This presentation explains the importance of school safety and how it can be achieved

1. School Safety Plan
A Prepared School is a Safe School.

2. Are you ready when disaster strikes?
A Prepared School is a Safe School.

3. Important terms
• Hazard
Natural Hazard
Technological or Man made Hazard
• Vulnerability
Tangible and Intangible vulnerability
• Capacity: Resources available to community
• Disaster- happens when hazard exceeds people capacity
to cope to devastating effect
• Risk : Disaster Risk = (Hazard X Vulnerability)
Capacity of Societal System

4. Type of Hazards
1. Natural Disasters
( Earthquake, cyclone, floods)
2. Fire
3. Chemical Accident
4. Stampede/ Crowd Incident
5. Civil Disturbance
6. Medical Emergencies
7. Explosive/Bomb Threat
8. School Bus Accident
9. Act of Terror

5. Phases of Disaster Management Cycle

6. Phases of Disaster Management Cycle
I. Prevention and Mitigation(pre-disaster): addresses
what can be done to reduce or eliminate risk of life
and property
II. Preparedness(pre-disaster): focuses on the
process of planning for the worst case –scenario
III. Response(During & post disaster): is devoted to
steps to be taken during an emergency
IV. Recovery(post-disaster): deals with how to restore
learning & teaching environment after a crisis

7. PRIMARY STRATEGIES
• Place School Safety as part of education
• School building level emergency
preparedness and response plan
• School Coordination Committee
• Trained Teachers, Volunteers
• Parents Teachers Association
• Disaster Club

8. Suggested Management Structure for School
Safety programme
Preparing for the unexpected
Parents
Teachers
Association
Disaster Clubs
Trained
Teachers,
Volunteers
School
Management
Committee

9. Identification of the School Team
• Coordination Committee
• School Security Team
• Evacuation Team
• Rescue and Search team
• Temporary Shelter Team
• First Aid Team
• Fire Safety Team
• Transportation Team

10. Response Protocols
In case of Hazard
1. Procedure to evacuate the building
• Evacuation Team
• Search and Rescue Team
2. Procedure for shifting to temporary shelter
• Temporary Shelter Team
3. Plans to safeguard the students and staff
• First Aid Team

11. Response Protocols
5. Procedure to evacuate the premises
• Transportation Team
6. Procedure to notify parents
• Parents Teachers Association
7. Procedure to notify media
• Media committee
8. De-briefing procedures
• Coordination Committee

12. Preparing for the Unexpected…
DROP COVER HOLD(DCH) in case of

13. Evacuation Priorities
1st •Protection of life
2nd •Prevent spreading of Hazard
3rd
•Save Assets in the Affected Area
4th
• Minimize the effect of Hazard

14. Do Not Use Lift

15. Follow Exit Signs

16. In Staircase
 Move in Single File
 Keep on Either Side
 Do not Overtake
 Help the Needy

17. Preparing for the Unexpected…
EVACUATION
PLAN
EXECUTION

18. Preparing for the Unexpected…

19. Preparing for the Unexpected…

20. Be Informed
Health & Safety Training
• Prepare your administration & staff
• Prepare your faculty
• Prepare your students
• Reach out to the broader school
community to help families prepare

21. Thank You