When an external and immediate danger is identified and it is determined that the students should be kept securely inside the building the Chief Warden on-site will take charge and activate the Emergency Management Team if necessary.
- Call 000 for emergency services and seek and follow advice.
- Initiate the lock-down process:
- Find the nearest inside area.
- Close and lock external doors.
- Close and lock (where possible) internal doors and windows.
- Shut door and window blinds where available.
- Remain in room and be quiet.
- Where possible stay below eye level.
- Turn all mobile phones to SILENT.
- If available, allocate staff to be posted at locked doors to allow students, staff and visitors to enter if locked out.
- Divert parents and returning groups from the school if required.
- Ensure a telephone line is kept free.
- Keep public address system free.
- Keep main entrance as the only entry point. It must be constantly monitored, if safe to do so, and no unauthorised people allowed access.
- If safe to do so, have a staff member wait at the main entry to the school to guide emergency services personnel.
- As appropriate, ascertain that all students, staff and visitors are accounted for.
- As appropriate, confirm with emergency services personnel that it is safe to return to normal operations.
- Seek advice from Independent Schools Victoria (ISV) if required.
- Maintain a record of actions/decisions undertaken and times.
- Contact parents as required.