Disaster and Crisis Management Plan

Introduction

Natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, and man­-made disasters which can result from chemical accidents, falling aircraft, fires, explosions, etc. are potential hazards for which we must be prepared.  We must also prepare for a man-made crisis, which can come in the form of weapons on campus and bomb threats.

The objective of the Village Christian Schools Disaster Preparedness Plan is to provide the maximum practicable protection for students and school personnel in the event of crisis.

To meet this objective, we will instruct and prepare students and staff in the appropriate and safe procedures to follow in the event of a campus crisis through staff in-service and student drills. The occurrence of a crisis will require prompt response from all personnel as they perform their specific assignments from this plan.

Since no two emergencies will be the same in nature, scope, or magnitude, it is necessary for the school’s plans to be basic, flexible, and subject to the modification as the need arises.  Modification will be at the discretion of the or civil authority. However, in any emergency, the following priorities shall apply:

1.      Protection of life.
2.      Prevention of injury.
3.      Protection of property.
4.      Preparation of the campus for extended stay or evacuation.