SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BE PREPARED

Situational Awareness Where is the nearest fire extinguisher? How is this building set up and how do I exit? Do any of my students need help and what is that plan? Where is the fire alarm and the AED? Where is the nurse and what is the number? Situational Awareness

Classroom Safety WHO IS IN MY CLASS AND WHAT DO I DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?

General “Rules of the Road” Do not give any OTC (over the counter) medicine to a student. Review your sub folder for any student with severe allergy or medical needs. When in doubt call/ask the nurse – do not hesitate to call as the nurse is there to keep you and the student safe and well. If a student looks ill or you are concerned send them to the clinic – we will assess and get them back as quickly as possible Should you feel ill or become ill, let someone know – do not try to push through, get assistance. Never come to school with fever. General “Rules of the Road”

Look at Teacher flipcharts for all other emergency response situations all have maps and phone numbers Make sure you check who is next door/across the hall as they are there to help make your day easier by being a resource. Preparedness

LOCKDOWN If you hear “this is a lockdown” take action immediately Children are quickly pulled into classroom if situation allows, door locked, lights out, quiet, quiet, quiet. Red card if any problem in classroom, injury or missing student – Green all students are accounted for & ok (reference the teacher emergency flip chart in each classroom, library and gym) Stay away from windows & wait until Police or identified first responder releases Ask for ID badge or call front desk to verify release, if in doubt LOCKDOWN

FINAL THOUGHTS You are a valuable part of our team. Please be safe in your classroom, watch for hazards, get help to lift, ask questions. If you have any questions regarding emergency response check with your school nurse. You can also check the Texas Unified School Safety Standards.

Mary McKenna – Director of Health & Safety Services 512-943-1800 extension 7234 Contact the nurse at the campus in which you are working for additional information Substitute Office - 512-943-5007