Emergency Management
Q. Does the
school system have emergency plans?
A. Yes. The district has comprehensive emergency management
plans that follow the suggested guidelines from the New Jersey Office of
Emergency Management and the Department of Education.
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Q. What is a “Code Red” alert?
A. The “Code Red” alert is issued by the
federal government for a given area based upon specific information. Actions
taken by schools are based upon state emergency directives by the Governor,
and distributed by the NJ Office of Emergency Management.
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Q. In the event of an emergency
will I be able to pick up my child from school?
A. The schools are safe places for students to be. However,
in the event that you wish to pick up your child early, parents and legal
guardians may remove their children from school by signing them out in
the main office.
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Q. What happens during a “lock
down”?
A. The purpose of a lock down is to quickly secure the
building from intruders or danger. Students move to the furthest area away
from the door and windows, while the teacher locks the door and turns off
the lights. Emergency officials are contacted by school administration
immediately through 911 when a lock down is initiated. Schools perform
drills yearly.
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Q. Can I enter
the building during a “lock down”?
A. No. Only emergency officials will clear the building
for re -entry and exit.
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Q. If my child’s
school is evacuated where will they go?
A. All school buildings have a primary, secondary and
a tertiary evacuation site. In the event of a school evacuation students
will be placed at their designated site. Elementary and middle school parents
and guardians will be contacted by emergency phone chain to inform them
where to go if early dismissal is called. This information will also be
posted on the website and television channel 22.
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Q. What if I am detained
during an emergency and unable to pick up my child?
A. In the event that families are detained in the city
or other sites the schools are prepared to hold students after school hours
until connections can be made with family members. All schools have basic
food and supplies for this scenario.
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Q. I see police
officers around my child’s school. Is there a problem?
A. The police department works very closely with our
schools and has assigned extra patrols to monitor the schools during this
time of war. This action is a part of our district emergency plan.
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Q. If I have questions
about my child’s school emergency plans, to whom do I speak?
A. Your first contact is your building principal/assistant
principal. The building administrators will be able to field your questions/concerns
or direct you to the Crisis Management Coordinator or Superintendent of
Schools for assistance.
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Q. What if my child expresses
symptoms of stress because of the war in Iraq?
A. Contact your child’s teacher and school counselor
as soon as possible. Additional information on how children react to trauma
and stress may be found on your school’s web site and through the
school’s guidance office.
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Q. Where can I find information
on emergency planning for my family?
A. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides
advice on making emergency plans, emergency kits etc. on their web site http://ready.gov.
Additional information can be found through the NJ Office of Emergency
Management at http://www.state.nj.us/njoem Family
Preparedness Guides may also be acquired through your school’s guidance
office.
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