{"id":2,"date":"2023-08-21T19:36:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T19:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/emergency-management\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-07-17T19:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T19:07:03","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/emergencymanagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsd-hero-banner hero-banner p-1 p-lg-3\" style=\"width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);background-color:#00467f;padding-top:40px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1320px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column d-flex flex-column justify-content-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 mb-3 text-center text-md-start has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Emergency Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p-2 p-lg-0 arc-text rounded mb-3 text-center text-md-start has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Granite School District is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our students and staff. At the district level we have an Emergency Operations Plan that outlines the district&#8217;s response in all types of emergencies, gives direction to administrators and staff on what to do in all types of emergencies, and details how the district will continue to operate after all types of emergencies. The district has also developed a Reunification Plan that details how to reunite students with parents or guardians and how the district will support that effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\">The district also provides training to administrators and staff annually on various emergency response topics, including conducting reunification drills at two schools per year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Below are our current Protective Action protocols and a video explaining each protocol and what to do:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-1 p-lg-3 rounded mb-0 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rounded p-3 has-white-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading m-0 mb-3 text-center text-md-start\">School Safety Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Each school is also required to have a School Emergency Response Plan that is updated annually. These plans are school specific and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Core functions and responsibilities for staff members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designation of school safety teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designation of school first responders (staff members certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Primary and secondary evacuation sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency communications plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructions on how to respond to all Protective Action protocols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion border rounded-top mb-0 gb-block-accordion\"><details open><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\"><strong>Language<\/strong> <strong>\/ Translate<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\">See the <strong>Translate<\/strong> dropdown at the top of the page for additional language options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns p-3 mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate en united-states single-language flag' title='English'>English<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate es Spanish single-language flag' title='Spanish'>Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate ar Arabic single-language flag' title='Arabic'>Arabic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate bs Bosnian single-language flag' title='Bosnian'>Bosnian<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate zh-CN Chinese (Simplified) single-language flag' title='Chinese (Simplified)'>Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate  Karen single-language flag' title='Karen'>Karen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate ne Nepali single-language flag' title='Nepali'>Nepali<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate pt Portuguese single-language flag' title='Portuguese'>Portuguese<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate so Somali single-language flag' title='Somali'>Somali<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate sw Swahili single-language flag' title='Swahili'>Swahili<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate  Togan single-language flag' title='Togan'>Tongan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p wp-block-paragraph\"><a href='#' class='nturl notranslate vi Vietnamese single-language flag' title='Vietnamese'>Vietnamese<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsd-hero-banner hero-banner p-1 p-lg-3\" style=\"width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);background-color:#f0f0f0;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1320px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns align-items-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protective Action Protocols<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1u0z4FUU1UWbT54aAAU0coj8z3fEuDrDe\/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"background-color:#00467f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safety Protocols \/ Protective Actions (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube w-100 wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Protective Actions - Granite School District\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Sild_FOhbY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group py-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mb-5 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00467f\">Protocols<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns align-items-center mb-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00467f\">Hold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first type of protocol is a <strong>Hold<\/strong> protocol. If there is a situation that requires students and staff to remain in their classrooms or stay out of certain areas, school administration will issue a Hold. Examples would be an altercation in the hallway between students, a student or staff member experiencing a medical incident, or a temporary maintenance issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students and teachers are to remain in their classroom or area, even if there is a scheduled class change, until the all-clear is announced. Students and staff in common areas, like a cafeteria or a gym, may be asked to remain in those areas or move to adjoining areas like a locker room. Students and staff outside of the building should remain outside unless the administration directs otherwise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Hold-Protocol-1024x647.png\" alt=\"hold\" class=\"wp-image-234793\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns align-items-center mb-5 mt-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column order-2 order-md-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Secure-Protocol-1-1024x617.png\" alt=\"secure\" class=\"wp-image-234790\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column