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ACTIVE SHOOTER
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION! EMERGENCY ACTION: RUN, HIDE, FIGHT
Only if you are certain the shooter is in another area and you can safely do so, leave immediately! Do not take personal belongings.
Fight (defend yourself) only as a last resort for safety, if confronted by the shooter.
Allergic Reaction
ALLERGIC REACTION: Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is a life-threatening emergency. If you see one or more of the following severe
symptoms after suspected or known exposure, TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION:
Lungs: Shortness of breath, wheezing, cough Throat: Tightness, hoarse, difficulty swallowing
Heart: Pale, bluish lips, fainting, weak, dizzy, or confused Skin: Hives, itching, pale blue Mouth: Swelling of lips or tongue
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY PRECAUTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS
NURSE ALWAYS give injection in thigh
INJECT Epinephrine immediately if severe allergy is suspected HOLD in place 5-10 seconds, based on the type of injector (see
auto-injector label)
If principal is unavailable CALL 9-1-1 DO NOT DELAY STAY CALM with victim
ALERT administration of emergency DO NOT leave victim alone
CALL parent/guardian of emergency BEGIN monitoring for relief of symptoms
NOTE Asthmatics may also require an inhaler GIVE second dose of Epinephrine after 5-10 minutes if systems
persist or are unrelieved
DO NOT depend on inhaler to treat allergy/anaphylaxis Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of injured/victim
PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment to stabilize
victim
SEND specific casualty/triage and identifying information with
representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS as
able, as liaison
ADVISE administration on status of victim
DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information Asthma
Asthma
Take immediate action by using a rescue inhaler, if you see one WATCH for improvement/worsening of symptoms
or more of the following severe symptoms: If no improvement and/or no administrator available CALL 9-1-1
DO NOT DELAY
Difficult and rapid breathing Unable to speak in full sentences
Symptoms of no improvement:
Wheezing, severe coughing Chest tightness
Rescue medicine is not working/not available
KEY POINTS FOR USING A RESCUE INHALER Symptoms worsen
REMOVE the cap Lips/fingernails look blue or gray
SHAKE inhaler 4-5 times Struggling to breathe, hunching over, difficulty walking/talking
BREATHE out normally Neck or chest is sucked-in with each breath
HOLD inhaler 2 finger widths from mouth Nostrils are flaring
PRESS down on inhaler with breathing in slowly/deeply Change in level of consciousness, signs of confusion
HOLD breath 10 seconds to allow medicine to get deep into lungs Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of victim
WAIT one minute before taking another puff, if needed PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment to
stabilize victim
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY SEND specific casualty, triage and identifying information with
NURSE representative with EMS, if applicable. Campus representative to
ADMINISTER relief medication as prescribed accompany EMS as able, as liaison
PRECAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS ADVISE administration on status of victim
STAY CALM with victim. Do not leave victim alone DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
ENCOURAGE slow, deep breathing
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WATER EMERGENCY
If 9-1-1 is called, CPR is performed, or an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is used, you MUST call:
Schools: Health and Medical Services, Gwen Johnson, Manager, 713-556-7280
Sports Fields/Events: Athletics, Marmion Dambrino, Director, 713-556-6913
After hours: HISD POLICE, Dispatch, 713-892-7777
RESCUER (COACH / PRINCIPAL / TEACHER / TRAINER) NURSE
ASSESS situation, INITIATE appropriate action ASSESS status of injured/victims
CALL 9-1-1 DO NOT DELAY Request ambulance PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment to
CHECK for consciousness stabilize injured/victims
If CONSCIOUS, DO NOT remove from water if head injury is suspected, SEND specific casualty, triage and identifying information with
gently immobilize head until EMS arrives representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS
If UNCONSCIOUS, remove from water to dry location as able, as liaison
CHECK for pulse. If no pulse, PERFORM CPR or ATTACH AED unit ADVISE administration on status of injured/victims
and follow audio/text instructions DOCUMENT identifying information
CALL CSO; CSO will contact MEDIA RELATIONS COUNSELOR
SECURE the scene for safety In absence of principal/administrator, CALL parent/guardian to report
ISOLATE victim and witnesses accident, injury, or fatality
DOCUMENT incident report for administration/health and medical PROVIDE assistance to victims
services CONTACT Psychological Services 713-923-8597 for
Psychological First Aid crisis support and mental health support
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
PLANT OPERATOR / OTHER (BYSTANDER, COWORKER) ASSIST Psychological Services
RETRIEVE AED unit, as requested
RETRIEVE FIRST AID supplies, as requested
WAIT for ambulance outside, and escort responders to the accident
scene
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BUS INCIDENT
In the event of a dangerous incident involving bus transportation, safety is of utmost importance. Follow district driver
policy and refer to any previously-noted emergency response actions in this Flip Chart. Calls to Motor Pools, Central
Dispatch, HISD POLICE, 9-1-1, and/or campus administration should occur in every bus/transportation incident.
