Instructions: Review the following scenario. Check each hazard (at the bottom) that should be addressed in the school emergency operations plan.
Scenario: Sunnyside Elementary is located on Main Street, the only route for transporting petroleum products to and from the town's processing plant. Only 2 years old, Sunnyside replaced an old school destroyed when Hurricane Hilda caused the Sleepy River to flood. The new school building included structural mitigation measures for hurricanes. Below is a part of the hazard assessment checklist completed by the planning team.
Assessing School-Based Hazards—Hazard Assessment Worksheet
|
Hazard Description
(e.g., fire, flood,
bullying, HazMat) |
Probability of Occurring |
Warning Time |
Potential Consequences* |
| HazMat spill |
High |
Minimal or no |
High |
| Bullying |
Medium |
More than 4 hours |
Moderate |
| Hurricane |
High |
Minimal or no |
Low |
| Flood |
High |
Minimal or no |
Moderate |
* Consequence Ratings
High Consequences (Fatalities or injuries to students and staff; widespread damage to school property or assets; disruption of school services; loss of community/parental confidence and trust)
Moderate Consequences (Some injuries to students and staff; some damage to school property or assets; minimal disruption of school services; community/parental concerns about safety)
Low Consequences (Minor injuries to students and staff; minimal damage to school property or assets; no disruption of school services; little or no community/parental concerns)