GAS LEAK

All school personnel, including cafeteria managers and custodians, report any suspected gas leak to the principal immediately.

Staff Actions:

• Notify principal
• Move students from immediate vicinity of danger

Principal / Designee:

• Call 911, District Support Team
• If the gas leak is internal, implement evacuation procedures. Refrain from lighting matches or candles, and do not turn off/on electrical switches/equipment including cell phones (remember, electrical sparks can trigger an explosion)
• Notify gas company
• Determine whether to move to alternate location
• If extended stay outdoors in inclement weather, contact transportation to provide bus to transport students to partner school or shelter students on buses 
• Do not re-enter building until being given permission to do so by emergency personnel
• If the gas leak is external, all students and staff should remain in the buildings; any students or staff outside should initiate Reverse Evacuation or follow shelter in place (seal off windows and doors) until further instructions are received
• Document actions and complete incident reports