MOUNTAIN HOUSE HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN

2024-2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notification Protocol…………………………………………………………………………4

Phase 1: Campus Evacuation……………………………………………………………...5

Evacuation Maps and Procedures…………………………………………………………6

Phase 2: Incident Command Structure...………………………………………………….8

Phase 3: Reunification 

Reunification Map…………………..………………………………………………………..9

Reunification Assignments………………………………………………………………….9

Reunification Procedures ...………………………………………………………………..10

AED Locations……………………………………………………………………………….11

Emergency Drill Schedule………………………………………………………………….11

Incident Action Plans ...……………………………………………………………………. 12

--Introduction

--Response to Any Emergency

--All Clear

--Duck and Cover

--Shelter in Place

--Lockdown

--Secure School

--Evacuation (on-campus)

--Evacuation (off-campus)

--Intruder-Hostage Situation

--Weapons

--Bombs and Other Threats

--Student Unrest or Civil Disturbance

--Medical Emergency

--Psychological Crisis (Traumatic Incident)

--Explosion or Risk of Explosion

--Hazardous Spill or Release

--Fire-Smoke

--Weather Emergencies

--Earthquake

--Power, Utilities Failure

--Aircraft or Vehicle Crash

--Animal Disturbance

Emergency Operations Plan………………………………………………………………...37

--Introduction

--MHHS School Level Team Organization Chart

--Incident Commander Responsibilities 

--Public Information Officer Responsibilities

--Liaison Officer Responsibilities

--Safety Officer Responsibilities

--Operations Section Chief Responsibilities

--Planning and Intelligence Section Chief Responsibilities

--Logistics Section Chief Responsibilities

--Finance and Administration Section Chief Responsibilities

Emergency Phone Numbers………………………………………………………………….46

District Emergency Phone Numbers ………………………………………………………...47

MHHS Staff Emergency Contacts …………………………………………………………...50

Notification Protocol

Campus Evacuation Maps 

Phase 1: Campus Evacuation 

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Evacuation Phase 2 Incident Command Structure:

Phase 3: Reunification

Reunification Map & Assignments:

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Reunification Procedures

MHHS Emergency Sign-Out Procedures

In case of an emergency situation where students are released from school, the following procedure will be put into place so that parents may check out their children.

1. Student guardian lists will be obtained from the Emergency Folder.

1. Parents will be asked to park in a designated parking lot and walk to their assigned gate. Parents will be notified in real time via parent square. At the gate, they will be greeted  by a campus supervisor and/or administrator. 

1. Students will be escorted to the designated exit gate one advisory at a time. Leaving the field will not be allowed.  Administrators will rotate through the groups.

1. Teachers will move with their advisory groups for supervision, according to their assignments. 

1. Students may only sign out with an MHHS staff member if their guardian is present.  Guardians must sign their name on pre-printed rosters from the Emergency Folder. Advisory teachers will wait with their advisory students that still remain until they are all picked up. 

MHHS AED Locations

1. A Building: In Health Office
2. B Building: Outside Dance Studio (B160)
3. MPR: Nearest to the Stage
4. C Building #1: 1st Floor near elevator
5. C Building #2: 1st Floor nearest to CTE building
6. Gym #1: Between Locker Room entrances 
7. Gym #2: In Training Room 
8. Learning Commons: Nearest to the World of Work area (L103)
9. Pool House: Entrance of Building

MHHS EMERGENCY DRILL SCHEDULE

Incident Action Plans

Introduction

Mountain House High School affirms that the safety and security of our students and staff is essential for us to accomplish our primary mission, educating the youth of our community.  In recognition of this we have developed these Incident Action Plans as a supplement to our Emergency Operations Plan.  This guide outlines the steps that students and staff can follow to effectively respond to a variety of emergency situations.  The guide is separated into three sections:

Emergency Response Considerations

• No single safety plan will adequately cover every situation, be prepared to take action that may not be specifically defined in this plan but may be necessary to protect yourself and students.
• Remain calm and stay focused in the event of an emergency.  This will help keep others calm and focused through the emergency.
• Do not make decisions based on rumors or hastily gathered information.
• Do not leave your classroom or work site unless directed to do so by administration.
• Follow directions and instructions given by administration and emergency responders.
• Remember… stay calm

Response Actions for Any Emergency

• For all emergencies contact the site administrator (or designee) first.  They will call 911 or contact emergency responders as needed.
• If there is an immediate medical emergency, you may first call 911 but notify the campus administrator or site manager immediately after.
• Request assistance from others on campus or at your worksite who are trained in CPR and First Aid, if assistance for medical emergencies is needed.  Contact the campus administrator to request assistance.
• Assess the situation and identify immediate actions to stop the hazard and prevent further harm
• Seal off high-risk areas
• The most qualified person in the area should take charge of the incident as the Incident Commander.  If/when a more qualified individual arrives then transfer the incident command to that person and share the following information:
• What has happened so far (cause, damage, victims)
• Who is already responding to the incident and who else is on the way
• What are the next planned action steps for response
• Find out what you can do to continue to assist the new Incident Commander
• Activate the School Incident Response Team
• Preserve evidence and keep detailed notes of the incident
• Refer all news media (and other requests for information) to the Public Information Officer

All Clear

• After a threat has passed and the campus is safe to return to normal operations, an “All Clear” announcement should be delivered with the same communications method used for the initial emergency alert.  During the announcement be sure to provide any pertinent information or special instructions (i.e. return to normal operations or progress to parent/family reunification area, etc.).

This action is taken for protection from flying or falling debris.

The following announcement should be made over the public address system:

“Your attention please:  Drop, cover and hold on.  Drop, cover and hold on.  Additional information and instructions will follow.”

