Crisis Management Plan

De Zavala Elementary
Crisis Management Plan
Channelview ISD

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What is a School Crisis?

For information purposes, crises are organized into five categories. Please see the brief description and
examples below.

1. Non-Emergency Crisis
Non-emergency crises are events that negatively affect schools and to which schools
must respond, but that typically do not require an emergency response. Examples include
the death of a student or staff member and non-school incidents injuring or victimizing a
student or staff member. Perceived crises such as tensions arising from racial incidents
and rumors of potential violence between rival students are also crises to which schools
must respond but that do not necessarily constitute emergencies. School administrators,
guidance counselors, and other student service professionals typically have primary
responsibilities in responding to non-emergency school crises.

2. Medical Emergencies
Medical emergencies are those arising from health conditions as well as unintentional and
intentional injuries. Examples include seizures, playground accidents, and acts of
violence. School administrators, school nurses and community emergency medical
personnel typically have primary responsibilities in responding to medical
emergencies. Acts of violence will also require law enforcement involvement.

3. Critical Incidents at Schools

Critical incidents are events requiring an immediate response by public safety and/or
emergency management officials. Examples include school shootings, situations
involving hostage and/or weapons, fires and gas leaks. Critical incidents are typically
managed by school administrators only until public safety and/or emergency management
officials arrive. These types of crises typically involve activation of a school incident
command system (ICS).

4. Emergencies Affecting Schools

Emergencies affecting schools are events typically not occurring on school property but
constituting a threat to the school. Examples include terrorists’ attacks, chemical spills
near schools, or a fugitive being pursued near a school. In such emergencies, the school
administrator typically manages the school response while remaining in contact with
public safety officials who are managing the broader community response.

5. Natural Disasters
Natural disasters include floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other emergencies arising
from natural events. Emergency management officials typically provide the leadership in
preparing for and responding to natural disasters.

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Crisis Management Action Team (CMAT)

Principal
Mr. Rodriguez

Assistant Principal
Mrs. Green

Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Nurse Galloway Mrs. Sanchez Ms. Britton
Coach Young Loa
Mrs. Guerra Mr. Alvarez

Hands-only CPR
Staff that attended Hands-only CPR presented by Nurse
Galloway on 8/9/17.
*waiting list from Galloway

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Tornado & Hurricane Drill/Shelter In-Place

Pre-Determined Classroom Assignments
Classrooms located in the 100 hallway:
Rooms that re-locate: Rooms that stay in place:
Room 101 goes to Room 106 Room 106
Room 102 goes to Room 106 Room 107
Room 103 goes to Room 107 Room 108
Room 104 goes to Room 108
Room 105 goes to Room 201 Note: Administrator will unlock Room 201

Classrooms located in the 200 hallway:

Rooms that re-locate: Rooms that stay in place:
Room 204 goes to Room 201 Room 201
Room 206 goes to Room 202 Room 202
Room 207 goes to Room 202 Room 203
Room 209 goes to Room 203 Room 205
Room 211 goes to Room 205
Room 208 goes to Room 205
Room 210 goes to Room 205

Classrooms located in the 300 hallway:

Rooms that re-locate: Rooms that stay in place:
Room 301 goes to Room 302 Room 302
Room 303 goes to Room 302 Room 304
Room 305 goes to Room 304 Room 306
Room 307 goes to Room 306

Classrooms located in the 400 hallway:

Rooms that relocate: Rooms that stay in place:
Room 401 goes to Room 402 Room 402
Room 403 goes to Room 404 Room 404
Room 405 goes to Room 404 Room 406
Room 407 goes to Room 406 Room 408
Room 411 goes to Room 408 Room 409
Room 412 goes to Room 408
Room 416 goes to Room 409
Room 417 goes to Room 409 Note: Be sure to have an updated roster at all times.

