Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: Guidance for ... - INEE Toolkit

Drill ScenariosEarthquake drill scenario(Adapt and practice if you are in a high seismic risk area). The drill will be based on a hypotheticalscenario for a likely 6.8 magnitude earthquake will roll through [your region]and affect all areas of our province. Intense shaking will begin at[time] and willlast for 45 seconds. There will be at least one strong aftershock within 15 minutes. Electricalpower, water, gas and sewer systems have failed in many areas. The school’s telephonesdo not work. Some highways near by are damaged and traffic is not moving. Local surfacestreets are also blocked. Numerous fires have started due to fallen electrical lines and explosionscaused by damaged underground gas lines. We assume that there will be a state ofemergency and all staff except those with prior permission are expected to remain at school.Police and Fire Departments are overwhelmed and cannot be reached. School staff must assumethat they will be on their own to shelter and care for students and staff. [Note: If yourschool is near the coast, be sure to evacuate to higher ground, in case of tsunami]Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: Guidance for SchoolsFlood drill scenario(Adapt and practice if you are in a flood plain). The drill will be based on a hypothetical scenariofor a flood that occurs during the 5 th day of rain, generates massive flood runoff whenthe river spills over its banks or floodgates are thrown open to prevent a dam burst. This isunlike anything experienced in the past 100 years. The principal has received a telephonecall warning of the immanent flooding. If your building has 2 floors, your plan is to evacuateto the second floor. If your building has 1 floor, your plan is to evacuate to higher ground iftime permits. Students have flotation jackets or belts for safety.Hazardous materials exercise(Adapt and practice if you are located nearby production facilities that use hazardous materials).The drill will be based on a hypothetical scenario for an industrial hazardous materialsrelease from a nearby factory. You have met with nearby industrial facilities operatorsand have learned the measures to take. You receive a siren. Telephone communication systemsare working.54