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Civil defence planning at school

Your emergency plan must consider (call civil defence at council for suggestions on plan format):

During the initial stages of an emergency, schools may need to take some initial actions to look after themselves.
Emergency services may not be able to respond for some hours during the initial stages.
Parents will need reassurance that you have plans to keep the children safe.
Water, electricity, communications and transport may not be available.
Some buildings may suffer moderate to severe damage.
Students and staff that are injured during the emergency may need to be cared for within the school itself.

Some suggested planning steps:

Form a focus group to develop plan and oversee implementation
Develop a site map.
Identify and assess hazard impacts - could they affect students and staff.
Plan for the consequences of hazards - identify safe areas, evacuation and potential damage.
Plan should identify who is responsible for doing what and when.
Recovery - identify long term requirements.
Review your plan and advise parents/caregivers and the local community.

'Action-Reaction' The New Zealand East Coast Hazard Education Kit

This school education kit is designed for Levels 2-4 (Year 4-8) students to teach them about natural hazards and civil defence preparedness. It was produced jointly by Hawkes Bay and Gisborne local authorities.

The Kit comprises an educational booklet, a poster and a copy of a picture book 'Isabel's Upside-Down Day' by Hawkes Bay author Rosamond Rowe. This kit has been given free for use in Gisborne schools. A complementing video prepared by Simon Nixon Productions is available for loan (or copies can be purchased by schools) and includes archive footage of floods, earthquakes and other disasters.

For a copy of the East Coast Hazard Education Kit contact us.

Check other education resources available

Check out Auckland's online resource:

Welcome to Stan’s Land - a special place to play and learn about disasters. First choose a disaster, then you’ll be shown a list of activities to choose from. Have fun and be careful: http://stansland.aucklandcivildefence.org.nz/(external link)