​I. GENERAL INFORMATION

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• School Name: Raising Brain Microschool
   

• Location(s):
   

  • Main Classroom: 3417 Bear Pond Lane - Amissville, Virginia 20106
     

  • 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. 

 

• Emergency Coordinator: Ashley Bobst
   

• Backup Coordinator: Matthew Bobst
   

• Local Emergency Services Contacted & Aware of Creek Location: ✅ Yes ☐ No
   

 

II. EMERGENCY TYPES & PROTOCOLS

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1. Medical Emergency

 

Symptoms may include: allergic reactions, asthma attacks, fractures, cuts, heat exhaustion, etc.

• Steps:
   

  1. Administer basic first aid (staff trained in CPR/First Aid).
      

  2. Call 911 if life-threatening or unclear.
      

  3. Contact parents/guardians.
      

  4. Record incident in incident log.
      

  5. Escort child to main classroom or await EMS, depending on severity.
      

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)

 

• Evacuation Route: Exit the building; proceed to the primary outdoor assembly point (by student garden).
   

• At the Creek: Evacuate uphill, away from dry brush areas. Regroup at the secondary meeting point near the main building.
   

• Do Not: Attempt to fight fires larger than a small, contained source.
   

 

3. Severe Weather (Thunderstorm, Tornado, Flash Flood)

 

• Indoor Protocol: Shelter indoors, away from windows. Use the main house for tornado watches/severe weather.

• At the Creek: Immediately evacuate to higher ground and return to the main school.
   

Flash Flood Specifics:

 

• Staff must monitor weather apps for flood warnings.
   

• Use creek-specific evacuation route (the path in and out to the school).
   

• Never allow students to enter the creek during/after heavy rainfall.
   

 

4. Lost or Missing Child

 

• Immediate Action: Call “CODE YELLOW”. Freeze the movement of all groups.
   

• Last Seen Location: Interview students & staff.

• Creek Protocol: Check AirTag GPS location and  the water’s edge immediately.

 

• Call 911 if not located within 10 minutes.

 

• Notify guardians and maintain search log.
   

 

5. Intruder or Dangerous Person (Lockdown)

 

• Main Classroom:
   

  • Lock doors and windows.
     

  • Gather students into safest interior area.
     

  • Silence and turn off lights.
     

• At the Creek:
   

  • Evacuate quietly via creek-side trail to alternative off-site location OR hide in natural cover and silence group.
     

  • Staff carry emergency whistle for alert signals (3 blasts = danger, 1 long = all-clear).
     

 

III. SITE-SPECIFIC PROCEDURES

 

Outdoor Creek Classroom Safety Guidelines: (See Outdoor Classroom/Creek Policy & Procedures)

 

• Adult:Child Ratio: At least 1:8. Two adults minimum always.
   

• Check-In System: Roll call at arrival and departure.
   

• Creek Boundary Flags: Clearly mark limits students cannot pass.
   

• Wildlife Protocol: Observe from distance. If threatened (e.g., venomous snake), evacuate calmly.
   

 

IV. COMMUNICATION PLAN

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• Staff carry:
   

  1. Cell phones with group texting capability
      

  2. Two-way radios (if signal unreliable)

  3. Forest Safety Kit

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• Notification hierarchy:
   

  1. Internal Staff
      

  2. Emergency Services (if needed)
      

  3. Guardians via text/call
      

  4. All adults on campus for broader support
      

 

V. TRAINING & DRILLS

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• Quarterly Emergency Drills:
   

  • Fire

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Annual Training:

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• CPR/First Aid refresher
   

• Emergency response walk-through
   

• Child safety and de-escalation
   

VI. SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

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Each Classroom & Creek Site Should Have:

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• First Aid Kit (with EpiPen, gloves, bandages, antiseptics)
   

• Emergency Contact Binder
   

• Flashlights
   

• Whistle (per adult)
   

• Water and snacks
   

• Child-safe walkie talkies (optional but useful)

 

VII. AFTER-ACTION

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• Debrief with staff and students.
   

• Complete incident report.
   

• Contact appropriate authorities (if necessary).
   

• Review response effectiveness and adjust plan as needed.