Emergency Information

Emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries, and crimes can occur without
warning at any time. Being physically and psychologically prepared to
handle unexpected emergencies is an individual and an organizational
responsibility.
This Emergency Operations Procedures notebook has been developed
to assist in minimizing the negative effects from such events. Please read
this guide thoroughly before an emergency occurs. Become acquainted
with the contents, and keep this binder available in your office or at
your desk for immediate reference. Do not file this document!
Each emergency situation may vary to some degree, so these procedures
are not all encompassing and cannot address every potential situation
or take into account the possible differences in the age or abilities of
your students. It is expected that each staff member is trained, familiar
with the general procedures and responses outlined in this document,
prepared to respond to possible emergencies, informed, and
empowered to use his/her discretion to make the best decisions
possible to protect students, staff, and oneself.
If you have questions concerning a unique situation not covered in this
reference or need additional emergency information, please contact
your principal or the Conroe ISD Chief of Police at 936.709.8905.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Table of Contents
• Drills
• Intruder - Lockdown or Security Alert
• Response to Active Weapons Threat
• Shelter-in-Place
• Emergency Evacuation/Reverse Evacuation
Evacuation Attendance Sheet
• Parent-Student Reunification
Reunification Student Release Form
• Fire or Explosion
• Bomb Threat
Bomb Threat Checklist
• Tornado and Hurricane Preparedness
• Gas Leak
• Hazardous Materials
• Power Outage
• Threatening and Violent Behavior/Civil Disturbance
• Bat/Animal Plan
• Medical Emergency
• Accidents, Injuries, Suicide, or Deaths
• Principles for Effective Verbal Intervention
• The Role of the Student During a Crisis
• Suspicious Packages
• School Closing
• Campus Information
Current Class Roster(s)
Building Floor Plan
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Drills
School Emergency Drills
Conroe ISD is committed to improving safety procedures for all staff and students. The
requirement for fire drills and two routes out of any corridor has a history dating back
to the 1937 natural gas explosion and fire in New London, Texas, and the Our Lady of
Angels fire in Chicago in 1958. Conroe campuses conduct monthly fire drills. All
schools are required to have evacuation maps that show primary and secondary exits.
All campuses are also required to conduct the following drills each year:
• Severe Weather Drill
• Reverse Evacuation
• Lockdown/Shelter-in-Place
Tabletop drills:
• Reunification
• Full-Scale Evacuation to an off-campus site
Planning for individuals with special needs must be included in the planning process.
These drills must be reported to the Office of School Safety.
Common Terms
Shelter-in-Place
This is the presence of a hazard to health and safety of people inside and outside
the building. All windows and doors are locked and the HVAC system is shut
down.
Shelter-in-Place, Weather Only
This procedure is used when the school is being threatened by weather. All persons
in the building are sheltered away from glass and high ceilings.
Lockdown
This is used when a violent person is in or on the grounds of the campus. There are
no class changes and everyone is to remain in their room. All doors, windows, and
classrooms are locked until the “All Clear” signal is given.
Security Alert (Secure-the-Building)
This is used when a violent threat is off campus, such as someone fleeing from the
police, gunfire, or explosion. People are allowed to move within the building and
the exterior of the campus is secured and doors are monitored.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Intruder
One type of emergency that campuses may face is a threat posed by an emergency
situation outside the school or an intruder that prevents the evacuation of students from
the building. In these situations, schools should be prepared to take steps to isolate
students, teachers and staff from danger by instituting a security alert or lockdown.
The campus’ response may serve several functions during an emergency, including the
following:
• Removing students and teachers from the threat;
• Isolating the dangerous situation from much of the school;
• Allowing for an accurate accounting of students within each room; and
• Depending on the situation, facilitating an organized evacuation away from the
dangerous area.
In general, there are two responses to an emergency situation outside the school or an
intruder that may prevent the evacuation of students, visitors and staff from the building:
1. Security Alert, when all exterior doors to the building, including temporary
classrooms, should be locked and verified to the extent that it can be done safely. No
one should engage in any outside activity or leave the building and/or classroom, but
normal instructional activities may continue.
2. Lockdown, when all students, visitors, and staff should be assembled in secure
predetermined locations and quietly remain there until permitted to engage in normal
inside and outside activities.
Security Alert Procedures
The following procedures should be followed when the threat is outside of the school
building:
• Building administrator orders and announces “All personnel, we are under a Security
Alert.” Be direct and Do Not Use Codes. This announcement should be repeated
several times.
• Remain calm. Do not panic.
• Designated person(s) will lock or verify locked, assigned exterior doors.
• Clear hallways, restrooms, and other rooms that cannot be secured.
• Verify classroom door is locked and closed securely.
• Secure and cover classroom windows, if appropriate.
• Be sure classroom phone is set to ring.
• Make a list of the students who are present, but not on your class roster.
• Make a list of the students who are not present but who are on your class roster and
where the students are.
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In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
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• Classes outside the main building, such as P.E., athletics, portables, etc., should be
brought into a secure area.
• Check school email regularly.
• Do not use the classroom phone except for emergencies.
• Do not use the campus radio except for emergencies.
• Do not allow the use of cell phones.
• Monitor the exterior doors and only admit authorized personnel.
• Continue class instruction.
• Disable bells, if appropriate. Move on announcement only.
• Remain in this mode until the building administrator announces “All Clear.”
Lockdown Procedures
The following procedures should be followed when the threat or intruder is inside of the
school building:
• Building administrator orders and announces, “All personnel, Lockdown the
building.” Be direct and Do Not Use Codes. This announcement should be repeated
several times.
• Classroom instruction should stop until the threat is cleared or reduced to a level of a
“Security Alert.”
• Remain calm. Do not panic.
• Immediately direct all students, visitors, and staff into the nearest classroom or secured
space.
• Classes that are outside of the building SHOULD NOT enter the building unless
directed to do so.
• Move outside classes to the primary evacuation site if safe to do so.
• DO NOT lock exterior doors.
• Verify classroom door is locked and closed securely.
• Cover the door window.
• Move people away from the windows and doors. Keep all students sitting on the floor,
and turn off the lights.
• Have students remain quiet.
• Make a list of the students who are present but not on your class roster.
• Make a list of the students who are not present but who are you roster and where these
students are.
• Do not use the classroom phone except for emergencies.
• Do not allow the use of cell phones unless to contact 911 or emergency providers.
• Do not use the campus radio except for emergencies.
• Do not answer the door. Authorized persons will have keys to enter if necessary.
• Disable bells. Move on announcement only.
• Ignore fire alarm activation, as the campus will not be evacuated using this method.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
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• When or if students are moved out of the classroom, assist them in moving as quietly
and quickly as possible. Be mindful of students that may require assistance.
• Remain in this mode until the building administrator announces “All Clear” or
“Security Alert” is given.
Special Considerations
LOCKDOWN Prior to School Starting Procedures
• Staff gathers all students in the hallways into their classrooms or other rooms.
• Before-school activity leaders gather students and make a list of students and
visitors in your classroom.
• Staff makes a list of students and visitors in their classroom.
• Administration and custodial staff check the hallways and exterior of the building.
• Administration posts an individual at the drop-off location, alerting parents and
children.
• When an “All Clear” or “Security Alert” is given, all students should report to
their homeroom or first class to take attendance.
LOCKDOWN During Passing Periods Procedures
• Staff gathers all students in the hallways into their classrooms or other rooms.
• Administration and custodial staff check the hallways and exterior of the building.
• Staff makes a list of all students in their classroom.
• Once “All Clear” or “Security Alert” is given, all students should report to their
homeroom or first class to take attendance.
LOCKDOWN During After-School Activities Procedures
• Event leaders should gather students and make a list of all students or visitors in
their classroom.
• Administration or custodial staff checks the hallways and other rooms.
• Once “All Clear” or “Security Alert” is given, students and visitors may resume
normal activities.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Response to Active Weapons Threat
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided this information
for awareness of Active Shooter Incidents and your individual response, should you
become involved in an Active Shooter or other lethal weapon situation.
Please note: These are individual measures and should not be used in conflict with established
protocols trained to personnel in schools or at their workplace.
Profile of an Active Shooter
An “Active Shooter” is an individual actively engaging in killing or attempting to kill
people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearm(s)
and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active Shooter situations
are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of Law
Enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Because
Active Shooter incidents are often over within 5-15 minutes, before Law Enforcement
arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to
deal with an active shooter situation. In addition to guns, other weapons could be
used.
Good Practices for Coping with an Active Shooter Situation
1. Be aware of your environment and any possible dangers.
a. Situational awareness/perceived threat
2. Take note of nearest exits in any facility you visit.
3. If in an office or enclosed area
a. Lockdown.
b. Close and secure doors.
4. If in a hallway
a. Find a room/secure doors.
5. Last-resort measures/enhanced survival
a. Attempt to engage the shooter/take down.
b. Use any measures, at hand weapons, continue to engage until no longer a threat
or shooter is incapacitated.
c. Be aware of potential for multiple shooters.
6. Call 911 at safest available time.
Actions to Take
Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life. Remember that
students will follow the lead of employees, staff, or management during an Active
Shooter situation.
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1. Evacuate
If an escape route is accessible, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be sure to:
a. Have an escape route and plan in mind.
b. Evacuate regardless of others decisions to stay or follow.
c. Leave belongings behind.
d. Assist others escaping, if possible—be aware of students with limited mobility
who will require additional assistance.
e. Prevent individuals from entering the area where the active shooter may be.
Warn people.
f. Keep hands visible to security or law enforcement.
g. Follow first responders instructions, security, police, etc.
h. Do not attempt to move wounded individuals.
i. Call 911 when safe to do so.
2. Hide out
If evacuation/escape is not possible, find a place to hide where an active shooter is
less likely to find you.
Your hiding place should:
a. Be out of the shooter’s line of sight or view.
b. Provide protection if shots are fired in your direction (i.e. closed and locked door of
office or closet).
c. Not trap you or restrict options for movement.
To help prevent an Active Shooter from entering your hiding place:
a. Lock all doors.
b. Barricade the door if possible with available items (i.e. heavy furniture, etc.).
If the Active Shooter is within your vicinity:
a. Lock the door.
b. Silence all cell phones, pagers, radios, or other devices, etc.
c. Turn off sources of noise such as TVs, radios, etc.
d. Conceal yourself behind large objects such as book cases, desks, etc.
e. Remain silent, limit movement which creates noise.
3. Take action against the active shooter
Take last-resort measures for survival when facing imminent injury or death.
Attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the Active Shooter by:
a. Acting aggressively towards the shooter/engaging in physical attack
b. Throwing items or using improvised weapons
c. Yelling
d. Staying committed to your actions. Do not let up until shooter is incapacitated
or disrupted.
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In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
How to Respond When Law Enforcement Arrives
Arriving Law Enforcement’s first priority is to engage and stop the Active Shooter as
soon as possible. Officers will form up and immediately proceed to engage the Active
Shooter, moving towards the sound of gunfire.
• Arriving officers may be from various agencies and have different uniforms,
equipment, and other types of vehicles, some not marked.
• Officers may have various types of weapons, i.e. handguns, shotguns, and assault
rifles.
• Officers may deploy tear gas or pepper spray to control the situation.
• Officers may shout commands and push people down on the ground for their safety.
1. How to react when law enforcement arrives
Your attention to Law Enforcement officers is vital for survival.
a. Remain calm, and follow officers’ instructions.
b. Put down any handheld items, i.e. bags, backpacks, jackets, etc.
c. Immediately raise hands/spread fingers.
d. Keep hands visible at all times.
e. Avoid making quick movements towards officers or grabbing onto them.
f. Avoid pointing, screaming, or yelling at officers.
g. Do not stop and ask officers for directions or help when evacuating, just proceed
in the direction where officers are entering.
2. Information to provide law enforcement or 911 call taker
Accurate and relevant information to law enforcement is vital for Active Shooter
mitigation and can be provided to on-scene police or 911 call takers.
a. Location of the Active Shooter
b. Number of Active Shooters
c. Physical description of Active Shooter(s)
• Clothing, height, weight, hair color, type of weapon, distinguishing
characteristics, i.e. mask worn, wearing tactical equipment, etc.
d. Number of weapons and types/explosive type devices in area
e. Number of potential victims at the location
Note: Arriving officers will not stop to help injured persons, their initial response is to stop the
Active Shooter, so be cognizant of this. Expect Rescue Teams comprised of additional officers
and other Emergency Medical Personnel to follow the initial response officers. The Rescue
Teams will treat and remove any injured persons. They may call upon able-bodied individuals
to assist them in removing the wounded from the premises.
Once you have reached a safe location or an assembly point, you will likely be held in that
area by Law Enforcement until the situation is under control and secure and all witnesses
have been identified and questioned. Do not leave until released by Law Enforcement
Authorities.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Shelter-in-Place
A Shelter-in-Place order occurs when hazardous materials have been released and it is not
safe to enter the outside environment. This is not the same thing as going to a shelter in
case of severe weather alert. This is a precaution aimed to keep students, visitors and staff
safe while remaining indoors. All students, staff, and visitors must immediately report
inside and be prepared to stay inside until the area is clear.
• Building administrator orders and announces “All personnel, we are under a
SHELTER-IN-PLACE.” Be direct and DO NOT USE CODES. This
announcement should be repeated several times.
• Remain calm. Do not panic.
• Close the school. Activate the school’s emergency plan.
• Follow reverse evacuation procedures to bring students, faculty, and staff
indoors. If there are visitors in the building, provide for their safety by asking
them to stay—not leave. When authorities provide directions to shelter-in-place,
they want everyone to take those steps now, where they are, and not drive or
walk outdoors.
• Employees familiar with your building’s mechanical systems must turn off all
fans, heating and air conditioning systems.
• Designated person(s) will lock or verify locked, assigned exterior doors.
• Students are to be cleared from the halls immediately and report to assigned
classrooms.
• Take attendance and report according to student accounting and release
procedures.
• Visitors should be assigned to interior room(s). Avoid overcrowding. Make a list
of visitors and room assignments.
• Close and tape all windows and doors and seal the gaps between bottom of the
door and floor.
• Do not allow anyone to leave the classroom or assigned room(s) until
instructed.
• No one should be admitted inside the building, once sealed.
• Provide for answering telephone inquiries from concerned parents by having at
least one telephone with the school’s listed telephone number available in the
room selected to provide shelter for the school secretary, or person designated to
answer these calls. This room should also be sealed.
• Move on announcement only.
• Remain in this mode until the building administrator announces “All Clear” or
you are advised to evacuate.
Note:
A Shelter-in-Place will likely be a newsworthy event. If the sheltered status lasts for a prolonged period of time,
instructions may be given regarding allowing students to use cell phones to contact parents. During a crisis, the
classroom phone should be used for emergency use only. Do not allow students to leave the classroom until
instructed by administration or emergency providers.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Emergency Evacuation
Some emergencies will require the principal (Incident Commander) to determine the need
to evacuate from the building on-site or off-site. It is the responsibility of the Incident
Commander to deem the evacuation route and site safer than the campus building. In cases
where an evacuation has been ordered, but during the evacuation it becomes apparent that
the campus building is safer, an order for a reverse evacuation should be given by the
Incident Commander.
Announcement will be made:
“Staff, students, and visitors, please remain quiet and listen to this
entire announcement before taking any action.
(Specific instructions will be given as dictated by the emergency)
This announcement is complete. Remain quiet and calmly
evacuate the building at this time.”
The announcement should be repeated at least once.
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Be aware of the pre-designated primary & alternate evacuation routes.
Take class rosters with you.
Turn out the lights and lock the door(s).
Advise students to take their backpacks, purses, and similar personal items.
Staff, students, and visitors should not be allowed to use a cellular phone.
Take a last look around the room for persons left behind and for unusual or
suspicious items.
If the emergency warrants, vehicle evacuation will be used to transport students
to another site.
If the emergency calls for an evacuation without the use of vehicles, walk from
the building to the designated site.
Aide those needing special assistance.
Always evacuate crosswind and/or upwind, away from any emergency by a
safe route.
Move staff, students, and visitors at least 300 feet from the building and away
from emergency vehicles and/or emergency vehicle routes.
Reassemble students & check roll, making sure all students are accounted for.
Know where students will be if evacuated from lunch and have a plan to
reassemble and account for students.
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In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
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• Report any missing students immediately to an administrator.
• Report any additional students to an administrator. Please note if you believe a
student is absent from school.
• Follow the Campus Student/Parent Reunification Procedure when releasing
any student.
• Note on roster any students who are released to parents.
• Remain at the Evacuation Site with your students until an “All Clear” is given.
Reverse Evacuation
• Move students and staff inside as quickly as possible.
• Aide those needing special assistance.
• Check for injuries.
• Reassemble students in your classroom and check roll.
• Report any missing students immediately to an administrator.
• Wait for further instructions.
Evacuation Attendance Sheet on next page.
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Evacuation Attendance Sheet
Teacher name ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Evacuation Attendance Sheet
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Parent-Student Reunification
A designated location should always be established for parents to reunite with their
children following an emergency. This reunification site may be at the school or it may
be at an alternative location in cases where the school building has been evacuated. The
reality is that with most emergency situations involving schools, the reunification
process becomes the second emergency to which campus staff must respond.
