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Emergency Procedures
St. Anthony of Padua School
Disaster Procedures
EARTHQUAKE
PROCEDURE
Emergency Sequence:
DROP, COVER, HOLD → EVACUATE → STUDENT CONTROL AREA → ACCOUNT FOR EVERYONE → REPORT → EMERGENCY RESPONSE → REUNIFICATION IF NEEDED
INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING
During Shaking
DROP, COVER, and HOLD.
Drop to your knees.
Take cover under a desk, table, or other sturdy furniture when available.
If no cover is available, cover your head and neck with your arms.
Hold onto the furniture until the shaking stops.
Stay away from windows, glass, and objects that may fall.
After Shaking Stops
Evacuate when it is safe to do so. Follow directions from the teacher or designated emergency leader.
Take students to the Student Control Area near the fire-drill lines.
Students sit by grade level and class number, facing away from the school and emergency response activities.
Take attendance immediately.
Mark all students present, absent, missing, or injured on the status sheet.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Display the appropriate card and submit the completed status sheet to the Incident Commander (Principal).
Immediately report any student or person who is injured, missing, trapped, or in immediate need of assistance.
Emergency Operations
The Incident Commander will collect class status information and deploy emergency teams as needed.
Emergency teams will provide periodic status updates to the Incident Commander using the School Communication Code.
The teacher is responsible for bringing the class red emergency bag to the Student Control Area. A teacher may designate a trusted student to carry the bag if appropriate.
If medical treatment is required, the Hospital Area will be established on the soccer field.
The Hospital Team will retrieve and set up the designated emergency tents and equipment.
Staff should not enter damaged or unsafe areas to search for students. Missing or trapped persons must be reported immediately to the Incident Commander, who will coordinate with trained/authorized Search and Rescue personnel.
OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING — RECESS / P.E. / LUNCH
During Shaking
DROP, COVER, and HOLD.
Move toward the middle of the school yard, away from:
Buildings and windows
Vehicles
Overhead wires
Other falling hazards
After Shaking Stops
Take students to the Student Control Area.
Students sit by grade level and class number, facing away from the school and emergency response activities.
Take attendance immediately.
Mark students present, absent, missing, or injured.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Immediately report students who are injured, missing, trapped, or in immediate need of assistance to the Incident Commander.
Submit the class status sheet to the Incident Commander.
Teachers who are separated from their class should report to their designated class meeting area as soon as it is safe to do so.
Emergency Operations
The Child Control Team should be among the first teams deployed to assist with student safety and supervision.
The Incident Commander will deploy emergency teams and request periodic status reports.
Search and Rescue personnel must be trained/authorized to perform search operations. Hard hats and other required safety equipment should be worn when entering areas where hazards may exist.
Untrained staff and students must not enter damaged buildings or unsafe areas to search for missing persons.
The Hospital Area will be established on the soccer field.
The Hospital Team will retrieve and set up the designated emergency tents and equipment.
Teachers should bring their red emergency bags to the Student Control Area or Hospital Area, as directed. A teacher may designate a trusted student to carry the bag.
INSIDE THE CHURCH — DURING MASS
During Shaking
DROP, COVER, and HOLD.
Drop to your knees.
Take cover under a pew when possible.
If no cover is available, cover your head and neck with your arms.
Stay away from glass and objects that may fall.
After Shaking Stops
Evacuate when it is safe to do so.
Follow the designated emergency commands: “ALL CLEAR” or “LET'S GO NOW!”
One staff member should lead students out of the church while another staff member checks accessible areas for anyone remaining, including the pews, choir area, and altar-server area.
Do not enter areas that appear damaged or unsafe. Report anyone who may be trapped or missing to the Incident Commander.
Take students to the Student Control Area.
Students sit by grade level and class number, facing away from the school and emergency response activities.
Take attendance immediately.
Mark all students present, absent, missing, or injured.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Submit the status sheet to the Incident Commander (Principal) and immediately report anyone missing, injured, or trapped.
Emergency Operations
The Incident Commander will deploy emergency teams and request periodic status reports using the School Communication Code.
Teachers should bring their red emergency bags to the Student Control Area or Hospital Area, as directed. A teacher may designate a trusted student to carry the bag.
The Hospital Area will be established on the soccer field.
The Hospital Team will retrieve and set up the designated emergency tents and equipment.
STUDENT CONTROL AREA
The Student Control Area is the primary location for students following an earthquake when the area is determined to be safe.
Students remain with their assigned class and teacher.
Students remain seated and follow staff instructions.
Teachers maintain supervision of their students.
Teachers take attendance and report their class status to the Incident Commander.
Students should remain facing away from emergency response activities whenever possible.
Students should not leave the Student Control Area without permission.
If the Student Control Area becomes unsafe or cannot safely accommodate students, the Incident Commander will initiate relocation and/or reunification procedures.
REUNIFICATION / ALTERNATE LOCATION
Designated Reunification Site: Mas Fukai Park - 15800 Brighton Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
Mas Fukai Park, located approximately a half mile from the school, may be used if the Student Control Area or school campus is determined to be unsafe.
The Incident Commander will determine when relocation or reunification is necessary.
Students will be moved under staff supervision according to emergency instructions.