• If indoors: instruct everyone to drop to the floor, get under desks or other sturdy furniture, and then cover their heads with their arms or hands.
• If outdoors: instruct everyone to drop to the ground, place their head between their knees and cover their head with their arms and hands.
• Move away from all windows, and stay clear of buildings if already outside.

When given the All Clear: Carefully come out from cover and check around you and others for anything that may be unstable such as ceiling panels and lights, furniture, books, wall hangings, etc.

Shelter in Place is implemented when there is a need to isolate students and staff from the outdoor environment and airborne contaminants.  This procedure is similar to a lockdown but also includes shutting down all air conditioning and heating units in order to keep outside air out. Students and staff may also move around indoors.

The following announcement should be made on the public address system:

“Your attention please: Shelter In Place.  Shelter In Place.  Everyone is to remain inside the building away from outside air.  Turn off all air conditioners or heaters and close all doors and windows.  Anyone outside should immediately move indoors.  Additional information and instructions will follow.”

• If outdoors: immediately return to your classroom or work area if it is safe to do so  
• If it is not safe, instruct everyone to shelter in nearby classrooms or other rooms. Consider the location and proximity of the identified hazard and, if necessary, proceed to an alternate location.

• When indoors: 

• All staff should immediately close all doors and windows to the outside
• Operations Staff or other members of the Incident Response Team 
• shut down all air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems
• seal gaps under doors and around any windows with wet towels or duct tape
• if available; seal vents with aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or other cover
• turn off sources of ignition, such as pilot lights
• If necessary, open the Emergency Lockdown Safety Kit (Safety Buckets) for food, water and toilet.  Follow the instructions in the kit for setup and use of the toilet.

When given the All Clear: Follow any special instructions if given.  Otherwise, return air conditioning, heating and other utilities to normal operation.  Remove seals placed over vents and around doors and windows.  If outdoor air is clear, open windows to circulate fresh air into the building.  If used, place the lockdown kit outside the room, make a list of all supplies used and notify the front office or safety department.

Lockdown is implemented when there is a dangerous intruder on campus or in the surrounding area.  This procedure differs from Secure School in that during a Lockdown everyone should stay quiet and hidden from view by taking cover behind desks or tables.

The following announcement should be made on the public address system:

“Your attention please: Lock down. Implement lockdown procedures.  Lock all classroom and/or office doors and keep everyone inside until further notice.  Do not open the door until notified by law enforcement.  If outside, proceed to the nearest building and lock down.”

• If outdoors: proceed to the nearest room and follow the instructions below.
• When indoors: 
• Close and lock all doors and windows, shut blinds and cover windows in doors
• Do not open the door for anyone.  When law enforcement is searching the campus, they will have keys and will unlock each door for entry.  Do not open the door for anyone.
• Duck on the floor to keep hidden from view and stay quiet
• Take role (quietly) to be sure all students and staff are accounted for, take note of any additional people who may have been outside and were not expected to be in that room
• if possible, email a list of missing people and additional people in your room to the attendance secretary and principals (or DO Administration for office areas)
• Stay in the lockdown position until given the all clear
• If necessary, open the Emergency Lockdown Safety Buckets.  Follow the instructions in the kit for setup and use of the toilet.

When given the all clear: Unlock the door and return any furniture that may have been moved during the lockdown.  If used, place the lockdown kit outside of the room, make a list of all supplies used and notify the front office or safety department. 

Secure School is implemented when there is an increased potential for danger to the campus but no immediate threat to students or staff.  This may include a wild animal on site or nearby police activity.  This procedure is similar to Lockdown where all doors and windows are closed and locked but students and school personnel are able to continue normal work inside.

The following announcement should be made on the public address system:

“Your attention please: Secure School. Implement secure school procedures. Close and lock all doors and windows immediately. If outside, proceed to the nearest building and secure school.”

• If outdoors: proceed to the nearest room and follow the instructions below.
• When indoors: 
• Close and lock all doors and windows 
• Take role (quietly) to be sure all students and staff are accounted for, take note of any additional people who may have been outside and were not expected to be in that room
• if possible, email a list of missing people and additional people in your room to the attendance secretary and principal (or DO Administration for office areas)
• If necessary, open the Emergency Lockdown Safety Kit for food, water and toilet.  Follow the instructions in the kit for setup and use of the toilet.

When given the all clear: Unlock the door and return any furniture that may have been moved during the Secure School.  If used, place the lockdown kit outside of the room, make a list of all supplies used and notify the front office or safety department.

This action is taken after the decision is made that it is unsafe to be in the building.

The following announcement should be made on the public address system:

“Fire Alarm goes off”.  Everyone must leave and go to their designated assembly area.  Leave the door unlocked but shut when exiting, and evacuate all buildings.”

• If outdoors: 

• Staff and students should proceed to their designated assembly area
• Designated staff members should quickly search buildings to ensure everyone has evacuated and unlock doors if time permits 
• Raise the green card to show that everyone is accounted for.  Raise the red card if students are unaccounted for or assistance is needed.  Raise the yellow card if there is a concern about a student’s location. If radio communication is available, notify the Incident Commander or designee of your status.

• If indoors:

• Evacuate the building using the designated routes shown in the evacuation maps and assemble in the designated area
• Teachers (or department safety designees) will take the class (or department) roster to take attendance once everyone is assembled in a safe location.  
• Once assembled, everyone should stay in place until further instructions are given.

When given the all clear: Return to your room/office following the same route back as used to evacuate.  Once back in the room/office, take attendance again to be sure everyone is still accounted for. 

This action is taken when the on-campus evacuation assembly area or shelter is no longer safe or students and staff need to be taken to an alternate location for parent or family reunification.

