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📢 Emergency Communications

Critical Communication: Clear communication saves lives during emergencies.

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🔊 PA Announcements

Fire Emergency:

• Continuous alarm = Evacuate immediately
• Intermittent beeping = Standby for instructions
• Voice announcement = Follow specific directions

Lockdown Emergency:

• “Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown” = Secure areas immediately
• “Secure the building” = Lock exterior doors, continue activities

All-Clear:

• “All clear” = Emergency over, resume normal activities
• Repeated 3 times = Confirmed by staff verification

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💬 Emergency Chat Rules

✅ Acceptable:

• “Need help - student injured”
• “Exit blocked - using alternate route”
• “All students accounted for”
• “Unable to evacuate - trapped”

❌ Prohibited:

• “What’s happening?”
• “Is this real or a drill?”
• Social conversations
• Speculation about emergency

Priority Order:

1. EMERGENCY - Life-threatening situations
2. URGENT - Route problems, missing persons
3. IMPORTANT - Status updates, coordination
4. ROUTINE - Suspended during emergencies

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📞 Communication Chain

Emergency Coordinator: Overall status, building-wide instructions Teachers/Staff: Classroom status, student accountability
Students: Personal emergencies only, follow instructions When to Call 911:

• Someone seriously injured
• Immediate danger to life
• Fire or explosion
• Medical emergency

Parent Communication:

• Handled by administration only
• Official channels only
• No individual staff contact during emergencies

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💡 Key Reminders

• Listen carefully to all PA announcements
• Use chat only for critical safety information
• Follow chain of command for all communications
• Stay calm and speak clearly during emergencies

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