Students remain with their assigned class until properly released.
Students may sit with siblings when directed.
Students may be released only to an individual listed on the student's emergency card.
Staff must document each student's release.
Parents/guardians must follow all directions from school personnel during the reunification process.
Students should remain calm and orderly while awaiting reunification.
FIRE
PROCEDURE
EVACUATE → STUDENT CONTROL AREA → ACCOUNT FOR EVERYONE → REPORT → EMERGENCY RESPONSE → REUNIFICATION IF NEEDED
Fire Department Lock Box
The Fire Department lock box is located on the right-hand side of the hall doors, next to the bulletin board. The Fire Department has the keys to the lock box. When firefighters arrive, the Incident Commander or a designated staff member will direct them to its location.
INSIDE THE BUILDING
Evacuation
Evacuate immediately when the fire alarm sounds or evacuation is directed.
Teachers should:
Take the class red emergency bag when safe to do so. A teacher may designate a trusted student to carry it.
Lead students out using the designated evacuation route.
Move quickly and calmly.
Stay together as a class.
Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
If a person is on fire, use STOP, DROP, and ROLL.
Do not use elevators.
Do not re-enter the building for any reason until authorized by the Fire Department or Incident Commander.
Student Control Area
Take students to the Student Control Area at the fire-drill lines near the convent. Grade levels are marked on the ground.
Students sit with their class, facing away from the building and emergency response activities.
Take attendance immediately.
Mark all students present, absent, missing, or injured.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
If a student is missing, record the student's name/number on the status sheet and immediately notify the Incident Commander.
Teachers submit their status sheets to the Incident Commander and remain with their students unless otherwise directed.
Emergency Operations
The Incident Commander will collect class status information and coordinate with the Fire Department and emergency teams.
Emergency teams will be deployed as needed.
Teams will provide periodic status updates to the Incident Commander.
Teachers and staff must not re-enter the building to search for missing students. The Incident Commander will coordinate any search with trained and authorized emergency personnel.
OUTSIDE THE BUILDING — SCHOOL YARD
If a fire occurs while students are already outside:
Students report directly to their assigned class and teacher at the Student Control Area.
Students sit by grade level and class, facing away from the school and emergency response activities.
Teachers take attendance immediately.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Report any missing, injured, or unaccounted-for student immediately to the Incident Commander.
Teachers submit their status sheets and remain with their students unless directed otherwise.
The Incident Commander will gather class status information and deploy emergency teams as needed.
Emergency teams will provide periodic status reports to the Incident Commander.
No one may re-enter the building until authorized by the Fire Department or Incident Commander.
STUDENT CONTROL AREA
The Student Control Area is the designated location for students after evacuation.
Students remain with their assigned class and teacher.
Students remain seated and follow staff instructions.
Students should face away from the building and emergency response activities.
Teachers maintain supervision of their students.
Teachers take attendance and report their class status.
Students should not leave the Student Control Area without permission.
If the Student Control Area becomes unsafe, the Incident Commander will direct staff to move students to an alternate location.
INCIDENT COMMANDER — PRINCIPAL
The Incident Commander is responsible for overall school emergency coordination.
The Incident Commander will:
Receive attendance/status reports from teachers.
Identify missing or unaccounted-for students.
Coordinate with the Fire Department and emergency responders.
Deploy emergency teams as needed.
Receive periodic status reports from emergency teams.
Determine whether students need to be relocated.
Initiate reunification procedures if the school campus is unsafe or students cannot remain at the Student Control Area.
ALL TEACHERS AND STAFF
During a fire emergency, all teachers and staff should:
Evacuate immediately.
Keep students together and supervised.
Bring the class red emergency bag when safe to do so.
Take attendance as soon as students reach the Student Control Area.
Immediately report missing, injured, or unaccounted-for students.
Follow directions from the Incident Commander and Fire Department.
Never re-enter the building unless specifically authorized by the Fire Department.
REUNIFICATION / ALTERNATE LOCATION
If the school campus or Student Control Area is determined to be unsafe, the Incident Commander will initiate relocation and/or reunification procedures.
Designated Reunification Site: Mas Fukai Park
Students will remain under staff supervision until properly released.
Students may be released only to individuals listed on the student's emergency card, according to the school's established reunification procedure.
INTRUDER ALERT
PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT
Use plain language when communicating an intruder or lockdown emergency. Do not rely on colors or code words.
Treat every emergency notification as real.
Do not use the radio to ask whether an emergency is a drill.
RUN, HIDE, and follow emergency personnel instructions. Physical resistance should only be considered as an absolute last resort when there is an immediate threat to life.
Use your best judgment to protect students and maintain safety.
INSIDE A CLASSROOM
If an Intruder Is Nearby
If it is safe to leave the area, RUN.
Take students away from the threat.
Use the nearest safe exit.
Move to a safe location away from the school when directed or when necessary.
Do not stop to collect personal belongings.
If leaving is not safe, HIDE.
Bring as many students as safely possible into the classroom.
Immediately close and lock the classroom door.
Turn off lights.
Close blinds and cover door windows when possible.
Silence phones and other devices.
Keep everyone quiet and away from doors and windows.
Move students to the safest available area of the room, preferably out of sight.
