Substitute Teachers' Guide to Emergencies

Take cover under tables or desks.

• Hold onto table/desk leg or position desk as a shield.
• Keep as much of the body shielded as possible.
• Bury face in arms; close eyes; cover ears.
• If outside, lie on stomach with face away from the event.
• Cover head, face, and as much skin surface as possible.
• Close eyes; cover ears.
• Do not remove handicapped special needs individuals from wheelchairs.
• Those who are standing need to sit.

Instructions

• Direct all students, staff, and visitors into classroom.
• Lock classroom doors.
• Cover classroom windows.
• Move all persons away from windows and doors.
• If possible, get students under desks in the tornado position so faces are not shown
• REMAIN QUIET.
• Allow NO ONE outside of classrooms until the All-Clear signal is given by the principal or until law enforcement, fire official, or Emergency Preparedness official evacuates your room.
• Teachers are to take class roll book to holding area in the room.

When alarm is sounded, go inside the building into classroom or other safe area.

• Take class roster to safe area and account for all students.
• Close all doors and windows.
• Turn off ventilation system.
• Seal cracks on all outside doors with duct tape or wet paper.
• Turn on television or radio for more information.
• Wait for all clear before going outside.
• Open shelter and turn ventilation system back on to remove any contaminated air that may be in the shelter.