Safety Preparedness Measures for Warren County School Board Facilities
Explore the comprehensive safety initiatives implemented by Warren County School Board, including NIMS training, critical incident response plans, facility familiarization tours, and certification of the safety committee to enhance safety and preparedness in school facilities.
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Prepared for Physical Plants & Facilities Committee Warren County School Board May 2013
Brief Overview of Items Completed to Date
National Incident Management System (NIMS) training for all administrators and other critical personnel June 2012 Public Information Office (PIO) training for District's PIO Additional NIMS training for members of Safety Committee
New Critical Incident Response Plan issued in August 2012 Critical Incident Team identified for the District Critical Incident Teams established for each school defined crisis responsibilities and response Plan distributed to all schools and appropriate government/law enforcement agencies
Facility familiarization tours for: Law Enforcement (police, constables, PSP, Forest Service) Local Fire Departments Utilizing local law enforcement resources: Coordinating active shooter training with PSP and other agencies Scheduled PSP Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Team out of Harrisburg, PA Conducts survey with school in session to identify strengths and deficiencies
WCSD presence on local agencies: Local Emergency Planning Committee Warren County Intergovernmental Co-op Fire Service Committee Attended meeting of all law enforcement, fire departments and EMHS after Sandy Hook school shooting to discuss preparation and coordination issues for Warren County
Overview of WCSDs Safety Committee
Certification of WCSD Safety Committee granted by PA Department of Labor and Industry Saves 5% on workman compensation premium (about $14,000.00/year) Committee annual training update occurred in May 2013 Recertification in June 2013 Coordinates WCSD safety activities and responses
Meets at least once per month Addresses employee & building safety concerns and develops recommendations Example: security assessment of doors and locks completed with a projection of costs and incorporated into B&G 5-year Capital Projects lists Example: reviewed and revised school sign-in procedures for visitors Conducts safety walkthroughs of District buildings
Upcoming Projects for 2013-2014
Develop Ready Reference Guide for each classroom for staff distribution Complete PSP Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Continue to Coordinate Fire Department and Law Enforcement tours
Conduct Active Shooter Training, in a District facility, for Law Enforcement Conduct intruder drills, with Law Enforcement, in each school next year Coordinate staff and student safety trainings focusing on contingencies in Critical Incident Plan
Continue to revise and update Incident Response Plan and Critical Incident Teams (District and school) Continue, and expand, Safety Committee outreach and programs to benefit WCSD students and staff