Please refer to the emergency response flip chart for bus operators for additional information on transportation safety and responsibilities
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY DISPATCH / MOTOR POOL RESPONSIBILITY
CALL or RADIO Dispatch: Report known injuries RECEIVE incident information from the bus operator
CALL HISD POLICE 713-892-7777 DISPATCH safety investigator to the incident scene
CALL 9-1-1 DO NOT DELAY TAKE photos of incident scene
PROVIDE a detailed description of incident location CALL HISD POLICE 713-892-7777
Re: bus and route numbers; total students/staff riders REQUEST officer to be dispatched to scene
SECURE the scene for safety CONTACT Student Safety to report incident
CHECK for injuries SEND replacement bus/operator to the scene
PROVIDE first aid, as needed
DETERMINE if evacuation is necessary; STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
NURSE
If not, keep students on bus
Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of
If necessary, secure the bus/display warning signs
injured/victims
If the threat of fire exists, determine the safest exit(s)
PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment
Move everyone to an outside safe location to stabilize survivors
At safe location, account for all students/staff
SEND specific casualty, triage and identifying information with
Report injured/missing persons immediately to POLICE representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany
Complete necessary incident/report forms EMS as able, as liaison
DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
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CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT
REPORTING REQUIREMENT C. physical injury that results in substantial harm to the child, or
School administrators, teachers, nurses and other professionals the genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury to
(School Personnel) are required to report abuse or neglect to the child, including an injury that is at variance with the history
Child Protective Services (CPS) and law enforcement within or explanation given and excluding an accident or reasonable
48 hours of becoming aware of the situation. School Personnels discipline by a parent, guardian, or managing or possessory
duty to report exists regardless of whether the abuse or neglect conservator that does not expose the child to a substantial risk
occurs at home, school or elsewhere. of harm;
D. sexual conduct harmful to a childs mental, emotional, or physical
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SCHOOL welfare
PERSONNEL
NEGLECT
NOTIFY Child Protective Services (CPS) as soon as possible
but no later than 48 hours 1-800-252-5400 or http://www. Neglect is defined by Family Code 261.001(4) and includes
txabusehotline.org the following acts or omissions:
A. Placing a child in or failing to remove a child from a situation
CONSIDER Notifying Supervisor
that a reasonable person would realize requires judgment or
DETERMINE if the student needs an immediate assessment actions beyond the childs level of maturity;
by the Nurse or Counselor B. Failure to seek, obtain, or follow through with medical care for
CHILD ABUSE the child, with the failure resulting in or presenting a substantial
risk of death, disfigurement, or bodily injury or with the failure
Abuse is defined by Family Code 261.001(1) and includes resulting in an observable and material impairment to the growth,
the following acts or omissions: development or functioning of the child;
A. mental or emotional injury to a child that results in an observable C. Failure to provide a child with food, clothing, or shelter necessary
and material impairment in the childs growth, development, or to sustain the life or health of the child (excluding financial
psychological functioning; ability);
B. causing or permitting the child to be in a situation in which D. Placing a child in or failing to remove the child from a situation
the child sustains a mental or emotional injury that results in in which the child would be exposed to a substantial risk of
an observable and material impairment in the childs growth, sexual conduct harmful to the child
development, or psychological functioning;
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EVACUATION
EXAMPLES OF EMERGENCIES THAT MAY REQUIRE EVACUATION
FIRE CHEMICAL RELEASE BOMB THREAT ACCIDENT TRAIN DERAILMENT INTRUDER/TERRORISM
During emergency evacuation, all persons must be evacuated at least 500 feet from the nearest building and out-of-way of emergency
vehicles. Convene at pre-designated safe assembly areas.
