Common use of EVACUATION PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

EVACUATION PROCEDURES. The location of the fire or any other hazardous situation is reported to the Head of School and Administrative Officers. The Administrative Officers or front gate security coordinator will call the fire and police departments. Teachers should ensure that classroom lights are turned off and that all windows and doors are closed as students evacuate the classrooms in a quiet and orderly manner. When evacuating the classrooms, students should not bring their personal belongings with them. Teachers are required to take their attendance lists. Teachers will accompany their classes in a specified evacuation route. Guests and visitors are expected to evacuate to any of the areas. Silence must be maintained during the evacuation. Teachers are responsible for reminding students to be quiet. Students should stand quietly in a single line facing the school with their teacher or advisor in front. The teacher takes attendance. The Principal checks the master attendance list. The teacher or advisor reports any students unaccounted for to the Principal, who will circulate to all teachers to get this verbal report. Specified Facilities personnel will circulate throughout the school to ensure complete evacuation as well as securing all dangerous utilities outlets; for example, disconnect gas, turn off electricity and water. The Head of School will announce "all clear" which will indicate when students and teachers can return to their classes. This will be done by whistle or verbal notification from the Principal. If it is necessary to remain off campus, the Head of School will move students and staff to a secure location and initiate the In-School Emergency Telephone Chain to notify parents of early dismissal.