The Emergency Management Response Team
A school’s Emergency Management Response Team (EMRT)
should reflect the diversity of the school
community and should capitalize on the unique
training and expertise offered by staff in various
positions in the school. During the planning
phase of this procedure, it is wise for the Incident
Commander to conduct a staff audit/survey to see if
any staff members have specialized training in these
areas.
Members may include:
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Principal
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Counselor
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Nurse
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Head custodian or campus foreman
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Office secretary
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Vocational education teacher
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Chemistry teacher
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School security or law enforcement personnel
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School psychologist
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Social worker
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Special education teacher
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Transportation coordinator
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Cafeteria Manager
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Personnel with areas of expertise (i.e.,
CPR, first aid, etc.)
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Staff located in strategic positions in the
building (i.e., near exits or fire
extinguishers, on different floors, etc.)
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School Teams may also consider community
representatives such as:
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Police, Fire, Emergency Medical
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Social Service Agencies (Child Welfare,
Juvenile Justice)
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Mental Health
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Clergy
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Parents
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The purpose of the EMRT includes the
following:
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Develop the school’s Emergency
Management Response Plan based upon documented
school-specific risks, assets and needs. This plan
should use an all-hazards approach and be aligned
with the District Plan.
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Conduct or coordinate orientation
training for staff and recommend additional
training.
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Conduct or coordinate awareness
programs for students.
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Evaluate the school’s
preparedness for
implementing specific emergency response protocols
based upon the given situation.
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Report progress to the school’s site
based council, parents and superintendent.
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Assist with the completion of
"After Action Review
Report" (debriefs) following exercises and/or an
event.
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