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Safe School Plan ContinuedBakersfield City School DistrictHOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY: SCHOOL SITE RESPONSES(Red)SEVERE Complete all recommended actions at lower levels. Follow local and/or federal government instructions: Listen to radio (e.g., KERN AM 1410; KUZZ FM107.9) and TV for current information and instructions. Activate crisis plan Be alert and immediately report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Restrict school access to essential personnel Close school if recommended and authorized by Superintendent. 100% identification check (i.e. driver’s license retained at front office) and escort anyone entering schoolother than students, staff and faculty. Offer lessons/information from Crisis Prevention Team on how to cope with crisis, disaster, and terrorism.\ Cancel outside activities and field trips Ensure School Site Crisis Team members are available for students, staff, and faculty.HIGH(Orange) Assign staff to monitor entrances at all times Assess facility security measures Update parents and media on preparedness efforts (Communications Services) Place school and District crisis team on standby alert status. Complete all recommended actions at lower levels. Be alert and immediately report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Review emergency procedures andsupplies. Offer lessons/information from Crisis Prevention Team on how to cope with crisis, disaster, and terrorism. Discuss children’s fears concerning possible terrorist attacks in consultation with School Site Crisis Team. Prepare to handle inquiries from anxious parents and media.ELEVATED(Yellow) Inspect school buildings and grounds for suspicious activities Assess increased risk with public safety officials Review crisis response plans with school staff Test alternative communication capabilities Complete all recommended actions at lower levels. Offer lessons/information from Crisis Prevention Team on how to cope with crisis, disaster, and terrorism. Ensure all emergency supplies are stocked and ready. Distribute copies of Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected to students, staff and parents. (Availableonline: http://www.prepare.org/text/basic/terrorismTX.htm or at http://www.bcsd.com/studentservices/GUARDED(Blue) Review and upgrade security measures Complete all recommended actions at lower level. Be alert and immediately report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Homeland Security Bureau (1-877-A-THREAT). Inventory, test, and repair communication equipment Inventory and restock emergency supplies Provide safety training to staff and practice emergency drills pursuant to school emergency procedures. Review communications plan and update emergency contact information. Review emergency supplies and supplement as necessary. Offer lessons/information from Crisis Prevention Team on how to cope with crisis, disaster, and terrorismpreparedness for natural disasters.LOW(Green) Develop school crisis and emergency plans. Update school safety plans. Provide CPR and first aid training for staff Review duties and responsibilities of crisis team membersReferences: American National Red Cross – www.redcross.org; American Red Cross; U.S. Department of Education,Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools andCommunities.35