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY PLANT OPERATOR
NURSE DEACTIVATE energized equipment
RETRIEVE/SECURE medication and first aid supplies TEACHER
ESTABLISH dispensing station at pre-designated areas Upon instruction to do so, EVACUATE students in calm, orderly manner
Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of injured/ BE FAMILIAR with primary & secondary evacuation routes
victims TAKE ROLL BOOK during evacuation
PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment to TAKE ROLL at safe assembly area
stabilize survivors REPORT any missing persons to POLICE, immediately
SEND specific casualty, triage and identifying information with Wait for instructions for dismissal, transportation, or return to building
representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS via ALL CLEAR announcement
as able, as liaison
DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
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FIRE
All fire emergencies require 100% EVACUATION and contact with Houston At safe assembly area outside, TAKE ROLL
Fire Department and/or other fire agencies (Bellaire, West University, INFORM fire officials immediately of any missing persons
Stafford, or Southside Place); See insert #9 EVACUATION WAIT for ALL CLEAR announcement before return to building
If small fires can be safely contained by the use of fire extinguishers, PLANT OPERATOR
remember the acronym PASS: TURN OFF energized equipment
1. Pull the pin; TURN OFF HVAC/Air Handler system to prevent smoke distribution
2. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire; ASSIST fire officials, as requested
3. Squeeze the handle; NURSE
4. Sweep in a spraying motion from side to side at the base of the fire Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of injured/
victims
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment to
TEACHER stabilize survivors
ACTIVATE EVACUATION plan DO NOT DELAY SEND specific casualty/triage and identifying information with
TAKE ROLL BOOK representatives with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS
As you leave, TURN-OUT LIGHTS and LOCK door as able, as liaison
EVACUATE students in calm and orderly manner to outside assembly ADVISE administration on status of injured/victims
area DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
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FIRE Continued
If your campus receives a FIRE MARSHAL INSPECTION REPORT or a FIRE CODE CITATION following an inspection, please fax the document(s) to
CFS, CUSTOMER CARE CENTER, 713-556-9275, or scan documents to send by email to: firecodeviolations@houstonisd.org. Do not delay this action!
When a fire safety infraction is identified by a Fire Marshal, the school is issued a NOTICE OF VIOLATION. HISD has 30 days to correct the infraction.
Failure to correct the infraction in the allotted time may escalate action to include a Re-Inspection Notice and fee. Once the Re-Inspection Notice is
issued, HISD has 10 -15 days to correct an infraction. Failure to correct an infraction may result in a CITATION being issued and/or repeated CITATION.
A CITATION will result in HISD having to appear/respond in court to a fire safety infraction with probable assessment of penalties and fines.
Individual campuses are responsible for correcting violations such as inappropriate use of extension cords, improper storage, and failure to
post emergency plans/exits with designated fire extinguishers and AEDs.
LOCKDOWN
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY DO NOT open door; ask for ID
PLANT OPERATOR Proper authorities will have keys
LOCK doors, as needed DO NOT open the door until ALL CLEAR announcement
PROVIDE assistance with campus layout SLIDE Red/Green status card under door
MEET POLICE at doors, assist as requested If evacuated by POLICE: TAKE ROLL book
ADVISE POLICE immediately of any missing persons
TEACHER
Quickly SURVEY hallway NURSE
BRING anyone in hall inside the room Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of
INFORM administration who is in a restroom or missing injured/victims
LOCK door, turn off lights, keep students away from windows PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment
and/or open areas to stabilize survivors
KEEP students calm and absolutely quiet SEND specific casualty/triage and identifying information with
NO cell phone activity representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany
NO talking EMS as able, as liaison
CLOSE window blinds; cover glass door panes with construction ADVISE administration on status of injured/victims
paper DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
Shelter In Place
DIABETES SEIZURE
SIGNS and/or REACTIONS OF SEVERE, LOW BLOOD GLUCOSE:
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
Inability to Swallow Combative Disposition NURSE
Unconscious Uncooperative DO NOT attempt to stop seizure
KEY POINTS for use of GLUCAGON INJECTION: DO NOT touch victim
REMOVE vial cap and needle cover DO NOT place anything inside victims mouth
INJECT contents of syringe into vial (hold upright)
SWIRL vial gently until contents dissolve (vial is clear) DO NOT leave victim alone
HOLD vial upside down, withdraw all solution CLEAR others from the area
WITHDRAW needle from vial, hold upright and remove all air bubbles.
