Evacuation Planning

Sue Graves (Lincoln County School District, Oregon) shares strategies for planning for emergency evacuation and considerations for developing an Evacuation Annex. The REMS TA Center joins Graves to consider: 

• What types of events are likely to prompt a school evacuation? 
• What key individuals should schools include on their core planning teams to ensure that evacuations are thoroughly considered? 
• How should schools think through evacuation drills and on- and off-campus evacuation sites for increased success? 
• How can schools update and improve their Evacuation Annex? 
• What are some suggestions for preparing students, staff, parents, and guardians for all evacuation and reunification situations? 
• What resources are available to further support schools in preparing for evacuations? 

Transcript 

REMS TA Center Resources 

Emergency Evacuations: Planning for the Whole School Community (Webinar) 

Ensuring the Safe Evacuation of All Students, Staff, and Visitors (Web Page) 

Evacuation Sample Annex: A Fictional Example for Schools Before, During, and After an Evacuation (Sample Annex) 

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