• Provide clear instructions to others for walking to, or loading on buses for transport to a pre-planned evacuation shelter.
• Bring student and staff rosters to take roll before start walking or after everyone is loaded onto the school bus and again arriving at the shelter School Closure

This procedure may be necessary if it is not safe to hold school/work following an incident that occurs during non-school or -business hours but impacts regular operations.  This may include disasters or more commonly would include inclement or extreme weather.

• Alert the appropriate news media, radio stations, etc.
• Students and staff will be alerted using the school auto-dialing system.
• School Closure announcements might be reported on the radio and television stations:  (Office closures will not be reported on radio stations.)
• Additional information will be posted online at: http://www.lammersvilleschooldistrict.net/
• Students, staff, parents and family members will be informed of these sources of information at the start of each school year as it will be printed in the Student Handbook or distributed by flier.

Perpetrators in these situations are unpredictable and may create panic and chaos at the location.  This makes it difficult to establish a specific plan of action.  Therefore, you must be aware of certain guidelines when making your decisions. 

If confronted, 

• Stall for time and create distance between you and the suspect.
• Do not be aggressive or use aggressive body language.
• Do not try to disarm an armed individual. 
• Remain calm and understanding.  Listen intently to what the person has to say.
• Take mental notes of what the suspect is wearing, weapons you see, what the suspect says. 
• Do not attempt to protect personal belongings.
• Attempt to contact administration or, in case of a threat to life or safety, dial 911; leave the telephone off the hook if you cannot talk.

If it is not safe to exit your location and the threat is outside the area you are in:

• Initiate LockDown procedures (see “Lock Down” tab) 
• Stay away from the suspect’s line of sight
• Attempt to contact administration or, in case of a threat to life or safety, dial 911; leave the telephone off the hook if you cannot talk.

If possible, evacuate away from the suspect’s location:

• Stay close to walls and avoid wide open areas
• If there is shooting, run in a zigzag pattern.
• Seek safe shelter.

If law enforcement is present, they will be armed and moving quickly:

• Identify yourself
• Keep your hands visible and above your head
• Listen carefully to law enforcement instructions and follow them

Student (or staff member) who is aware of a weapon brought to school (or the work site):

• Notify the Principal or teacher (or supervisor/department manager) immediately 
• Report the name of the suspected person who brought the weapon, where the weapon is located, if the suspect has threatened anyone or any other details that may prevent the suspect from hurting someone
• If a weapon is suspected to be in the classroom or work area, confidentially notify a neighboring teacher or other school staff member (or a nearby department).  The teacher or staff member in the room with the suspected weapon should not leave others alone in the room with the suspect.
• Depending on the situation, the administrator may place the school or work site on Lock Down

Following the initial report and response to the suspected weapon:

• Call police if you genuinely suspect a weapon may be on campus.
• Wait for police to arrive before initiating any search or questioning of the suspect.  Follow the instructions given by the responding law enforcement officers.
• Document the response steps taken, including details on the search for the weapon
• Notify the parents or guardians if the suspect is a student

If the suspect threatens you with weapons:

• Do not try to disarm the suspect

Although most bomb threats are hoaxes, all threats must be treated as if they are real.  Whether in person or by telephone, remain calm and permit the person to talk without interruption.  Ask questions:

• Where is the bomb?  
• When is it going to go off?  
• What kind is it?  
• What does it look like?
• What will cause it to go off?
• What is the intended target?
• Take actual or mental notes on everything said and your observations:  time; description of person; voice characteristics, background noise (if a telephone threat)

For all bomb threats:

• Attempt to contact administration or, in case of a threat to life or safety, dial 911 (use a landline only).
• Turn off all radios, cell phones or other telecommunications devices. (iPads, etc.)
• Evacuate any suspected area and alert other staff.
• Look out for any suspicious objects, backpacks out of place, etc. and notify administration of the location and description.
• If necessary, the site administrator will form a team to sweep the campus for a more thorough search
• Never touch a suspicious device!  This should only be done by appropriate personnel.
• Advise all individuals not to touch, move or disarm any object or item.
• Advise all individuals not to change any equipment or electrical switches.
• All action regarding disposal or handling of the bomb or device will be handled by the local police agency or fire department.

If you have a written threat:

• Handle the note carefully and minimally – just enough to make a copy.  
• Protect the original note from further handling or loss.
• Wait for further instructions from emergency personnel.

Any protest, misbehavior, or similar incident that disrupts or has the potential to disrupt the orderly functions of the workplace or the school site can escalate to a point where it is a danger. 

If the incident is not serious, attempt to have those involved return to their normal routine.   If the behavior could result in injury or further disruption, try to isolate the disruptive persons or their leaders.  Initiate a lockdown, if necessary.  

• Keep the safety of students and staff the top priority
• Contain the unrest and seal off the area of disturbance
• The site administrator will notify police if necessary
• Alert staff of the disturbance, prepare to take action if necessary
• Possible response actions could include Secure School or Lockdown
• Teachers and managers should keep students and/or staff members in the area calm
• Do not allow students or staff to leave the classroom or work area
• Keep a list of all students and staff members who are absent from the classroom or office
• Document all incidents (such as fights, threats, etc. that may occur as a result of the unrest)

Medical Emergency

Stay calm and disperse the crowd, if necessary.  Remain with the injured person to provide comfort and reassurance.  If a criminal act has caused injuries, identify and detain witnesses.  Secure the scene.

If the injury is serious or life threatening, dial 911 and be prepared to:

• State the nature of the emergency.
• State your name and a phone number at your location.
• State the building address and room number or area of the building.
• Remain on the phone until told to hang up.
• Immediately following the call to 911, contact the site administrator and ask someone to meet emergency officials at the street.