Create bubble at needle tip PROTECT victims privacy
INSERT needle straight into upper/outer area of thigh, arm or buttock and
inject dispense solution KEEP victim comfortable/calm until EMS arrives
WITHDRAW needle gently Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of
MASSAGE injection site for 10 seconds
victim
DISPOSE syringe in a SHARPS container DO NOT attempt to recap needle! PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY to stabilize victim, administer emergency medication if ordered
NURSE
PLACE victim on his/her side or in an upright position if victim is restless or SEND casualty, triage and identifying information with
uncooperative or if unable to swallow and giving Glucose Gel representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany
If giving Glucagon: PREPARE syringe, instructions as noted EMS as able, as liaison
GIVE Glucagon in buttock closest to ground
ADVISE administration on status of victim
If victim becomes alert and is able to swallow, GIVE SIPS of regular soda
(not diet) until EMS arrives DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
If SEIZURE OCCURS, follow procedures
Injury/Illness Infectious Disease
For foodborne illness, contact HISD Health and Medical Services and
INJURY / ILLNESS Food Services Departments.
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY A completed NOTIFICATION of COMMUNICABLE DISEASE form must
NURSE be submitted to the Manager, Health and Medical Services, who will consult
ASSESS severity of injury/illness with local health officials and notify appropriate administration.
PROVIDE first aid, as needed
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
MONITOR for shock
KEEP victim calm NURSE
DO NOT leave victim alone ASSESS/EVALUATE severity of illness including signs and symptoms
STAY with victim until EMS arrives and consider all possible aspects and community trends for containment
SEND casualty, triage and identifying information with representative of infectious disease
with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS as able, as DO NOT have contact with infected persons without use of appropriate
liaison personal protective equipment (PPE)
ADVISE administration on status of victim ACTIVATE isolation procedures
DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information ENSURE students in clinic are moved to a separate, secure area until
further notice
ENSURE removal of medication and treatment supplies from the clinic
INFECTIOUS DISEASE FOLLOW guidance from Health Department regarding transport/
The decision to close a school for any communicable disease should be EMS
made by district administration in consultation with local public health DO NOT neglect medical needs of individuals in treatment/isolation
officials. Usually, it is not necessary to inform the entire school community DO NOT come in contact with body fluids
of a single case of infection. Consultation with Houston Department of STAY with patient until EMS arrives
Health and Human Services is used to guide this decision. SEND casualty, triage and identifying information with representative
The Manager, Health and Medical Services should be contacted directly and EMS
713-556-7280 for a suspected case of disease of low incidence such as; DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
Tuberculosis, Ebola, and Meningitis, as well as, vaccine-preventable diseases DISPOSE of contaminated materials in double bag, unless red bag
including; measles, mumps, and pertussis. A large number of complaints is available
of illness within a short time period should be considered suspicious/
unusual trend and should be reported to Health and Medical Services.
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MISSING STUDENT
Any time that a student is suspected/determined missing from school for non-legal/non-approved reasons, immediate action steps must be taken to
begin search and rescue. Time is of critical safety importance in the search/rescue of a missing student. Do not delay when undertaking the following
action steps. If you are uncertain that a young child is missing for legal/approved reasons, initiate the following action steps-regardless. It is always
the safest response to activate an emergency search/rescue plan for a suspected missing student/young child.
IF PARENT / GUARDIAN ADVISES THEIR STUDENT SHOULD For young students, someone from campus administration should drive/
BE IN SCHOOL search the bus/walk route/proximity area used by the missing student, to
ACTIVATE immediate campus-wide search (consider the campus Safety help determine if he/she is late or lost
Council for this process, campus police (if onsite) and/or teachers who ATTENDANCE OFFICE
are familiar with the physical stature/face of the missing student) CALL 9-1-1 ONLY at parents request
CALL HISD POLICE 713-892-7777 CALL CSO; CSO will contact MEDIA RELATIONS
ATTENDANCE OFFICE IF THE MISSING STUDENT IS FOUND
GATHER registration/student information (photos) to share with staff/ ADVISE parent/guardian and POLICE officials immediately. Cancel
POLICE for search/rescue activity further search/rescue activity
PROVIDE missing students daily class schedule to administration TAKE student to the school nurse to determine if he/she has been
and POLICE for search/rescue activity injured or harmed
DETERMINE the missing students normal routine/route to/from REPORT findings to parent/guardian
school
Bus: HISD, Public Transportation, Other STAFF / NURSE RESPONSIBILITY
Walk: Normal route to/from school REPORT the name of any missing student to campus administration
Does the missing student ride with someone other than a bus, or parent/ immediately
guardian? PROVIDE administration with a missing students class schedule
What is transporters contact information? REVIEW the missing students health card. Is he/she taking any
Who are the missing students closest friends? prescription medications? Are the medications life-sustaining?
