A primary role of our District is to provide a safe learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. The welfare and safety of students, staff, and visitors is never more threatened than during disasters or emergency situations. The goal of emergency management is to ensure everyone in the school understands what to do in the case of an emergency. Central Linn uses the I Love U Guys standard response protocols (SRP) to prepare for emergency situations. Schools conduct regular drills to be prepared for all types of emergency. Below is the SRP framework that is the foundation of our school emergency management plans.
THE FOUR PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery are all different phases of Emergency Management. These phases are incorporated into all school, district, or campus emergency management plans. The phases are defined as:
- Prevention-Mitigation: Identifying all potential hazards and vulnerabilities and reducing the potential damage they can cause;
- Preparedness: Collaborating with community partners to develop plans and protocols to prepare for the possibility that identified hazards, vulnerabilities or emergencies will occur;
- Response: Working closely with first responders and community partners to effectively contain and resolve an emergency in or around a school or campus; and
- Recovery: Teaming with community partners to assist students and staff in the healing process, ensuring continuity of education and restoring a healthy and safe learning environment following an emergency event.