District-Wide Safe Schools and Crisis Plan - Blytheville Public Schools

Set up an initial Incident Command Post for communication and emergency
management services. Bring the “Emergency Response Kit” and the
incident protocols to the Incident Command Post.
After the first responders have arrived:
Hold a mandatory emergency staff meeting:
o Principal - Advise the staff of the known facts.
o Use the Recovery Phase plan to support the concerns and
emotions of the staff, and to identify resources available to teachers
and students.
o Provide classroom assistance if needed.
o Outline the schedule for the day, and modify the schedule as needed.
Establish contact with parents / family members of affected students according
to
the Recovery Phase plan, to offer support and to determine needed
assistance.
Principal – In coordination with the District Superintendent, prepare a formal
statement or announcement to the students, parents, and media. Determine
if the Phone Notification System’s use is warranted.
Expand, contract, or deactivate the Incident Command System as necessary.
Initial Staff Response
Remain calm. Avoid appearing anxious or frightened.
Maintain student safety.
Direct students to turn off cellular phones.
Follow the determined response protocol and administrative directives.
Let children know that it is okay to feel upset.
Keep your explanations developmentally appropriate.
Refer children who exhibit extreme anxiety, fear or anger to mental health
counselors and administrators in the school.
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