School
Emergency Guide

(800) 327-7992

Serious Injury / Death

IF INCIDENT OCCURRED IN SCHOOL:
  • Call 911.
  • Notify CPR/First Aid certified persons in school building of medical emergencies (names of CPR/First Aid certified persons are listed in Crisis Team Members section).
  • If possible, isolate affected student/staff member.
  • Notify Principal.
  • Principal notifies Superintendent.
  • Activate school crisis team. Designate staff person to accompany injured/ill person to hospital.
  • Principal notifies parent(s) or guardian(s) of affected students.
  • Direct witness(es) to school psychologist/counselor. Contact parents if students are sent to psychologist/counselor.
  • Determine method of notifying students, staff and parents.
  • Refer media to school Public Relations Department or Representative at ____________________________________.
IF INCIDENT OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL:
  • Activate school crisis team.
  • Notify staff before normal operating hours.
  • Determine method of notifying students and parents. Announce availability of counseling services for those who need assistance.
  • Refer media to school Public Relations Department or Representative at ____________________________________.
POST-CRISIS INTERVENTION
  • Meet with school counseling staff and Child Mental Health Department. At ___________________________________ to determine the level of intervention for staff and students.
  • Designate rooms as private counseling areas.
  • Escort affected student’s siblings and close friends and other “highly stressed” students to counselors.
  • Assess stress level of staff. Recommend counseling to overly stressed staff.
  • Follow-up with students and staff who received counseling.
  • Designate staff person(s) to attend funeral.
  • Allow for changes in normal routines or test schedules to address injury or death.