Emergency
Management
Plan
Signature of Principal
_________________________________
Date ____________2009
Review Date One: ___________ 2010
Review Date Two: ___________ 2011
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY: 000
FIRE BRIGADE……………………………………......……….000
POLICE…………………………………………….....….……...000
POLICE LOCAL (BUNYIP) ………………………..5629 5205
HOSPITAL (WARRAGUL)……………………...…...5623 0611
AMBULANCE………………………………………..………...000
STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE……….…………….5623 1028
Department of Education (D.E.E.C.D.) ...……...….9589 6266
SHIRE………………………………………………..…..5945 4222
DOCTOR……………………………………………..…5629 5209
ORIGIN (Gas)…………………………………..…1800 676 3000
POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE……...……..…..131 126
TRU ENERGY (Electricity)…………………………..…131 799
TELSTRA (Faults 24 Hours)…………...….…..………..132 255
WATER/SEWERAGE…………………….……………....132 812
SCHOOL BUS……………………..Glen Coster 0415 227 094
Simcocks Bus Lines 5941 5478
Incident Control System Plan
The plan describes the school and its environment, the potential hazards
to which it may be exposed and the manner in which emergencies will be
managed by the school.
It assumes that staff and students will be familiar with its contents and will
be regularly drilled in the procedures to be adopted in an emergency. It
also assumes that preventative measures will have been implemented to
reduce the impact of an emergency.
The plan is intended to be flexible and to co-ordinate with external
providers of emergency management.
All incidents likely to affect the safety and well being of students, teachers
and visitors are to be reported immediately and responded to as soon as
possible.
The school recognizes the need to implement long term measures to
assist the school community to return to normal functioning after the
initial crisis.
The plan is to be reviewed annually by the School Council and
immediately following any emergency which may occur.
A copy of the plan is to be sent to local police and fire authorities for
endorsement and to ensure co-ordination in the event of an emergency.
EMERGENCY PHONE NO: D.E.E.C.D. (03) 9589 6266
Incident Commander
(Principal)
DEECD Emergency
Regional Director Management
97943505 95896266
Lock Down Activated Safety Officer
PLT Leaders Wendy Whyatt
Action Plan Activated
Communication Officer
Emergency Services Staff Activate Plan Ted Lease
000 All staff
IDENTIFYING RISKS
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
Bunyip Primary School is set in a semi-rural area in large grounds with easy access to
open spaces. There are a mixture of permanent and relocatable buildings with
reasonable access.
The school is adjacent to a railway line and near a major highway. There are no
noxious industries located in the surrounding area.
THREAT SOURCES LIKELIHOOD TIME FOR RESOURCES LIASON
OF PREPARATION
THREAT
Int Ext
FIRE Possible Int. Nil Extinguisher Fire Brigade
First Aid Police
Radio ABC 774
FLOOD Possible Limited Radio ABC 774 Police
S.E.S.
EXPLOSION Possible Nil First Aid Fire Brigade
Hospital
Police
S.E.S.
STORM Possible Limited Radio ABC 774 Police
First Aid S.E.S.
BOMB Possible Nil First Aid Police
TOXIC Possible Nil First Aid Police
EMISSIONS Fire Brigade
Ambulance
EARTHQUAKE Possible Nil First Aid Police
S.E.S.
SIEGE Unlikely Nil Police
OTHER POSSIBLE RISKS:
Distance involved in journey to and from school
Use of school bus
Possible increase in domestic tension due to family breakdown—leading to
aggression towards children/staff
Custody disputes
Possible physical aggression/threats from members or former members of school or
local community
School crossing
Railway crossing
OVERVIEW
CONTROL CENTRE
Principal‟s Office
Alternatives
Staff Room
Library
FIRST AID CENTRE
Location - First Aid Room - Main building
Alternative - dictated by circumstances
First Aid Kits
1 Fixed - First Aid Room
1 Portable - First Aid room
1 Portable - Hall
COMMUNICATION AVAILABLE
Phones - Office
Library Office
Staff Room
Teacher workspace between Room 6 & 7, 8 & 9
Neighbours House
Mobiles
P.A.
Messenger
WARNING DEVICES
Bell (alarm)
Portable Siren - aerosol can type
STAGES OF ACTIVATION
Alert Principal Evacuate (if immediate danger)
OR
Await Decision Alert Adjacent Classes
Await instructions from messenger.
Await recovery and debriefing.
ROLES
Principal - Ted Lease
First Aider - Wendy Whyatt
Messenger - teacher not committed to class
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
PRINCIPAL’S INSTRUCTIONS
1. In the event of an emergency you are to:
Establish the nature of the emergency.
Take action in accordance with appropriate action card.
Decide on a first aid post.
Decide on evacuation area (usually school oval).
Brief Police/Fire Brigade on their arrival.
Establish the presence of all staff/students at the assembly area.
If teaching, follow procedures below.
Take charge of evacuation area.
Using messenger - report attendances/injured/missing children/staff to
Principal.
Free First Aid Person to report to first aid post if needed.
Assist the Principal as directed (delegate tasks if needed).
Deputise for the Principal in their absence.
TEACHER’S INSTRUCTIONS
1. On hearing the alarm you are to:
Assemble all students in the hall ready for evacuation - bring class roll.
Check to ensure all students are present.
Wait for instructions from the Principal, via the messenger. If evacuation is to
take place, use the safest route available.
2. If the emergency takes place in your classroom or effects your
classroom in part, you are to:
Evacuate the classroom using the safest route.
Ensure the Principal is informed.
Alert adjacent grades if possible.
Check attendance of students and report this to the Principal.
Await instructions from the Principal.
3. If you are on APT:
Report to the Principal for instructions; one teacher will initially act as a
messenger until relieved. If Principal is in another class, another teacher will take
over in that class to free the Principal to move to Control Centre.
Assume responsibility for own class—free messenger for his/her duties.
FIRST AID PERSON’S INSTRUCTIONS
1. In the event of an emergency you are to:
Follow normal evacuation procedures
Find out the location of the first aid post from the messenger
Collect the first aid kit from the messenger.
Attend to casualties and hand them over to medical authorities when they
arrive.
Await instructions from the Principal.
MESSENGER’S INSTRUCTIONS
1. In the event of an emergency you are to:
If in a class at the time of emergency follow normal evacuation procedures.
Hand over class to class teacher when safe.
Receive instruction from person who is acting as initial messenger (person on
APT) as to nature of emergency, position of control centre, position of first aid
post,
information on missing/injured students/staff (if any).
Report to Principal for instruction.
Fetch First aid kit.
Pass on first aid kit to first aid person
BURSAR’S INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of an emergency you are to:
Close down/cover computer if possible.
Collect full set of disks not in fire proof safe.
Collect „Student Detail‟ folder
Collect Visitors Book.
Collect Late/Early leave Book.
FIRE 000
POLICE 000
DOCTOR 5629 5209 BUNYIP
HOSPITAL 5623 0611 WARRAGUL
EVACUATION PROCEDURE SPECIFIC
FIRE INTERIOR / BUSHFIRE
Warning signal is 3 blasts of portable siren.
Principal rings fire brigade (000).
Teachers collect rolls and evacuate children using the safest route if in immediate
dangerto hall.
A.P.T. teacher informs portable classes of the evacuation.
Class teachers account for all children.
Principal turns off power, opens gas bottle cupboards, closes all external doors,
checks staff toilets and first aid room, establishes first aid post position, and if
feasible, fights fire using extinguishers.
Messenger relays instructions to staff.
FIRE EXTERIOR
Stay inside Hall.
Close all doors and windows.
Liaise with C.F.A. / Police and await their instructions.
Teachers need to bring „busy tubs‟.
Students to bring drinks if possible.
STORM
Tune to radio ABC 774 or television.
Ensure everybody remains indoors.
Secure doors and windows and store loose articles inside.
Notify D.E.E.C.D. and emergency services as required.
FLOOD
At first warning turn on radio ABC 774 or television.
If sufficient warning, send students home provided it is safe and transport is available
- confer with parents.
Decide if school will be held the next day.
Organise „buddy‟ system for pupils stranded by the flood for accommodation during
an emergency.
Activate prearranged plan for the release of staff with homes or properties in flood
prone areas.
Arrange for removal of all floatable objects from school grounds.
Arrange for removal/or stacking of desks, cupboards, audio visual equipment to a
safe area, if possible.
Arrange manning of phones to advise affected parents and for answering enquiries.
Follow any emergency instructions.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
EARTHQUAKE
Indoors
Get everybody under desks and tables or door frames.
Ensure nobody leaves the building.
When tremor has subsided
Evacuate everybody clear of buildings, trees and power lines—to the oval.
Tune into radio and follow emergency instructions.
Ensure building is safe before allowing re entry.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
TOXIC EMISSIONS
When alerted, note the source of the disaster.
Evacuate well away from the disaster.
Call the Fire Brigade (000).
Await instructions of the officer in charge.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
BOMB THREAT
Question caller as to: time of explosion
where placed
type (see bomb threat checklist - page 16 )
Call Police (000).
Evacuate to the hall.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
EXPLOSION
Await instruction from messenger (unless in immediate danger).
Priority attention should be given to trapped and wounded.
Contact Police/Ambulance/Fire Brigade/S.E.S.
If possible take steps to prevent further explosion.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
SIEGE/HOSTAGE
Confirm available facts by personal observation or by a second information source (see
hostage questionnaire).
Contact Police (000).
Evacuate (as for the fire but without warning signal) partially or totally.
Assemble personnel with a direct knowledge of :
-events
-interior layout/topography
-the hostage(s)
-the assailant(s)
-co-operate and assist police as necessary
LOCK DOWN PROCEDURE
SECURITY ALERT
Siren/alarm will indicate lockdown.
If you are indoors
Stay inside.
Ensure nobody leaves the building.
Close all doors and windows.
Liaise with Principal/Police and await their instructions.
Ensure area is safe before allowing exit.
If you are outdoors
Immediately return to hall.
Check Roll establish that all students are present.
Stay inside.
Ensure nobody leaves the building.
Close all doors and windows.
Liaise with Principal/Police and await their instructions.
Ensure area is safe before allowing exit.
Take drinks / Busy work, etc.
EMERGENCY BUS PROCEDURES
BUSHFIRE / INCIDENT WITHIN THE BUS TRAVEL AREA
In the event of a major bushfire or incident in the area covered by a
school bus,
the following procedure should occur:
School will need to liaise with senior emergency management staff in order to
determine the extent of the fire/incident. In conjunction with the bus company,
police and emergency services, a decision regarding the need to send a bus into
the affected area will have to be made.
All parents of children concerned are to be notified of the decision reached.
If students are to be held back at school: parents, D.E.E.C.D. and Police are to be
notified.
If the bus is already enroute all endeavors should be made to contact the bus on;
0415 227 094 (Glen Coster) and (i) ascertain position (ii) location of fire/incident
and (iii) possibility of returning to school.
TELEPHONE THREATS
RESPONSE CHECKLIST
Date:………………………Time:…………………
Duration:……………………………………………
No. called:………………………………………….
Receiver of call……………………………………..
Signature:………………………………………….
GENERAL THREAT
What are you threatening to do?……………………………………………………….
Why are you making this threat?……………………………………………………………
When do you intend to carry it out?……………………………………………………..
Do you intend to phone again?……………………………………………………………..
What is your name?…………………………………………………………………………
Where are you?……………………………………………………………………………..
What is your address?……………………………………………………………………...
Caller’s Voice/Location
Male Slow Slurred Deep Breathing
Female Rapid Nasal Cracking voice
Old Soft Stuttering Disguised
Young Loud Lisping Accented
Laughing Raspy Familiar
Emotional Abusive Inconsistent
Well Spoken Incoherent Irrational
Foul Recorded Message read
Background Noises Street Noises House Noises Clear
Crockery Motor Muffled
Voices Aircraft Static
P.A. System Office machinery Fading
Music Factory machinery Long distance
Animal Noises Local Other
ASSAULT
(PHYSICAL/SEXUAL)
Render appropriate first aid (due care of forensic evidence)
Ring Ambulance on: 000
Contact Police on: 000
Confirm source of available facts.
Contact parents/relatives etc. as appropriate.
Assemble personnel with direct knowledge of:
- events
- assailants
Co-operate and assist Police as necessary.
Notify:
DEECD on: 9589 6266
Region on: 9794 3505
NOTE: ORDER OF STEPS 1-3 MAY VARY ACCORDING TO
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ASSAULT
BOMB THREAT
Contact police (Telephone No. 000)
Evacuate to open area.
Wait for instructions from police
Notify D.E.E.C.D.Telephone Number - 9589 6266
- 9794 3505
BOMB THREAT CHECKLIST
Time received:____________ GENERAL
Keep calm
Exact words of Record the following information
Attempt to obtain all answers in sequence
caller______________________________________________________
4. Ask all questions as this may enable you to complete
_____________________________________________________________________
other information required after the call is completed
_____________________________________________________________________
When message is complete, ask caller to repeat important details.
When is the bomb going to explode?……………………………..
Where did you put the bomb?…………………………………….
What does the bomb look like?…………………………………….
What will make the bomb explode?………………………………..
Why did you place the bomb?………………………………………
What is your name?………………………………………………….
Where are you now?…………………………………………………
DO NOT HANG UP: Leave the line open and alert Telstra Security.
To be completed after call is finished and principal advised:
Description of the voice (circle appropriate words)
Male Calm Young Accent
Rough
Female Nervous Middle aged Old
Refined
Speech impediment
(describe)_____________________________________________
Unusual
Phrases:_______________________________________________________
Did you recognize the voice?_______________________________________
Background noises: e.g. Music, Whistles, Aircraft, Traffic, Bells, Motors
______________________________________________________________
Who did the caller ask for?__________________________________________
Did they seem familiar with the building?_______________________________
Signature:____________________________ Date: ___________________
EARTHQUAKE
INDOORS
Get everybody under desks and tables or a door frame.
Ensure nobody leaves the building.
WHEN TREMOR HAS SUBSIDED
Evacuate everybody clear of the buildings, trees and power lines.
Tune into radio and follow any emergency instructions.
Ensure building is safe before allowing students to re-enter.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
Telephone Number - 9589 6266
Regional Telephone Number - 9794 3505
OUTDOORS
Move everybody away from buildings, trees and power lines.
WHEN TREMOR HAS SUBSIDED
Tune into radio and follow any emergency instructions.
Ensure building is safe before allowing students to re-enter.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
FIRE
Check the source of the fire.
Evacuate partially or totally.
Try to put out the fire , but only if it can be done safely.
Do not endanger life.
Call the fire brigade.
Telephone Number: 000
Await instructions of the Officer in charge.
Keep everybody away from the fire
All students to go to the Hall and wait for instructions.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.Telephone Number - 9589 6266 / 9794 3505
FLOOD
At first warning tune to your radio ABC 774 or television.
Be aware of previous flood heights.
If sufficient warning, send students home, provided it is safe
and transport is available - confer with school bus
operator, etc.
Decide if school will be held next day.
Organise ‘buddy’ system for pupils stranded by flood for
accommodation during emergency.
Activate prearranged plan for release of staff with homes or
property in flood prone areas.
Arrange for removal of all floatable articles from school
grounds.
Arrange for removal or stacking of desks, cupboards, audio
visual equipment to a safe area.
Arrange manning of phones to advise affected parents and for
answering enquiries.
Remain tuned to your radio or television until the flood threat
has passed and follow any emergency instructions.
Notify DEECD.
Telephone Number: 9589 6266
Regional Telephone Number: 9794 3505
SIEGE/HOSTAGE
Confirm available facts by personal observation or by a second
information source.
Contact Police (Telephone 000).
Evacuate - partially or totally to hall.
Assemble personnel with a direct knowledge of :
-Events
-Interior layout/topography
-The hostage/s or
-The assailant/s
Co-operate and assist police as necessary.
D.E.E.C.D. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Telephone Number: 9589 6266
Regional Telephone Number: 9794 3505
HOSTAGE QUESTIONNAIRE
Time reported:_________ By whom:__________________
Exact location of hostage incident____________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Number of hostages: ___________________________________________
Names of hostages: ____________________________________________
If names unknown: Height: ______________________
Sex: ______________________
Age: ______________________
Coloring: _____________________
Number of assailants: ______________________________
Notable characteristics of assailants:____________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Number of weapons: ______________________________________________
Description of weapons: ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Mood of assailants: e.g. cool, irrational, nervous:___________________________
______________________________________________________________
Any additional information:
____________________________________________
STORM/CYCLONE
At first warnings tune into your radio ABC 774 or television.
Ensure everybody remains indoors.
Secure doors, board or tape windows, store loose articles
inside.
Remain tuned to your radio or television until the cyclone has
passed and follow any emergency instructions.
Do not allow anybody to venture outside unless the area is free
from debris and fallen power lines.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
Telephone Number: 9589 6266
Regional Telephone Number: 9794 3505
If dangerous weather conditions arise with little warning,
students must be kept at the institution and all possible
measures taken for their safety.
TOXIC EMISSIONS
(GAS, FUELS OR CHEMICALS)
When alerted check the source of the disaster.
Evacuate well away from the disaster (not downwind)
Call the Fire Brigade on: 000
Await instructions of the officer in charge.
Notify D.E.E.C.D.
Telephone Number: 9589 6266
Regional Telephone Number: 9794 3505
CLASSROOM ACTION CHECKLIST
REPORT OF AN EMERGENCY:
1. Notify the Principal and General Office and Principal immediately. This should
be done by messenger or another teacher. Classroom teacher MUST stay
with emergency.
2. A warning signal will be broadcast on the public address system.
EVACUATION:
Close all windows.
Turn off any gas or electricity.
Collect class roll.
Walk children out designated door.
Remain in evacuation area (hall) until directed otherwise by Principal. Monitor
students for effects of heat or cold if evacuation is prolonged.
MOVE AWAY FROM THE DANGER ZONE WHEN EVACUATING
WHEN SAFELY AWAY FROM DANGER ZONE:
Mark attendance roll and account for all students.
Ensure students remain together in their class group.
DO NOT leave students unsupervised.
If class is with Specialist Teacher meet them at the evacuation area after completing
steps 1-3 above.
If unable to collect class roll report to Principal who will use master list to check off
children‟s names.
EMERGENCY ACTION CHECKLIST
FIRST TEACHER ON THE SCENE OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT MUST:
Send two children inside:-
one to the Office
one to the Staff Room
Message to state seriousness:
e.g. “It‟s an emergency!”
3. Check if child is breathing. D.R.A.B.C.
Danger
Response
Airways
Breathing
Circulation
4. If bleeding profusely - cover with article of clothing and apply pressure.
ALLOCATED TASKS:
Telephone: Ambulance, other Emergency Services, Parents, Region, any other
required.
Move other students to safe area.
Witness to be interviewed by -
(Record to be kept and circulated.)
Allocate one person to meet and provide information to the parents.
EMERGENCY RECOVERY ACTION CHECKLIST
We will have an impromptu Staff Meeting when appropriate.
Children to be informed after Staff Meeting at a Whole School Assembly, if
appropriate.
TASKS FOR THE PRINCIPAL:
Letters/phone calls to parents of those most affected.
Whole school letter to go out that afternoon.
Memorial service arrangements as required.
Ongoing liaison with appropriate outside agencies.
SUPPORT FOR:
Classroom Teacher - Class to be kept together - Specialist to mind class if teacher is
unable to return to class.
Teachers first on the scene may need to have their class minded.
If Principal unavailable to be released, teachers mentioned above need support from
other appropriate and available staff members.
Children most affected by the incident will need extra support, e.g. siblings, close
friends etc. Class teachers required to notify Principal who will arrange support.
Students With Special Needs List
Child/Staff Name Room/ Area Condition Assistance Needed Who Will be
During An reponsible?
Emergency /
Evacuation
Harvey Crawford Room 8 Allergy Epipen Wendy
Schools Emergency Management Plan Exercise Record
YES NO
Were emergency services briefed on exercise prior to exercise being started?
Did the person discovering the emergency alert the other occupants?
Was the alarm activated?
Was the emergency service notified promptly?
Was the Emergency & Security Management Unit notified promptly?
Did school staff direct persons from the building/site per the evacuation procedures?
Were isolated areas searched?
Was the evacuation logical and methodical?
Did someone take charge? If so who? __________________________________
Did occupants act as per instructions?
Was a roll call conducted for:
Students?
Staff?
School Visitors?
Was someone appointed to liaise with the emergency service/s?
Was someone appointed to liaise with the parents/ school community?
Was the emergency service given the correct information?
Did anyone re-enter the premises before the “all clear” was given?
Did anyone refuse to leave the building/site? If yes, see attached list for name and reason. To
be followed up.
Area of Emergency plan tested by current exercise:
Evacuation/Lockdown/Lockout (ELL) Exercise Timing Time
Hours Mins
Alarm sounded and message ELL given (exercise warning included)
School Staff (Floor/Area Warden) responds
School staff (Wardens) check building/floor/area
Evacuation/Lockdown. Lockout commenced
School staff (Warden) reports floor/area clear or locked down
Arrive at assembly point (Evacuation & Lockout only)
School staff (Warden) checks students, staff & visitors present against rolls
Evacuation/Lockdown/Lockout completed
Exercise completed
Staff, students & visitors debriefed on exercise
Problems Encountered:
Issues raised
Schools Emergency Drills / Training Schedule
Month Training Event Person Responsible Date(s) completed
Staff training on Principal/Site Manager
January emergency response
Evacuation Principal/Site Manager
February drills/children & staff
Principal/Site Manager
March Evacuation
drills/children & staff
Principal/Site Manager
April Evacuation
drills/children & staff
May/ June
July/Aug.
September/October Evacuation/relocation Principal/Site Manager
Drills/ children/staff
November/December CFA training on Principal/Site Manager
fires and bushfires