Crisis Management and Emergency Handbook The Crisis Management Handbook was prepared to provide the principal and the Local crisis team a quick reference guide of procedures to follow when a crisis occurs that affects the school. A copy of the Crisis Management Handbook can be found in the Office, Media Center and on the CCS Intranet. Revised August 2012

Emergency Guide / Flipchart The Emergency Guide / Flipchart is a “Hands On”, “Quick Access” guide to be used in conjunction with the Crisis Management and Emergency Handbook. A copy of the Emergency Guide / Flipchart should be located by every school telephone and on school buses.

Safety Manual A Safety Manual has been created for Cumberland County Schools to give guidance on issues such as Air Quality , Ladder Safety, Lockout Tagout , Chemical Hygiene etc.. This manual can be located on the intranet under Handbooks. It is the responsibility of all employees to be knowledgeable of the location of the manual and its contents.

Bomb Threats Bomb threats are a common occurrence within the Cumberland County School System. Each bomb threat that occurs not only disrupts daily school activities, but takes away learning time from students and cost taxpayers on the average of $12,000 per bomb threat. By following the procedures listed in the Crisis Management Handbook, it greatly enhances law enforcements chances of the apprehension of person(s) responsible. The CCS guidelines for handling Bomb Threats are based on recommendations from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the F.B.I. and the U.S. Dept. of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing.

Bomb Threats Cont. The F.B.I. has classified Bomb Threats into three categories, Low Level, Medium Level and High Level. Low Level – Threat is vague, Threat lacks realism, Threat is made by young children (laughter is heard in the background) Medium Level – Threat is more direct and more concrete than a low level threat, Wording in threat indicates caller has given some thought as to how the act will be carried out, these steps will still fall well short of a detailed plan. High Level – Threat is direct, specific and plausible. Threat suggest concrete steps have been taken toward carrying out (may be indicators caller has acquired or practices with weapon or has intended victim under surveillance. If the school is evacuated, teachers should close the classroom door if nothing suspicious is in the room. Teachers / Staff should conduct a quick cursory search of their room before leaving and report any suspicious packages to the administration.

Lockdown Procedures When a crisis occurs that calls for the halting of all school activities, at least for a period of time is called a “Lockdown”. There are two types of lockdowns, a code Yellow and a code Red.

Code Yellow Lockdown A code yellow lockdown is a medium alert status used when there is a possible threat to the student body, but not in the immediate area. For example: An escaped prisoner in the county, bank robber at large or a fugitive seen in the area, but not on your campus. Code yellow calls for locking of exterior doors to require escorted entry / exit of the building, supervised movement within the building, supervised movement of students outside the building and vigilant observation.

Code Red Lockdown A code red lockdown is a high alert status used when there is immediate danger in your school or on the property. For example: An armed unauthorized person on your campus, or any situation that Could jeopardize the safety of students and staff. View Video: Critical Incident: What to do in the First 20 Minutes

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