order-1 order-md-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00467f\">Secure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next type of protocol is called a <strong>Secure<\/strong> protocol. A Secure is initiated when there is a potential threat to student safety <strong><em>off campus<\/em><\/strong>. For example, local police may require a school to initiate a Secure if there is police activity in a nearby neighborhood, or if there is some form of hazard near the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During a Secure, students and staff are brought inside the building and all exterior doors are locked. School activities are allowed to proceed as normal inside the school. Unless otherwise directed, parents and visitors will not be allowed on the campus until the protocol is lifted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns align-items-center mb-5 mt-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00467f\">Lockdown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there is a threat to student safety <strong><em>on campus, <\/em><\/strong>a school may be placed on <strong>Lockdown<\/strong>. This protocol requires all students, staff and approved visitors to move to the nearest room and lock the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Lockdown<\/strong> is initiated if there is a direct threat to student safety on the campus. During a Lockdown protocol staff and approved visitors will move to the nearest room and lock the door. Once inside a room, students and staff will take cover out of sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This protocol is initiated as quickly as possible when law enforcement or school administration perceive a direct threat to students and staff, such as a burglary or an individual looking to cause harm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Lockdown-Protocol-1-1024x619.png\" alt=\"lockdown\" class=\"wp-image-234791\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group rounded p-4 mb-5 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffadd\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading text-center\">AVOID, DENY, DEFEND, AID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the protocols on this page, our educators and staff members understand that certain events require dynamic actions. In a situation where someone is actively seeking to cause harm, staff members will use situational awareness and lead students to either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Avoid <\/strong>the threat by staying alert, escaping quickly, creating distance, and seeking safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deny <\/strong>access to their location by locking, barricading, limiting access, and staying quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defend <\/strong>themselves as a last resort by acting aggressively to survive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aid <\/strong>those around them by calling 911, stopping any bleeding, and staying calm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State and federal law enforcement agencies encourage use of Avoid, Deny, Defend, Aid for schools and businesses during unpredictable situations where someone is looking to cause harm. In Granite School District we employ our own police force to ensure a greater law enforcement presence at schools and significantly decrease response times.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns align-items-center mb-5 mt-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column order-2 order-md-1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Evacuation-Protocol-1-1024x614.png\" alt=\"evacuate\" class=\"wp-image-234792\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column order-1 order-md-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00467f\">Evacuation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An <strong>Evacuation<\/strong> is initiated when the school building has been compromised due to damage, gas leak, excessive heat or cold, etc. There are two forms of evacuation, onsite evacuation and offsite evacuation. Onsite evacuation occurs when the evacuation may be temporary or when weather permits students to be outside for an extended period of time. Each school has designated offsite evacuation sites that will be used when it is not possible to keep students on school property.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns align-items-center mb-5 mt-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00467f\">Shelter in Place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>Shelter in Place<\/strong> is initiated when the chemical leak or other radiological, biological, or nuclear leak in the area of the school, or during a severe weather event such as a tornado. During a Shelter in Place all staff and students are required to go indoors and to their respective classrooms and remain there. Custodians will shut down all air handlers to prevent outside air getting in to the school. School activities are allowed to proceed as normal inside the school. Unless otherwise directed, parents and visitors will not be allowed on the campus until the protocol is lifted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Shelter-Protocol-1024x654.png\" alt=\"shelter\" class=\"wp-image-234795\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsd-hero-banner hero-banner p-1 p-lg-3\" style=\"width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);background-color:#e3eff7;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:1320px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-center mb-4 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00467f\">Communicating to Parents During a Protocol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-4 bg-white rounded shadow-sm has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication during emergency situations will occur as quickly as possible. All available forms of relaying messages will be used, including automated phone systems and district social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please make sure your contact information is up to date with your school. Let the front office staff know if you change your email address, cellphone number or home phone number. Automated messaging systems pull contact information provided by parents and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As phone messages require time to setup, record and disseminate, parents may see social media notifications before receiving a direct phone call or email message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to remember that information will not be relayed until all students are safely accounted for, and all information is accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Protocols are initiated by police or school administration in the event of a potential or direct threat to student safety. An understanding of each type of protocol is crucial for students, staff and parents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protocols Hold The first type of protocol is a Hold protocol. If there is a situation that requires students and staff to remain in their classrooms or stay out of certain areas, school administration will issue a Hold. 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