On-Campus Evacuation 

The need to evacuate a building on campus should occur after the decision has been made that it is unsafe to remain in the building.

• If it is determined an evacuation is needed, school staff should assemble students and use the pre-designated evacuation routes to report to the assigned on-campus location.
• School staff must take roll at the evacuation area to ensure that account is made for all students.
• Students who are missing or left behind due to serious injury should be immediately reported to school officials.
• School staff should identify any students who need medical attention and provide appropriate care.
• School staff should remain with their students and help to calm them.
• If it is determined school buildings are safe to re-enter, school staff will lead students back to their classrooms quickly and calmly. Roll should be taken once all students are back in the room.
• Students should be debriefed to calm fears about the evacuation as per the District Crisis Response Manual.

Off-Campus Evacuation

Off-campus evacuation is implemented after a decision is made that is it unsafe to remain on campus and evacuation to an off-site assembly area is required.

• If it is determined an evacuation is needed, school staff should assemble students and use the pre-designated evacuation routes to report to the assigned off-campus location.
• School staff must take roll at the evacuation location to ensure that account is made for all students.
• Students who are missing or left behind due to serious injury should be immediately reported to school officials.
• The Superintendent of Schools and LEAD should be immediately notified of the evacuation.