INSTRUCT all individuals, to REMAIN INDOORS and DIRECT them to the shelter location (including visitors who chose to remain in building)

Instruct teachers to CLOSE all windows and doors

Do NOT allow any individuals to enter into the building

Upon arrival of NYPD follow instructions of NYPD Incident Commander

• CONFIRM that teachers have taken attendance, and follow procedures as defined in EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE Action Sheet.

• STAY ALERT and AWAIT further instructions from the Principal, Custodial Engineer, or first responders.

FOLLOW-UP • Once the building has been

properly secured, verify that:

Custodial Engineer has updated DDF

The Principal has updated CCC/EIC

After the situation has been resolved, the CIMS Incident Commander or liaison will advise the Principal when the situation is ALL-CLEAR. The Principal will relay this to the BRT Leader.



INTRUDER ALERT

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT)

OTHER INFORMATION

Shelter Locations in the Event of an Intruder Alert



INTRUDER ALERT This procedure is to be followed if an intruder(s) is presenting an immediate and dangerous threat. For all other unauthorized visitors, follow the UNAUTHORIZED VISITOR Action Sheet.

NOTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT • NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader

and SSA or Supervisor.

• If you see the intruder, ask Principal to announce the Intruder Alert code over the PA system:

RESPONSE • REMAIN in shelter locations, or, if not possible, seek a safe location in a classroom or an office. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors should do the same.


• CALL 911 and provide the following information:



DESCRIPTION of the situation and any weapons involved

LOCATION of the event


• REMAIN CALM and care for medically fragile students around you.

• LIMIT cell phone use to emergency communications only and utilize silent mode (instruct others around you to do the same).

• STAY ALERT and AWAIT further instructions from Principal and SSA or supervisor.

FOLLOW-UP • Once the building has been properly secured, VERIFY that Principal has provided updates to the CCC/EIC.

• After the situation has been resolved, the CIMS Incident Commander or liaison will advise the Principal when the situation is ALL-CLEAR. The Principal will relay this to the BRT Leader.




EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Custodial Engineer (incident-specific) • Medical Officer/Nurse (incident-specific)

OTHER INFORMATION

Outside Assembly Locations

Primary Off-site Evacuation Location

Secondary Off-site Evacuation Location

Tertiary Off-site Evacuation Location



EMERGENCY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE This procedure is to be followed when taking attendance during an emergency situation.

DURING AN EVACUATION Upon arrival at the outside Assembly Location, and with the assistance of another BRT member, the APC should confirm that teachers have taken attendance.

1. Retrieve the following items:

List of students unaccounted for (missing or additional persons) from teachers

Any visitor passes

2. For missing persons:

Ask teachers to ascertain the last known location of the student (e.g., was present in classroom upon evacuation, left the classroom before evacuation, was seen evacuating the building, was seen earlier at the assembly location)

Bring the list of missing persons to Principal and BRT Leader

3. For additional persons:

Ask person which class s/he should be in

Make a note of student’s presence on teacher’s attendance sheet

Have student remain at current location

4. Confirm that Principal has notified the CCC/EIC of missing persons.

5. Assist Principal in relaying information of missing person(s) to first responders.

6. Follow instructions of Principal, BRT Leader, first responders, and CCC/EIC.

DURING A SHELTER-IN • Verify that the CIMS Incident Commander or

liaison has advised NYCDOE personnel if it is safe to move around the hallways.

• If it is safe to do so, evacuate the building, and then follow steps 1-6 as previously defined in the Evacuation procedure.

DURING AN INTRUDER ALERT • Maintain position in Shelter locations.

• Do NOT move around hallways.


• Afterwards begin steps 1-6 as shown above in the Evacuation procedure.

• Do NOT conduct floor, hallway, and bathroom inspections until CIMS Incident Commander or liaison gives approval.



POISONING

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • NYC POISON CONTROL CENTER: 1-800-222-1222 • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Medical Officer/Nurse

OTHER INFORMATION

Locations of Areas Containing Hazardous Chemicals/Poisons in the Building

Type of Hazardous Chemicals/Poisons

Locations of Emergency Eyewash Stations



POISONING

ASSESS • Check for DANGER to yourself or others.

