Emergency Drills

Mayo Middle School

Raising Hand

• During an emergency it is important that students are quiet so they can hear instructions. When you see a staff member’s hand go up –

raise your hand and be quiet

. Listen for the next set of instructions.

All Safety Drills

• Look for informational signs in each room • Walk quickly and quietly in hallways • Stay with

the teacher

in the classroom you are in • Stay quiet and listen for instructions •

DO NOT PANIC

– remain calm

Fire Drill / Alarm

• • Fire Alarm sounds like a buzzer Move single file

quickly and without talking

• • • Two classrooms of students will be moving down the stairs and out the doors in separate lanes • Be aware of how you should exit building from each room Every room has their own plan Check information by door

Tornado Drill

• • • Tornado Alarm is a pulsating bell sound • •

Move quickly and quietly

to the room’s assigned area Kneel down with hands covering your head Remain quiet until the teacher gives you the OK Check for tornado drill info by the classroom doors

Lockdowns

• • • • • Listen for warning announcement over PA

Listen to your teachers

and staff members for directions

Move quickly, quietly and remain calm

Follow the classroom instructions or teacher instructions If during passing periods – find a room and hide