Notice: In the event that our area is under a “tornado watch” or “tornado warning” or in the event of a
”tropical storm” or “hurricane,” an announcement will be made over the intercom to inform the staff
and to allow for time to review the Crisis Management Plan for information pertaining to emergencies
dealing with tornados/hurricanes. The following code will be used to inform the staff of a
tornado/hurricane watch or warning: Shelter in Place.
Please note that individuals who violate “shelter in Place” of “lockdown” procedures may
face charges. Criminal Trespassing (Texas Penal Code 31.123) or Class B Misdemeanor.

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Lockout – This procedure is used when a threat occurs outside of the school building or
campus. The goal of a lockout is to prevent the threat from entering the school or
campus.
• At the recommendation of police, we may initiate a lockdown.
• You will hear over the PA system, “Lockout! Secure the Perimeter.”
• Doors are to be locked and window blinds are to be closed.
• Account for every student in the room.
• Our first priority is to ensure the safety of all students. Do not allow
students out of your classrooms.
• Normal activities may continue inside the classrooms unless a total
lockdown is ordered.
• Under external lockdown procedure, no one will be allowed to enter or
leave the building.
• Parents will not be allowed to pick up children from school.
• Administrators will work to communicate with parents in a timely manner
with the most accurate information we have at the time.
Lockdown - This procedure is used when an intruder invades the premises or there is an
imminent danger to the campus.
• You will hear over the PA system, “Lorenzo DeZavala please report to the
front office.”
• Lock doors immediately, turn off lights, and move yourself and students
away from doors. Remind students to be very quiet.
• Cover classroom door window and make sure to close all window blinds.
• Remain in your classroom. Stay away from interior and exterior windows.
• Silence all electronic devices including cell phones.
• Administrative staff will evacuate any student who has been locked out of
classroom or who are in public areas to a safe area.
• Do not leave the classroom to locate students.
• The primary means of communicating with staff during a lock down will be
by email
• Students and teachers remain in their classrooms until the “all clear” signal
is given.
• Take roll and account for all students. Notify administrators if any are
missing.
• Under lockdown procedure, only district employees and students will be
allowed to enter the building.
• Parents will not be allowed to pick up children from school.
• Administrators will work to communicate with parents in a timely manner
with the most accurate information we have at the time.
• The local authorities will provide immediate assistance.
• Once the “all clear” is given, students and staff will return to normal
schedule.
• Parent/student reunification (student pickup) process will go into effect.

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Shelter In Place Hazard - This procedure is used in any situation other than weather that
may be a hazard to health or life threatening.
• This means that all windows and doors are locked and the air
conditioning system is shut down.
• Remain in your classroom. Stay away from interior and exterior
windows.
• Close all window blinds.
• Administrative staff will evacuate any student who has been
locked out of their classroom or who are in public areas to a safe
area.
• Do not leave the classroom to locate students.
• No one is allowed to enter or leave a building that has activated
“shelter in place”
procedures. This means parents will not be able to pick up children
from school. It is safer to keep the students inside the building
rather than expose them to possible harm by allowing them to leave
the building.
• Once the “all clear” is given, students and teachers will return to
their regular activities.
• Take roll and account for all students. Notify administrators if
any are missing.
• If a school is sheltering in place, parents should also shelter in
place at home.
Shelter in Place Weather - This procedure is used when weather conditions exist that
may place a school or schools in immediate danger.
• Students and staff are sheltered inside building away from outside
windows and doors.
• Escort your class to designated area (See Tornado Drill/Sheltered
in-Place Pre-Determined Areas page)
• Review “drop and tuck” command with students.
• Issue a “drop and tuck” command when judgement warrants.
• Administrative staff will evacuate any student who has been locked
out of classroom or
who are in public areas to a safe area.
• Do not leave the classroom to locate students.
• Continue to follow the instructions given over the PA system.
• Buildings are open for entry only.
• There is no exit until “all clear” is given.
• When the “all clear” is given, normal activities may resume or a
parent/student reunification (student pickup) program may be
initiated.
• Take roll and account for all students. Notify administrators if any
are missing.

