Emergency Preparedness Safety Terms
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SPANISH — ESPAÑOL
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BENGALI — BANGLA বাংলা
এই নথিটি অনুবাদ করতে: এই পৃষ্ঠার উপরের অংশে 'অ্যাক্সেসিবিলিটি অ্যান্ড ট্রান্সলেশন' (Accessibility and Translation) টুলবারটি রয়েছে। অন্য কোনো ভাষায় নথিটি দেখতে 'Translate'-এ ক্লিক করুন এবং আপনার পছন্দের ভাষাটি নির্বাচন করুন।
ei nothiti anubad korte: ei prishthar uporer angshe 'axesibiliti and translation' (Accessibility and Translation) toolbarti royeche. anno kono bhashay nothiti dekhte 'Translate'-a click karun ebong aapnar pochonder bhasati nirbachon korun.
URDU — ARDOاردو
اس دستاویز کا ترجمہ کرنے کے لیے: 'ایکسیسیبلٹی اینڈ ٹرانسلیشن' (Accessibility and Translation) ٹول بار اس صفحے کے اوپری حصے میں موجود ہے۔ اس دستاویز کو کسی دوسری زبان میں دیکھنے کے لیے 'Translate' پر کلک کریں اور اپنی پسندیدہ زبان منتخب کریں۔
is dastavez ka tarjamah karne ke liye: 'exisibleti and translation' (Accessibility and Translation) tol bar is safhe ke operi hissay min mojud hay. is dastavez ko kasi dosari zaban min dekhane ke liye 'Translate' par kalk karin or apani pasandidah zaban mantakhab karin.
VIETNAMESE — TIẾNG VIỆT
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ARABIC — EARABIUN عربي
لترجمة هذه الوثيقة: يوجد شريط أدوات إمكانية الوصول والترجمة في أعلى هذه الصفحة. انقر على "ترجمة" (Translate) واختر اللغة التي تفضلها لعرض هذه الوثيقة بلغة أخرى.
litarjamat hadhih alwathiqati: yujad sharit 'adawat 'iimkaniat alwusul waltarjamat fi 'aelaa hadhih alsafhati. anqur ealaa "tarjamati" (Translate) wakhtar allughat alati tufadiluha lieard hadhih alwathiqat bilughat 'ukhraa.
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WHAT IS A LOCK-OUT?
Lock-Out is a District response used to secure the school from a potential disturbance taking place outside of the school. This might include police activity in the neighborhood or other disturbances. During a Lock-Out classes continue as usual and all students in classes occurring outside of the building must return to the building. Students and staff are permitted to move about in the building as needed. All ingress and egress are monitored by school security and administration. This is the least restrictive emergency response.
WHAT IS A LOCK-IN?
Lock-In is a District response used when there is a safety issue inside of the school. This might include an unauthorized person having entered the school and/or a disturbance inside of the school. Students and staff are to remain inside of their classrooms and offices until the all-clear is given by school administration. Common areas of the school are cleared. Classes continue as usual. Ingress and egress from the building are more restricted.
WHAT IS A LOCKDOWN?
A Lockdown is a District response used when there is an imminent safety threat occurring inside the school, on the school campus, or immediately adjacent to the school that has a high probability of moving onto school grounds that prevents the safe evacuation of a school. The police and/or first responders are contacted. Regular school activities are suspended. Students and staff remain in classrooms or other secure areas away from potential danger and do not leave the safe areas. Ingress and egress from the building are suspended until the lockdown is lifted by the police.
WHAT IS AN EVACUATION?
An Evacuation is a District response used when the quick, orderly egress of District students and staff from a building becomes necessary due to an unsafe condition.
HOW LONG DOES A LOCK-OUT, LOCK-IN, LOCKDOWN OR
EVACUATION USUALLY LAST?
Most emergency responses are precautionary in nature and called out of an abundance of caution. They last from 10 to 30 minutes but can last longer if the incident requires more investigation and intervention. Since each situation is unique, there is no pre-established time limit. The emergency responses are lifted as quickly as practically and safely possible.
SHOULD I CALL THE SCHOOL OR COME TO THE SCHOOL
DURING A LOCK-OUT, LOCK-IN, LOCKDOWN OR EVACUATION?
Our first priority is keeping students safe. We kindly ask that you not call the school or come to the school during an emergency response. This allows the Upper Darby School District Team and/or police to secure the location and manage the incident. We will communicate as soon as practically and safely possible via the CrisisGo mobile app (registration required), an email, and across our social media (Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter). We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available and as practically and safely as possible.
WHAT IF MY CHILD CONTACTS ME DURING A LOCK-OUT,
LOCK-IN, LOCKDOWN OR EVACUATION?
If you receive a call or a text from your child during an emergency response, please urge your child to remain calm and to follow instruction from the school officials. Please note that during Lockdowns, students are expected to remain as quiet as possible and verbal communication may not be safe. Remember that we kindly ask that you not call the school or come to the school during an emergency response.
HOW WILL I KNOW MY CHILD'S SCHOOL WAS IN A
LOCK-OUT, LOCK-IN, LOCKDOWN OR EVACUATION?
You will be notified via the CrisisGo app (registration required), ParentLink email and social media if your child experiences a Lock-out, Lock-In, Lockdown or Evacuation during the school day. Your child’s Principal will follow up in a separate email following the incident.