Incident occurs in school:

• Building administrator/office should be notified.
• Call 911. If the type and/or location of hazardous material is known, report that information to 911.
• Evacuate to an upwind location. Teachers should take class rosters and take attendance after evacuation.
• Seal off area of leak/spill. Close doors.
• Fire officer in charge will determine additional shelter-in-place or evacuation actions.
• Shut off heating, cooling and ventilation systems in contaminated area to reduce the spread of contamination.
• Administrator notifies superintendent.
• Notify parents/guardians if students are evacuated, according to district policy and/or guidance.
• Resume normal operations when fire officials approve.

Incident occurs near school property:

• Fire or law enforcement will notify school officials.
• Consider closing outside air intake, evacuating students to a safe area or sheltering students inside the building until emergency passes or relocation is necessary.
• Fire officer in charge of scene will instruct school officials on the need for sheltering or evacuation.
• Follow procedures for sheltering or evacuation.
• If evacuating, teachers take class rosters and take attendance after evacuation.
• If evacuation is not ordered, be aware of and remain alert for any change in health conditions of students and staff, especially respiratory problems. Seek medical attention if necessary.
• Notify parents/guardians if students are evacuated, according to district policy and/or guidance.
• Resume normal operations when fire officials approve.

Extra staffing is necessary for students with special medical and/or physical needs.        

If a Hazardous Material Spill Occurs:

• Office should be immediately notified of the situation.
• Total avoidance of hazardous materials is necessary. Fumes can overcome a person in seconds. Hazardous materials can be deadly.
• Do not try to clean up the spill.
• Wait for direction from custodian/engineer regarding ventilating the area.
• Implement the appropriate emergency procedures (i.e. evacuation of the classroom or area) to ensure that students are not exposed to danger.
• Teachers should direct students to go immediately, in a calm and orderly manner, to the designated evacuation assembly area.
• Teachers should take student roster and account for all students once they have reached the designated area. If any students are missing, school administrator should be immediately notified.
• Check people involved in the incident for adverse medical symptoms (shortness of breath, fainting, etc.) and request immediate medical attention, if necessary.
• Remain in the designated assembly area until directed by the school administrator.