• If victim is UNCONSCIOUS, CONVULSING or having difficulty BREATHING, CALL 911 and refer to the MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

Call NYC Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

• Provide the following information:


PRODUCT NAME or SUBSTANCE involved and amount

EXPOSURE PATHWAY (e.g. ingested, inhaled, skin contact, etc.)

Approximate AGE and WEIGHT of the victim(s)

WHEN poisoning occurred

SYMPTOMS exhibited by the victim

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS of the Poison Control Center, and ASK QUESTIONS if you do NOT understand.

RESPOND Generally accepted procedures for poisoning that could be applied are as follows:

Put on latex gloves

SKIN poisoning: RINSE the skin with WATER for 15 minutes

EYE poisoning: RINSE the blinking eye with WATER for 15 minutes

NOTIFY • Get NAMES and home contact details

of patient(s) (if possible).

• NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader and Nurse of:

LOCATION of person(s) involved


NAME(s) of affected person(s)

MONITOR • REMAIN with patient(s) until medical help arrives.

• ENSURE that a NYCDOE staff member ACCOMPANY the patient to the HOSPITAL if an ambulance is required.

• OBTAIN names of EMTs and hospital destination.

• UPDATE Principal on the situation.

• VERIFY that the Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.

• OBTAIN written statements from all witnesses and deliver to Principal.



MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911, if necessary • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Medical Officer/Nurse • Guidance Counselor

Seek help from the following trained professionals in your building:

• Guidance Counselors • Social Worker or other Trained Counseling Professionals

OTHER INFORMATION

DOHMH, Helpline for Mental Health Issues

1-800-LIFENET (543-3638)

1-877-AYUDESE (298-3373) (Spanish)

1-877-990-8585 (Chinese)

NOTES



MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS If the person appears to be mentally ill or temporarily deranged, and is conducting himself in a manner likely to result in serious injury to himself or others, call 911 immediately.

Before responding to this type of emergency, assess your ability to handle the situation. If you cannot handle it, do not get involved and call for help.

HANDLING THE SITUATION • Stay CALM.

• Speak CALMLY to the person(s) involved and REASSURE him or her.

• Manage spectators in the area.

• Consider involving individuals that my have a personal relationship and positive influence with the victim (e.g., sibling, best friend).

GET HELP • CONTACT the Principal or BRT Leader, and the

building Nurse or Guidance Counselor with the following information:

LOCATION of the incident


NAME(s) of person(s) involved, if known

• Request help from other BRT member, if necessary.

MONITOR • REMAIN with the person until qualified help arrives.

• CONTINUE to reassure the person.

• VERIFY that the Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.



SUICIDE

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Medical Officer/Nurse • Guidance Counselor • NYPD/SSD Agent or Supervisor

Seek help from the following trained professionals in your building:

• Guidance Counselors • Social Worker or other Trained Counseling Professionals

OTHER INFORMATION

National Suicide Hotlines

National Hotline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

NOTES



SUICIDE If the person appears to be mentally ill or temporarily deranged, and is conducting himself in a manner likely to result in serious injury to himself or others, call 911 immediately.

Before responding to this type of emergency, assess your ability to handle the situation. If you cannot handle it, do not get involved and call for help.

Attempt to isolate and contain the individual.

SUICIDE EXPRESSED INTENT • Do not take any threats lightly.

• REPORT any discussion of suicide to Principal or BRT Leader, and Guidance Counselor.

• CONFIRM that the Principal submits an online occurrence report.

• Do NOT leave the person alone until qualified help arrives.

SUICIDE ATTEMPTS If there is a WEAPON involved, CALL 911 and refer to the WEAPON-ON-SITE Action Sheet

• NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader, and Guidance counselor or Nurse, and SSA or Supervisor.

• Speak CALMLY and reassure the person.

• Ask any spectators to leave the scene.

• Try to CALM the person, but do not approach or attempt to disarm/restrain.

• Do NOT leave the person alone until qualified help arrives.

