Isabella County Emergency Management (EOC) -
School Information
School Lockdown Information
School Lockdown/Shelter-in-Place Drill Policy
New legislation (Act No. 187 and Act No. 337) requires a minimum of 2 drills for each school year, in which occupants are restricted to the interior of the building and the building is secured. This must be conducted at all schools that operate any of the grades kindergarten to 12, with security measures that are appropriate to an emergency, such as the release of a hazardous material or the presence of an armed individual on or near the premises.
This policy is not all-inclusive. We encourage every school administrator to work in coordination with emergency management and emergency responder representatives to build upon these guidelines to strengthen their ability to protect against any threat encountered, whether natural or man made.
The attached policy information and templates will assist you in coordinating and conducting the required drills.
- Lockdown Policy Document - Cover letter, PA 187, PA 337, Drill Policy, Template, and Suggestions & Guidelines. (PDF format)
- Templates Lockdown Template Inside Threat, Lockdown Template Outside Threat, Shelter In-Place, Documentation Form (Word format) (PDF format)
- Lockdown Policy - PowerPoint
Training Information & Links
Tornado Information and Preparedness Tips
A
tornado is defined as a violently rotating column of air extending from a
thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of
tremendous destruction with wind speeds of 250 mph or more.
Tornado Myths:
MYTH: Areas near rivers, lakes, and
mountains are safe from tornadoes.
FACT: No place is safe from tornadoes.
In the late 1980's, a tornado swept through Yellowstone National Park
leaving a path of destruction up and down a 10,000 ft. mountain.
MYTH: The low pressure with a tornado
causes buildings to "explode" as the tornado passes overhead.
FACT: Violent winds and debris slamming
into buildings cause most structural damage.
MYTH: Windows should be opened before
a tornado approaches to equalize pressure and minimize damage.
FACT: Opening windows allows damaging
winds to enter the structure. Leave the windows alone; instead, immediately
go to a safe place.
Tornado Informational Links:
- National Weather Service tornado information
- What to do during a tornado - FEMA
- Are you ready? - from FEMA
- NOAA tornado preparedness tips for administrators
- Frequently Asked Questions regarding tornadoes
Youth Services Unit (YSU)
The
officers of the Youth Services Unit (YSU) believe that the youth of today
are our most valuable resource and an essential element in our future.
Unfortunately, statistics indicate a growing involvement in criminal
activities by juveniles, either as victims or perpetrators. This unique
segment of our society demands a delicate balance of strategies to
effectively, efficiently and professionally protect our youth, provide
guidance and counseling or, finally, to prosecute them.
The goal of the Youth Services Unit is to gain a better understanding of the experience of youth in the area, to help them find their place so that they have a positive impact on the community, and to advocate on their behalf. To achieve the desired results, there must be a cohesive effort by family, schools, social service agencies, and law enforcement agencies.
The unit believes education is the key to a better future for our youth and focuses on programs that prevent the youth of Isabella County from getting into trouble. These programs are designed to maximize interaction between the officers in the unit and the youth in the county.