Once the door is locked, keep it locked.
Do not open the door for anyone unless authorized law enforcement or administration provides the appropriate all-clear.
Do not allow people to enter or leave during the lockdown unless necessary for immediate safety.
If the classroom has more than one door, staff should secure each door as quickly and safely as possible.
Do not place staff or students in unnecessary danger while attempting to barricade a door. Use only school-approved locks, security devices, or barricading procedures.
If students are outside the classroom, they should enter the nearest safe classroom or secure location if it is safe to do so.
Students who are in a restroom should:
Secure themselves in the restroom if possible.
Lock the stall or restroom door if available.
Remain quiet and await further instructions.
Do not leave a secure location simply because the area becomes quiet. Remain there until law enforcement or authorized school personnel provide an official all-clear.
TEACHER / STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
During a lockdown:
Protect and supervise the students in your care.
Lock and secure the classroom as quickly as possible.
Keep students calm, quiet, and out of sight.
Silence phones and devices.
Do not open the door to investigate sounds or announcements unless directed by authorized emergency personnel.
Use your best judgment based on the immediate circumstances.
Do not leave students unattended unless necessary to protect their immediate safety.
If the lockdown continues for an extended period, use available emergency water and snacks as needed and distribute supplies appropriately.
If restroom needs arise during an extended lockdown, use the safest available solution within the secured area.
COMMUNICATION DURING LOCKDOWN
If you have a cell phone available:
Keep it on silent.
Monitor official school communications when it is safe to do so.
School communications may be sent through the Band app, email, or other designated emergency communication system.
Do not make unnecessary calls or messages that could create additional noise or confusion.
The school office should maintain current class rosters and emergency contact information for authorized staff access.
Important: Staff should not independently contact parents during an active lockdown unless directed by school administration or emergency personnel. This helps prevent conflicting information and keeps communication channels available for emergency operations.
INSIDE THE CHURCH
If an Intruder Is Reported
If it is safe to leave, RUN.
If leaving is not safe, HIDE.
Move students to the safest available location.
Close and lock doors.
Turn off lights.
Close or cover windows and door glass when possible.
Silence phones and devices.
Keep students quiet and out of sight.
Once secured, do not open the door unless authorized law enforcement or administration provides the appropriate all-clear.
Students who are in restrooms should secure themselves in the safest available location, lock doors when possible, remain quiet, and await further instructions.
Staff should use their best judgment to protect students and should not place themselves or students in unnecessary danger.
CHOIR LOFT
Choir Director / Parent Volunteers
If an intruder is reported, instruct students to remain quiet and move to the safest available location.
If it is safe to remain in the choir loft:
The storage rooms should remain unlocked whenever the choir is present so they can be used as emergency shelter.
If evacuation becomes necessary and it is safe to do so, adults will lead students to the nearest safe exit.
Possible exits include the 163rd Street exit or the church exit, depending on the location of the threat.
Adults should use their best judgment and follow directions from law enforcement or emergency personnel.
Remain in the safe location until an official all-clear is given.
PRIEST AND ALTAR SERVERS
If an intruder is reported, the priest or designated adult will direct altar servers to the safest available location.
If it is safe to evacuate, lead students through the sacristy exit or another safe exit away from the threat.
If evacuation is not safe, secure the group in the nearest safe location.
Keep doors secured, lights off, and students quiet.
Remain in the safe location until law enforcement or authorized school personnel provide the official all-clear.
If evacuation becomes necessary, follow adult and law-enforcement directions and move to the safest available location.
STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT WITH THEIR CLASS
If students are outside their classroom when a lockdown occurs:
If it is safe to leave the area, move away from the threat and go to the nearest safe location.
If leaving is not safe, hide in the nearest secure location.
Students should not attempt to return to their classroom if doing so would expose them to danger.
Follow instructions from teachers, staff, law enforcement, or emergency personnel.
ALL-CLEAR
An all-clear should come from law enforcement or authorized school administration.
Until an official all-clear is given:
Remain in your secured location.
Keep doors locked.
Keep students quiet and supervised.
Do not open doors based solely on knocking, voices, or an unverified announcement.
Follow instructions from responding law-enforcement personnel.
INCIDENT COMMANDER
The Incident Commander will:
Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency responders.
Provide or authorize emergency communications.
Gather information about students and staff who may be missing or in need of assistance.
Coordinate evacuation or relocation when directed by law enforcement.
Coordinate reunification procedures when appropriate.
Provide the official all-clear only when authorized and safe to do so.
REUNIFICATION
If the school campus is evacuated or determined to be unsafe, the Incident Commander will coordinate with emergency responders to determine the appropriate reunification location.
Students remain under staff supervision until properly released.
Students may be released only to individuals listed on the student's emergency card and according to the school's established reunification procedure.
Bomb Threat
Procedure
EMERGENCY SEQUENCE
REMAIN CALM → NOTIFY 911/COMMANDER → DO NOT TOUCH SUSPICIOUS ITEMS → EVACUATE AS DIRECTED → STUDENT CONTROL AREA → ACCOUNT FOR EVERYONE → AWAIT LAW ENFORCEMENT
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Treat every bomb threat as credible until evaluated and cleared by law enforcement.