Do they know where the missing student is today? NOTIFY campus administration of any/all medications the missing
student may need and the medicinal time schedule
Abduction
ABDUCTION
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY GENERAL RESPONSE ACTIONS
NURSE / TEACHER USE DISCRETION for PERSONAL SAFETY and that of the VICTIM
REPORT the name of any missing student to campus SEEK immediate assistance from administration and/or campus
administration immediately police (if onsite)
PROVIDE campus administration with missing students class ACTIVATE INTRUDER LOCKDOWN or SHELTER IN PLACE
schedule safety protocol if abduction is in progress and occurring on
PROVIDE any information to POLICE representatives that may campus grounds
help in the identification/location of the missing student If the student abduction is in progress, try to maintain the
abductor/student in the area while staff contacts POLICE
If the abductor leaves the scene with-or-without the
student, gather/write down as much information as possible
that may benefit POLICE with rescue/apprehension activity,
e.g., vehicle license plate number, make, model, estimated
year and color of vehicle, description of the abductorhair
color/length, approximate height and weight, physical
stature, eyes, sound of voice, behavior, and possible marked
features (tattoos, scars, beard, physical limitations)
PROVIDE information immediately to authorities and
administration
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CLOSING OF SCHOOLS
(Hotline Telephone Number: 713-267-1704)
The decision to close schools shall be made by pre-designated HISD administration. Information regarding school closures (Plan A or
Plan B) shall be provided to local radio and television stations for immediate broadcast. During inclement weather conditions and/or
other emergencies; parents, students and employees are encouraged to be alert to media broadcasts on school closings and the HISD
telephone communications relay system.
PLAN B ALL schools are closed BUT administrative offices are open
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SUICIDE THREAT
TAKE ALL THREATS of SUICIDE or SELF-HARM, SERIOUSLY!
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINE the nature of suicide threat
TEACHER SPEAK calmly to victim to help diffuse the emergency
CALL main office to report student in distress and threatening suicide DO NOT LEAVE the victim alone for any reason!
REQUEST immediate assistance from Counselor or Nurse CALL physician of record from health card (if available)
SPEAK calmly to victim to help diffuse the emergency MAINTAIN confidentiality
PROTECT victims privacy remove others from area COORDINATE post-incident counseling and community referral
DO NOT LEAVE the victim alone for any reason! services for victims family, students, and employees
SECURE the scene for safety ASK student to sign a Safety Plan (see sample on backside of
card) prior to return to school
COUNSELOR or NURSE Form is available through Psychological Services
CALL PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 713-923-8597
CALL parent/guardian of victim in distress and threatening suicide Death on Campus
CYBER BULLYING
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY PLANT OPERATOR
TEACHER ASSIST administration, as requested
CONTACT campus administration to report cyber bullying via
website and/or cellular technology COUNSELOR
ISOLATE/COVER affected computer(s) and/or technology PROVIDE assistance to victim/cyber bully
equipment to prevent tampering with evidence CONTACT Psychological Services 713-923-8597 for
IDENTIFY victim and suspected cyber bully; report name(s) to Psychological First Aid crisis support and mental health support
campus administration, POLICE and TIS ASSIST Psychological Services
