BUS ACCIDENTS PROCEDURES Upon receipt of notification of accident, obtain the following information: Bus number or route number Location of accident Number of injured students and adults Time of accident Whether police/fire/ambulance is on scene Location of injured parties have been taken Whether additional are needed to transport non-injured students Notify the Administrator-in-Charge Administrator’s Responsibilities Responsibilities of Bus Supervisor Dispatch CRIT to accident with Emergency Response Kits. Notify the Superintendent’s office Obtain a list of students who were on the bus and have Emergency Notification Sheets pulled. Determine if siblings of bus-riding students are still at school. (It may be necessary to advise them of the accident and arrange for parent pick-up. When advised by CRIT members on the scene of the current status, direct appropriate notifications be made. If appropriate, respond to the hospital Assess the situation and call 911 If danger of fire or vehicle is in precarious position, evacuate the bus and direct students to safe location. Have older students assist younger students. Notify the school of the accident and the extent of any injuries. Keep children under control. Have adults in area assist with tasks. If students are transported to hospitals, determine which student(s) are going to which hospitals. Responsibilities of CRIT Members responding to the Assess the current situation and advise the principal Assist in the movement and/or control of non-injured students. If parents arrive on the scene and wish to remove their child/children, record this information on the Emergency Student Release Form. Designated CRIT Member(s) respond to the hospital(s) and provide support to injured students and their parents. Keep the principal updated on all medical conditions of students and staff The Superintendent will handle inquires at the accident scene. The hospital spokesperson will handle any inquires regarding treatment of the injured.
Procedures Assess the situation and remain calm. Notify the Administrator-in-Charge of situation and call 911. Obtain accurate information: Where in the building is the event occurring? How many are involved (both perpetrators and hostages)? What demands, if any, have been made? Render appropriate assistance Administrator’s Responsibilities Teacher’s/Staff Responsibilities Direct 911 be called. If appropriate, declare a Code Follow established procedures for a Code 144 – IN/OUT Isolate the area. Direct that all appropriate notifications be made. Await the arrival of the police, and provide needed assistance. If the decision is made to evacuate the unaffected portion of the school, accountability for all evacuated students and staff becomes a critical issue. Remember that the job of resolving the incident belongs to the police. The administrator’s job to facilitate their efforts. If directly involved, follow the instructions of the intruder. Attempt to summon help if it can be accomplished without placing yourself or others in further danger. the arrival of the police. Remember, time is on your side. Don’t threaten or attempt to intimidate or disarm the intruder. If students are involved as victims, attempt to keep them calm and minimize their involvement with the intruder. If not directly involved, follow instructions quickly and without comment. When notified of the Code 144 – IN/OUT, follow established procedures. Be able to account for all students under your control. Code Red Respond-Responsibilities of CRIT Members/Sweep Team In teams, check the restrooms, hallways, and other non-classroom areas for students and/or outsiders. They will also pick up “missing student” lists from each teacher in their assigned sweep area. Coordinators will assemble the lists of missing students and forward to the Command Center. Natural/ Environmental Disasters
Notify Administrator-in-Charge Stay with victim until help arrives Limit access to immediate area until police arrive Administrator’s Responsibilities Teacher’s/Staff Responsibilities Actual the situation Direct that 911 be called Declare a CODE 144 – IN, no lock Direct the appropriate notifications are made Isolate all witnesses, if students, notify parents Direct that personal property of the victim be secured. This includes items in classroom and in locker If victim has siblings in other area schools, notify their administrators Be prepared to deal with media Arrange for counselors for students and staff Make contact with parents of deceased student Attempted Assess situation Direct that appropriate notifications are made If required, call 911 Deal with siblings (see If Code Red was not called, hold an emergency staff meeting at close of school to brief staff. Arrange for additional counselors if needed Actual/Attempted Immediately notify Administer first aid/CPR (if knowledgeable) Secure the area until an administrator arrives on the scene Once relieved, teacher responds to his or her classroom and maintains order Rumors of Treat all verbal and written threats as a serious matter Immediately notify the Administrator-in-Charge about the information Assist in the evaluation of the threat with other staff. Report to Administrator-in-Charge for directions Help secure area Help with interviews of student witnesses Help secure victim’s personal property Evacuation/ Reverse Evacuation Procedures When the announcement/alarm is made: