Shelter Behavior
☐ Use lowest interior areas away from windows when directed.
☐ Maintain silence and supervision so instructions can be heard.
☐ Protect head and neck. Sit facing interior wall when possible.
All Clear and Dismissal
☐ Remain sheltered until All Clear is announced.
☐ Dismissal after severe weather is controlled by Administration and may follow tiered release instructions.
Immediate Actions
☐ Office staff continuously monitor weather updates from official sources.
☐ When a severe thunderstorm or tornado watch is issued, staff are alerted to review procedures.
☐ When a tornado warning or imminent threat occurs, announce: Attention: Move immediately to your designated shelter area.
☐ If power is out, designated staff notify each floor manually.
☐ If time allows, dismiss in this order: top floor, then main floor, then basement.
☐ Teachers secure rooms by closing and locking doors and windows when time allows and bring rosters.
☐ All staff assist regardless of assignment. Inspect restrooms and move students to the safest area.
☐ Students remain silent and in position until ALL CLEAR is given.
☐ Administration may shut off utilities as required.
Aftermath Tornado
☐ Move everyone from damaged to undamaged areas or to the Safety Zone at the Playground if safe.
☐ If injuries occur, restore breathing and control bleeding immediately. Notify office or emergency personnel.
☐ Keep anyone injured comfortable and warm.
☐ Keep students calm and group together.
☐ Follow evacuation instructions if ordered.
☐ If the building is intact but area damage is widespread, remain sheltered until authorities issue release orders.
Parent Reunification
Primary Pickup: ECDC Gym Parking Lot
Secondary: Playground
Tertiary: Society Parking Lot across the street
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