Remain calm and keep students calm.
Do not touch, move, or investigate any suspicious package, object, or device.
Follow directions from the Incident Commander and law enforcement.
Do not use radios, walkie-talkies, or cell phones near a suspected device. If communication is needed, move to a safe location before using a communication device when possible.
No one may re-enter the building until law enforcement and the Incident Commander give the all-clear.
IF A BOMB THREAT IS RECEIVED BY PHONE
The person receiving the call should:
Remain calm and keep the caller on the line as long as possible without placing themselves in danger.
Write down the caller's exact words.
If possible, note:
Time of the call
Caller ID/phone number
When the device is allegedly set to detonate
Location of the alleged device
Description of the device
Reason it was allegedly placed
Background noises
Caller characteristics or voice description
Immediately notify the Incident Commander.
The Incident Commander will contact 911 and provide all available information.
If a specific suspicious device or location is identified, do not approach or investigate it.
IF A BOMB THREAT IS RECEIVED IN WRITING OR ELECTRONICALLY
Do not delete, alter, forward, or respond to the message.
Preserve the message and any available information.
Immediately notify the Incident Commander.
The Incident Commander will contact 911 and provide the information to law enforcement.
Do not touch or investigate any suspicious item mentioned in the threat.INSIDE THE SCHOOL BUILDING
Evacuation
Upon direction from the Incident Commander or law enforcement, stop instruction and prepare students for evacuation.
Leave personal belongings behind.
Do not:
Touch suspicious objects
Move or investigate packages or bags
Operate unnecessary electrical equipment
Open or close cabinets or lockers unnecessarily
Teachers should take the class red emergency bag when it is safe to do so. A teacher may designate a trusted student to carry it.
Evacuate using the designated safe route.
Move to the designated Student Control Area or alternate location identified by the Incident Commander.
Stay as far from the building and any suspicious object as directed by law enforcement. Law enforcement may require a greater distance or a different location.
Student Control Area
Students remain with their assigned teacher and class.
Students sit facing away from the school and emergency response activities.
Teachers take attendance immediately.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Report missing, injured, or unaccounted-for students immediately to the Incident Commander.
Submit status sheets as directed.
OUTSIDE THE BUILDING — RECESS / PE / LUNCH
Teachers immediately gather and supervise their students.
Move students to the designated Student Control Area or alternate location as directed.
Remain away from:
School buildings
Suspicious objects or packages
Vehicles and parking areas
Utility areas
Any area identified by law enforcement as unsafe
Maintain a safe distance as directed by law enforcement. The evacuation distance may be greater than the normal fire-drill location.
Take attendance.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Immediately report missing or injured students to the Incident Commander.
Remain in the designated location until further instructions are given.
INSIDE THE CHURCH — DURING MASS
Upon direction from the Incident Commander or designated staff member, calmly evacuate the church.
Leave personal belongings behind.
Teachers lead students through the nearest safe exit.
Do not touch or investigate suspicious objects.
If safe to do so, a designated staff member checks accessible areas such as the pews, choir area, and altar area for anyone who may have been left behind.
Do not enter an area that may contain a suspicious device.
Move students to the designated Student Control Area or alternate location as directed.
Students remain with their class and face away from the school and emergency response activities.
Teachers take attendance and use the green/red card system.
Immediately report missing, injured, or unaccounted-for students to the Incident Commander.
Remain in place until further instructions are provided by law enforcement or the Incident Commander.
INSIDE THE HALL — EVENTS / ASSEMBLIES
Teachers and staff calmly direct all persons to evacuate when instructed.
Leave personal belongings behind.
Do not touch, move, or investigate suspicious packages, bags, or objects.
Use the nearest safe exit. If an exit is unsafe, use an alternate route.
Move to the designated Student Control Area or alternate location as directed.
Maintain a safe distance from the building and any suspicious object as directed by law enforcement.
Teachers take attendance.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Immediately report missing or injured persons to the Incident Commander.
Remain in the designated location until further instructions are provided.
INCIDENT COMMANDER — PRINCIPAL
The Incident Commander will:
Contact 911 and provide all available information.
Coordinate with law enforcement and the Fire Department.
Determine evacuation and student-control procedures in coordination with emergency responders.
Establish the safest evacuation/assembly location based on the threat and instructions from law enforcement.
Collect attendance/status information from teachers.
Identify missing or unaccounted-for students and provide that information to law enforcement.
Deploy school emergency teams only when safe and appropriate.
Coordinate all school communications during the emergency.
Determine, with emergency responders, when the campus may be re-entered.
Initiate relocation or reunification procedures if the campus cannot safely be occupied.
REUNIFICATION / ALTERNATE LOCATION
If the school campus or Student Control Area is determined to be unsafe, the Incident Commander will coordinate relocation with law enforcement.
Designated Reunification Site: Mas Fukai Park
Students remain under staff supervision until properly released.
Students may be released only to individuals listed on the student's emergency card and according to the school's established reunification procedure.
No student release will occur until authorized by the Incident Commander and emergency personnel.
ALL-CLEAR
The building and campus will remain evacuated until law enforcement and the Incident Commander provide the official all-clear.
Until then:
Remain with your assigned students.
