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While Veoci operators are checking in parents, staff in the reunification command center are simultaneously entering student attendance as well. Each Module will consist of a scenario overview and facilitated discussions. After being checked out, a studentâs name is be removed from the jumbotron and another name is displayed. This may be because of a chemical spill or fire. The authors describe the defining characteristics of each scenario, potential indicators that would predict specific outcomes, some possible variations in paths to unification, and some operational implications for the U.S. Army under different conditions and circumstances. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
Ultimately, the ISU Emergency Management Team sought to fulfill three primary objectives during the course of the drill: Based on the results, Hodges and Friel performed analysis to see how well their reunification plan would scale up, what pace is ideal, and what parts of the workflow require improvement. x��=ko#7��
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m3����Z����+"�}��.8���繦�m�! Often these sites include nearby schools; however, they may also include other facilities such as large churches and recreation centers. But itâs especially so in healthcare, as many peopleâs health and safety rely on the continuity of services and operations. The first pivotal step of the exercise happens here: the staff have parents (or an authorized adult) complete a check-in form, noting which student theyâre at the arena to pick up. Sunnyside K-8 is one of the small number of schools to organize a reunification drill voluntarily. Maintaining a sense of normalcy for students throughout this pandemic has continued to be a priority. A variety of reunification scenarios will be tested. Because Veoci is a cloud-based solution, any internet-connected device can access it. Paper was still deployed for this operation, but only minimally, and only when absolutely necessary. 2 0 obj
Common procedures, such as evacuation and parent-student reunification, may differ at the local, tribal, and State level, so they have not been included in the annexes although they are referenced throughout the plan. Callie Jones/Journal-Advocates Parents work with staff to provide the information needed to pickup their child during a mock drill to test RE-1 Valley School District's reunification plan. And beyond the arena, school administrators have their own special dashboard where they can observe the reunification process as it happens. This letter is to inform you of the Swansea Public School Student Reunification Plan, in the event that a full evacuation from any of our schools is required due to an unforeseen emergency situation. This study examines four alternative scenarios that would result in the unification of the Korean peninsula. Itâs hard to see through the dust even as itâs settling. ,�p�(���)1W�b�M�,�����`��t�Kᩈ�.���Mo���Ji0o�q�'HFu6��>S]1��X��`��!�@�v$K/. We are here to help you plan, prepare, respond, and report on anything that comes your way. Actors and administrators also took on the role as parents picking up their students during the July 18 drill, giving OCPS a chance to test their reunification process in a realistic scenario. Scenario 2: On a -5 degree day, a hazardous material spill in your school forces you to evacuate to a location at least 1/2 mile away. Events may occur or lessons may be learned that impact these roles or procedures. There is no real emergency, and parents do not need to reunite their Madison students at North High School. ���@#C�A��_� ]�0�J�0�H`!jQe6�0 ���!U�A9�����, When the AV team sees a name appear in this dashboard, they edit this last step to mark the closing of an individual studentâs reunification workflow, indicating theyâve been accounted for and sent home safely. Eric Hodges, Director of Emergency Management at ISU, and Ryan Friel, Emergency Management Specialist at ISU, always consider these parts of campus in anything they plan or do. School reunification plans take into account designated Areas of Rescue Assistance for evacuating individuals who cannot exit the school building without assistance. So itâs not just the ISU staff processing information, itâs the entire community getting the appropriate view of that information. Schools are always something of a chaotic environment—but on the best of days, it's controlled chaos. Depending on the incident, between 12-15 schools in the area might rely on the sports complex as a reunification point. There is no real emergency, and parents do not need to collect their Bennett students at Davies High School. The subject school, once evacuated, served as the site of full-scale active shooter training for police, fire and EMS. Given how intense a real event could be, exercises provide great benefits, especially in making sure the right people fill those roles, and that they are communicating with each other according to plan. “We appreciate the support of our parents with school safety. Since Columbine, the 1999 mass school shooting in Colorado, "we have become more adept at response,” said Cremonte. In April 2018, Hodges and Friel organized a reunification exercise on campus. The Veoci dashboards that Hodges and Friel employed may look like a relatively small piece of the reunification operation, but they make a significant impact. Reunification can be a tricky process. �j�˧$�!����}��v7��=��>�5��%x�d�eR�����r�9Q��X��`�۵0��~][ ?Q�A/�dR���$��q-�(�w�&|{�)*e�ç@�u�/��� O1�� The exercise mimicked what would happen during and after a real evacuation. r`4@)�ϣ L�e3�k583)�H�g
�����|KmԉUa����iT��Q|2ݠ�ײek�����R���9��i��D�`W���f� Illinois State University (ISU), located in Normal, Illinois, is a campus that includes not only the universityâs students, but also high school and grade school students, and all their faculty and staff members. Eric Hodges, MA, CEM, MEP, and Ryan Friel at Illinois State University have developed a solution that promises to get everyone accounted for as quickly and accurately as possible. Short Scenario – Bomb Threat Pg 11 Long Scenario – Explosion Pg 12 Reunification: Used if it becomes necessary to relocate students and staff from the original school buildings to an alternate location. Thank you! Missing students, delayed parents, casualty information - all of these points of data make up the big picture of the reunification exercise; having it properly organized and digestible is key to ensuring that the right people have the right information and know what to do with it, at any given time. School districts have been doing all that they can to