Reunification can be a chaotic event depending on the nature of the emergency which is
why it is important to have a plan in place in the event reunification becomes necessary.
At the reunification site, school administrators and staff account for students and
provide aide to those who need it immediately. Students are released only to
authorized individuals listed on their School Emergency Card who show proper
identification. Plans should be made to access student information in the event
students are taken to a secondary location and/or there has been a loss of power. Given
the time of day, plans should be made to accommodate a high volume of traffic and
should involve multiple persons that assist in the identification, retrieval, and return of
the student to the parent.
Should it be necessary to relocate to a secondary or off-site location, the Incident
Commander (principal) should select a location for reunification based on the
following criteria:
a. The area can accommodate the size of the campus population and is accessible
by buses. This location should be verified with the Transportation Department.
b. The area can accommodate students with special needs. The evacuation plan has
been coordinated with school nursing and Special Education staff to address the
needs of students and staff with disabilities so as to ensure that the reunification
site is adequate for their needs.
c. The facilities are safe for students while they wait for parents to arrive (including
shelter, access to restrooms, food as appropriate, etc.).
d. This location should have sufficient parking for parents while they check in with
school authorities.
e. This site should have sufficient number of ingress/egress points to minimize
traffic congestion.
Following a school crisis, specially trained school and district crisis team members and
social workers are available to provide counseling and outside referrals to students,
staff members and others who may need it.
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Procedures for Reunification
(these may vary depending on the ages of the students involved):
1. Parent completes Student Release Form and gives to staff member.
2. Staff member verifies identity of person requesting the child.
3. Staff member verifies from the Emergency Card that the person is authorized to
receive the child.
4. Staff member takes Release Form to a “Runner” or person that will call for or go to
area where the student is believed to be present.
5. Runner takes form to teacher or speaks via radio or phone to request the child.
6. The sending teacher makes a note of the time the student has been sent to the
reunification point.
7. The student is brought to the reunification point.
8. The staff member signs and times the arrival of the student.
9. The parent signs that he/she has received the child.
10. Plans should be made to have a place for parents to wait in the case their children
have not been accounted for or if their children are receiving further care.
Reunification Student Release Form on next page.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
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Reunification
Student Release Form
Please print
Student’s name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Teacher: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Grade: ____________________________________________
Student release requested by (print):
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To be filled in by Request Area Staff:
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To be filled in by teacher (if student is physically sent for)
Sent with: n Runner
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(If student is absent, in the first aid or missing, deliver this form to the Command Post.)
Teacher’s name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Time: _____________________________________________
To be filled in by Release Area Staff:
If the Release Area is separate and apart from the Request Area, you will need to have the
form taken to the area where student is to be released.
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Signature of staff member releasing student
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To be filled in by Requester at release area:
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Requester signature
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Time
Keep for School Records
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Fire or Explosion
Refer to the “Emergency Evacuation” section of this guide for Evacuation Procedure.
Once fire alarm is activated:
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Remain calm. Do not panic.
Immediately evacuate building taking roster sheet with you.
Turn off lights and close classroom door.
Leave building in an orderly manner (do not use elevator).
Meet in pre-designated area.
Take roll immediately.
Make a list of students who are present but not on your class roster.
Make a list of students who are not present but who are on your roster.
Keep students together.
Remain outside until “all clear” signal is given.
If trapped in a room:
• Remain calm. Do not panic.
• Contact front office and notify of entrapment and room number.
• If able to access water in the room, wet and place a cloth material around or
under the door to prevent smoke from entering the room.
• Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
• Be prepared to signal to someone outside, but Do Not Break Glass until
absolutely necessary (outside smoke may be drawn into room).
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Drop to hands and knees and crawl toward exit.
Stay low as smoke will rise to ceiling level.
Hold your breath as much as possible.
Breathe shallowly through nose and use a filter such as a shirt or towel.
Using a Fire Extinguisher:
• If you have been trained and it is safe to do so, you may fight small fires with a
fire extinguisher.
• Pull safety pin from handle.
• Aim at base of fire.
• Squeeze the trigger handle.
• Sweep from side to side at base of fire.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Bomb Threat
A bomb threat may occur through a telephone call, e-mail message or text message
advising that a bomb has been placed somewhere on the campus site. The decision to
evacuate the school is the responsibility of the principal or designee.
The person receiving the bomb threat should make every attempt to:
• Remain calm. A calm response to the bomb threat caller could result in obtaining
additional information.
• Keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Ask him/her to repeat the message.
Attempt to write down or record every word spoken by the person.
• If the caller does not indicate the location of the explosive device or the time of
possible detonation, ask him/her for this information.
• Inform the caller that the building is occupied and the detonation of an explosive
device could result in death or serious injury to many innocent people.
• Pay particular attention to background noises, such as motors running, music
playing and any other noise which may give a clue as to the location of the caller.
• Listen closely to the voice (male/female), voice quality (calm, excited), accents, and
speech.
• Use the provided Bomb Threat Checklist to record the information.
• Avoid hanging up the phone (Use another phone to call CISD Police 936-709-8911
or 9-1-1).
• If an e-mail bomb threat - do not delete. Print a copy of the message and
immediately contact CISD Police.
• Any threat information is considered confidential and must be immediately
reported to CISD Police, the principal and/or the campus administrative staff.
When a decision to evacuate is announced, all teachers, staff and
students should follow these guidelines:
• Avoid using a cell phone, two-way radio, or any wireless communication device as
these devices may cause a bomb to detonate. If time permits, prior to evacuating,
campus personnel should search the area under their control for any unusual or
suspicious objects/packages. If one is found, Do Not Touch. Report the finding to
the principal and/or CISD Police. Explosive Devices may be constructed to look
like almost anything and may be placed or delivered in any number of ways. Most
explosive devices are homemade and are limited in their design only by the
imagination of, and resources available to, the person making the explosive device.
Report anything the looks unusual and let the trained personnel determine if it is or
not an explosive device.