Do not approach suspicious objects.
Do not re-enter the building.
Follow all instructions from law enforcement and emergency personnel.
Chemical / Biological
Threat Procedure
EMERGENCY SEQUENCE
RECOGNIZE → REPORT → SHELTER OR EVACUATE AS DIRECTED → ACCOUNT FOR EVERYONE → FOLLOW EMERGENCY RESPONDER INSTRUCTIONS
1. GENERAL GUIDELINES
Remain calm and keep students calm.
Treat all suspected chemical or biological threats as real until cleared by emergency responders.
Do not touch, smell, move, or attempt to clean up suspicious substances, spills, powders, containers, or packages.
Keep students and staff away from the suspected hazard.
Do not eat, drink, or touch your face if exposure is suspected.
Follow instructions from the Incident Commander, Fire Department, EMS, law enforcement, and public health officials.
Incident Commander — Principal
The Incident Commander will:
Call 911 immediately.
Provide emergency responders with all available information.
Coordinate with Fire/EMS, law enforcement, and public health officials.
Determine whether to Shelter-in-Place or Evacuate, based on emergency responder instructions.
Coordinate student accountability and emergency response.
Coordinate medical evaluation and decontamination when directed by emergency responders.
IF A CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL THREAT IS REPORTED OR SUSPECTED
Do not approach or investigate the suspected hazard.
Do not touch, move, smell, or clean up the substance or object.
Move students and staff away from the affected area.
Immediately notify the Incident Commander.
If exposure may have occurred, notify the Incident Commander immediately and follow emergency responder instructions.
Do not use radios, cell phones, or other communication devices near a suspected explosive or other hazardous device. Move to a safe location before communicating when possible.
Do not attempt to provide medical treatment or decontamination beyond your training. Follow directions from emergency responders.
3. SHELTER-IN-PLACE — INSIDE THE SCHOOL
If the Incident Commander or emergency responders direct the school to Shelter-in-Place:
Remain inside the building and move students into the designated safe area.
Close and lock doors and windows.
Move students away from doors, windows, and the suspected hazard.
Turn off fans, HVAC systems, or other equipment only if directed or if the school has a designated procedure for doing so.
Do not open doors or windows unless directed by emergency responders.
Keep students calm, quiet, and supervised.
Teachers take attendance.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Immediately report missing, injured, or potentially exposed students to the Incident Commander.
Do not leave the shelter location until emergency responders provide further instructions.
If Exposure Is Suspected
Keep potentially exposed individuals separated from others only as directed by emergency responders.
Do not attempt to move contaminated individuals through uncontaminated areas unless necessary for immediate safety.
Follow Fire/EMS or public health instructions regarding medical evaluation and decontamination.
4. EVACUATION — INSIDE THE SCHOOL
If the Incident Commander or emergency responders direct an evacuation:
Teachers lead students out using the designated safe evacuation route.
Leave personal belongings behind.
Avoid the suspected hazard and any contaminated areas.
Move to the Student Control Area or alternate location designated by the Incident Commander.
Follow emergency responder instructions regarding the safest direction and distance from the hazard.
Students remain with their assigned teacher and class.
Students sit facing away from the school and emergency response activities.
Teachers take attendance.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Immediately report missing, injured, or potentially exposed students to the Incident Commander.
Do not return to the building until emergency responders provide the all-clear.
5. OUTSIDE THE BUILDING — RECESS / PE / LUNCH
If Shelter-in-Place Is Ordered
Teachers immediately gather their students.
Move students into the nearest safe building or designated shelter location as directed.
Keep students away from the suspected hazard.
Close doors and windows.
Follow instructions from emergency responders.
Take attendance and report missing or injured students.
If Evacuation Is Ordered
Gather students and move away from the suspected hazard.
Follow the evacuation direction and location established by the Incident Commander and emergency responders.
Do not move toward the suspected hazard to reach the normal Student Control Area if that area is unsafe.
Take attendance once students are in a safe location.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Report missing, injured, or potentially exposed students immediately.
6. INSIDE THE CHURCH — DURING MASS
If Shelter-in-Place Is Ordered
Keep everyone inside.
Close and secure doors and windows.
Move students away from doors, windows, and other openings.
Follow emergency responder instructions.
Teachers take attendance and report missing, injured, or potentially exposed individuals.
If Evacuation Is Ordered
Calmly lead students out through the nearest safe exit.
Avoid the suspected hazard and any affected areas.
If safe, a designated staff member checks accessible areas of the church for anyone remaining.
Do not enter an area suspected to be contaminated.
Move students to the Student Control Area or alternate location designated by the Incident Commander.
Take attendance.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Report missing, injured, or potentially exposed individuals immediately.
7. INSIDE THE HALL — EVENTS / ASSEMBLIES
If Shelter-in-Place Is Ordered
Keep everyone inside.
Close and secure doors and windows.
Move people away from openings and the suspected hazard.
Follow emergency responder instructions.
Take attendance and report missing, injured, or potentially exposed individuals.
If Evacuation Is Ordered
Calmly lead everyone out through the nearest safe exit.
Avoid the suspected hazard and affected areas.
Move to the Student Control Area or alternate location designated by the Incident Commander.
