Crisis. An unfolding situation that has reached a critical phase with the distinct possibility of a highly undesirable outcome, such as a hostage situation or terrorism.
- Deaths — student, staff or parent
- Accidental
- Homicide
- Natural
- Suicide
- Disasters — manmade and natural
- Chemical or hazardous material spills
- Fires or explosions
- Severe weather
- Earthquakes
- Floods
- Hurricanes
- Tornadoes
- Medical emergencies
- Life-threatening injuries
- Pandemics — Asian flu, etc.
- Miscellaneous
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- Wildlife disturbances (e.g., lion or bear attacks)
- Intruders
- Missing students
- Public demonstrations or disorderly behavior
- School cancellations or early dismissals
- Shelter-in-place (when the school is in lockdown or when schools become community emergency evacuation sites)
- Traffic emergencies
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- Airplane or railroad crashes
- Bus crashes
- Utility emergencies
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- Gas odors
- Power outages
- Water main breaks — nearby or on-site
- Violent incidents
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- Bomb threats
- Hostage situations
- Sexual assaults
- Shootings or stabbings
- Terrorism or wars
Sample step-by-step plans for responding to emergencies
Emergency Planning and Procedures Guide for Schools (PDF document)
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
Pages 7-23
Standard Emergency Procedures for Schools (PDF document)
Los Angeles Unified School District
Pages 10-34