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Fire Drill Procedures

Fire Alarm will sound – Assemble your students quickly. A fire drill exit map should be posted in every
classroom. If you do not have one, see Mrs. Green.

Notice: Do not block exits, if a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly obstructs an aisle, hallway, entrance,
or exit to which the public or a substantial group of the public has access will have committed a Class B
misdemeanor. Furthermore, if someone gets hurt because of obstruction, then Class B misdemeanor becomes a
Felony.

Fire Alarm Reverse Fire

Outside/Return
Sounds Drill

Gain and maintain An announcement

Brief your classes on your students will be made for a
their evacuation route
attention reverse fire drill

Quickly organize Move all students and

students to leave the Take roll staff inside as quickly
class as possible

Take your route in

order to maintain an Remain with your
students the entire Assist those needing
accurate account of additional assistance
your students time

Escort your students Listen fr the all clear

out of the building to sound which consists
Report to classroom
assigned designated of two continuous
area long bells

Students should form

a single line and Students should
return to class in the
remain in line Take attendance
throughout the entire same quiet manner as
they
drill quietly

Report any missing,

Students should walk extra, or injured
with a brisk pace, but
students to building
no running administration

There is to be NO Wait for further

talking instructions

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Drop and Tuck Command

IF YOU ARE GIVEN A DROP AND TUCK COMMAND ENSIRE THAT ALL STUDNTS FACE THE WALL IN THE
DISASTER POSITION.
IF YOU SENSE THAT A TORNADO/HURRICANE IS IMMINENET, GIVE THE DROP AND TUCK COMMAND YOURSELF.

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• Move all students indoors • PA Annoucement, Tornado Watch is in effect
• Close all windows and doors to shelter • Remind students of what will be expected if a
Tornado Warning is issued
• Turn off room heating, cooling, or
• Tornado Watch-Severe weather exists in which
ventilation conditions are right for a tornado formation.
• If there appears to be air contamination • Tornado Warning-A tornando has been
within the shelter, place a wet sighted and is approaching.
handkerchief or wet paper towel over the • Evacuate students to pre-designated shelter area
nose and mouth for temporary respiratory • Take your roster
protection
• Take flashlight
• Continue to follow the instructions given • Close classroom door
over the PA System • Close windows and blinds
• Do not allow anyone to Leave the shelter • Have students sit on the floor quietly
Tornado Warning
until the "all clear" • Close any metal gates after all students are in
place
Shelter in Place
• Take roll and account for all students
• Keep students calm and quiet
• If you are give a "drop and tuck" command,
ensure that all students face the wall in disaster
position
• If you sense that a tornado is imminent, give the
"drop and tuck" command yourself
• Retain students in area until it is considered safe
to return to class, go home, be released to
parents, or board school buses
• Post Tornado Instructions
• Await "all clear" signal to return to class
• Take roll asap
• Report any injuries or missing students
• Report by intercom or messenger but stay with
your students
• Try to restore the calm
• Assort in any first aid needed in your area
• Await further instructions
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• Track down the hurricane position and
predicted path whenever a storm enters the Gulf
of Mexico or threatens the Atlantic Coast
• Hurricane watch-24 to 36 hours
• Stay up-to-date with Local News to check
school status (open/closed)
• Campus personel will notify Staff if school is to
be closed (Principal will call AP, APswill notify
Content Leaders, Content Leaders will notify
Teachers, Principal Secretary will notify Office
Staff and Paraprofessionals)
• If storm threat occurs while in school, follow
the instructions given over the PA system
• Refer to Tornado Warning Procedures.
• Assist in the dismissal of students, if necessary
• Store all books, papers, and other equipment
away from windows and above the floor
• Move all audio-visual equipment to a secure
Hurricane
central location
• Protect computers and other expensive
equipment
• If school is a designated public shelter, remain
available to perform duties and responsibilities
as a member of the emergency shelter team
• Post-storm
• Assist the Principal on all duties that may be
assigned in order to get the school back into the
educational process
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