Take attendance.
GREEN CARD: All students accounted for.
RED CARD: Student(s) missing or unaccounted for.
Report missing, injured, or potentially exposed individuals immediately.
8. INCIDENT COMMANDER — PRINCIPAL
The Incident Commander will:
Call 911 and provide all available information.
Coordinate with Fire/EMS, law enforcement, and public health officials.
Determine whether to Shelter-in-Place or Evacuate based on emergency responder guidance.
Communicate instructions to staff.
Collect attendance/status information from teachers.
Identify missing, injured, or potentially exposed students.
Establish a safe location for potentially exposed individuals as directed by emergency responders.
Coordinate medical evaluation and decontamination with emergency responders.
Determine whether the Student Control Area is safe to use.
Relocate students if the normal Student Control Area is unsafe.
Initiate reunification procedures if students cannot safely return to campus.
9. REUNIFICATION / ALTERNATE LOCATION
If the school campus or Student Control Area is determined to be unsafe, the Incident Commander will coordinate relocation with emergency responders.
Designated Reunification Site: Mas Fukai Park
The Incident Commander will determine whether Mas Fukai Park is safe and appropriate for use before directing students there.
Students remain under staff supervision until properly released.
Students may be released only to individuals listed on the student's emergency card and according to the school's established reunification procedure.
No student release will occur until authorized by the Incident Commander and emergency responders.
CPR / AED EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
RECOGNIZE → CALL 911 → CPR → AED → CONTINUE UNTIL EMS ARRIVES
Early CPR and rapid AED use can significantly improve the chances of survival from cardiac arrest.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can occur in students, staff, parents, visitors, and others on campus. It can occur without warning and is not limited to athletes.
Early recognition, immediate 911 activation, high-quality CPR, and rapid AED use are critical. The American Heart Association's current guidelines recommend beginning CPR when a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally or is only gasping.
1. RECOGNIZE CARDIAC ARREST
Suspect cardiac arrest when a person:
If these signs are present, act immediately.
Do not delay emergency care while trying to determine the cause.
2. EMERGENCY RESPONSE
When a cardiac emergency is identified:
1. CALL FOR HELP
Clearly announce:
“911 EMERGENCY” or “CPR EMERGENCY.”
If others are present:
Send one person to call 911.
Send another person to retrieve the AED.
Send another person to meet EMS at the front of the school and provide access through the gates.
Keep someone with the victim at all times.
If alone, call 911 first and follow the dispatcher's instructions.
2. BEGIN CPR
Begin CPR as soon as possible.
For trained rescuers:
Perform high-quality CPR.
Chest compressions should be 100–120 per minute.
For adults, compress at least 2 inches (5 cm) while avoiding excessive depth.
Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.
Minimize interruptions.
For children, trained rescuers should provide CPR with breaths when able. If a rescuer cannot or will not provide breaths, compression-only CPR is reasonable.
3. USE THE AED
As soon as the AED arrives:
Turn it on.
Follow the AED's voice/visual prompts.
Apply the pads as directed.
Make sure everyone is clear when the AED analyzes or delivers a shock.
Resume CPR immediately when instructed.
Continue following AED prompts until EMS takes over or the person shows signs of life.
For children and infants, use a pediatric attenuator/pediatric pads if available. The AED should be applied as soon as possible rather than waiting a set amount of time.
3. AED LOCATIONS
There are currently two AED locations at the school:
AED #1 — School Office
Located on the wall directly to the left upon entering the school office.
AED #2 — Faculty Room
Located on the left-hand wall upon entering the faculty room.
School staff should verify AED locations and readiness at the beginning of each school year.
4. EMS ACCESS
When 911 is called:
Send a staff member to the front of the school to meet EMS.
Unlock necessary gates and provide responders with access to the victim.
If possible, have someone remain at the entrance to direct EMS to the victim's exact location.
Keep access routes clear for emergency vehicles.
5. STAFF / FIRST RESPONDER RESPONSIBILITIES
When responding to a suspected cardiac arrest:
First Responder
AED Responder
Retrieve and bring the AED immediately.
Turn it on and follow the AED prompts.
Assist with CPR as directed.
EMS Access Person
Meet EMS at the school entrance.
Unlock gates and doors as needed.
Direct EMS to the victim.
Additional Staff
Keep students away from the emergency response area.
Maintain supervision of students.
Assist with crowd control and communication as directed.
6. CPR / AED RESPONSE FOR STUDENTS
If the victim is a student:
Call 911 immediately.
Begin CPR as soon as possible.
Retrieve and apply the AED immediately when available.
Use pediatric pads/attenuator if available and appropriate.
Follow the AED prompts.
Continue CPR and AED use until EMS arrives or takes over.
7. AFTER EMS ARRIVES
Once EMS assumes care:
Provide EMS with all available information.
Provide the student's or victim's emergency information when requested.
Notify the Principal/Incident Commander.
Maintain student supervision.
Preserve privacy and limit unnecessary discussion about the medical emergency.
Document the incident according to school policy.
8. KNOWN CARDIAC CONDITIONS
At the beginning of each school year, the school should identify students and staff with known medical conditions that may increase the risk of cardiac arrest according to the school's health and emergency procedures.
