SHELTER
Shelter occurs when protection is necessary against incidents such as tornados or hazardous materials. Shelter actions vary by hazard, & may include: severe weather (transition to pre-designated shelter areas), hazmat (close doors/windows, turn off HVAC systems) or earthquake (drop/take cover).
Students
- Follow established procedures, based upon the hazard.
- Listen carefully for alternate instructions.
Teachers
- Follow established procedures, based upon the hazard.
- Take roll and notate the time once it is safe to do so.
Parents
- Wait for updates from Grand Prairie ISD via normal communication channels.
- Please do not come to the school, as most shelter incidents are limited in duration.
- If a shelter incident is followed by an evacuation and parent reunifications at another district campus will be required, parents will be notified of the reunification location via normal Grand Prairie ISD communications channels. NOTE: Parents or guardians must bring a valid government-issued photo ID to any Grand Prairie ISD reunification site.
- Ensure the school has current phone numbers and information regarding persons authorized to pick up your student.