• After the situation has been resolved, confirm that Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.




CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ON-SITE

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • SSA or Supervisor • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Custodial Engineer

OTHER INFORMATION



CRIMINAL ACTIVITY ON-SITE

IF YOU OBSERVE A CRIME IN PROGRESS • Assess the situation.

• DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF IN DANGER, but take NOTICE of the individual’s clothing, speech, height, accents, behavior, and other distinguishing features.




Description of the SITUATION and any WEAPON involved

Description and number of the person(s) involved



• NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader and SSA or Supervisor.

• Discreetly instruct spectators to MOVE AWAY from the scene.

• AWAIT the arrival of first responders.

• For vandalism, assist the Custodial Engineer.

• For theft, do not touch anything and notify Principal or BRT Leader, and SSA or Supervisor.

• After the situation has been resolved:

CONFIRM that Principal has notified the CCC/EIC

If facility damage has been incurred, the Custodial Engineer should notify DF/DDF



WEAPON ON-SITE


OTHER INFORMATION



WEAPON ON-SITE

WEAPON FOUND • Cordon off area and keep all persons AWAY.

• Do NOT touch the weapon or disturb the scene.

• NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader, and SSA or Supervisor.

IN POSSESSION OF WEAPON • NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader,

and SSA or Supervisor.

• Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.

• DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF IN DANGER, but take NOTICE of the individual’s clothing, speech, height, accents, behavior, and other distinguishing features.


• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS of Principal and SSA or Supervisor.

• If the situation escalates, CALL 911 and provide the following information:



Description of the PERSON(s) and TYPE of weapon

LOCATION



• CONFIRM that Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.

THREATENED WITH WEAPON • Remain calm.

• Follow the person’s instructions.

• Do NOT attempt to disarm the individual.




BOMB THREAT


OTHER INFORMATION



BOMB THREAT

ALL BOMB THREATS • CALL 911 and CCC/EIC.

• Provide the following information (LAND LINE ONLY. No radio or cell phone transmissions):



DESCRIPTION of the threat

LOCATION of bomb inside the building (if known)

• Follow instructions as provided by 911 operator.

• All communications by LAND LINE or IN PERSON ONLY (No radio or cell phone transmissions).

• TURN off all RADIOS and WIRELESS DEVICES, including CELL PHONES and BLACKBERRIES. Such devices MAY cause the bomb to detonate.

BOMB THREAT BY PHONE • CHECK caller ID to see if there is a

number and note down.

• KEEP the caller ON THE LINE as long as possible (Do not hang up on the caller).

• LISTEN CAREFULLY.

• Be polite and SHOW INTEREST.

• Try to KEEP the caller talking so that you can gather more information.

• ASK the following questions:

WHEN is the bomb going to explode?

WHERE is the bomb right now?

WHAT does the bomb LOOK like?

What KIND of bomb is it?

WHERE are you CALLING FROM?

WHY did you place the bomb?

• STAY ATTENTIVE to the following:

BACKGROUND sounds and other identifying information on caller’s location

Voice Characteristics

Speech Patterns

• Try to WRITE DOWN or record the conversation.

• Write down the exact TIME the call was received and the LENGTH of the call.

• Dial *69 (return call) or *57 (caller ID).

BOMB THREAT BY LETTER, E-MAIL, VOICEMAIL, FAX, GRAFFITI • PRESERVE threat evidence;

do NOT delete or erase.

• Do NOT handle the item and isolate if possible.

• MAINTAIN crime scene. Do not clean anything around the area.

NOTIFY • IN PERSON or on a LAND LINE ONLY, notify Principal or BRT Leader and SSA or Supervisor, and CCC/EIC (No radio or cell phone transmissions):

ALERT them to the situation and the phone call that was made to 911

PROVIDE a description of the threat

• If evacuation is necessary follow evacuation procedures as shown in the EVACUATION Action Sheet, and assist as necessary.

• In cases where a reported/suspected explosive device is found, the ranking NYPD member at the scene is in command. S/he will consult with ranking Fire Officer and other City Officials, if present, to determine if further evacuation is required or if emergency action taken should be expanded or curtailed.

