What is a Shelter-In-Place?
Shelter-in-place is a temporary solution to a short-term problem. It is not the school system’s intention to detain children any longer than necessary. However, the public health or safety officials may direct the schools to shelter students. Shelter-in-place is an effort to isolate students and staff from danger. Staff is responsible for accounting for students. In the event of a chemical emergency, for example, we would bring all students and staff inside the main building and close and secure all windows and doors. All heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems would be turned off. Crisis teams and schools have plans and the materials available to bring children to interior spaces, lock and seal doors to the exterior and monitor radio, television and e-mail for instructions. Buildings will be secured so that no unauthorized persons leave or enter. Parents are permitted to access the building and their children once the school system is notified by safety and health personnel