If the injury is not serious or life threatening:

• Locate a CPR or First Aid certified person to assist.  
• Administer first aid, if indicated.
• Avoid handling bodily fluids or clothing stained by them.  
• If simple first aid is not enough, transport the person to the nearest medical center by calling the employee or student's emergency contact person to transport.
• Request that Human Resources (if staff member) or Administration (if student) notify the victim’s emergency contact or parent of any decision to transport for medical care.

Crisis management actions should be taken during and subsequent to any emergency that may have a psychological impact on students and staff, such as an act of violence; the death of a student or staff member; an earthquake or other natural disaster; a serious environmental problem; or ethnic and racial tensions.  Emergencies like these usually produce one or more of the following conditions: 

• Temporary disruption of regular school or work functions and routines.
• Significant interference with the ability of students and staff to focus.
• Physical and/or psychological injury to students and staff.
• Concentrated attention from the community and news media.

As a result of such emergencies, students and staff may exhibit a variety of psychological reactions.  As soon as the physical safety of those involved has been insured, attention must turn to meeting the emotional and psychological needs of students and staff.

Death of a student or staff member (away from school/work)

Once informed of a student or staff member death that occurred away from school or work, it is critical to confirm facts and inform other school personnel as soon as possible.  It is nearly certain any death of a member of the LUSD community will have a significant impact on normal operations.  In response to this situation, follow these steps:

• Inform the site administrator, then wait for further instructions.  Continue to monitor others for signs of possible psychological trauma or to limit the spread of rumors.
• The site administrator will work to confirm the facts of the death and immediately inform his/her Division Director.
• The Director of Special Education will work with the Crisis Response Team to request additional psychological crisis support (as described below).  LUSD will manage all media requests.
• The site administrator will inform staff with all of the appropriate and confirmed facts.  He/she will also remind all personnel that any media inquiries are to be directed to the LUSD Office at (209)836-7400.
• Staff should discuss the incident and/or inform others according to instructions by administration.  No information should be shared until clear instructions are provided.
• Any staff requesting specific help or wanting to discuss, to the point of disrupting normal operations, should be referred to the office for assistance.

Additional support for psychological crisis response is also available through the community emergency response team coordinated by San Joaquin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services.  For assistance, call the 24-hour hotline at (209)468-8686.

• Report any explosion or risk of explosion by contacting the administration office immediately

For an explosion or risk of explosion that occurs on site:

• Remain calm and take one of the following steps
• For risk of explosion, which hasn’t happened yet, evacuate the facility.
• If an explosion occurs suddenly, implement Duck and Cover and evacuate when safe
• Closing doors will help to reduce the spread of a fire
• Use the extinguisher in the room to fight any small fire, if safe to do so
  (a small fire means any fire no larger than a standard office garbage can)
• Additional explosions can take place after the initial incident has been reported.
• Move at least 300 feet away from the building
• Stay away from windows
• Turn off all cell phones and radios

For an explosion or risk of explosion that occurs off site, but nearby:

• Implement Duck and Cover to protect from flying debris
• Evacuate only when safe (or to avoid fire)
• Closing doors will help to reduce the spread of a fire
• Use the extinguisher in the room to fight any small fire, if safe to do so
  (a small fire means any fire no larger than a standard office garbage can)
• Additional explosions can take place after the initial incident has been reported.
• Keep at least 300 feet away from the explosion site
• Stay away from windows
• Turn off all cell phones and radios
• Monitor individuals for any signs of injury and report as soon as possible to command or emergency personnel.
• Students and staff must not return to the school until law enforcement and/or fire department officials declare the area safe
• Once declared safe, announce the All Clear

Explosion Prevention

• If a gas leak or toxic fumes are detected in the building, evacuate the affected area
• Ventilate the affected area by opening a window, even slightly, when inclement weather exists.
• Be on the lookout for any unusual packages or wires, which may reveal a concealed bomb.

For hazardous materials or chemical spill,

• Notify campus administrator or the administration office, who will call 911 if necessary
• Follow all instructions provided by emergency personnel.
• Stay away from the hazard source.  Do not touch or step in any of the material.
• Do not eat or drink anything; it may be contaminated.
• Isolate any individuals that may have become contaminated.
• Monitor individuals for any signs of medical distress and report as soon as possible to command or emergency personnel.

Depending on the source of the hazard, it may be necessary to implement the Shelter In Place or Evacuation procedures.

If you smell smoke or see flames immediately contact the administration office or Principal who will assess the situation and take appropriate action.  If the situation is already out of hand and assistance is not available, dial 911 and be prepared to:

• State the nature of the emergency.
• State your name and a phone number at your location.
• State the building address and room number or area of the building.
• Remain on the phone until told to hang up.
• Ask someone to meet emergency officials on the street.
• Use the fire extinguisher nearest you, if personal safety permits.

Use the nearest designated evacuation route exit and assembly area unless otherwise instructed.

• If smoke is present, stay close to the floor.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.
• Before opening a door, touch it near the top to see if it is warm. Do not open hot doors.  
• Close doors behind you as you exit.  Do not use elevators.
• Hold handrails.  If there is no broken glass, remove high heels to avoid tripping.

• Designated personnel will take roll sheets with them and take roll in the assembly area.
• Designated personnel will take the first aid kits and deliver them to the command group area.
• After exit, quickly assemble in an area away from the exit door and any emergency operations. 
• Report attendance and injuries to command personnel. 
• Do not return to the building until you are instructed to do so. 
• Keep building entrances and access roads clear for emergency personnel and vehicles.

If evacuation is not possible:

• Put closed doors between yourself and the smoke and heat.
• Stay close to the floor.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth. 
• Seal cracks around windows and doors.

If you are in a wildland fire area, 

• Be aware of the environment which contributes to wildland fires: dense foliage, heat, dry conditions and wind.
• Learn alternate evacuation routes and be prepared to evacuate quickly.
• Heed official warnings and instructions from radio and television announcements, the National Weather Service, and law enforcement or fire personnel.

