EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY RESPONSE:

The decision to evacuate a room, building or campus will be communicated by the local emergency response personnel. Information may be disseminated over the by direct contact. When notified to evacuate, please follow the directions below:

a. Take all personal items.

b. Proceed in an orderly fashion to the nearest emergency exit. Each classroom has an emergency route map.

c. Disabled students should identify a friend or class- mate (buddy system) to assist with their evacuation. Should further assistance be needed, the student should go to the designated area.

d. Initially move to at least 300 feet from the building and await further instructions from responding emergency services. An accurate accounting of all students and staff is critical!!! Public Safety or other emergency response personnel will re-direct personnel to other locations during inclement weather.

e. Do not interfere with responding emergency service vehicles/personnel. Keep traffic lanes and walkways clear.

f. Public Safety personnel or other emergency response personnel will announce when the room and/or building is safe to re-occupy.

EVACUATION PLAN

In the event of any emergency, please have all students evacuate the premises by exiting the

closest exit. Please refer to the posted evacuation route maps located throughout the building.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Police, Fire or Poison Control 911

Wilfredo Perez (203) 795-4384

Laura Perez (203) 795-4384

Evacuations

If a fire alarm sounds or you are ordered to evacuate by security, leave the building by the nearest marked exit (noted on the evacuation maps posted in each room). Unless otherwise instructed, you should proceed to the following locations:

Across the street/ park

Lockdown

Certain emergency situations may require the School to go on lockdown. If a lockdown is issued, you must remain in your office or classroom and lock or barricade all doors and windows. You must remain in place until an all clear is given by the incident commander or authorized School personnel.

Fire

In the case of a fire, follow these steps as you evacuate the building:

• If it can be done safely, close all windows and internal doors.
• If you are in an area filled with smoke, drop to the floor, and keep your head no more than 8 – 12 inches off the floor.
• Before opening any door, feel it for heat. Do not open doors that are hot.
• Leave the building by the nearest marked exit (noted on the evacuation maps posted in each room).

Bomb Threat/Suspicious Device Found

If you find a suspicious device/package:

• Do NOT attempt to pick up the device/package.
• Do NOT sound the fire alarm, use 2-way radios or use cell phones as they may trigger an explosive device.
• Evacuate the immediate area.
• Report the device to the nearest office.

School Security Locations

Administration Office

Hazardous Spill

In the event of a hazardous or suspected hazardous spill:

• Do NOT touch or attempt to clean up the substance.
• Secure the area.
• Notify the nearest School faculty or staff member, who will then report the incident and take care of it.