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Facts on Safety Procedures

FACTS ON SAFETY PROCEDURES 

Help Palacios ISD keep your child safe 

In the event of an emergency, Palacios ISD has a Crisis Management Plan in place to keep your children safe.  The most important thing is to remember to REMAIN CALM.  Should we encounter a situation, we will utilize one of the emergency procedures outlined below. 

            Please understand that the safety of our children, employees and community is our top priority.  
            The Shelter in Place actions will only be taken if our county, city, state or national officials notify   
            us that such action is necessary.
 

 SHELTER IN PLACE  

  • This procedure is used during any type chemical, radiation or gas release. 
  • This means that all windows and doors are locked and the air conditioning system is shut down.  This includes sealing ALL entrances and exits.
  • NO ONE is allowed to enter or leave a building that has activated SHELTER IN PLACE procedures.  This means you WILL NOT be able to pick up your children from school.  It is safer to keep the students inside the building rather than expose them to possible harm by allowing them to leave the building.
  • Once the “ALL CLEAR” signal is given, students and teachers will return to their regular activities.
  • If a school is sheltering in place, you should also shelter in place at home.  

LOCKDOWN 

  • This procedure is used when an intruder invades the premises or if there is a perceived threat at the school.
  • All classrooms will be notified of the lockdown.
  • Teachers will quickly scan for any students in the hallways and get them into classrooms.
  • All classrooms, office and main doors will be locked (as necessary) until the “ALL CLEAR” signal is given.
  • Students will be moved toward the wall by classroom doors (so that a perpetrator cannot see them).
  • Classroom shades (curtains) will be pulled if appropriate.
  • The campus administrator will call 911.
  • Under lockdown procedures, NO ONE will be allowed to enter or leave the building. This means that all windows and doors are locked.  This includes sealing ALL entrances and exits.  You WILL NOT be allowed to pick up your children from school until the “ALL CLEAR” signal is given.

 

 
 

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