Instruction |
6114.6-BP |
EARTHQUAKE
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The superintendent or designee shall establish an emergency procedure
system to be followed in the event of an earthquake. The system shall include,
but not be limited to, the following:
1.
A school building earthquake response plan ready
for implementation at any time. This plan will ensure the safety and care of
students and staff while outlining their roles and responsibilities. The plan
will be updated annually and submitted to the superintendent's office.
2.
A duck, cover, and hold procedure that students and
staff will utilize "instinctively"
3.
Protective measures to be taken before, during, and
after an earthquake
4.
A training program to ensure that all students and
all certificated and classified staff are aware of and properly skilled in
earthquake emergency procedures. The training program shall include duck,
cover, hold, and evacuate drills at least once each school quarter in
elementary schools and at least once each semester in secondary schools.
Legal Reference: |
Education Code |
Sections 35295-35297 |
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Policy adopted: |
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