Civil defence planning at school

Your emergency plan must consider:

• During the initial stages of an emergency, schools, care facilities, organisations and individuals need to be prepared to look after themselves.
• Emergency services may not be able to respond for some hours during the initial stages.
• Water, electricity, communications and transport may not be available.
• Some buildings may suffer moderate to severe damage.
• Students and staff that are injured during the emergency will need to be cared for within the school itself.

Some suggested planning steps:

• Put details about your school, care facilities and its surrounds (including a site map).
• Identify and assess hazards  - could they affect students and/or neighbours.
• Plan for the consequences of hazards - evacuation, occupation and containment procedures.
• Have an action plan to identify who is responsible for doing what and when.
• Recovery - identify long term requirements.
• Review your plan and advise parents/caregivers and the local community.

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