Sample School Emergency Operations Plan

Springfield School Emergency Operations Plan
Hazard- and Threat-Specific Annexes
TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARDS: CHEMICAL
I. PURPOSE
Hazardous chemicals are used for a variety of purposes and are regularly transported
through many areas in and around Springfield. Currently, ammonia, chlorine, and
propane are all used and stored on school grounds. The purpose of this annex is to
ensure that there are procedures in place to protect staff/students and school property
in case of a chemical spill.
II. SCOPE
The annex outlines additional responsibilities and duties as well as procedures for staff
responding to a chemical spill.
III. CORE FUNCTIONS
Chemical accidents may originate inside or outside the building. Examples include:
toxic leaks or spills caused by tank, truck, or railroad accident; water treatment/waste
treatment plants; and industry or laboratory spills.
The Springfield School maintenance team inspects stored chemicals twice a month.
The school siren acts as a warning system to notify staff/faculty and students.
Decontamination equipment and personal protective equipment are located in a
storage unit next to the main office.
A. Operational Functions/Procedures That May Be Activated
Operational functions, or procedures, that may be activated in the event of an external
chemical spill include:
Reverse Evacuation
Special Needs Population
Shelter-in-Place
Evacuation
Parent-Student Reunification
Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Recovery: Psychological Healing
Mass Care
If there is an internal chemical spill, the following procedures may be activated:
Evacuation
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