• If evacuation is not necessary, assist first responders with a search of the building, as requested.

FOLLOW UP • VERIFY that the Principal notified the CCC/EIC.


• ENSURE that the Bomb Threat Checklist from SSP is filled out.



SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES


STEPS TO TAKE 1. AVOID TOUCHING THE PACKAGE If you’ve picked it up, put it down.

2. If evacuation is necessary, follow evacuation procedures as shown in the EVACUATION Action Sheet, and assist as necessary.

In cases where a reported/suspected explosive device is found, the ranking NYPD member at the scene is in command. S/he will consult with ranking Fire Officer and other City Officials, if present, to determine if further evacuation is required or if emergency action taken should be expanded or curtailed.

If evacuation is not necessary, assist emergency responders with a search of the building, as requested.

3. ALERT others to the presence of the package, evacuate the immediate area and CLOSE THE DOOR behind you.

• CORDON-OFF area, if possible, to prevent re-entry.

• TURN OFF all RADIOS and WIRELESS DEVICES, including CELL PHONES and BLACKBERRIES.

• Do NOT allow anyone to enter the area.

CALL 911 • Call on a LAND LINE only and provide the

following information (no radio or cell phone transmissions):



DESCRIPTION of the package/device

LOCATION of package/device

NOTIFY • IN PERSON or on a LAND LINE notify the Principal or BRT Leader, SSA or Supervisor, and CCC/EIC (No radio or cell phone transmissions):

ALERT them to the situation and the phone call made to 911.

RESPOND • The Principal or BRT Leader should direct, as

appropriate, first responders to a BRT member for incident-specific information.

• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS from BRT Leader and first responders.

• After you have safely exited the building, WASH your hands with soap and water if you have handled the package.

FOLLOW UP • Make a list of the people who were in the room or area where the suspicious package was recognized and give the list to the Principal or BRT Leader and the SSA or Supervisor.

• CONFIRM that Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.




SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES

Is the Package Suspicious or Not?

Characteristics of a SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE may include:

• Restricted marking such as “Personal” or“Special Delivery.”

• No return address or one that cannot be verified as legitimate.

• A city or state in the postmark that does notmatch the return address.

• Unusual weight based on size.

• Lopsided or oddly shaped, strange odors, oily stains, crystallization, protruding wires, rigid orbulky, excessive tape or string.

• Misspelled words.

• Excessive postage.

Presence of White/Suspicious Powder?

If a package contains a white or suspicious, powdery substance:

• Call 911.

• Isolate persons exposed.

• Wash hands thoroughly.

• Conduct inquiry of nearby persons todetermine if there are any indications of theorigin of substance.

• Maintain list of persons in contact withsubstance.

Unattended Item • Conduct inquiry of people in immediate area to

determine the owner of the unattended item.

• If owner is not located, follow procedures forSuspicious Package.

OTHER INFORMATION



HOSTAGE


OTHER INFORMATION



HOSTAGE

IF YOU WITNESS A HOSTAGE SITUATION • ASSESS the situation (STOP * LOOK * LISTEN)

How many people are involved?

Is there a weapon?





DESCRIPTION of the situation (including number of people involved) and location

DESCRIPTION of the hostage taker

TYPE of weapon, if any

ENTRANCE for first responders to use if possible

NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader and SSA or Supervisor


• Principal will follow procedures detailed in the SSP to deal with hostage situation.

• If possible, keep the individual IN SIGHT, but do NOT place yourself in danger.

• Take NOTICE of clothing, speech, height, accent, behavior, and other distinguishing features.

• Remain CALM and observant.


• Do NOT attempt to negotiate with the individual.

• Keep a LOW PROFILE; DO NOT stand out.

• AWAIT the arrival of NYPD first responders.

• Follow instructions from first responders.

• After the situation has been resolved:

CONFIRM that Principal/IC has notified the CCC/EIC




FIRE

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Custodial Engineer

OTHER INFORMATION

Location of Fire Extinguishers

Notes



FIRE

PULL FIRE ALARM

ASSESS • Stay AWARE and ALERT.

