NY STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE S.H.E.L.L.

Emergency Response

Shelter-In-Place

Shelter students and staff inside the building because it is safer inside then building than outside.

Actions:

  • Listen for instructions about the

    situation and your actions.

  • Students in hallways should return to assigned classroom, if possible.

  • Classroom teachers, take

    attendance.

  • All other staff assist students, as

    needed.

  • Move away from windows, if

    situation warrants.

  • If instructed, move out of

    classroom to designated safe

    area. Stay together at all times.

  • Take Attendance.

  • Listen for updates.

Hold-In-Place

Restrict movement of students and staff within the building while dealing with short term emergencies.

Actions:

  • Listen for instructions about the situation and your actions

  • Student s in hallways should return to assigned classrooms, if possible.

  • Classroom teachers, take attendance.

  • All other staff assist students, as needed.

  • Listen for updates.

Evacuate

Evacuate students and staff from the building.

Actions:

  • Listen for instructions about

    the situation and your actions.

  • Lead students to designated

    assembly or announced

    assembly area. Use secondary

    route, if necessary.

  • Bring attendance list and class

    roster.

  • Close the classroom door after

    exiting.

  • Take attendance when safe to

    do so.

  • If evacuating off site, take

    attendance before moving

    from and upon arrival at off

  • Listen for updates.

Lockout

Students and staff remain inside the school buildings during incidents that pose an imminent concern outside of the school.

Actions:

  • Listen for instructions

    regarding the situation and

    your actions.

  • Lock all exterior doors and

    windows.

  • Leave blinds/lights as they are.

  • Take Attendance.

  • After initial instructions, listen

    for updates.

  • Classroom instruction

    continues as normal.

  • All outdoor activities are

    terminated.

  • Listen for updates.

Lockdown

Secure students and staff inside locked classrooms during incidents that pose immediate threat of violence in or around the school.

Actions:

  • When you hear LOCKDOWN,

    LOCKDOWN, LOCKDOWN announced,

    move quickly to execute the following

    actions.

  • If safe, gather students from hallways

    and common areas near your classroom.

  • Lock your door. Barricade if necessary.

  • Move students to a safe area in the

    classroom out of sight of the door.

  • Leave windows, blinds/lights as they are.

  • Keep everyone quiet. Silence cell phones.

  • Take attendance, if possible.

  • Do not communicate through door or

    answer room phone.

  • Do not respond to P.A. announcements

    or fire alarm.

  • Stay hidden until physically released by

    law enforcement personnel.