Storm, Tornado, Extreme Wind 

• If outdoors, stop all activities and seek shelter.  If possible, avoid assembling or seeking shelter in gymnasiums, auditoriums or other structures with large, open roof spans. 
• Assemble in windowless rooms or hallways located in the center of the building on the ground. 
• Close doors, windows and blinds.
• If the weather becomes severe enough, crawl under a sturdy table or desk and close your eyes, clasp hands behind your neck, and cover ears and head with forearms.
• Report wet or broken electrical lines, or broken gas lines. Be aware of hazardous debris and contaminated food and water. Do not touch and keep a safe distance.

Extreme Cold

• Dress in several layers of warm, loose-fitting clothing. 
• Stay indoors, stay dry and conserve heat.
• Close off unneeded rooms; cover windows with blankets; stuff towels in cracks under doors.
• Stay awake, but avoid exertion; and as you sit, keep moving arms and legs to improve circulation.
• Eat well-balanced meals.  Drink warm, sweet beverages to maintain body temperature.  Do not drink alcoholic beverages, which will cause your body to lose heat more rapidly.
• Be careful of the potential hazards of space heaters, fireplaces and candles.  Never use a charcoal grill indoors.  Ensure adequate ventilation if using a propane gas camp stove or heater indoors.
• Recognize the symptoms of hypothermia:  shivering/exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss or slurred speech, drowsiness, bright red/cold skin, loss of consciousness.   
• If any symptoms are present, take the person’s temperature and begin warming the person:  offer warm beverages; remove any wet clothing; warm the center of the body first; use skin-to-skin contact; wrap the entire body in blankets, including head and neck.  Also administer CPR if the person is not breathing, even if there is no pulse.  

Extreme Heat

• Wear light-colored clothing and take advantage of shade and air conditioning whenever possible.  
• Limit outdoor activities and drink lots of water or other non-alcoholic and caffeine-free beverages.  
• Be aware of the symptoms of heat emergencies (i.e. heat cramps or muscle cramps). Get the person to a comfortable position in a cooler place. Lightly stretch the affected muscle. Give half a glass of non-alcoholic, caffeine-free liquid every 15 minutes – drink slowly.
• Heat exhaustion:  Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness or exhaustion.  Body temperature will be near normal. Get the person to a comfortable position in a cooler place.  Remove or loosen clothing and apply cool, wet clothes to the entire body.  If the person is conscious, give half a glass of non-alcoholic, caffeine-free liquid every 15 minutes - drink slowly.  Watch carefully for changes in condition.
• Heat stroke:  Hot, red skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing.  Body temperature can be very high.  Skin may be wet or dry.

Bad Air Quality(Smoke)

• In the event of extreme heat or poor air quality, students will remain indoors.  The multi-purpose room, library, and classrooms will be utilized to protect student health.

If you are inside, implement the Duck and Cover procedure:

• Move away from windows, mirrors, tall bookcases, file cabinets or high-stacked items and out from under beams, architectural elements and suspended light fixtures.
• Drop to the floor and, if possible, crawl under a sturdy table or desk.
• If not possible, stand in a corner or against a solid wall. Close eyes, clasp both hands behind the neck, and cover ears and head with forearms.
• Do not move or evacuate the building unless instructed to do so by emergency personnel.

If instructed to do so or if circumstances deem it necessary, calmly exit the building by way of the designated or nearest safe exit and report to the designated assembly area for your site.  

• Assist handicapped persons and anyone with manageable injuries.
• Do not attempt to move anyone who is severely injured.  
• Take your purse or wallet with you.  Do not take time to collect all belongings or to shut down computers.
• DO NOT light matches or activate any equipment or electrical switches.
• STAY AWAY from any structures, debris or utility lines.
• Designated personnel will take roll sheets with them and take roll in the assembly area.
• Designated personnel will take the first aid kits and deliver them to the command group area.
• Report attendance and injuries to command personnel.
• Assemble with your department in the designated area and remain there until instructed otherwise.  
• Do not attempt to reenter the building until it has been officially declared safe.
• Be prepared for aftershocks.
• Keep a radio on for information and updates.

If you are outside,

• Move away from buildings/areas subject to falling debris, glass, electrical wires, poles or trees.
• The safest place is in the open.  Take cover in a doorway or archway if you cannot get to a clear area.
• Stay low, close eyes, and cover ears and head with forearms.  
• Do not enter buildings until they have been officially declared safe.
• Be prepared for aftershocks.
• Keep a radio on for information and updates.

This procedure addresses situations involving a loss of water, power or other utility on campus.  This procedure should also be used in the event of the discovery of a gas leak, an exposed electrical line, or a break in sewer lines.

• If water or an electrical line is broken, an effort should be made to turn off water or power to the affected area and to notify the administration office or Principal immediately.
• Upon notice of loss of utilities, the administration office or Principal will initiate appropriate response actions, which may include Shelter In Place or Evacuation 
• The administration office or Principal will notify Maintenance personnel and will provide the location and nature of the emergency.  
• Additional appropriate personnel will also be notified at the discretion of the administration office or Principal.
• Maintenance personnel, working with school administration or office managers, will contact the affected utility company to determine whether their assistance is required and the potential length of time service will be interrupted.
• One person from the affected school office or work area will notify the district office as soon as possible.
• As needed, emergency supplies will be utilized to compensate for the loss of a utility.
• If the loss of utilities may generate a risk of explosion, such as a gas leak, refer to Explosion/Risk of Explosion reference tab.

If you have warning, implement the Duck & Cover procedure

Once the crash has occurred, the site administrator will dial 911 and be prepared to:

• State the nature of the emergency.
• State your name and a phone number at your location.
• State the location of the crash in relation to your building address.