NOTIFY • NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader, and Custodial Engineer of the LOCATION and EXTENT of the fire.

ACTIONS TO TAKE • ASSESS safety of egress routes.

• If primary egress contains smoke, do not use.

• Feel door with back of hand and if hot, do NOT open.

• Follow EVACUATION Procedures as defined in EVACUATION Action Sheet.

• Close fire doors and other doors to contain fire.

• Direct people to evacuate away from fire and smoke.

• The Principal or BRT Leader should assign a BRT member to join a custodial staff member to direct first responders to the scene.

• If there are injured people, refer to the MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

FOLLOW-UP • Custodial Engineer to NOTIFY DF/DDF.

• CONFIRM that the Principal has notified the CCC/ EIC.

• Prepare for EARLY DISMISSAL or TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS, if necessary.

Decision to evacuate will be made only by Principal in consultation with NYPD SSD



BUILDING COLLAPSE/EXPLOSION


OTHER INFORMATION



BUILDING COLLAPSE/EXPLOSION


• BE PREPARED for possible further explosion/collapse.

• Remember to STOP * LOOK * LISTEN.

• Assess safety of evacuation routes and EVACUATE the building when safe to do so (refer to EVACUATION Action Sheet).

If Evacuation routes are unsafe, be PREPARED to assist in SHELTER-IN procedures until first responders arrives (refer to SHELTER-IN Action Sheet)

ANY INJURIES? • Check for INJURED PERSONS, but DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF.

• Identify and maintain contact with injured parties until emergency responders arrive.

• Refer to MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

CALL 911 • Let the operator ask you questions and be

prepared to provide the following information:




NUMBER of injured persons, location and extent of injuries (if known)

ENTRANCE for first responders to use.


NOTIFY • NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader and

SSA or Supervisor of the:

LOCATION of the incident


Number of INJURED PEOPLE

RESPOND • ASSIST the Custodial Engineer as directed.

FOLLOW UP • CUSTODIAL ENGINEER to notify DF.

• CONFIRM that the Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.

• Prepare for EARLY DISMISSAL or TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS, if necessary.

Decision to evacuate will be made only by the CIMS Incident Commander



POWER OUTAGE


OTHER INFORMATION Types of Life Safety Systems Located in the Building

Type Location

Notes



POWER OUTAGE

LOCAL OR CITYWIDE? • CONTACT the Custodial Engineer and the Principal or BRT Leader.

• CHECK if this is a building specific, local, or citywide blackout:

CUSTODIAL ENGINEER to contact DF/DDF

• CONFIRM that the Principal has contacted the CCC/EIC.

If this is a local or citywide blackout, both the Principal and the Custodial Engineer should receive a message from the CCC.

IN-SCHOOL RESPONSE For a building, local or citywide blackout, the BRT in-school response is similar:

• Grab ACTIVATION KIT.

• Consult with Custodial Engineer, other BRT members, and Principal or BRT Leader and cover the following topics:

ESTABLISH a communication structure

NYPD SSA Level 3 or Supervisor and BRT Leader decide on the deployment of floor wardens and BRT members to patrol each floor of building

DECIDE if internal relocation of persons inside building is necessary

• Floor wardens and BRT members should:

Assume role as Point of Contact for each floor

ASSIST wandering individuals to a classroom or other safe location

Stay ALERT to signs of fire or smoke— fire detection alarms will not be working

Direct staff to SHUT OFF appliances and computer systems

Provide status updates to Custodial Engineer for each floor

• If EVACUATION is required refer to EVACUATION Action Sheet.

Decision to evacuate will be made only by CIMS Incident Commander

• If EARLY DISMISSAL is required, follow instructions and assist Principal as necessary.

For building-specific blackout only:

• Custodial Engineer to NOTIFY DF/DDF

• CONFIRM that Principal has notified CCC/EIC



CHEMICAL SPILL

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • SSA or Supervisor • Custodial Engineer

OTHER INFORMATION

Locations of Areas Containing Hazardous Chemicals/Poisons in the Building

Type of Hazardous Chemicals/Poisons

Locations of Emergency Eyewash Stations



CHEMICAL SPILL


• ALERT Custodial Engineer and INFORM him/her of the location of spill and the substance (if known).