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• Take roster sheet with you.
• Staff and student personal belongings in immediate possession should be taken
when evacuating the building.
• Turn out the lights and close classroom door once students have left.
• Leave the building in an orderly manner without rushing or crowding.
• Be aware of pre-designated primary and alternate evacuation routes.
• Students should be evacuated at least 300 feet (unless otherwise advised) from the
building and out of the way of emergency vehicles.
• If emergency requires an off-site evacuation without transportation, walk from the
building in the stated course.
• If emergency demands an off-site evacuation requiring transportation, assist
students under your direction to board the bus(s)/vehicles.
• Reassemble the students and check roll making sure all students, visitors, and
campus personnel are accounted for.
• Report any missing students immediately.
• Note on roster any student who is released to parents.
• Return to your room when you are given the “All Clear.”
Telephoned Bomb Threat Checklist on next page.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
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Bomb Threat Checklist
Date:
Receiving phone #: ___________________________________
n a.m.
n a.m.
n p.m. Time caller hung up: _____________________ n p.m.
____________________________________
Time: _________________________
Caller ID Information:
(name/number):
Length of call: ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions to ask:
When is the bomb going to explode?
Information
about the caller:
___________________________________________________________________
Gender/Sex: n Male n Female
Approximate age: ____________________
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Race or ethnicity: n White n Black n Hispanic n Mid. Eastern n Asian
n Other: __________________________________________________________________
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Was the voice familiar? n Yes n No
If so, who did it sound like: ______________________________________________________________________
Any other notable features or points:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Where is the bomb located?
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What does the bomb look like?
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What kind of bomb is it?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What will cause it to explode?
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Did you place the bomb?
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Why?
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What is your name?
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Where are you now?
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Exact words of threat:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Information about the call
Caller’s voice:
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Accent
Angry
Calm
Clearing throat
Coughing
Cracking voice
Crying
Deep
Deep breathing
Disguised
Distinct
Excited
Giggling
Laughter
Lisp
Loud
Nasal
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Ragged
Rapid
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Slow
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Background sounds:
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Animal noises
House noises
Kitchen noises
Street noises
Booth
PA system
Conversation
Music
Motor
Clear
Static
Office machinery
Factory machinery
Local
Long Distance
Voices
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Message read
Taped
Irrational
Profane
Well-spoken
Additional/detailed information:
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Information about the call taker:
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Last name
First
Middle
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Position or title
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Campus:
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Phone: Home ______________________________________________________________________________________
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n Cell
Alternate __________________________________________________________________ n Work
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n Other
Report threat immediately to:
CISD Police Dispatch: 936.709.8911
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Tornado and Hurricane Preparedness
Tornado
The National Weather Service issues a tornado “WATCH” when the possibility of
tornadoes exists, and a tornado “WARNING” when a tornado has been spotted or
indicated on radar. Remember, there may not be time for a tornado “WARNING” before a
twister strikes since tornadoes form suddenly. When a tornado “WATCH” has been issued,
all staff and students in temporary buildings must be brought into the main building.
An announcement will be made, “Students and staff. We have a severe weather alert. Go
immediately to an interior room (green dot above the door).” This announcement should be
repeated at least once. Verify that all portable classrooms have been evacuated.
• Remain calm. Do not panic.
If you are in a room with exterior windows (red dot above the door), do the following:
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Collect your class roster.
Collect your purse, cell phone, and campus radio (if applicable).
Advise students to leave backpacks, books, etc.
Take one final look around the room to make sure no person is left behind.
Secure your classroom door.
Assemble students and proceed quickly in an orderly manner to the nearest
interior room (green dot above the door).
Once in an interior room (green dot above the door or if your already in a room with a green dot
above the door), stay in the room.
• Secure your classroom door.
• Place students in the predetermined location within the room.
• Assume the “Drop, Cover, and Hold” position under a desk when advised to
do so, or when the need is apparent.
• Remain quiet and in position until the “All Clear” signal is given.
Drop, Cover, and Hold Position
Drop Take cover under a nearby desk or table and face away from the windows.
Cover your eyes by leaning your face against your arms.
Hold onto the table or desk legs.
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In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
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Hurricane Preparedness
In case of a hurricane, one or more of the following methods may alert you:
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Announcement
Voice mail/e-mail messages
Phone tree
Media outlets
Checklist! Before leaving campus:
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Turn off and unplug electrical equipment.
Move computers, printers, and equipment from rooms with exterior windows.
Back up essential data files and documents.
Secure or remove back-up diskettes, CD, or tapes.
Secure student files.
Clear desk surfaces.
Cover your computer with plastic.
Close blinds.
Vacate offices, closing and locking all doors.
Remove items off floor that may be damaged by water, such as textbooks.
Empty ice from ice machines into ice chests or bags and place in the freezer.
Follow additional instructions from administration.
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Listen to local television and/or radio stations.
Check your e-mail account from home.
Log on to the CISD Web site.
Check your voice mail from home.
Keep a copy of campus contact numbers at home.
If campus buildings are damaged, be prepared to work from an
auxiliary location when notified by your supervisor.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
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Gas Leak
Gas has a very distinctive odor. In the event gas is detected, it should be reported
immediately to the principal.
Gas Leak location is off campus and odor of gas is
not detected inside the main campus building:
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Air handlers must be turned off.
Initiate a Security Alert.
Call CISD Police.
Call CISD Maintenance.
Gas Leak location is off campus and odor of gas
is detected inside the main campus building:
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Call CISD Police.
Follow your campus off-site evacuation procedures.
Call CISD Maintenance.
Gas Leak location is within the campus building:
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Do not touch light switches.
Call CISD Police.
The science classroom master utility gas valve should be turned to the off
position.
• Follow on-site evacuation procedures. Evacuate students, visitors, and
employees at 300 feet from the building.
• Do not reenter the building until given “all clear” by emergency responders.