If instructed to do so or if circumstances deem it necessary, calmly exit the building by way of the designated or nearest safe exit and report to the designated assembly area for your site.  

• Implement the Evacuation procedure 
• Try to evacuate upwind of any smoke.  The smoke could be toxic.
• Assist handicapped persons and anyone with manageable injuries.
• Do not attempt to move anyone who is severely injured.  Help will be available.
• DO NOT light matches or activate any equipment or electrical switches.
• STAY AWAY from any structures, debris or utility lines.
• Designated personnel will take the first aid kits and deliver them to the command group area.
• Report attendance and injuries to command personnel.
• Assemble with your division in the designated area and remain there until instructed otherwise.  
• Do not attempt to reenter the building until it has been officially declared safe.
• Protect individuals from exposure to the crash site.
• Be aware of additional explosions that could occur after the crash.

This procedure should be implemented when the presence of a dog, coyote, rattlesnake, cow or any other wild or agricultural animal threatens the safety of students and staff.

Upon discovery of an animal, staff members will attempt to isolate the animal from students and staff, if it is safe to do so.   The site administrator will initiate appropriate response action, which may include Lockdown or Evacuation.

• If the animal is outside, students and staff will be kept inside. 
• If the animal is inside, students and staff will remain outside in an area away from the animal.  
• Closing doors or locking gates is suggested as a means to isolate the animal.
• If additional outside assistance is needed, call the Animal Services at (209)831-6364. 
• (For emergency situations, call the administration office or site administrator to contact 911 if there is a threat of death or injury.)
• If a staff member or student is injured, the School Nurse, District Office, and the parent or emergency contact will be notified.

Emergency Operations Plan

Plan Purpose and Overview

State law requires that schools be adequately prepared to respond to earthquakes, fires, and other emergencies (see below).  To comply with these requirements, Mountain House High School (MHHS) has adopted the Incident Command System (ICS) as the template for responding to emergencies.  ICS is a key component of both the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) developed by the State of California and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The MHHS Emergency Operations Plan presents specific procedures to be used in preparing for, and responding to, school emergencies.  Its primary objectives are:  to save lives and minimize injuries, to provide fast and effective responses to emergency situations, and to prevent further harm or damage to property.  This plan also works together with school safety procedures and rules as outlined in LUSD’s safety plan.

Regulatory Authority

The Katz Act [California Education Code, §35295-35297] requires that schools plan for earthquakes and other emergencies.  It also requires that training in earthquake preparedness procedures should be for both certificated and classified staff.

The Petris Bill [California Government Code, §8607] requires that school districts utilize the SEMS when responding to emergencies.  The principles of SEMS must be incorporated into district plans, the Incident Command System must be used at school sites to respond to emergencies, all school personnel must be trained in how the system works, and schools must have drills and exercises in order to practice using the systems.

California Government Code, §3100 declares that all public employees are disaster workers subject to such response activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors.  Due to these legal responsibilities, all LUSD personnel may be called upon in the event of an emergency, even if the employee is at home or elsewhere.  Staff members should be prepared to remain on site for as long as 72 hours or longer following an emergency.

Plan Organization

This plan identifies the MHHS Crisis Response Team (CRT) and defines the roles and responsibilities of team members.  Several key facilities are described in this plan with information on each facility’s capabilities and considerations for use during a crisis response effort.  The plan also provides general instructions for managing an emergency response, which is supplemented by the LUSD Emergency Response Procedures flip-chart prepared for each office and school site.

Standardized Emergency Response Management System Overview

The California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) is designed to centralize and coordinate emergency response through the use of standardized terminology and processes.  This greatly facilitates the flow of information and resources among the agencies participating in response to an emergency.  SEMS consists of five functions:

Management (Incident Commander & Liaison Officer)

During an emergency, the Incident Commander directs response actions from a designated Command Post.  To effectively do this, the Incident Commander must constantly assess the situation, and develop and implement appropriate strategies.  The Incident Commander must be familiar with the available resources, accurately document all response actions, and effectively communicate response strategies to others participating in the response.  This position is assisted in carrying out the command and management functions by a Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer and Safety Officer.

Operations (Safety Officer & Operations Chief)

All response actions are implemented by Operations.  This includes staff performing first aid, crisis intervention, search and rescue, site security, damage assessment, evacuations, and the release of students.  The Operations Section Chief supervises any teams activated to accomplish the incident response goals.  These teams may include Medical, Morgue, Security, Student/Staff Care, Student/Staff Release, and Search & Rescue.

Planning & Intelligence (Public Information Officer & Planning & Intelligence Chief)

Planning and Intelligence involves the use of various methods to efficiently gather information, weigh and document the information for significance, and actively assess the status of the emergency.  This understanding and knowledge about the situation at hand is vital to the effective management of a response.  These activities are managed by the Planning and Intelligence Section Chief who reports directly to the Incident Commander.

Logistics (Logistics Chief)

Logistics supports the response by coordinating personnel; assembling and deploying volunteers; providing supplies, equipment, and services; and facilitating communications among emergency responders.  The Logistics Section Chief manages these functions and supervises any teams activated to support these efforts.  These teams may include Utilities & Supplies, Nutrition, and the Communications team, which all report directly to the Logistics Section Chief, who reports directly to the Incident Commander.

Finance & Administration (Finance & Administration Chief)

Finance & Administration involves the purchasing of all necessary materials, tracking financial records, timekeeping for emergency responders, and recovering school records following an emergency.  These activities are managed by the Finance & Administration Section Chief who reports directly to the Incident Commander.

