Disaster and Risk Reduction Protocols
Disaster and Risk Reduction Protocols
1. Introduction
Purpose: To protect the lives of students, staff, and visitors, and to minimize the impact
of disasters by preparing, responding, and recovering effectively.
Scope: These protocols cover natural and man-made hazards, including earthquakes,
fires, floods, typhoons, landslides, and intruder threats.
School Principal:
Safety Officer:
● Guide students during drills, ensure classroom safety, and account for students
after evacuation.
Students:
● Participate in drills, follow instructions from teachers, and proceed calmly during
emergencies.
3. Disaster Preparedness
● The Safety Officer conducts risk assessments and maps out hazards in and
around school grounds (e.g., potential landslide areas).
● Frequency: Drills are conducted quarterly for earthquakes, fires, and lockdowns.
● Training: Teachers and staff receive first aid and basic emergency response
training.
● Emergency kits, containing first aid supplies, flashlights, water, and emergency
contact lists, are available in classrooms and office areas.
Communication Plan:
● Internal: DRR Team members use radios or a designated messaging app for
coordination.
● External: Parents are informed via SMS and email. Contact with local
emergency services is pre-established.
Earthquake Response
● Procedure:
1. Students and staff use the "Duck, Cover, and Hold" technique under desks
or sturdy tables.
2. Wait until the shaking stops before evacuating.
● Post-Earthquake: Safety Officer checks for hazards before beginning
evacuation to assembly points.
Fire Response
● Procedure:
1. Sound the fire alarm.
2. Evacuate following the nearest exit.
3. Close doors to contain the fire.
● Post-Fire: Conduct headcounts, and Safety Officer contacts local fire services.
Flood Response
● Procedure:
1. Move to higher floors immediately.
2. Turn off electrical equipment in flood-prone areas.
● Post-Flood: Safety Officer inspects buildings for water damage and potential
hazards.
Landslide Response
● Procedure:
1. Evacuate uphill or away from slopes if a landslide warning is issued.
2. DRR Team assesses the assembly area for landslide risk.
● Post-Landslide: The grounds are inspected for debris and safe access before
reopening.
● Intruder Alert: Follow lockdown procedures; secure doors and windows, turn off
lights, and remain silent.
● Bomb Threat: Evacuate following bomb threat routes. Contact local authorities
immediately.
5. Evacuation Procedures
● Maps showing primary and secondary evacuation routes are posted on the
bulletin board easily visible.
● Assembly points are located in open spaces away from buildings and potential
hazards.
● Teachers conduct headcounts and report to the DRR Team leader to ensure all
individuals are accounted for.
Damage Assessment:
● The Safety Officer, along with maintenance staff, assesses structural integrity
and safety after a disaster.
● Repairs and cleanup are prioritized before resuming activities.
● Counselors and trained staff provide emotional support, counseling, and trauma
debriefing sessions as needed.
● Classes resume based on the extent of the damage and school readiness. The
School Director makes the final decision on reopening.
● After each drill, a debrief session is conducted to gather input from teachers and
students on areas of improvement.
Annual Review of Protocols:
● The DRR Team reviews and updates protocols annually, factoring in new risks,
structural changes, and feedback from drills.
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