A.  Evacuation (For use when conditions outside are safer than inside)

u When announcement is made or alarm sounded:

u Take the closest and safest way out as posted
          (use secondary route if primary route is blocked

          or hazardous)

u Take roll book for student accounting

u Assist those needing special assistance

u Do not stop for student/staff belongings

u Go to designated Assembly Area

u Check for injuries

u Take attendance; report according to
          Student Accounting and Release procedures

u Wait for further instructions

B.  Reverse Evacuation (For use when conditions inside are safer than outside)

u When the announcement is made:

u Move students and staff inside as quickly as possible

u Assist those needing special assistance

u Report to classroom

u Check for injuries

u Take attendance; report according to

          Student  Accounting and Release procedures

u Wait for further instructions.

C.  Severe Weather Safe Area (For use in severe weather emergencies)

u When announcement is made or alarm sounded:

u Take the closest, safest route to shelter in
         designated safe areas (use secondary route if
         primary route is blocked or dangerous)

u Occupants of portable classrooms shall move to
         the main building to designated safe areas

u Take roll book for student accounting

u Take attendance; report according to
         Student  Accounting and Release procedures

u Assist those needing special assistance

u Do not stop for student/staff belongings

u Close all doors

u Remain in safe area until the “all clear” is given

u Wait for further instructions

D.  Shelter in Place (For use in external gas or chemical release scenarios)

u When the announcement is made:

u Students are to be cleared from the halls
         immediately and to report to nearest
         available classroom or other designated location

u Assist those needing special assistance

u Close and tape all windows and doors and seal
         the gap between bottom of the door and the
         floor (external gas/chemical release)

u Take attendance; report according to
         Student Accounting and Release procedures

u Do not allow anyone to leave the classroom

u Stay away from all doors and windows

u Wait for further instructions

E.  Lockdown (For use to protect building occupants from potential dangers in the building)

Note: school-specific lockdown procedures should be developed by school officials and local law enforcement officials. Please see “Considerations When Developing a School Lockdown Policy” for additional information. See www.kycss.org/lockdown.php

u When the announcement is made:

u Students are to be cleared from the halls immediately and

         to report to nearest available classroom

u Assist those needing special assistance

u Close and lock all windows and doors and do not
          leave for any reason

u Stay away from all doors and windows and move 
        students to interior walls and drop

u BE QUIET!

u Wait for an official to open the door

F.   Drop, Cover and Hold  (For use in earthquake or other imminent danger to building or immediate surroundings)

u When the command “Drop” is made:

u DROP – to the floor, take cover under a nearby
         desk or table and face away from the windows

u COVER - your eyes by leaning your face against
         your arms

u HOLD - on to the table or desk legs, and

         maintain present location/position

u Assist those needing special assistance

u Wait for further instructions