Planning and Response Management for Emergency Events

The Lammersville Unified School District utilizes the ICS (Incident Command System) NIMS (National Incident Management System) CRT (Crisis Response Team) for planning and response to emergency/disaster events. The CRT will be responsible for investigating all emergency events and evaluating the impact such events will have on LUSD.  Once impact has been determined, the CRT will then develop objectives and goals to respond to the emergency.  The main priorities guiding the planning and actions of the CRT are shown at right. 

• IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF EMERGENCY

The first response to an emergency is to determine the type of emergency that has occurred.  The LUSD Emergency Response Procedures Flip Chart can be used as a guide for initial response actions.

• COMMUNICATE THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE ACTION

Once the type of immediate response action is determined, the incident commander must inform the site’s staff which response action to take.  The most appropriate method of communication depends on the response action selected.  When announcing what response to take, avoid codes, jargon, or any other potentially confusing vocabulary.  Be calm, direct, and clear in your announcements.The Lammersville Unified School District utilizes the ICS (Incident Command System) NIMS (National Incident Management System) CRT (Crisis Response Team) for planning and response to emergency/disaster events. The CRT will be responsible for investigating all emergency events and evaluating the impact such events will have on LUSD.  Once impact has been determined, the CRT will then develop objectives and goals to respond to the emergency.  The main priorities guiding the planning and actions of the CRT are shown at right. 

• IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF EMERGENCY

The first response to an emergency is to determine the type of emergency that has occurred.  The LUSD Emergency Response Procedures Flip Chart can be used as a guide for initial response actions.

MHHS School Level Team Organization Chart

Phase 2 Incident Command Structure (TBD)

INCIDENT COMMANDER: Adam Auerbach

BACK-UP: Glenna Kiswani

ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Command Post

START-UP ACTIONS  

1. Determine if a crisis or emergency exists.
2. Identify the type of incident that is occurring.
3. Determine whether an evacuation or lockdown procedure needs to be implemented.
4. If there is imminent danger, call 911.
5. Determine if LUSD Crisis Response Team is needed.
6. Set up the command post and obtain supplies.
7. Implement emergency plans and activate necessary functions and crisis response team sections.
1. Activate Command Staff positions as needed (Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer, Safety Officer)
2. Establish operational objectives and provide leadership in developing goals to accomplish them.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES 

1. Continue to monitor and assess the situation and incident status for LUSD facilities and employees.

1. Check with Section Chiefs for periodic updates such as search and rescue progress and damage assessment information.
2. Reassign personnel and modify actions as needed.
3. Authorize the release of students and staff, when and if appropriate.
4. Authorize the release of information via the public information officer.
5. As needed, report to the District Office on the status of students, staff and LUSD buildings and campuses.
6. Remain on duty until the incident response ends or until command is transferred to another.
7. Ensure safety and effective response by planning and taking regular breaks.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES 

1. Authorize the deactivation of teams when they are no longer needed.

2)   Ensure the return of all equipment and reusable supplies.

3)   Ensure that any and all relevant documentation is complete.

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: Aline White

BACK-UP:  Lisa DeLeon
ASSEMBLY LOCATION:  Command Post

START-UP ACTIONS 

1. Obtain your supplies and report to the command post.

1. Advise parents, community members, and any media that the site is responding to the emergency and that the incident commander will release information shortly, provide details on when and where the information will be available.
2. Determine a possible media staging area (located away from the command post, staff and students) and get approval from the incident commander.
3. Prepare an initial public statement on the incident status and obtain approval from the incident commander to release it to the media.
1. All messages must be approved by the Incident Commander.
4. When authorized by the incident commander, release the statement.  If there are questions, be complete and truthful.  Always consider confidentiality and emotional impact.  Avoid speculation, bluffing, lying, talking “off the record,” arguing, etc.  Avoid use of the phrase, “no comment.”
5. Establish a Joint Information System to coordinate messages with other public information officers assisting in the incident response.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES 

1. Continue to monitor and assess the situation and incident status by getting updates from the command post and participating in incident briefings.  The incident commander must approve any additional statements about the emergency, but you may make calming, reassuring comments to the public.

1. Remind staff and volunteers to refer all questions from the media and public to you.
2. Keep a log of any media contacts you make and the information you shared.
3. Monitor new broadcasts about the crisis and correct any misinformation that you hear.
4. Remain on duty until released by the incident commander.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES 

1. Return any relevant documentation, your equipment, and any reusable supplies.

LIAISON OFFICER:  Brian Schum
BACK-UP: Melissa Hartvigsen
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Command Post

START-UP ACTIONS 

1. Obtain your supplies and report to the Command Post.

1. Identify external agencies and other stakeholders impacted by the incident.  Reach out to other agencies likely to be affected but not yet aware of the incident.  
1. Collaborate with the Public Information Officer to be sure information released is accurate and approved by the Incident Commander.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES 

1. Keep a log of any agency contacts you make and the information shared or requests made.
2. Continue to monitor and assess the situation and incident status by getting updates from the command post and participating in incident briefings.

