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During an evacuation, ensuring the safety of every person is imperative, including accounting for all students. If a student is absent at the evacuation assembly area during an emergency, taking immediate steps to ensure their safety is crucial. Here is what you do: 🟠 Always be prepared with an up-to-date Emergency Response Plan and an established process for conducting student roll calls. 🟠  As soon as everyone reaches the evacuation assembly area, perform a thorough roll call 🟠 Immediately report missing students to the assembly Area Warden, who will verify from the absentee records if those students were reported as absent for the day. If confirmed missing, the details of the missing students are to be reported to the Chief Warden 🟠 The Chief Warden will check in with the Warden Coordinator to confirm if the wardens cleared all areas of the site/buildings 🟠 Verify with other students and staff if they saw the missing student at any point during the evacuation 🟠  Notify emergency services, giving them a detailed description of the student, including name, last known location, and any special considerations (e.g., medical conditions) 🟠  If necessary, the student’s parents or guardians should be notified of the situation 🟠  Document all actions taken, including the time the absence was noticed, who was informed, and the outcome of the search efforts 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement, including what may have contributed to the missing student 🟠  Implement regular warden training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures and their roles Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

School excursions allow students to leave school grounds as a group, which requires additional preparation in case of an emergency. So, what do you do if there is an emergency on a school excursion? 🟠 Conduct a risk assessment before the excursion to identify risks and implement appropriate controls. This should include identifying the emergency procedures that any host event providers have established 🟠 Always be prepared with off-site emergency procedures including the role of the excursion/activity leader and the school Emergency and Incident Management Teams 🟠 Ensure the excursion is adequately staffed, with roles and responsibilities clearly defined before leaving school grounds 🟠 Always have an emergency management kit available during an excursion 🟠 Ensure safety first. If there’s an immediate threat, such as a fire, personal threat,or other dangerous situation, move staff and students to a safe location and account for all persons 🟠 Contact emergency services as soon as possible 🟠 If there is a medical emergency, provide first aid and stay with the casualty if it is safe until emergency services arrive 🟠 Allocate a staff member to contact the school, notifying them of the situation so they can implement the critical incident management protocols, including contacting parents/guardians 🟠 If the excursion is in a venue with its own emergency response procedures, follow the instructions provided by their Chief Warden 🟠 For an evacuation, remain in the designated emergency assembly area and await further instructions from the Chief Warden 🟠 When it is safe to leave the location, ensure all students are accounted for before leaving and again upon arrival back at school 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement 🟠  Implement regular first aid training, warden training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures and their roles during an excursion Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

In today's hyper-connected world, we often rely on our phones and the internet to get through emergencies. But what happens if there is no internet or phone coverage? Here's what you should do: 🟠 Include a communications strategy in your Emergency Response Plan that covers what steps to take to communicate with those on-site if there is no internet or phone coverage. This may include using the building EWIS/OWS if one is installed, a mass communications system accessible from someone offsite, phone paging systems, using megaphones, etc. 🟠 Ensure your site is fully equipped with an emergency kit that includes backup communications devices, such as two-way radios, megaphone and whistles 🟠 Stay calm and assess the situation to determine if you're safe and identify any immediate dangers. Move yourself and those around you out of danger. 🟠 If it is safe to do so, alert the receptionist, who will locate the Chief Warden, so they can assess the situation and commence the emergency response procedures 🟠 Trigger the EWIS system if it has not automatically been triggered and if it is safe to access 🟠 If it is safe to do so, move away from the emergency following pre-determined evacuation routes 🟠 Stay in the designated emergency assembly area (for an evacuaton) or remain hidden (for a lockdown) and await further instructions from the Chief Warden 🟠 If there is a medical emergency, provide first aid and stay with the casualty if it safe until emergency services arrive 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement 🟠  Implement regular first aid training, warden training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures and their roles Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

