SECTION 3
EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE PROCEDURES
BUS SAFETY TEAM
BEFORE:
- Know school policy for procedures in the event a damaging earthquake occurs while buses with students are enroute to or from school.
- Assist Communications Committee in providing 2-way radio communications capability between buses and school Administrators.
- Take First Aid Training.
- Develop plans to assist special needs students.
DURING:
- Pull over to side of road if possible in the open. (Not under an overpass or bridge, along side buildings or trees.)
- Instruct the passengers to crouch down between seats and in isle until shaking has stopped.
- Ensure special needs students are assisted.
AFTER:
- Assist any injured students providing First Aid as needed.
- Establish communications with School Operations Center.
- Implement school policy for earthquake occurrence while students enroute to or from school.
- If condition of bus and transportation routes allow movement of bus proceed cautiously.
- If crossing a bridge is necessary; stop bus, get out and physically inspect bridge if damage is apparent to make judgment that bridge is safe for bus passage. If not, follow established school policy regarding the continued movement/ release of the students.
- Console uninjured students.
School Earthquake Preparedness Guide - State of
Arkansas
Arkansas Office of
Emergency Services, 1993