1. Brief any public agency representatives on the current situation, LUSD’s priorities, and the emergency action plan.  
2. Keep the incident commander informed of any actions that these public agencies may conduct.  
3. Provide periodic update briefings to agency representatives as necessary.  Share information received from outside agencies with the appropriate incident command staff.
4. Serve as the primary point of contact for outside agencies who have not already become involved in directly responding to the incident.  External agencies who are already incorporated into the incident response will report directly to their appropriate ICS supervisor such as the Operations Section Chief or Public Information Officer. 
5. Remain on duty until released by the incident commander.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES 

1. Return your equipment, and any reusable supplies.
2. Return all logs and any relevant documentation.

SAFETY OFFICER:  Logan Loya

BACK-UP: Jennifer Haag
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Command Post

START-UP ACTIONS 

1. Obtain your supplies and report to the command post.

1. Ensure that all emergency responders are issued the appropriate safety equipment.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES 

1. Monitor the safety situation during the emergency, being sure to stop or modify any unsafe activities.

1. Anticipate situation changes, such as severe aftershocks or extreme weather, so that you can plan for possible problems before they occur.
2. Keep the incident commander advised of any problem areas that require a solution.
3. Remain on duty until released by the incident commander.
4. Conduct any necessary investigations related to responder or staff injuries to a team to assist the Safety Officer.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES 

1. Return your equipment and any reusable supplies.
2. Turn in all logs and documentation.

OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF: Aparna Grace
BACK-UP: Jennifer Haag
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Command Post 

START-UP ACTIONS 

1. Obtain your supplies and report to the command post.

1. Report to the incident commander and wait for authorization to begin emergency procedures.
2. Check that the appropriate Technical Specialists are incorporated into the response operations (Special Ed and Child/Family Services).
3. Develop strategies and tactics to accomplish the goals and objectives established by the Incident Commander.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES 

1. Coordinate all operational actions to meet the objectives and accomplish the response goals for the incident.
2. Maintain manageable span of control for all response operations efforts (so supervisors are over only 3-7 personnel at all times) by forming groups, teams and units that best meet the response needs. Some additional teams and actions that may be needed include:

1. Search & Rescue teams to locate any additional victims
2. Security teams to secure facilities and assist with crowd management
3. Medical and morgue teams to respond to multiple victims
4. Student Care and Student Release teams to ensure the safety of students through lockdown, evacuation and reunification procedures

1. Ensure the incident area is as safe and secure as possible by shutting off the appropriate utilities and cordoning off the area to eliminate unauthorized access.
2. Move from team to team to get an update on each team’s situation.  Keep the incident commander advised of any problems areas that require a solution.
3. Notify the coroner of any deaths.  If the coroner cannot be reached or if the coroner is unable to pick up the body soon, instruct the medical team leader to have the morgue team relocate the body to the morgue.
4. Schedule breaks for yourself and your operations staff as needed.
5. Remain on duty until released by the incident commander.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES 

1. Return your equipment and any reusable supplies.
2. Turn in all logs and documentation to the Planning and Intelligence Section.

PLANNING & INTELLIGENCE SECTION CHIEF: Renee Nunn
BACK-UP: Neeta Korde
ASSEMBLY LOCATION: Command Post

START-UP ACTIONS 

1. Obtain your supplies and report to your assembly area.
2. Leader checks in with the incident commander and receives a briefing on what has occurred so far during the emergency.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES 

1. Documentation 
1. Maintain a time log of the entire incident, noting actions taken by the command team and the basic content of all verbal and radio communications with the command post.
2. Receives, records, and files forms turned in by other teams as they arrive.
3. Develop an Incident Action Plan for any incident involving multiple agencies or extending beyond one operational period (long enough to be passed off to a separate relief team).
2. Situation Analysis 
1. Mark the site map and the local area map as reports are received concerning student and staff injuries, structural damage, dangers, road closures, utility outages, the location of emergency agencies, etc… 
2. Prepare and distribute maps and other situation status reports to the incident commander when called upon and to the entire Crisis Response Team during incident briefings.
3. Remain on duty until released by the operations chief.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES

1. Return equipment and unused supplies.
2. Store documents in a safe and secure location, assemble into a final after action report.

LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF: Michelle Hitesman
BACK-UP: Jaclyn Isaacson
ASSEMBLY LOCATION:  Command Post

START-UP ACTIONS

1. Obtain your supplies and report to your assembly area.
2. Chief briefs the incident commander on the status of the site’s utilities and any other items related to logistics.  Wait for authorization to begin emergency procedures.
3. Assemble the supplies and organize a meeting space to be used in case of Crisis Response Team activation. 
4. Check that all members of the Crisis Response Team are assembled, and request alternates for any unavailable/missing team members.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES

1. Order and distribute supplies and equipment to the various teams as needed, being sure to maintain the security of these items throughout the emergency. Log all purchases and supply distributions to report to the Planning and Intelligence Section (where all documentation is collected).
2. Set up evacuation shelters and other response facilities in locations designated by the incident commander and maintain each area to maximize effectiveness.
3. Set up a check-in post for all response personnel, collect name, contact information and agency affiliation.  Assign personnel to the appropriate position and tell them who their supervisor will be.  Notify the supervisor about the new personnel assignment. 
4. Set up a sign-out and sign-in process for all loaned equipment to be used during the event.
5. Remain on duty until released by the incident commander.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES

1. Return equipment and unused supplies.
2. List materials and supplies that were used in the incident response.  Report this information to the Planning and Intelligence Section.
3. Check all supplies, facilities and utilities to return as much as possible to normal working condition.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION LEADER: Leslie Vega
ASSEMBLY LOCATION:  Command Post

START-UP ACTIONS

1. Obtain your supplies and report to your assembly location.
2. Set up a work area within the command post.
3. Prepare logs to track the personnel time used for the emergency response.
4. Identify potential needs for emergency contracts, agreements and purchasing approval and establish processes to meet those needs.

ONGOING OPERATIONAL DUTIES

1. Periodically check in with the planning chief to obtain any documents relating to time keeping and purchasing.
2. Maintain a record of all hours worked by personnel and other volunteers during the emergency response.
3. Make any purchases authorized by the incident commander.
4. Remain on duty until released by the incident commander.

CLOSING DOWN DUTIES

1. Turn in all logs and documentation to the Planning and Intelligence Section.
2. Return equipment and unused supplies.

Emergency Phone Numbers

Utilities and Public Works

Emergency Responders and Support

Health and Welfare Services

District Emergency Contact Numbers 

MHHS Staff Emergency Contacts