• Do NOT approach or attempt to contain the spill.

• EVACUATE and CORDON OFF the immediate area.

• For limited-area evacuation, keep track of student and staff relocation.

ANY INJURIES? • If there are injured persons, CALL 911 with the

following information:



NUMBER of patients and their CONDITION


NAME of the person(s) involved, if possible

• Refer to MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

NOTIFY • NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader, SSA or

Supervisor of the situation.

• REMIND Principal to notify the CCC/EIC.

• CUSTODIAL ENGINEER to notify DDF.

RESPOND • Prepare for building-wide evacuation.

If evacuation is necessary, follow procedures as defined in the EVACUATION Action Sheet


FOLLOW UP • After the situation has been resolved, the CIMS

Incident Commander or liaison will advise the Principal when the situation is ALL-CLEAR. The Principal will relay this to the BRT Leader.



NATURAL/PROPANE GAS LEAKS

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • 911 • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • SSA or Supervisor • Custodial Engineer

OTHER INFORMATION Potential Sources and Locations of a Gas Leak

Potential Source Location

Notes



NATURAL/PROPANE GAS LEAKS

IMMEDIATE ACTIONS • ALERT BRT Leader and Custodial Engineer and INFORM of suspected location of leak.

• EVACUATE the immediate area.

NOTIFY • NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader and

SSA or Supervisor of the situation.

• CUSTODIAL ENGINEER to notify DF/DDF.

• VERIFY Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.

ANY INJURIES? • Check for INJURED PERSONS.

Call 911, if necessary

Refer to MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet

• If persons have inhaled the gas, get them to FRESH AIR.

RESPOND • If requested, ASSIST Custodial Engineer to determine the source of the leak.

• Prepare for limited-area or building-wide evacuation.

• If evacuation is necessary, follow procedures as defined in the EVACUATION Action Sheet.


• For limited-area evacuation, keep track of student and staff relocation.

FOLLOW UP • After the situation has been resolved, the CIMS

Incident Commander or liaison will advise the Principal when the situation is ALL-CLEAR. The Principal will relay this to the BRT Leader.



CHEMICAL RELEASE OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • Advise 911 and first responders of signs and symptoms of the aided (victims). • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • SSA or Supervisor • Custodial Engineer

OTHER INFORMATION



CHEMICAL RELEASE OR BIOLOGICAL AGENT

WITHIN THE SCHOOL BUILDING

Chemical Release

• Advise 911 and first responders of signs and symptoms of the aided (victims).

• Identify the chemical if possible, but DO NOT APPROACH if there is a risk of coming into contact with the chemical.

• Remember to STOP * LOOK * LISTEN to determine the scope of the incident.

• For liquid spills:

Evacuate immediate area

Contact Custodial Engineer

Assist any individuals exposed to spill (i.e., rinse with water)

• If there is a breathing hazard:

Activate fire alarm and direct the evacuation away from the chemical source (refer to EVACUATION Action Sheet)

Contact Custodial Engineer

If safe to do so, close doors and vents and turn-off air conditioners

Assist any individuals experiencing breathing difficulties

• CONTACT the Principal or BRT Leader, and the SSA or Supervisor.

• Check for INJURED PERSONS.

Call 911, if necessary

Refer to the MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet

• INFORM the Principal or BRT Leader of any INJURIES.

Biological Agent

• ISOLATE those that may have come into contact with the agent.

• Activate fire alarm and direct the evacuation away from the release site (refer to EVACUATION Action Sheet).

• Call 911.

• Cordon off the immediate area and prevent access to all but first responders.

• Contact BRT Leader to call for Custodial Engineer.

• If safe to do so, close doors and vents and turn off air conditioners.

• CONTACT the Principal or BRT Leader, and the SSA or Supervisor.

FOLLOW-UP • Custodial Engineer to notify DDF/DF.

• CONFIRM that the Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.