REFER victim and cyber bully to counselor, pending results CYBER BULLY must sign a SECURITY AGREEMENT to
of investigations acknowledge/refrain from abusing technology equipment or
be subject to criminal penalty for violation, up to and including
possible expulsion from school
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GAS LEAK
DO NOT USE CELL PHONES DO NOT USE TWO-WAY RADIOS
DO NOT OPERATE LIGHT SWITCHES DO NOT USE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
In the absence of an administrator TEACHER
ACTIVATE procedures for EVACUATION
If strong gas odor is detected and building is to be evacuated, DO NOT touch or turn off light switches or any electrical appliances/equipment
ANNOUNCE evacuation by verbal relay or use Bullhorn. EVACUATE students calmly and quietly
DO NOT use cell phones or electronic methods of TAKE ROLL BOOK
communication for this type emergency! TAKE ROLL at a pre-designated assembly area
NOTIFY ADMINISTRATION and POLICE immediately of any missing persons
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY DO NOT attempt to re-enter the building until it is safe to do so via the ALL
PLANT OPERATOR CLEAR announcement by Bullhorn
CALL HISD PLUMBING 713-671-3202 NURSE
to report possible gas leak Once the emergency has been controlled, ASSESS status of injured/victims
CALL HISD ELECTRICAL SERVICES 713-671-1794 PROVIDE triage, initial assessment and emergency treatment to stabilize
to report possible gas leak survivors
VENTILATE AREA where gas odor is strongest SEND specific casualty/triage and identifying information with representative
Manually TURN OFF open-flame equipment (BOILER ROOM, KITCHEN, LABS) with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS as able, as liaison
ASSIST CENTERPOINT ENERGY and POLICE, as needed ADVISE administration on status of injured/victims
DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
Power Outage Water Shortage Downed Power Line
19 UTILITY GAS LEAK POWER OUTAGE WATER SHORTAGE DOWNED POWER LINE
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TEACHER
POWER OUTAGE ACTIVATE EVACUATION or SHELTER IN PLACE procedures as directed
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY by principal/designee
PLANT OPERATOR KEEP students calm and quiet
For EVACUATION:
CALL HISD ELECTRICAL SERVICES 713-671-1794
TAKE ROLL BOOK
to report power outage
TAKE ROLL at a pre-designated assembly area
ACTIVATE back-up generator, if available For either response action NOTIFY ADMINISTRATION and POLICE
ASSIST CENTERPOINT ENERGY and POLICE, as requested immediately of any missing persons
Manually TURN OFF ELEVATORS and three-phase motors
TEACHER DOWNED POWER LINE
ACTIVATE SHELTER IN PLACE or EVACUATION procedures as directed
by principal/designee In the absence of an administrator
KEEP students calm and quiet CALL 9-1-1 DO NOT DELAY
to report a power line down on school property
TAKE ROLL BOOK
CALL HISD POLICE 713-892-7777
TAKE ROLL at a pre-designated assembly area to report a power line down on school property
NOTIFY ADMINISTRATION and POLICE immediately of any missing persons CALL CENTERPOINT ENERGY 713-207-2222
DO NOT attempt to re-enter the building until it is safe to do so via the ALL to report a power line down on school property
CLEAR announcement using Bullhorn CALL HISD ELECTRICAL SERVICES 713-671-1794
to report a power line down on school property
WATER SHORTAGE CALL CSO; CSO will contact MEDIA RELATIONS
MESSENGER parents of a decision to SHELTER IN PLACE and/or possible
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY dismissal
PLANT OPERATOR SECURE the scene for safety
ASSIST CITY PUBLIC WORKS, HISD PLUMBING and/or POLICE, as KEEP students/staff at least 10 yards away from a downed power line
requested
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HURRICANE
HURRICANE SEASON is June 1 through November 30, each year.
STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
The National Weather Service (NWS) will advise on the following ALL
Hurricane conditions: PRE-STORM
Hurricane Enters the Gulf of Mexico BE ALERT to NWS announcements and local weather advisories
Hurricane Watch: 48 hours in advance of tropical storm on hurricane status/progression
force winds REVIEW procedures, roles, and responsibilities for Hurricane
Hurricane Warning: 36 hours in advance of tropical storm preparedness, response, and school closure
force winds
RELOCATE technology equipment, books, and resource materials
HURRICANE SEVERITY is rated by an INTENSITY SCALE (below) to higher levels
HURRICANE CATEGORY RATING WIND (MPH) DAMAGE SECURE equipment and materials with plastic tarps
1 74-95 Minimal BE ALERT to announcements/decisions by Administration for
2 96-110 Extensive school closure/early dismissal
3 111-129 Devastating
4 130-156 Catastrophic POST-STORM
5 156 and beyond Catastrophic ASSESS damages
REPORT/DOCUMENT damages to campus Administration
HISD RISK MANAGEMENT will:
within 24 hours of returning to campus
MONITOR NWS advisories for tornado watches/warnings, and
ADVISE/UPDATE the district school-closing emergency group, as DO NOT touch fallen electrical wires keep away from
necessary downed power line at least 10 yards
Information continued on next card
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21 WEATHER TORNADO
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TEACHER NURSE
DURING IMMINENT TORNADO / SEVERE STORM PRE-STORM
INSTRUCT students to move away from windows and DROP and MONITOR first aid supplies
TUCK facing an interior wall with head down, hands clasped behind
POST-STORM
neck to protect against injury
Once the emergency has been controlled, if nurse is requested to report
ASSIST persons with special needs
onsite;
CLOSE windows/blinds
ASSESS status of injured/victims
INSTRUCT students to remain calm and quiet: the storm will pass
PROVIDE specific casualty/triage and identifying information with
POST-STORM representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS
ACCOUNT for all students/staff as able, as liaison
NOTIFY POLICE and Administration immediately of any missing SEND specific casualty/triage and identifying information with
persons representative with EMS. Campus representative to accompany EMS
as able, as liaison
BUS OPERATOR ADVISE Administration on status of injured/victims
DURING IMMINENT TORNADO / SEVERE STORM DOCUMENT casualty and identifying information
DRIVE AWAY from a sighted tornado at a right angle to the storm
If no time, EVACUATE bus COUNSELOR
INSTRUCT students to move to a lower level area, such as a ditch, If counselor is requested to report onsite;
and lie flat with hands covering heads PROVIDE post-incident assistance to students/families, as needed
REQUEST medical assistance, as needed CONTACT Psychological Services 713-923-8597 for
ACCOUNT for all students/riders and report any missing persons Psychological First Aid crisis support and mental health support
immediately to Administration/DISPATCH ASSIST Psychological Services
DO NOT leave the area unless directed by HISD TRANSPORTATION
or emergency responders
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FLOOD
HISD RISK MANAGEMENT will: STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
PLANT OPERATOR
1. MONITOR NWS, local weather advisories, and emergency PRE-STORM / DURING STORM
management organizations for flood warnings, and
MONITOR local weather advisories via radio/television
2. NOTIFY HISD TRANSPORTATION of flood warnings and/ broadcasts
or progressive flood conditions
MONITOR road conditions leading to/from school are they
3. ADVISE/UPDATE the district school-closing emergency likely to flood if weather conditions continue?
group, as necessary
REPORT areas of high/rising water and progressive flood
HISD TRANSPORTATION will: conditions to campus Administration immediately, for possible
1. RECEIVE information from HISD RISK MANAGEMENT school closure decision
2. SEND emissaries to known flood prone areas to assess RELOCATE technology equipment and books and other classroom
the situation are they likely to flood if weather conditions essentials to higher levels
continue?
POST-STORM
3. DETERMINE whether roads are passable when school opens,
ASSESS damages
and advise school-closing emergency group, as necessary
REPORT/DOCUMENT damages to campus Administration
4. BE PREPARED to reroute buses
within 24 hours of returning to campus
5. BE PREPARED to respond to notification(s) of early dismissal
ASSIST POLICE, CFS and emergency responders, as needed
6. WHAT IS YOUR ADDRESS?__________________ __ FAMILIAR *
7. WHAT IS YOUR NAME?____________________ * IF FAMILIAR, WHO DID IT SOUND LIKE?
____________________________________
SUSPECTED THREAT
WHO DID YOU NOTIFY? DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY AT 24-HOUR
1. _____________________________________ TELEPHONE 713-892-7777
2. _____________________________________
THREAT RECEIVED BY:
3. _____________________________________
NAME:________________________________
TO THE BEST OF YOUR ABILITY, PROVIDE POSITION:______________________________
INFORMATION ABOUT THE CALLER! LOCATION: _____________________________
SEX: ___ M ___F RACE:_________ AGE:_____
PHONE NUMBER:_________________________
LENGTH OF CALL:_______________ MINUTES: ( )
EMAIL: ________________________________
CALL WAS RECEIVED AT: ( )_____-_______ SCHOOL/DEPT ADMINISTRATOR:_____________
TIME AT CALL:______ DATE:_______________ SIGNATURE:____________________________
___AM ___PM ___ MONTH ___ DAY ____ YEAR DATE: ________________
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