CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE

LAMESA ISD'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

Like many districts across the country, Lamesa ISD has adopted the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) created by the ‘I Love U Guys’ Foundation. This protocol consists of five types of responses. If a campus is placed under a specific response, the messaging should include clarification or a description of what the response means and the actions taken by students and staff. Below is a brief explanation of the types of responses.

HOLD

HOLD! In your room or area. Clear the halls.

STUDENTS: Clear the hallways and reamin in toom or area until the "All Clear" is announced. Do business as usual.

ADULTS: Close and lock the doors. Account for stuents and adults. Do business as usual.

SECURE

Get inside. Lock outside doors.

STUDENTS: Return to inside of the building. Do business as usual.

ADULTS: Bring everyone indoors. Lock outside doors. Increase situational awareness. Account for students and adults. Do business as usual.

LOCKDOWN

Locks, Lights, Out of Sight.

STUDENTS: Move away from sight. Maintain Silence. Do not open the door.

ADULTS: Recover students from hallway if possible. Lock the classroom door. Turn out the lights. Move away from sight. Maintain silence. Do not open the door. Prepare to evade or defend.

EVACUATE

(A location may be specified)

STUDENTS: Leave stuff behind if required to. If possible, bring your phone. Follow instructions.

ADULTS: Lead students to evacuation locations. Account for students and adults. Notify if missing, extra, or injured students or adults.

SHELTER

Hazard and Safety Strategy

STUDENTS: Use appropriate safety strategy for the hazard.
Tornado - Evacuate to shelter area.
Hazmat - Seal the room.
Earthquake - Drop, Cover, and Hold
Tsunami - Get to high ground.

ADULTS: Lead safety strategy. Account for students and adults. Notify if missing, extra, or injured students or adults.

Emergency Contact Information

Lamesa Police Department
(806) 872-2121

Lamesa Fire Department
(806) 872-4352

Dawson County EMS
(806) 872-3464

Dawson County Sheriff's Office
(806) 872-7560

Texas Department of Public Safety
(806) 872-8675

Medical Arts Hospital
(806) 872-2183

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