Comprehensive School SafetyMALLA NAGESWARA RAOEmail: mallanagu@gmail.com

Important Terminology

• Hazard• Natural Hazard• Technological or Man made Hazard

• Vulnerability• Tangible and Intangible vulnerability

• Capacity: Resources available to community• Disaster- happens when hazard exceeds people capacity

• Risk : Disaster Risk = (Hazard X Vulnerability) /

Capacity

Important Hazards

• 1. Natural Disasters ( Earthquake, cyclone, floods)• 2. Fire• 3. Chemical Accident• 4. Stampede/ Crowd Incident• 5. Civil Disturbance• 6. Medical Emergencies• 7. Explosive/Bomb Threat• 8. School Bus Accident• 9. Act of Terror

DISASTER CYCLE

Phases of Disaster Cycle

• Prevention and Mitigation(pre-disaster): addresses what can be done to reduce or eliminate risk of life and property

• Preparedness(pre-disaster): focuses on the process of planning for the worst case –scenario

• Response(During & post disaster): is devoted to steps to be taken during an emergency

• Recovery(post-disaster): deals with how to restore learning & teaching environment after a crisis

• Student and Staff Protection ( SBDP)• Safeguard Educational Investments• Educational Continuity• Promote a Culture of Safety

Three Pillars of Comprehensive School Safety

Pillar 2. School Disaster

Management

Pillar 1. Safe Learning

Facilities

Pillar 3. Risk Reduction and

Resilience Education

1. Safe Learning Facilities

❖ Safe site selection

❖ Building codes

❖ Disaster resilience design

❖ Quality control

❖ Retrofitting

❖ Access and safety for people with disabilities.

❖ Ensure that children’s access to schools is free from physical risks.

❖ Adapt water and sanitation facilities to potential risks.

❖ Implement climate-smart interventions to enhance water, energy and food

security.

❖ Continuous monitoring and maintenance

2. School Disaster Management

❖ Establish national and State - level committee.

❖ Provide policies, guidance at state-level and school- levels

❖ Assessment and planning, risk reduction, and response preparedness

School Disaster Committee representative

❖ Contingency Plan

❖ Standard Operation Procedure

❖ Education continuity plan

❖ Mock drill

❖ Early warning system at school level

2.a. Strategies in School Disaster Management

• Place School Safety as part of education• School Disaster Management Committee ( SDMC)• School Based Disaster Preparedness(SBDP)• Disaster Child Clubs• School Disaster Management Plan

2.b. Management Structure for School Safety Program

SCHOOL SAFETY PROGRAM

Disaster Child Clubs

School Based Disaster

Preparedness

School Disaster Management Committee

School Management Committee(SMC)

2.c. Task Force Teams at School Level

• Coordination Committee ( SDMC)• School Security Team• Evacuation Team• Rescue and Search team• Temporary Shelter Team• First Aid Team• Fire Safety Team• Transportation Team

2.d. Response Protocols• Procedure to evacuate the building

• Evacuation Team• Search and Rescue Team

• 2. Procedure for shifting to temporary shelter• Temporary Shelter Team

• 3. Plans to safeguard the students and staff• First Aid Team

• Procedure to evacuate the premises• Transportation Team

• 6. Procedure to notify parents• Parents Teachers Association

• 7. Procedure to notify media• Media committee

• 8. De-briefing procedures• Disaster Management Committee

3. Risk Reduction and Resilience Education

❖ Formal curriculum integrations and infusion

❖ Develop key messages and IEC

❖ Develop quality teaching and learning materials for students and teacher ❖ Provide teacher training for both teachers and teacher trainees on ( TOT)risk reduction curriculum materials and methodologies.

❖ Extracurricular & community-based informal education

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