• Prepare for EARLY DISMISSAL or TRANSPORTATION OF STUDENTS to evacuation or relocation site, if necessary.

• Follow directions of NYPD/FDNY first responders to determine if decontamination is required.


EVENT OUTSIDE SCHOOL BUILDING • Follow procedures as defined in the NEARBY

EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

LARGE-SCALE, REGIONAL EVENT • In this situation, the CCC would contact the Principal, who would contact the BRT Leader or BRT members.

• The BRT should follow the actions below:

• Follow SHELTER-IN or EVACUATION PROCEDURES as instructed by the Principal.

• Keep the line of communications open.


BUILDING RESPONSE TEAM (BRT) ACTION SHEETS New York City Department of Education

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NEARBY EMERGENCIES

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • SSA or Supervisor

OTHER INFORMATION



NEARBY EMERGENCIES

For incidents near school premises, follow these steps:

• Upon receiving a report of any outside or nearby emergency, NOTIFY Principal or BRT Leader, and SSA or Supervisor of the incident.

• STAY ALERT and be ready to execute SHELTER-IN, EVACUATION, or INTRUDER ALERT procedures as shown in Action Sheets.

• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS of Principal or BRT Leader, and SSA or Supervisor.

• After the situation has been stabilized:

CONFIRM that the Principal has notified the CCC/EIC

Assist in the resumption of normal activities



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SEVERE STORM

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • Custodial Engineer

OTHER INFORMATION Types of Life Safety Systems Located in the Building

Type Location

Notes



SEVERE STORM

AWAIT UPDATES • Storm warnings will be issued

by OEM via the CCC.

• Decisions on school closings will be communicated to parents or school communities by 311, radio, television, and NYCDOE website.

• The CCC/EIC update and maintain communications with the Principal.

RESPONSE

If the storm has the potential to impact the school premises:

• Instruct staff and teachers to cease outdoor activities and return to school buildings.

• For lightning storms:

Power down unnecessary electrical appliances before the storm

Do not use the telephone or disturb electrical connections during the storm

Remain inside until storm passes

• If there are high winds:

Close all windows and blinds

Move away from external windows

• Assist Custodial Engineer in monitoring Life Safety Systems (i.e., fire alarms, emergency lighting, elevators) and advise of any malfunctions.

ASSESS DAMAGE • Once the storm has passed, inspect the building

interior and assess for damage; report to Custodial Engineer.

• Instruct students, teachers and staff to remain in classrooms until given the ALL-CLEAR.

• Cordon-off any damaged or dangerous areas.

• If there are any injuries refer to MEDICAL EMERGENCIES Action Sheet.

• UPDATE Principal or BRT Leader on the damage and/or potential hazards.

FOLLOW UP • CONFIRM that the Principal has notified the CCC/EIC if there is any damage or injuries.

• Await the ALL-CLEAR from the Principal and assist with resuming normal activities.



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UNAUTHORIZED VISITOR

KEY INDIVIDUALS TO CONTACT • Principal (notifies the SA) • CCC/EIC • BRT Leader (activates the BRT) • SSA or Supervisor

OTHER INFORMATION



UNAUTHORIZED VISITOR

INQUIRE • Two BRT members approach the individual.

• Politely ask to see the visitor pass.

If the visitor has a pass: Escort them to their destination

If the visitor does NOT have pass: Ask the purpose of their visit

• Explain that they need to obtain a pass to enter the premises.

• Advise Principal, BRT Leader or SSA or Supervisor that you are en route to the main office or main entrance of school.

• Escort visitor to the Main Office to obtain a visitor pass for the school premises.

IF THE SITUATION ESCALATES • If the individual does not cooperate, call the Principal, BRT Leader or the SSA or Supervisor.

• If the individual threatens violence or brandishes a weapon:

Walk away to a safe location (see also WEAPONS Action Sheet)

Execute Intruder Alert Protocol as shown on INTRUDER ALERT Action Sheet

FOLLOW UP • CONFIRM that Principal has notified the CCC/EIC.

• OBTAIN written statements from all witnesses and deliver to Principal.



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