• Call CISD Maintenance.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
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Hazardous Materials
Refer to the “Emergency Evacuation” section of this guide for Evacuation Procedures.
Be prepared to provide CISD Police Dispatch with information regarding spill
(injuries, type of chemicals, flammability of substance, etc.).
Minor Spill or Leak:
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Remain calm. Do not panic.
Contact front office immediately if appropriate.
Wear proper personal protective equipment while cleaning up.
Attempt to contain the spill. Do not allow anything to leak into drains.
Major Spill or Leak:
• Remain calm. Do not panic.
• Activate the nearest fire alarm.
• The science classroom master utility gas valve should be turned to the off
position.
• Immediately evacuate building taking roster sheet with you.
• Turn off lights, if safe to do so, and close classroom door.
• Leave building in an orderly manner (do not use elevator).
• Meet in pre-designated area.
• Take roll immediately.
• Make a list of the students who are present but not on your class roster.
• Make a list of students who are not present but who are on your roster.
• Keep students together.
• Remain outside until “all clear” signal is given.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
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Power Outage
The inherent danger during a major power outage is panic; therefore, all personnel should
remain calm. Keep flashlights and batteries in key locations throughout your work area.
In case of a major, campus-wide power outage:
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Follow instructions from the principal.
Call CISD Maintenance Department.
Call CISD Police.
If evacuation of the building is required follow the Evacuation Procedure.
Laboratory personnel should secure all experiments and unplug electrical
equipment prior to evacuating. All chemicals should be stored in their original
locations. Provide natural ventilation by opening all doors. If this is not possible,
or natural ventilation is inadequate, evacuate the laboratory until the power is
returned.
• Do not light candles or other types of flame for lighting.
If people are trapped in an elevator:
• Tell passengers to stay calm. Instruct passengers to pick up the emergency
phone in the elevator so they can provide direct information to emergency
responders.
• Call CISD Maintenance Department.
• Stay near passengers until other assistance arrives, provided it is safe to stay in
the building.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
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Threatening and Violent Behavior/Civil Disturbance
Threatening and Violent Behavior
For an angry or hostile intruder, student, or co-worker:
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Stay calm.
Be courteous. Be patient. Be respectful. Be confident.
Listen attentively.
Maintain eye contact.
If shouting, swearing, and threatening continues:
• Signal a co-worker or student to notify a campus administrator and/or CISD
Police.
• Take immediate action to secure or isolate the individual posing a threat and
prevent access to potential weapons.
• Take immediate action to move others from harm’s way.
• Initiate Lockdown procedures.
If someone is threatening you/others with a weapon:
• Stay calm.
• Focus on the person holding the weapon, not the weapon itself. Ask in a calm
voice for permission to evacuate the others in the class/area. Keep the person
talking to gain time. The longer the person talks, the less likely that person will
use the weapon.
• Avoid rushing the person with the weapon—unless you feel it is your only
option. Attempting to disarm a person with a weapon is extremely dangerous.
• Signal a co-worker or student to notify a campus administrator or CISD Police.
• Take immediate action to secure or isolate the individual posing a threat.
• Take immediate action to move others from harm’s way.
• Initiate Lockdown procedures.
If someone is injured by a person exhibiting threatening
and/or violent behavior:
• Stay calm.
• Assess the situation.
• Is the suspect in the building?
• Has the weapon been found and/or located?
• Has the suspect been identified?
• Provide/seek emergency medical first aid to injured person(s). (See Medical
Emergency section of this guide.)
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Immediately notify a campus administrator and/or CISD Police.
Take immediate action to secure or isolate the individual posing a threat.
Take immediate action to move others from harm’s way.
Initiate Lockdown procedures.
Students fighting, no weapons:
• Remove the audience. Take immediate action to move others from harm’s way.
• Signal a co-worker or student to notify a campus administrator and/or CISD
Police.
• Take immediate action to secure or isolate the individual posing a threat.
• Avoid stepping between the combatants.
• Always try verbal intervention first.
• Use a distraction (loud noise, flickering of the lights, etc.) to break the intensity of
the aggression long enough to give you an edge.
• Separate the combatants.
Civil Disturbance
Civil disturbances include riots, demonstrations, threatening individuals, crimes in
progress, or assemblies that have become significantly disruptive. At all times, it is
expected that school personnel will use professional judgment in assessing and
addressing potential threats to safety. The process described herein offers an
opportunity to assist/maintain school safety.
Violent behavior; riots; gang fights; threatening individuals;
or crimes in progress
• Stay calm.
• Immediately notify a campus administrator and/or CISD Police.
• Take immediate action to separate opposing factions and try to get them to a
more isolated area so they can calm themselves without losing face.
• Remove the audience. Take immediate action to move others from harm’s way.
• Initiate Lockdown procedures.
• Wait for instructions from a campus administrator and/or CISD Police.
Students protesting; demonstrations; or student walk-outs
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Immediately notify a campus administrator and/or CISD Police.
Secure your area.
Stay with your students.
Avoid area of disturbance.
Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators.
May be asked to monitor or gather the demonstrators.
Prepare for evacuation or relocation.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Bat/Animal Plan
Bats and other animals are a part of our natural surrounding and are very beneficial. The
reality is that we have often constructed buildings in areas that were previously their
habitat. However, special caution and consideration should be taken in dealing with these
small creatures, given they could possibly be infected with the rabies virus. When a
bat/animal is discovered in a school building or on school grounds, specific steps should
be taken immediately to ensure the safety of students and staff:
1. Once a bat has been discovered, students should be removed from the immediate area
to ensure there is no further possibility of contact.
2. If the bat is alive, the area should be secured so that the bat cannot enter other parts of
the campus to the degree possible. People should be kept from the area and the area
should be monitored to ensure that persons are not able to go into that area. From a
distance of several feet, the administrator or assigned staff members should monitor
any movement of the bat so that it can be successfully located by the maintenance
staff.
