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Have you considered the premises and grounds ?
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Are premises structurally sound, or is remedial work
necessary ? |
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Is heavy furniture and equipment securely fastened to
structural elements of the building ? |
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Are heavier items stored on lower shelves ? |
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Do shelves have edges to stop objects from falling
off easily ? |
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Are windows and glazed doors fitted with safety glass
? |
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Will outdoor play equipment remain stable in an
earthquake, or during high winds ? |
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Are any play areas near threatening objects, such as
power poles, high brick walls or fences, etc.? |
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Is there a good First Aid kit and manual ? Is it
checked regularly ? |
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Are there fire fire extinguishers ? Have they been
serviced regularly ? |
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Is there a transistor radio, with spare batteries, to
listen to emergency instructions and information ? |
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Do the parents know what action teachers will
take, and what they should do? |
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Do they know that the teachers will look ail
children, in their care, until it is safe for parents to come an collect
them ? |
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Are parents prepared to stay and help teachers, if
necessary ? |
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Do any of the parents have specialist skills or
equipment that may be useful ? |
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Have you considered how to safely dispose of
waste, if the sewerage system and rubbish collection are not functioning ?
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Have you spoken with your neighbours and discussed
how you can help each other ? |
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Do they have tools, equipment, and/or skills that
could be useful ? |
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Are they prepared to come and help the teachers and
parents ? |
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Is there a Neighbourhood Support Group which may be
able to come to your assistance ? |
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Have you met with them, and discussed this assistance
? |
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Do the teachers I parent helpers understand
their responsibilities ? |
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To first ensure their own safety, so they can then
care for the children. |
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To remain with the children until all have been
collected by a parent or other responsible adult. |
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To keep children inside after an emergency, unless
premises are obviously unsafe. |
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To prevent danger and further damage by turning off
electricity, water and gas at their mains after an emergency. |
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To learn First Aid, and keep this training up to
date. |
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To know haw to use the fire extinguishers.
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To keep a note, on the roll, of who has collected
which children after an emergency. |
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To know where the nearest Civil Defence Emergency
Centre is located, in case help is needed. |
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Are the children prepared for an appropriate
reaction to an emergency ? |
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A trigger word, perhaps learned and practised as a
game, may be useful to signal children to take cover under tables, or move
to a safe location away from windows, heaters, etc. |
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Has a fire evacuation drill been practised ? This
drill could also be used if there is a need to evacuate the premises after
an emergency ? |
