Communicating Student Release (Evacuation) in Schools

Student release forms should be created and stored with other crisis supplies.
Student release areas should be designated along with back up options.
Staff roles should be assigned such as dealing with families and signing out students.
Create student release procedures that anticipate high emotions as parents attempt to access their children; students should not be released to people who are not on their emergency cards or who are not able to prove their identity.
Arrange for transportation for students who are not taken home by a parent or guardian, arranging for shelter and provisions as necessary.
Use all communication outlets to keep families, the media, and community informed during and after the crisis. Signal its end as well.