Lockdown Information

Our top priority at Ozark School District is to keep our students and staff safe. Though we hope it never happens, in the event of lockdown or other emergencies, we have thorough plans in place to keep all students and staff safe. Please familiarize yourself with these plans and procedures.

Lockdown Procedures

Code Yellow

Code Red

Code Red = No one is allowed to enter or leave the building. Students & staff remain in the classroom.

STUDENTS

Move away from sight
Maintain silence
Do not open the door

ADULTS

Recover students from hallway if possible
Lock the classroom door
Turn out the lights Move away from sight
Maintain silence
Do not open the door
Cover windows

Evacuate

Shelter

SHELTER!

STUDENTS

Use appropriate safety strategy for the hazard:
- Hazard: Tornado, Earthquake, Hazmat
- Safety Strategy:
  - Evacuate to shelter area
  - Drop, cover and hold
  - Seal the room

ADULTS

Lead safety strategy
Account for students and adults
Notify if missing, extra or injured students or adults

Active Shooter

Lockdown Updates

What Parents Need to Know

BEFORE a School Emergency

Ensure emergency contact info is accurate and current.
Become familiar with school/district web and social media sites where emergency info is posted, and other communication channels (e.g. mass notification, SMS text, etc.)
Talk with your child about the importance of following school procedures in the event of an emergency.
Emphasize that cell phones should not be used during an emergency unless directed to do so by a teacher/adult.

DURING a School Emergency

Trust that school is FIRST doing what is needed to protect students; communication will follow.
Remain calm; monitor information sources
Natural instinct to want to rush to child’s school. DON’T. Phone lines, staff and roads are needed for emergency response. Parents will not be allowed on campus.
Do not phone or text child. Sound, vibration or conversation could put students in danger. Students need to be paying attention to instructions from trained staff.

AFTER a School Emergency

Parents and guardians will be directed to child’s specific location for parent reunification.

Parent Reunification Plan: Students will ONLY be released to parents/guardians, or other pre-designated persons identified on emergency contacts. Reunification process is time consuming. Please be patient.
Listen to and acknowledge child’s concerns. Provide reassurance child is safe and additional prevention efforts are being put in place.
Seek help from school or mental health professionals if concerns persist.

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