If there is an explosion in the school science lab, staying calm and taking immediate, well-coordinated action is crucial. Here's a guide on what to do: 🟠 Evacuate the lab immediately using the school’s pre-determined Evacuation Procedures 🟠 Close the lab door behind you to contain any fire or hazardous materials 🟠 Alert reception so they can contact the Chief Warden, who will commence the Whole of School evacuation processes 🟠 The Chief Warden is to commence the internal escalation process, notifying the relevant personnel of the situation 🟠 The Chief Warden will organise for emergency services to be contacted, providing details of the explosion and any injuries 🟠 Provide first aid if necessary until emergency services arrive 🟠 Use available safety equipment like safety showers or eyewash stations if chemicals have splashed on someone 🟠 Stay in the designated assembly area and await further instructions from the Chief Warden 🟠 Do not go back into the lab (or buildings) to retrieve personal items until emergency services confirm it is safe to do so 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement 🟠  Implement regular first aid training, warden training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures and their roles in this type of emergency Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for people who are outdoors for an extended period. Here are some steps to follow if there is extreme heat in an outdoor venue: BE PREPARED: 🟠 Develop an emergency response plan that includes weather-related scenarios like extreme heat 🟠  Implement regular first aid training, warden training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures and their roles, and can identify signs of heat-related hazards and illnesses 🟠  Monitor the weather forecast and adjust conditions as necessary, including providing additional shade options, the stadium roof if available, and cooling devices BE EQUIPPED: 🟠 Ensure the venue has a full first aid kit that is checked and restocked regularly 🟠  Ensure all equipment and devices are checked and maintained regularly, including air conditioners, fans and misters 🟠  Have water and sunscreen readily available 🟠  Ensure the venue has shade options available, including shade sails, umbrellas and, in some cases, an adjustable roof IMPLEMENT & ASSIST: 🟠 Implement cooling devices and shade options 🟠 If an attendee is showing signs of a heat-related illness, commence first aid and contact emergency services, providing clear and concise information about the location and nature of the illness 🟠 Stay with the individual to reassure and monitor their condition until emergency services arrive EVACUATE: 🟠  If you are unable to manage the heat at a safe level, implement the venue’s evacuation procedures REVIEW: 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

A medical emergency can be challenging under any circumstance. However, it can be particularly challenging in a crowd during an event. Here are some steps to follow if there is a medical emergency in the crowd: For individuals: 🟠 Avoid unnecessary panic by staying calm and assessing the situation 🟠 Determine who requires medical assistance and what the nature of the emergency is 🟠 Check for any immediate dangers that might affect both you and the injured person 🟠 Contact emergency services and alert event staff, providing clear and concise information about the location and nature of the emergency 🟠 Provide basic first aid if you are trained and it is safe to do so. If not, seek assistance from someone who is trained until emergency services arrive 🟠 Encourage bystanders to move back and give the person space. This also helps emergency responders reach the individual more quickly 🟠 Stay with the individual to reassure and monitor their condition until emergency services arrive For venue operators: 🟠 Develop an emergency response plan, including a stop show/event process that documents the process to pause the event, move persons from the immediate area to clear a path for emergency services to access the casualty, or move the casualty from the area 🟠 Ensure the venue has a full first aid kit that is checked and restocked regularly 🟠 Implement regular first aid training, warden training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures and their roles 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

A power outage during a large event can become dangerous if not managed properly. Here are some steps to follow if there is a power outage during a large event: For individuals: 🟠 As you enter any venue, locate the nearest exits so you are prepared should a power outage occur, and you are required to evacuate 🟠 Stay calm and assess the situation 🟠 Listen for announcements and follow directions from event staff, including Wardens 🟠 Always follow the emergency exit signs and use designated evacuation routes. Move at a steady, controlled pace, avoiding pushing and shoving 🟠 If there is chaos or panic in the evacuating crowd, stay put if it is safe to do so until it is safe to leave 🟠 Assist others only if it is safe to do so 🟠 Do not use elevators, and avoid escalators and travelators if possible 🟠 Once you have evacuated, do not re-enter the venue 🟠 Account for your group and report any missing individuals to the nearest Warden For venue operators: 🟠 Develop an emergency response plan, including an evacuation plan that highlights emergency exits, evacuation routes, assembly points, and roles and responsibilities during a power outage 🟠 Ensure the venue has a full evacuation kit that is checked, restocked and charged regularly, including a torch, spare batteries, fully charged two-way radios, a safety whistle, water and blankets (Bounce Readiness evacuation kits can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gjDK83fE ) 🟠 The Chief Warden is to implement the emergency response plan, including contacting emergency services, delegating roles and responsibilities, communicating clearly to Wardens, reporting back to emergency services, and accounting for all personnel 🟠 Utilise backup generators where available 🟠 Implement regular evacuation training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures, their roles, exit locations and assembly areas 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

