Emergency DrillsMayo Middle School

Raising Hand

• During an emergency it is important that students are quiet so they can hear instructions. When you see a staff member’s hand go up – raise your hand and be quiet. Listen for the next set of instructions.

All Safety Drills• Look for informational signs in each room• Walk quickly and quietly in hallways

• Stay with the teacher in the classroom you are in• Stay quiet and listen for instructions• DO NOT PANIC – remain calm

Fire Drill / Alarm• Fire Alarm sounds like a buzzer• Move single file quickly and

without talking• Two classrooms of students will be

moving down the stairs and out the doors in separate lanes

• Be aware of how you should exit building from each room

• Every room has their own plan• Check information by door

Tornado Drill• Tornado Alarm is a pulsating bell

sound• Move quickly and quietly to the

room’s assigned area• Kneel down with hands covering

your head• Remain quiet until the teacher

gives you the OK• Check for tornado drill info by the

classroom doors

Lockdowns• Listen for warning announcement over PA• Listen to your teachers and staff members for directions• Move quickly, quietly and remain calm• Follow the classroom instructions or teacher instructions• If during passing periods – find a room and hide