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Used in the event of an earthquake, explosion, or any event that shakes the school.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Quickly move away from obvious hazards<\/li>
- DROP low to the ground<\/li>
- COVER \u2013 take cover under a sturdy table, desks, furniture, or other large sturdy items<\/li>
- HOLD ON \u2013 to the furniture you are under and stay there until the shaking stops<\/li>
- Once shaking stops, wait 60 seconds and then evacuate via the shortest safe route<\/li>
- Assemble outside at the designated assembly site<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Hold and Secure<\/summary>\n
Used when there is a security concern, such as a police incident, in the neighbourhood of the school.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Principal\/designate to announce \u201chold and secure,\u201d repeating several times<\/li>
- Principal\/designate to call District Education Office (604.463.4200) to inform of Hold and Secure<\/li>
- Lock exterior doors and exterior window blinds, minimize activity in hallway<\/li>
- Put sign on front door advising visitors that school is in a Hold and Secure<\/li>
- Normal duties may continue within the school<\/li>
- Hold and secure will be lifted by an announcement from the principal\/designate under direction of RCMP<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lockdown<\/summary>\n
Used to prevent intruders from entering occupied areas of the school, or in times when it is necessary to isolate students and staff from a danger outside or within the building.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Principal\/designate will announce \u201clockdown now,\u201d repeating several times<\/li>
- Principal\/designate will call 911 and the District Education Office (604.463.4200) \u2013 only when\/if it is safe to do so<\/li>
- Students and staff gather in the nearest secure room<\/li>
- Close and secure doors<\/li>
- Turn off lights, close windows and blinds, get down behind heavy furniture or out of sight, stay quiet<\/li>
- All students must turn off cellphones<\/li>
- Do not respond to anyone at the door, and ignore dismissal bells<\/li>
- Remain in lockdown until the room is cleared by authorities<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Shelter in Place<\/summary>\n
Used as a short-term measure to protect students and staff from potential dangers outside the school (e.g. environmental weather-related emergencies, dangerous wild animals on school grounds, or a missing child).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Bring everyone into school and remain indoors<\/li>
- Secure exterior doors and windows<\/li>
- Close exterior window blinds (if available)<\/li>
- Turn off all ventilation systems (if available\/appropriate)<\/li>
- Staff designates will monitor access to school via main entrance<\/li>
- Access may be denied if a risk exists that jeopardizes safety of occupants<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Evacuate<\/summary>\n
Used to move people out of the school when a hazard exists inside. May include floods, potential fire, or a bomb threat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Students and staff directed to exit school using the safest route<\/li>
- Students and staff to assemble outside at a designated assembly site<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Room Clear<\/summary>\n
Used to move people away from a hazard contained in one room\/area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Students directed to leave the room\/area and report to designated area<\/li>
- Principal\/designate to call for assistance as needed (e.g. principal\/vp, custodian, 911, first aid attendant)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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