1. WHAT TO DO in case of a FIRE at Duncan Lake Middle School

2. “ANYTIME” ……. a FIRE ALARM is sounded ……. Know what to do ……..

3. To help keep you …. SAFE …. Michigan requires schools each year to have the following safety drills …. 6 Fire Drills 2 Tornado Drills 2 Lock Down Drills To help us practice procedures so that we will know instinctively what to do in an emergency.

4. THAT IS WHY … Duncan Lake Middle School takes these drills seriously.

5. STUDENTS … Stop …. Listen … and follow your teacher’s directions “Walk” to your designated safe area in an orderly fashion Line up in a straight line “Listen quietly” for directions

6. Teachers, remember to … Bring your plastic crisis envelope with a current roster containing student names & phone numbers Turn off lights Close doors

7. … Teachers Take attendance and mark anyone who is not present Hold up a “GREEN” card if everyone is present or A “RED” card is someone is missing

8. TEAM LEADERS Remember to bring the safety backpack

9. In an unsupervised area like the hall or bathroom “Walk” quickly to the “CLOSEST” exit Find an adult

10. Crisis Contact Staff Make sure that your two-way radio is on the emergency setting Collect class lists of teachers with “RED” cards Use a two-way radio, “State your area”… “All Clear” Be sure to get a confirmation … if you don’t, repeat your message

11. WE NEED YOUR HELP to keep us SAFE Remain quiet and in a line throughout Wait for the signal to return to class “Walk Quietly” back to class so that you can hear directions

12. Once back in class …. Listen for directions - there may be a need for an emergency follow-up Debrief the drill Share ideas for improvement

13. Remember … Fires can start quickly Leave immediately when you hear an alarm Keep calm

14. At Home … avoid a disaster like these Plan, write and practice two ways out of each sleeping area. Designate a meeting place. Stay outside; call 911 from a cell phone or a neighbor’s house

15. Share with your family … Fire Safety Precautions Check your smoke detectors Know … – what to do if a door is hot – that smoke is dangerous – The … stop …drop … roll technique if your clothes are on fire

16. Teachers … email Mrs. Davis With your classroom’s suggestions and questions so that we can continue to get improve …. …. and thank you, students and staff, for keeping our school safe!