For students with a known cardiac condition:
Ensure the appropriate emergency information is available to authorized staff.
Follow the student's individualized emergency/health plan.
Ensure responsible staff know the location of any prescribed emergency equipment or medication.
Ensure appropriate staff know how to activate the school's emergency response.
9. CPR / AED TRAINING
The school should maintain a current list of staff members who are trained and certified in CPR/AED.
Training should reflect current American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics guidance and include appropriate adult, child, and infant response based on the staff member's role.
Staff should know:
How to recognize cardiac arrest
How to activate 911
How to perform CPR
How to use the school's AED
Where the AEDs are located
How to direct EMS to the victim
10. EMERGENCY DISMISSAL
If a medical emergency prevents the school from conducting the normal dismissal or carline procedure:
The Incident Commander may designate the Hall as an alternate student dismissal location if it is safe to do so.
Students will be dismissed by grade level, Kindergarten will go first.
Older siblings may remain with younger siblings when directed.
Students will be released only according to the school's established student-release procedure.
Staff will maintain supervision until students are properly release.
SOFT LOCKDOWN
A Soft Lockdown is used when there is a potential safety concern on or near campus that does not require a full lockdown.
When a Soft Lockdown is announced:
Teachers and staff lock classroom doors.
Students remain inside classrooms.
Normal classroom activities may continue when appropriate.
Students do not leave the classroom for routine activities.
Staff monitor official school communications for updates.
Students remain inside until the ALL CLEAR is announced through the school's designated communication system.
Teachers should maintain attendance and supervision throughout the Soft Lockdown.
The Incident Commander will determine when the Soft Lockdown is lifted and will communicate the ALL CLEAR.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Allergy
To respond effectively during an emergency, a routine has been established and practiced, similar to a fire drill. During an emergency:
Administer the auto-injector
Be prepared to administer the epinephrine auto injector, immediately, at the first sign of an anaphylactic sign or symptom
One person stays with the individual to monitor the person until medical aid arrives • One person goes for help or calls for help
Call 911
Call person is to inform the emergency operator that a student/individual is having an anaphylactic reaction. (Note: use the terminology anaphylactic reaction) The call person should know the address of the school, the names of the closest cross streets and the entrance location.
Inform the principal and/or first aid provider
Access the student’s other auto-injector and bring it to the location of the anaphylactic person.
Contact parents, as soon as reasonably possible, informing them of their child’s medical situation and the hospital their child was taken to.
Transfer care to paramedics.
Have an individual meet the ambulance at the appropriate entrance and take the ambulance personnel to the location of the student
Provide the paramedics with a copy of the child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Treatment Plan.
Notify the paramedics of the time(s) that the medication was administered.
Notes:
A person should stay with the child at all times. If a child needs to go in an ambulance to be transported, a staff member must ride in the ambulance with the child. Someone should notify parents immediately to meet their child at the hospital. Do not leave any child at a hospital alone.
It is important to note the time of administration of the first epinephrine auto-injector so that you know how long it has been since the child received the first dose of epinephrine. Keep a safety log when administering medication
The use of epinephrine for a potential life-threatening allergic reaction will not harm a normally healthy child, even if epinephrine was not required.
If an anaphylactic emergency occurs, both the school anaphylaxis plan and the child’s Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan should be reviewed and amended as necessary.
Asthma
To respond effectively during an asthma emergency, a routine has been established and practiced, similar to a fire drill. During an asthma emergency, staff should remain calm, stay with the student, follow the student’s Asthma Action Plan, and activate emergency medical services when indicated.
1. Recognize the asthma emergency and assist with prescribed medication
Signs of an asthma episode may include:
During an asthma episode:
Stay with the student and keep the student in a comfortable position.
Follow the student’s individual Asthma Action Plan.
Assist the student in using their own prescribed quick-relief/rescue inhaler, as directed by the student's Asthma Action Plan and applicable school medication procedures.
If prescribed and available, use the inhaler with a spacer.
A first-aid provider should assist with administration when the student is having difficulty breathing and needs assistance using their prescribed inhaled bronchodilator.
Note the time the medication was administered.
Monitor the student's breathing and response to medication.
One person should remain with the student while another person obtains assistance or activates the emergency response system, if needed.
2. Call 911 for a severe or life-threatening asthma emergency
Call 911 immediately if:
The student is experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
The student is unable to speak normally because of breathing difficulty.
The student becomes unresponsive or has a significant change in level of consciousness.
The student’s breathing becomes severely impaired or rapidly worsens.
The student does not improve or becomes worse after using the prescribed quick-relief medication.
The student’s individual Asthma Action Plan specifically directs staff to call 911.
When calling 911:
State that a student is experiencing a severe asthma attack/emergency.
Provide the school's complete address, closest cross streets, and the appropriate entrance for emergency responders.
Inform the principal and/or designated first-aid provider.
Send the student's Asthma Action Plan and prescribed medication with the person responding to the emergency.
3. Continue monitoring and provide appropriate care
Keep the student with a responsible adult at all times.
Continue to monitor the student’s breathing and level of responsiveness.
Follow the student's Asthma Action Plan and the directions of emergency medical personnel.
