Raising Brain Emergency Response Plan
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
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School Name: Raising Brain Microschool
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Location(s):
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Main Classroom: 3417 Bear Pond Lane - Amissville, Virginia 20106
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Outdoor Classroom (Creek Site): entrance (marked) is at the left edge of the backyard, the cleared path will take you directly to the creekside classroom.
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Emergency Coordinator: Ashley Bobst
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Backup Coordinator: Matthew Bobst
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Local Emergency Services Contacted & Aware of Creek Location: ✅ Yes ☐ No
II. EMERGENCY TYPES & PROTOCOLS
1. Medical Emergency
Symptoms may include: allergic reactions, asthma attacks, fractures, cuts, heat exhaustion, etc.
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Steps:
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Administer basic first aid (staff trained in CPR/First Aid).
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Call 911 if life-threatening or unclear.
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Contact parents/guardians.
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Record incident in incident log.
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Escort child to main classroom or await EMS, depending on severity.
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Creek Consideration: Always carry a mobile first aid kit and a fully charged phone. Ensure one adult knows how to navigate emergency access for EMS near the creek.
2. Fire (Indoor or Outdoor)
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Evacuation Route: Exit the building; proceed to the primary outdoor assembly point (by student garden).
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At the Creek: Evacuate uphill, away from dry brush areas. Regroup at the secondary meeting point near the main building.
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Do Not: Attempt to fight fires larger than a small, contained source.
3. Severe Weather (Thunderstorm, Tornado, Flash Flood)
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Indoor Protocol: Shelter indoors, away from windows. Use the main house for tornado watches/severe weather.
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At the Creek: Immediately evacuate to higher ground and return to the main school.
Flash Flood Specifics:
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Staff must monitor weather apps for flood warnings.
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Use creek-specific evacuation route (the path in and out to the school).
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Never allow students to enter the creek during/after heavy rainfall.
4. Lost or Missing Child
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Immediate Action: Call “CODE YELLOW”. Freeze the movement of all groups.
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Last Seen Location: Interview students & staff.
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Creek Protocol: Check AirTag GPS location and the water’s edge immediately.
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Call 911 if not located within 10 minutes.
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Notify guardians and maintain search log.
5. Intruder or Dangerous Person (Lockdown)
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Main Classroom:
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Lock doors and windows.
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Gather students into safest interior area.
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Silence and turn off lights.
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At the Creek:
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Evacuate quietly via creek-side trail to alternative off-site location OR hide in natural cover and silence group.
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Staff carry emergency whistle for alert signals (3 blasts = danger, 1 long = all-clear).
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III. SITE-SPECIFIC PROCEDURES
Outdoor Creek Classroom Safety Guidelines: (See Outdoor Classroom/Creek Policy & Procedures)
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Adult:Child Ratio: At least 1:8. Two adults minimum always.
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Check-In System: Roll call at arrival and departure.
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Creek Boundary Flags: Clearly mark limits students cannot pass.
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Wildlife Protocol: Observe from distance. If threatened (e.g., venomous snake), evacuate calmly.
IV. COMMUNICATION PLAN
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Staff carry:
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Cell phones with group texting capability
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Two-way radios (if signal unreliable)
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Forest Safety Kit
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Notification hierarchy:
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Internal Staff
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Emergency Services (if needed)
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Guardians via text/call
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All adults on campus for broader support
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V. TRAINING & DRILLS
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Quarterly Emergency Drills:
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Fire
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Annual Training:
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CPR/First Aid refresher
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Emergency response walk-through
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Child safety and de-escalation
VI. SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
Each Classroom & Creek Site Should Have:
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First Aid Kit (with EpiPen, gloves, bandages, antiseptics)
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Emergency Contact Binder
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Flashlights
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Whistle (per adult)
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Water and snacks
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Child-safe walkie talkies (optional but useful)
VII. AFTER-ACTION
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Debrief with staff and students.
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Complete incident report.
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Contact appropriate authorities (if necessary).
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Review response effectiveness and adjust plan as needed.