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Variables Related to Blackout Emergency |
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The administrative action most appropriate to meet a
power blackout is contingent upon a number of important
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The amount of advance warning (if any) given to the local school. |
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The time at which the blackout occurs. |
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The length of the blackout. |
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The level of the school (elementary, secondary, adult, etc.) |
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The physical characteristics of the school plant (air
conditioning, natural light, etc.). |
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Administrative action and school plans to meet the power
blackout must be developed to reflect these contingencies at
the local school. |
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II. |
Power Blackout With Advance Warning |
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ACTION |
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RESPONSIBILITY |
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If after consultation with the Superintendent, school
will be closed or the regular hours of the school changed,
notify the Assistant Superintendent of Business
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Principal |
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Alert key personnel to specific responsibilities. |
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Principal |
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Shut off all electrical switches individually _ not the
main switch. |
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Custodian |
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When power is restored, check the effect of the power-out
on school plant (computers, refrigerated food, clocks,
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III. |
Power Blackout Without Advance Warning When School
is Not in Session |
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Notify the Superintendent. |
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Determine procedure to follow if emergency will affect
the regular school day. |
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Notify bus operations if buses are involved. |
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Notify Assistant Superintendent of Business Services |
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Alert key personnel to specific responsibilities. |
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Shut off electrical switcher individually as soon as
practical. |
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Custodian |
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C. |
When power is restored, check the effect of the power-out
on the school plant (clocks, refrigerated food, etc.). |
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Power Blackout Without Advance Warning When
School is In Session |
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Tune to Emergency Broadcast System on battery powered
radio. |
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Principal |
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B. |
Activate internal emergency communications system and
give immediate instruction to cope with the power
failure. |
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Principal |
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Use the Emergency Communications System (two-way radio,
telephone tree system) for contacting: |
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Principal |
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Superintendent |
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Emergency Services (Fire and Police Department and
ambulance). |
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The closing of school should be with the approval of the
Superintendent and considered only when there is no other
acceptable alternatives. Should the Superintendent direct
that pupils be dispersed, notify the Police Department. |
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E. |
Shut off all electrical switches - not the main
switch. |
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Custodian |
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F. |
When power is restored, check the effect of the power-out
on the school plant (computers, clocks, refrigerated foods,
etc.). |
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SCHOOL PLAN |
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The school plan should include staff responsibilities and
local school procedures to meet any of the following
situations which might occur during a power failure: |
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Inoperative electrically powered bells and communications systems; |
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Inoperative bells and lights on telephone (no incoming calls); |
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Inoperative computers (student data information) |
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Inoperative traffic signals; |
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Absence of naturally lighted holding areas; |
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Inoperative refrigeration systems; |
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Inoperative security alarm systems; and/or |
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Inability to carry on learning activities involving use
of electrical equipment (computers, lighting, shop
machinery, business machines, air conditioning). |
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