If the student becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally, activate the school's emergency response procedures and begin CPR/AED procedures according to the responder's training.
Do not leave the student alone to obtain medication or assistance.
4. Contact parents/guardians
Contact the parent/guardian as soon as reasonably possible when the student experiences an asthma emergency requiring significant intervention or emergency medical services.
If 911 is activated, notify the parent/guardian that emergency medical services have been called and provide the hospital destination when known.
Follow the school's established procedures for documenting the incident and medication administration.
5. Transfer care to paramedics
Have an individual meet the ambulance at the appropriate entrance and direct emergency personnel to the student.
Provide paramedics with the student's Asthma Action Plan.
Provide the prescribed medication and any medication-administration documentation available.
Inform paramedics of:
The student's symptoms and condition
The time symptoms began, if known
The time(s) rescue medication was administered
The student's response to the medication
Any other relevant observations
Notes:
The student's individual Asthma Action Plan takes priority regarding the student's prescribed medication, dosage, timing, and emergency instructions.
Staff should know where each student's Asthma Action Plan and prescribed emergency medication are located.
Students who are authorized under California law and school policy to carry and self-administer their prescribed asthma medication should be permitted to do so in accordance with their written authorization and school procedures.
The AHA recommends assisting a person with asthma who is having difficulty breathing with their own prescribed inhaled bronchodilator. An inhaler with a spacer is preferred when available.
Record the time medication was administered, the student's response, and any emergency actions taken.
Do not delay calling 911 when the student is experiencing a severe or life-threatening asthma emergency.
Do not leave the student unattended during an asthma emergency.
Following an asthma emergency, the student's Asthma Action Plan and the school's response procedures should be reviewed as appropriate with the parent/guardian and healthcare provider.
School staff should receive appropriate training regarding asthma recognition, the school's emergency procedures, and assistance with prescribed asthma medication.
California School Medication Note
Medication administration and storage should follow the student's written authorization, physician/authorized healthcare provider instructions, parent/guardian requirements, and applicable California Education Code and school policies. California guidance recommends that medications administered at school be appropriately labeled and handled by authorized personnel, with an exception for medications students are authorized to carry and self-administer.
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Parent Control Areas
The parent control areas should be guarded by all parent control team members. When parents/guardians come into an area to find their students, a team member should verbally identify the parent/guardian and tell them where to retrieve their student.
When the parent/guardian and student are leaving campus, the parent control team member should take the students’ emergency card, have the parent/guardian sign the card and write their destination after they leave campus (for any family members who may show up for that same student), students should be released.
* Special Note – If the parent control team member does not recognize the parent/guardian, he/she may ask for a photo I.D. The team captain and commander should be notified to resolve any conflict or questions. We do not release students with anyone who is NOT on the emergency card.
Precautionary Measures
Teachers and subs must each take the Red Bag to church and in every field trip, whenever you leave your classroom. Teachers must notify the office if items need to be restocked. If Red Bag is ripped or damaged, please inform the office so we can purchase another one. Red emergency folders must be updated and easily accessible in the classroom.
Always treat every drill as if it's real. Don't ask questions on the walkie. Just respond that it's working and you hear the captain, if called.
We will have one safety drill per month for earthquake, lockdown for intruder alert or active shooter, and fire. Carlos will help Mrs. Grey update the safety log after every drill.
Teachers must ask parents to please make sure all emergency cards have been updated and turned into the office. We need to know of any updates for custody or court orders as we must follow them by law.
Teachers should know which students have media clearance
Teachers must have lists of all medications and allergies for their class. When going on field trips, the teacher will take medication with them. Students with social emotional contracts need to have all adults working with them have a copy and being aware (teachers, office staff, and daycare included)
PE: if there is a sub, the teachers need to let the sub PE teacher know about any student who needs an inhaler or has a health issue they should be aware of.
All staff (subs and aides) must have updated First Aid and CPR training and TB tests current (every 2 years).
We need to take Sexual Harassment prevention training annually as well for compliance. All adults working with the students must be up to date with their Virtus Certification and ADLA fingerprinting.
All parent chaperones must have an updated VIRTUS Certification and ADLA Fingerprinting to volunteer with kids and go on field trips or other outside activities.
Parent chaperones for an overnight trip: We need the adults to be on night watch duty (Thousand Pines, or Ocean Institute), unless they have security guards patrolling the hotel floors (like in DC during the World Strides trip).
Drills will be done throughout the year, unannounced and at random times. Teachers must be ready for this and prepare their students.
All teachers need to know where the gas valves are located in case of a leak. By the church and in the alley behind the school near my office. Know how to shut off the valve in an emergency.
Please make sure your walkies are always on your person on Channel 1 during the work day, so you can always be reached. Do not make announcements unnecessarily on the walkies and keep the talking to a minimum when in use, but always be respectful.
You can also use the landline to call a direct extension or dial out to a cell number by pressing 9 first, then 1 and the area code, then the phone number.
All teachers and staff should have the Poison Control number and Gardena Dispatch on their cellphone on speed dial.
Poison Control: (800) 222-1222
Gardena Dispatch: (310) 217-9600
Perform a school wide practice drill for earthquakes
1st Floor Evacuation Map
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2nd Floor Evacuation Map
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