Evacuating during an emergency can be stressful regardless of the size of the venue. However, evacuating a large venue with a large crowd can be especially challenging and hazardous. Here are some steps to follow if there is overcrowding during an evacuation: For individuals: 🟠 As you enter any venue, locate the nearest exits so you are prepared should an evacuation be required 🟠 Stay calm and assess the situation to avoid increasing the risk of injury 🟠 Listen for announcements and follow directions from event staff, including Wardens 🟠 Always follow the emergency exit signs and use designated evacuation routes. Move at a steady, controlled pace, avoiding pushing and shoving 🟠 Identify alternative, less crowded exits, including side or rear exits, if they are clear and accessible. Do not walk against the evacuating crowd to avoid potential injury 🟠 If there is chaos or panic in the evacuating crowd, stay put if it is safe to do so until it is safe to leave 🟠 Assist others only if it is safe to do so 🟠 Do not use elevators, and avoid escalators and travelators if there is a high volume of people already using them 🟠 Once you have evacuated, do not re-enter the venue 🟠 Account for your group and report any missing individuals to the nearest Warden For venue operators: 🟠 Develop an emergency response plan, including an evacuation plan that highlights emergency exits, evacuation routes, assembly points, and roles and responsibilities 🟠 Implement regular evacuation training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures, their roles, exit locations and assembly areas 🟠 Ensure evacuation diagrams are placed along the paths of egress, identifying the assembly area(s) to evacuate to 🟠 The Chief Warden is to implement the emergency response plan, including delegating roles and responsibilities, communicating clearly to Wardens, reporting back to emergency services, and accounting for all personnel 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

If a large venue experiences structural failure, it is crucial to respond quickly and effectively to ensure the safety of all individuals involved. Here is what to do if there is structural failure at a large venue: For individuals: 🟠 As you enter any venue, locate the nearest exits so you are prepared should a structural emergency occur 🟠 Stay calm and assess the situation to avoid panic and chaos 🟠 Report the situation to venue security or a Warden. If possible, contact emergency services providing detailed information about the location details of the structural failure 🟠 Evacuate the area by quickly and safely moving away from the affected area following emergency exit signs, and using designated evacuation routes 🟠 Assist others if it is safe to do so 🟠 Stay away from debris that could fall or collapse further 🟠 Seek shelter if it is unsafe to leave the area immediately 🟠 Listen carefully and follow instructions given by the event staff, including Wardens 🟠 Do not use elevators 🟠 Once you have evacuated, do not re-enter the venue 🟠 Account for your group and report any missing individuals to the nearest Warden For venue operators: 🟠 Develop an emergency response plan, including an evacuation plan that highlights emergency exits, evacuation routes, assembly points, and roles and responsibilities 🟠 Undertake regular inspections and maintenance of buildings, stadiums and other structures 🟠 Adhere to current building codes and standards to prevent structural failures 🟠 Implement regular evacuation training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures, their roles, exit locations and assembly areas 🟠 Ensure evacuation diagrams are placed along the paths of egress, identifying the assembly area(s) to evacuate to 🟠 The Chief Warden is to implement the emergency response plan, including delegating roles and responsibilities, communicating clearly to Wardens, reporting back to emergency services, and accounting for all personnel 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement

Sold-out venues equate to tens of thousands of people competing for the same space and exits. It is crucial for organisations and individuals to be prepared for emergencies. So, what if there is a fire in a sold-out venue? For individuals: 🟠 As you enter any venue, locate the nearest exits so you are prepared should an emergency occur 🟠 Stay calm and assess the situation to avoid panic and chaos 🟠 Listen carefully and follow instructions given by the event staff, including Wardens 🟠 Do not use elevators 🟠 Move quickly but carefully to minimise falls and injuries 🟠 If there is smoke, stay low to avoid inhalation 🟠 Once you have evacuated, do not re-enter the building/s 🟠 Account for your group and report any missing individuals to the nearest Warden For venue operators: 🟠 Develop an emergency response plan, including an evacuation plan that highlights emergency exits, evacuation routes, assembly points, and roles and responsibilities 🟠 Implement regular evacuation training and drills to ensure all persons know the procedures, their roles, exit locations and assembly areas 🟠 Ensure evacuation diagrams are placed along the paths of egress, identifying the assembly area(s) to evacuate to 🟠 The Chief Warden is to implement the emergency response plan, including delegating roles and responsibilities, communicating clearly to area wardens, reporting back to emergency services, and accounting for all personnel 🟠 Implement a post-incident review to highlight what worked well and areas for improvement Do you have another ‘What If…’ scenario you want answered? Share in the comments below! #BounceReadiness #WhatIfWednesday #EmergencyManagement