3. If the bat is found on the ground or on the floor inside the building, a box or trash can
may be placed over the bat if this can be accomplished without physical contact. An
adult should remain in the area but several feet away from the covered bat at all times
to monitor its movement and to ensure that other people do not enter the area.
4. Notify the campus administrator right away.
5. The campus administration should contact the Maintenance Department at
936-709-8750 or 936-672-0849 and the campus nurse as soon as possible. Note that
only trained persons should handle bats.
6. The principal should contact the appropriate assistant superintendent and inform
him/her of the bat’s location as soon as it is possible to do so after ensuring the safety
of the situation.
7. Any students or staff that may have come in contact with the bat should be taken to
the nurse for questioning and evaluation. The nurse should call Zoonosis Control with
Texas Department of State Health Services at 713-767-3300. A zoonosis specialist will
assist with the rabies risk assessment to determine if a true exposure occurred and
expedite testing of the bat if needed. The nurse should also notify the District Safety
Coordinator 936-709-8201, who will contact the local health department.
8. Administration should make a note of the names and phone numbers of any person
that came into contact with the bat and turn this information over to the certified
applicator picking up the bat. Please use the Animal Removal Procedure Form. The
nurse should complete this form and will retain a copy for the campus records and
another copy will be given to the certified applicator that retrieves the animal and to
the District Safety Coordinator.
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In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
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9. Any bat that is known to have had physical contact with students or staff will
immediately be taken by our certified applicator to Houston for testing.
10. For bats found in the County’s jurisdiction, Maintenance will take the bat and any
information gathered, to Montgomery County Animal Control for testing.
11. If the bat is found at a school inside the Conroe city limits and in a populated area of a
school, the bat will be taken to the Montgomery County Animal Control or to
Houston by the Maintenance department for testing. If found in an unpopulated area
of the building or campus, the bat will be held for 24 hours by the IPM Department
before disposal.
12. Custodial staff should be contacted so the areas where the bat was found may be
cleaned properly.
13. The situation will be evaluated by Administration to determine which/if further
communication is warranted.
14. Upon receipt of testing results appropriate administrative personnel, including the
assistant superintendent, the Safety Coordinator (Muir), and principal, will be notified
by electronic means as soon as possible by the IPM Coordinator.
15. Steve Muir will contact the local health department if the test is positive for rabies.
CISD Maintenance Department..........................936-756-3183 or 936-672-0849
CISD Safety Coordinator......................................936-709-8201
Conroe Animal Control ........................................936-522-3211
Montgomery County Animal Control ..............936-442-7738
DSHS Zoonosis Control........................................Houston 713-767-3300
Montgomery County Health Department .......1-888-825-9754
(Montgomery County Emergency Contact Number)
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Medical Emergency
• Assess seriousness of injury, illness, or seizure.
• Send for an administrator.
• Contact the campus nurse and advise of the situation.
Give individual’s name (if known), location/room number, and illness or injury.
• Begin administering first aid.
• Call or have someone call 911 and CISD Police and be prepared to provide:
• Your location, building name.
• Floor, room number.
• Describe illness or type of injury.
• How the illness or type of injury occurred.
• Age of injured.
• Quickest way for ambulance to reach you.
• Assign a staff member to meet the Emergency Medical Responders and show
the location of the injured person.
• Have the individual’s emergency care information available.
Basic Life Support (CPR)
• Tap and Shout
If no response:
Diagram A
• Call or have someone call 911 and CISD
Simplifying to hands-only CPR
Police.
Experts now believe an adult who suddenly collapse due to
cardiac arrest has enough air in his lungs and blood during
• If available, get an AED.
CPR and doesn’t need mouth-to-mouth breathing.
If you see someone collapse…
• Open airway by lifting chin and tilting
• Have someone call 911.
head back.
• Position unresponsive adult.
• Begin hands-only CPR with
Press
• Look, listen, and feel for breathing.
straight arms and forceful
about
compressions at about 100 a minute.
two (2)
• Observe for signs of life.
inches
• Lift hands slightly after
• If no sign of life, and CPR-trained,
each to allow chest
to recoil.
administer CPR.
• Take turns with a
bystander until
• If no sign of life, and not CPR-trained,
emergency medical services arrive.
place the heel of your hand on the
• Use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
if available. Keep CPR interruptions to a minimum.
middle of the breastbone. Place the
other hand on the positioned hand and
begin compressions (approximately 2 inches). See diagram A
• Continue compressions until someone CPR-trained or an AED arrives.
• Stop CPR when AED arrives.
• Listen to the series of instructions.
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Remove the clothing.
Make sure skin is dry.
Make sure there are no medication patches.
Shave excessive hair from chest.
After one shock continue CPR.
If no response, continue CPR until assistance arrives.
To Stop Bleeding
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Contact campus nurse and an administrator.
Call or have someone call 911 and CISD Police.
Apply protective gear.
Apply pressure directly to the wound with sterile gauze or clean handkerchief.
Have victim apply pressure if able.
Maintain a steady pressure for five to ten minutes.
Do not remove bandage. Apply additional bandage if necessary.
If victim is bleeding from an arm or leg, elevate it.
Stay with the victim until help arrives.
Heat-Related Illness
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Send for an administrator, and nurse/trainer.
Get the victim to a cool place.
Loosen tight clothing.
Apply cool, wet cloths to the skin.
Fan the victim.
If the victim is conscious, give cool (not cold) water to drink.
Call 911 and CISD Police for an ambulance if victim refuses water, vomits,
exhibits an altered mental state, or loses consciousness.
Abdominal Thrusts for Choking Victim
• Call or have someone call 911 and CISD Police.
• Get behind the victim. Wrap your arms around the person’s waist, just above
their navel.
• Clasp your hands together in a doubled fist. Press in and up in quick thrusts.
• Be careful not to exert pressure against the victim’s rib cage with forearms.
