Appendix A. National
Analysis of School Emergency Response Plans
A Comparative Analysis of Emergency
Response Plans among School Districts in the U.S.
Analysis of
the Presence or Absence of Specific Protocols in Emergency Plans in Eight
School Districts
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Brookline, MA
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Newton, MA
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Winchester, MA
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Martha's Vineyard, MA
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Los Angeles, CA
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Denver, CO
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Sarasota, FL
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Milwaukee, WI
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Evacuation
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Lockdown
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Medical Emergency
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Biological or Chemical Hazard
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Bomb Threat
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Death on Campus
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Field Trip/ School Bus Incident
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Exposure to body fluids
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Food/Water Contamination
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Agitated Student
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Suicide Attempt
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Sexual Assault
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Fire/Explosion
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Utilities Malfunction
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Missing Child
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Kidnapping
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Hostage situation
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Natural Disaster
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Violence Threat
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Universal Precautions
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In addition to protocols
outlined for all staff, some school districts have more comprehensive manuals
to be used by the Crisis Incident Team.
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