Civil defence

Emergency planning guidelines - schools and early childhood centres

Preface
Introduction
- What is an emergency incident and how to plan?
- Some suggested planning steps.
- A good emergency plan.
- Legal responsibilities.
Reduction
- Putting things in context.
- Hazard identification and assessment.
Readiness
- Planning for the consequences of hazards.
- Possible consequences/issues.
- How do we prepare for possible evacuation, occupation or containment?
- What resources are practical and feasible to hold in your school?
- How do you access additional resources?
Response
- Who is responsible for doing what, when?
- Other responsibilities/issues.
- Staff action plan (what do we do first?)
- Personal planning.
- Where do you get information about the incident?
- How will you maintain communications and with whom?
- Communication methods.
- Advising parents and caregivers of the school's emergency plan.
Recovery
- Recovery - identifying long term requirements.
- What other issues do you need to take into account?
- Where Auckland City can help.
- Reviewing your plan.
Appendix 1
- Sample outline of a plan.
Appendix 2
- General information about hazards in Auckland.
Appendix 3
- Building hazard assessment checklist.
Appendix 4
- Emergency responsibilities.