How Do You Develop A School Safety Plan?
You cannot prevent natural disasters, but you can prepare your school for an emergency. It’s important to develop a school safety plan well before there is any impending danger. It can take time to develop a disaster preparedness plan, but it’s an essential component for school safety. Make sure that everyone knows about the plan and what to do in case of emergency. List potential emergencies that could happen at your school. Each school will have a different set of potential dangers. While all schools face danger from a fire, some schools may be more prone to earthquakes, hurricanes or tornadoes based on their location. Designate an outdoor meeting area. In case of an evacuation, there should be a pre-determined meeting place outside of the school. This could be the parking lot or the football field, for example. Create safe spaces to account for different emergency types. For example, during an earthquake, students should crawl under tables or desks. During a hurricane, you may want
