About Us : Policies : Emergency PlanEmergency Plan
The Montgomery County Council and Government have overall responsibility for the safety of Montgomery County citizens and visitors. The County Emergency Management Agency carries out this responsibility, on both a day-to-day and emergency basis. This plan is specifically designed to protect all students, employees, and members of the Evergreen School community in case of a declared local or national emergency during hours of operation.
Protective Actions
Protective actions are those taken to reduce or eliminate exposure to a hazard. More simply, protective actions involve either putting distance between oneself and a hazard, usually by evacuation, or sheltering from the hazard by staying indoors. Evergreen School has developed a detailed plan of action for both scenarios, as outlined below.
The County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for assessing any situation (accident or emergency) and recommending protective actions to the community. Evergreen School will respond to Agency recommendations and also reserves the right to act on its own behalf in the best interests of the members of its community.
In any emergency situation, Evergreen School is prepared with enough supplies to house our staff and student population for approximately 48 hours. These supplies include blankets, flashlights and extra batteries, food, water, cell phones, a portable battery-powered radio, a first aid kit, and emergency contact information.
Evacuation Emergency Procedure
In case of an emergency that would require evacuation, Evergreen School has a reciprocal agreement with Oakland Terrace Elementary School, located at 2720 Plyers Mill Road, just about a half-mile west. Evergreen School has a bus available for transport, but, if necessary, this location is within a reasonable walking distance.
In an emergency situation, once everyone is safely situated and accounted for, staff members will contact each family to explicate information and determine the next reasonable course of action.
On-Site Emergency Procedure
In case of an emergency that would require shelter from a hazard, all occupants of the Evergreen School facility would be directed to the Social Hall, which is below the ground level. This room, with only small windows near the ceiling, is large enough to safely accommodate the entire community. In addition, part of this area is one of the six designated areas of refuge in case of fire.