The School Emergency Procedures Quick Guide is a concise, implementation-ready Free Resource designed to support K–12 school staff with clear, actionable emergency response procedures during high-stress situations.
Built as a quick-reference tool for daily accessibility, this guide provides standardized response expectations for common school emergencies, including evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place, medical emergencies, and reunification. Rather than relying on memory or improvised decision-making, staff can use this guide to follow calm, consistent procedures aligned with leadership direction and emergency responder guidance.
Designed to be kept visible and accessible at all times, this resource helps schools promote predictable adult behavior, reduce confusion, and support student and staff safety during emergencies.
Recommended Owner
What’s Included
Emergency contacts reference section
General procedures for all emergencies
Emergency-specific response guidance:
Evacuation
Lockdown
Shelter-in-place
Medical emergencies
Post-emergency actions and reunification guidance
Expected Outcomes
Schools using this resource can expect:
Faster, more coordinated emergency response across staff
Consistent adult actions during emergencies and drills
Reduced confusion and stress during high-pressure situations
Improved protection of student and staff safety
The School Emergency Procedures Quick Guide is a concise, implementation-ready Free Resource designed to support K–12 school staff with clear, actionable emergency response procedures during high-stress situations.
Built as a quick-reference tool for daily accessibility, this guide provides standardized response expectations for common school emergencies, including evacuation, lockdown, shelter-in-place, medical emergencies, and reunification. Rather than relying on memory or improvised decision-making, staff can use this guide to follow calm, consistent procedures aligned with leadership direction and emergency responder guidance.
Designed to be kept visible and accessible at all times, this resource helps schools promote predictable adult behavior, reduce confusion, and support student and staff safety during emergencies.
Recommended Owner
What’s Included
Emergency contacts reference section
General procedures for all emergencies
Emergency-specific response guidance:
Evacuation
Lockdown
Shelter-in-place
Medical emergencies
Post-emergency actions and reunification guidance
Expected Outcomes
Schools using this resource can expect:
Faster, more coordinated emergency response across staff
Consistent adult actions during emergencies and drills
Reduced confusion and stress during high-pressure situations
Improved protection of student and staff safety