• Repeat procedure until choking stops.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Accidents, Injuries, Suicide, or Deaths
In the event of the serious injury, death, or suicide of a student or
staff member, several things will happen.
• Administrators and crisis response leaders will assess the situation.
• Staff members will be given accurate information and instructions on how to
handle the students.
• Depending upon the impact of the event, counselors from across the District
will be available.
• Administrators and crisis team leaders will keep the staff informed of what is
known.
• There may be a staff meeting before and/or after school to discuss what is
happening.
Teachers should:
• Assess lesson content for that day to be sure that there is nothing that would
increase student anxiety or grief.
• Let counselors know of any students or staff members who are having a
particularly difficult time.
• Increase the level of supervision so that students are not congregating in
unsupervised areas or isolating themselves in restrooms, etc.
• Let counselors know of students who have been in crisis prior to this event.
• Be sensitive to student emotions and behaviors.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Principles for Effective Verbal Intervention
Remain Calm
Remain calm, rational, and professional. If it is sensed that you are losing control,
the situation will most likely escalate.
Isolate the Individual
On-lookers, especially those who are the peers of the verbally escalating person,
tend to fuel the fire. They often become cheerleaders, encouraging the individual.
Isolate the person you are verbally intervening with. You will be more effective oneto-one.
Be Empathetic
Do not be judgmental of the other person’s feelings. To the other person these
feelings are real.
Keep it Simple
Be clear and direct in your message. Avoid jargon and complex options.
Respect Personal Space
Stand 1 1⁄2 to 3 feet from the acting out person. Encroaching on personal space
tends to escalate an individual.
Be Aware of Body Position
Standing eye to eye, toe-to-toe sends a challenging message. Standing one leg length
away and at an angle off to the side is less likely to escalate the individual.
Permit Verbal Venting when Possible
Allow the individual to release as much energy as possible by venting verbally. If
this can not be allowed, state directives and reasonable limits during lulls in the
venting process.
Set and Enforce Reasonable Limits
If the individual becomes belligerent, defensive, or disruptive, state limits and
directives clearly and concisely.
Use Silence
Silence is one of the most effective verbal intervention techniques. Silence on your
part allows the individual to clarify and restate. This often leads to a clearer
understanding of the true source of the individual’s conflict.
Continued on other side.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Use Reflective Questioning
Paraphrase and restate comments. Repeating or reflecting the person’s statement in
the form of a question will help the individual gain valuable insight.
Ignore Challenge Questions
When the other person challenges your position, training, policy, etc., redirect the
individual’s attention to the issue on hand. Answering the challenging questions
often fuels a power struggle.
Keep Your Non-Verbal Cues Non-Threatening
Be aware of your body language, movement, and tone of voice. The more an
individual loses control the less he/she listens to your actual words. More attention
is paid to your non-verbal cues.
Watch Your Paraverbals
Any two identical statements can have completely opposite meanings depending
on how the tone, volume, and cadence of your voice are altered. Make sure the
words you use are consistent with the voice inflection to avoid a double message.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
The Role of the Student During a Crisis
When conducting drills at school, take the opportunity to review what is
expected of students in a crisis.
Students should be taught:
• Remain calm. Do not panic. Reassure fellow students.
• In the absence of adult direction, decide where it is safest to be and remain
there.
• If a violent situation occurs, notify the first available adult.
• Share all relevant information with law enforcement, teachers, and school
staff.
• During and after the crisis, to the extent that is safe, keep your belongings
with you.
• Do not pick up anything that is not yours, and do not go back for anything
until after receiving clearance.
• Assist teachers and staff in quickly accounting for students.
• If able, provide assistance to injured persons.
• Follow school, law enforcement, or other emergency response personnel
directions about whether to go or stay in the original location.
• Do not add to the confusion of the situation by speculating or perpetuating
rumors to others.
• Do not retaliate or take unnecessary chances.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
Suspicious Packages
If you receive or discover a suspicious package or foreign device,
Do not touch it, tamper with it, or move it!
• Immediately contact the principal and CISD Police.
Letter and Parcel Bomb Recognition Checklist
Be Cautious of:
• Foreign mail, air mail, and special deliveries.
• Restrictive markings such as “confidential” or “personal”.
• Excessive postage.
• Handwritten or poorly typed address.
• Incorrect titles.
• Misspellings of common words.
• Oily stains or discolorations on package.
• Excessive weight.
• Rigid, lopsided, or uneven envelopes.
• Protruding wires or tinfoil.
• Excessive tape or string.
• Visual distractions.
• No return address.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13
School Closing
School closing prior to the school day
Parents, students, and staff members are asked to tune in to radio and television
broadcasts for information in the event of inclement weather conditions or other
emergencies that may necessitate the closing of schools.
In the event that school must be closed, the decision will be made by CISD and the
information disseminated as soon as it becomes available.
Radio and television stations will be immediately informed and will be asked to
broadcast the District’s decision and the procedures. If Internet access is available,
check email frequently.
TV Channels 2, 11, and 13
Radio Stations KJOJ - 880AM
KTRH - 740 AM
KIKK - 95.7 FM
KSBJ - 89 FM
KILT - 100 FM
KKBQ - 92.9 FM
KVST - 103.7 FM
Internet access FirstClass email
Conroe ISD homepage .....www.conroeisd.net
Conroe ISD Facebook .......“Like” Conroe Independent School District
Conroe ISD Twitter ...........Follow @ConroeISD
School closing during the school day
• Be aware of inclement weather “Watch and Warning” signals and other
emergencies that may necessitate the closing of schools.
• Refer to the Emergency Operations Procedure Flip Chart regarding
Severe Weather – Tornado, Hurricane, and Emergency Evacuation procedures.
• Wait for instruction from campus administrators.
• Keep your calling tree nearby.
• Check e-mail frequently.
In case of emergency call the CISD Police:
936.709.8911 • 911
8/19/13