ensure their students can continue with their education, while maintaining their safety. The reunification portion was part of a much larger critical incident/active shooter and mass causalities scenario. Eric Hodges, Ryan Friel, and the rest of the team at ISU are planning more exercises like this for the future. While speaking with this student, you hear a bunch of students screaming “TORNADO.” It is recommended that For instance, it was more expedient for staff to gather information on paper from parents, then deliver it to Veoci operators for rapid entry into the Veoci Parent Check-In Form. These drills and exercises are part of a large effort to make sure the entire campus is prepared for any event. Preparedness is important in every industry. In this scenario, only those children who return home alone need to go through the reunification process. However, as with any school safety plan, the concept of plan evolution is ever- present. Rapid Implementation COVID-19 Solutions Available. Within this tool kit you will find all the resources and instructions needed to conduct four scenario based exercises. School administrators train employees and students on the school’s evacuation plan through regular scenario-based drills throughout the … SCENARIO #3 Scenario The students are eating lunch in the cafeteria and rotating clouds seem to be heading towards your school. Learn more about the difference our solutions make at universities and colleges across the country. The student was taken to the nearest hospital, treated, and survived the medical emergency. That COVID-19 vaccine will need to be distributed, and local organizations may be tapped to help out. Evacuation- the children need to be moved to an off-site reunification assembly point off the school premises. endobj
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In April 2018, Hodges and Friel organized a reunific… This document presents excerpts from a sample school emergency operations plan (EOP). This website is designed to help the schools of the San Francisco Unified School District plan and execute exercises that test their site plans. endobj
Veoci played a critical role in the reunification drill, and it contributed to the exerciseâs smooth pace and fluidity. Campus Safety recently launched a scenario-based training exercise series to help schools improve safety and security. 3 0 obj
The K-12 Standard Reunification Method (SRM) V2 Toolkit offers guidance and resources for incorporating the Standard Reunification Method into a school safety plan, to help with managing student/parent reunification after a crisis. The last step brings the student workflow to another dashboard designed for the AV team. Peopleâs safety is the top concern during any incident, and preparation plays a large role in establishing it. Scenario: Criminal activity in the area has resulted in the school going into Lockout. And if a schoolâs staff is unfamiliar with this type of operation, a practice run is worth their time. A student collapsed on the volleyball court and the school staff responded with an AED. Illinois State University (ISU), located in Normal, Illinois, is a campus that includes not only the university’s students, but also high school and grade school students, and all their faculty and staff members. Ideally, the site will have a number of large rooms so that students can be divided up and grouped by grade level. The ISU Emergency Management Team recognized how valuable Veoci was for their reunification exercise. Join us on our journey to improve emergency, operations, and continuity management! <>
)FRi-��6�O�Mp����:0�6Ww��jT[,�Z��uG��ϣD(U�6�0�j6���� If youâre interested in seeing the recording, please contact Julie at julie@veoci.com. &���g��>Lld� If you're interesting in the live webinar, click here to request the recording. cessful reunification is based on pre-planning and integration of first responder personnel. �U�S��a�U�ؕ��� �;�р�r1(�t�"�9�H;���?5��i�!#�Ê\ F�}����e^��#Z�'6��� `�ڨ�.F�|��@��E��F��/�t�`Z3���,�ꮱn�E�*j�>����M��L�"�Z�F�|6ڲE+�����f�r��2B�G&:'Q�[V��bb�-[ Reunification does happen every day at school, it is simply called dismissal management. Whether working at K-12 schools, colleges or hospitals, scenario-based training exercises are a useful way to improve campus safety and security. When parents complete the check-out form, a familiar process occurs. Where are they? ... Parent/Child Reunification Procedures of the School Site Plan. Dashboards refresh and update consistently; by using one, the ISU team was able to build a custom dashboard for the AV team supplying the names that needed to be displayed. The following is a summary of the webinar they ran covering their reunification procedures, presented on September 26th, 2018. 10/25/2019 . <>
As an emergency manager, your task is to get everyone safely through an incident, do your best to contain damage, and most importantly respond appropriately and quickly to everyone in need. Is everyone accounted for? This is repeated for every student. Pickett said it was important to have parents participate in the drill, even if it had to happen during the workday. Back to School during COVID-19 with Keller Independent School District, Program Management: A Holistic Take on Healthcare Emergency Management, How Higher Education Can Practice Point of Distribution (POD) Exercises, Reunite students with their parents at a rate of 150 students per hour, Address all access and functional needs students and special cases within 2 hours according the relocation and reunification plan, Establish and utilize radio communications as prescribed by the relocation and reunification plan. Ideally, a real evacuation and reunification scenario should hold no significant surprises - the exerciseâs purpose is to test the tools, stress test the process, and try to surface any points of uncertainty. Scenario W Thh e a stut d ed ntso ar ey ... activation reunification plan Principal or principal designee inform parents via school messenger (or other system that the school uses to communicate with parents) Move students to reunification site as outlined in their Site Emergency Plan Regardless, the site must be large enough to accommodate the entire student body and all school staff, as well as caregivers and additional volunteers as needed. Veoci provides solutions across several industries. Being able to process large amounts of data quickly, and have that data visible to all the right roles immediately, meant that the entire team had total situational awareness. What happens once the worst of it is over? The event is only a drill. 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