Family Handbook 2018-2019

18 o Do not release children to parents or family member during an emergency evacuation. Note: Parents must return to the building and sign their child out as required. Hurricane Preparedness o At the discretion of NSU administration, the Mailman Segal Center and the University may close in the case of a hurricane watch or warning. If a hurricane watch or warning is issued for Broward County, please check the NSU Emergency Hotline 800-256-5065 , the Mailman Segal Center Hotline 954-262- 5656 , or the Nova Southeastern University website for notification as to school closings. o The university has a dedicated website to offer detailed information on weather emergencies at http://www.nova.edu/hurricane/index.html o Should the NSU web site (www.nova.edu ) become unavailable due to a hurricane, an alternate informational web site will become available at http://208.63.152.2 . Lockdown Procedures In the case of a Lockdown, teaching staff: o Remain in classroom or office, or return to nearest classroom or office in a calm but swift manner. o Lock the classroom door using the intruder/lockdown key. o Pull shades/blinds. o Turn off lights. o Conduct a head count and take attendance. o Place young infants in evacuation cribs. o Move children to a designated “safe zone.” o Remain as quiet as possible. o Monitors walkie-talkies and intercom. o DO NOT open doors for anyone except First Responders. o Wait for official notification for next steps. Visitors in hallways during a lockdown should seek shelter in the nearest safe location. Medical Emergencies A “Life Threatening Medical Emergency” means that a person requires immediate medical intervention to stabilize and prevent the medical condition from deteriorating. Person finding injured or ill person: o Remains calm. o Calls 911 for emergency medical services and report the incident or request that someone else call (use an intercom or walkie-talkie to notify front office). Stay on line with the dispatcher and provide information as requested. o Completes Incident/Accident form. The classroom teacher or program director: o Reports the incident to NSU Public Safety, or call 911 if they have not already been called. o Notifies parents or legal guardian.