Departamento de Educación del Estado de Hawái

Ka ʻOihana Hoʻonaʻauao o ke Aupuni Hawaiʻi

Manteniendo nuestras escuelas seguras

In the event of a local emergency or an unplanned issue that would prevent a school from safely operating, school principals work in tandem with complex area superintendents to make decisions regarding short-term school closures.

Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness

Cierres de escuelas

In the event of large-scale events such as a hurricane, we work with our partners in state and county emergency management to make a determination on whether a school should remain open. Many of our school campuses are designated emergency shelters that are activated by counties in consultation with the Agencia de Gestión de Emergencias de Hawái (HI-EMA). County’s emergency response resources and information are below:

Cortes de energía

Power outages may occur during school hours. While it can be inconvenient, school administrators and state office leadership will closely monitor local county alerts. If a power outage occurs, in most cases a school campus will remain open. Generally, keeping students on campus is the safest choice.

In the event of a school closure, notification will be sent from the school directly to families and will also be posted to the HIDOE website. Please ensure that your child’s school has your most up-to-date contact information.

View information about Hawaiian Electric Co.’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Program.

Simulacros de emergencia

Todo schools conduct the following required drills (this video proporciona una descripción general):

  • Cierre de emergencia: se produce un cierre de emergencia si se identifica una amenaza interna o externa en la escuela. Se cierran todas las puertas de la escuela y los estudiantes quedan confinados en las aulas. No se permitirá la entrada ni la salida de la escuela hasta que se anuncie que todo está en orden.
  • Refugio en el lugar: los estudiantes se refugian en áreas designadas para protegerse de materiales peligrosos o condiciones climáticas adversas. No se permitirá la entrada ni la salida de la escuela hasta que se anuncie que todo está en orden.
  • Evacuation (including fire): Certain emergencies may require students and staff to evacuate the school. Evacuations are conducted when it is no longer safe to remain on campus. In the event the emergency continues and students are not able to return to campus, parent or guardian reunification procedures will take place. Please familiarize yourself with your school’s reunification procedures.
  • Terremoto: El protocolo es agacharse, cubrirse y agarrarse hasta que el temblor cese.
  • Tsunami: For schools in tsunami zones, this is an evacuation drill to a designated area away from the reach of tsunami waves.

Tsunami-Zone Escuelas

Escuelas that lie in tsunami zones practice evacuation based on a locally generated tsunami. This could result in a tsunami wave arriving on shore in 10-30 minutes. All schools practice evacuating tsunami zones within 10 minutes. Parents are directed to stay away from campus until the emergency has passed. Escuelas that lie within tsunami-zones include:

  • O'ahu: Primaria Ka'a'awa, Primaria Hau'ula, Primaria Sunset Beach, Primaria Hale'iwa, Primaria Lā'ie, Primaria Waialua, Secundaria Wai'anae, Intermedia Wa'ianae, Primaria Nānāikapono, Primaria Iroquois Point, Primaria Mā'ili, Primaria Ala Wai.
  • Hawai'i: Primaria Chiefess Kapi'olani, Primaria Keaukaha, Primaria Kahakai.
  • Kaua'i: Primaria Hanalei, Primaria Kekaha.

Información de emergencia para familias

Las emergencias son un momento estresante, pero los padres y cuidadores deben tener la seguridad de que el personal de la escuela está preparado mediante simulacros periódicos y actualizados. Los padres y cuidadores pueden ayudar haciendo lo siguiente:

  • Esté preparado para una emergencia
    • Ensure that your child’s emergency contact information is accurate and current.
    • All HIDOE schools have emergency plans. Become familiar with your school’s emergency plan and parent/guardian reunification procedures in the event of a school evacuation.
    • Take time to prepare your family’s emergency plan with your childrenLa Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) tiene recursos valiosos en línea.
  • In case of a school emergency: Although your first reaction would be to call or rush to your child’s school, please follow these tips:
    • Do not call or rush to your child’s school. Phone lines and staff are needed for emergency response efforts.
    • Do not phone your child. Staff and students are discouraged from using cell phone communication for safety reasons.
    • Sintonice las estaciones de radio y televisión locales para recibir alertas de noticias escolares oficiales.
    • Rely only on official communication from school, public safety or HIDOE officials.
    • Listen for official information regarding reunification with your child. Students will be released only to parents/guardians who are documented as emergency contacts and who present a picture ID such as a driver’s license, military ID or passport.
    • Consulte el sitio web de HIDOE o las redes sociales para obtener actualizaciones de emergencia.

Folletos de emergencia para padres

Capítulo 19

In order to keep our schools safe, rules have been established relating to student misconduct. These rules also govern searches of students and seizures of property. Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules, Capítulo 19 (PDF), are derived from state law. It’s important that students and parents review this information to be aware of the consequences of a Chapter 19 violation. 

Safety on and off campus

Police will be engaged when there is real or perceived danger involving our students or campuses. Administrators and staff will initiate safety protocols when incidents happen on campus, and facilitate communication with families, community groups and law enforcement when incidents involving students happen off campus.

Hawaiʻi’s law enforcement organizations are an important part of keeping school communities safe. Police community outreach educates students about safety.

Families should also speak with their children about basic safety measures when they are out in public and do not have a trusted adult nearby:

  • Manténgase alejado de los extraños, no hable con ellos ni acepte nada de ellos.
  • No vayas a ningún lado con alguien que no conoces. Nunca aceptes que te lleve un desconocido.
  • Si un extraño se acerca a usted, busque ayuda inmediatamente de un adulto de confianza.
  • Utilice el sistema de compañeros; evite caminar solo a cualquier lugar.
  • Si un extraño te agarra, haz lo que sea necesario para detenerlo. Grita para pedir ayuda.
  • Reporta cualquier actividad sospechosa a un adulto de confianza.
  • Be alert of your surroundings and let others know where you will be and what time you will be back.

The surrounding school neighborhood and community are our partners in watching for and reporting suspicious activity around campuses. We encourage neighbors to report suspicious activity to school staff and/or law enforcement. 

La comunidad puede obtener más información sobre estos esfuerzos y participar en ellos aquí:

Escuela Safety Committees

Each school has a School Safety Committee charged with attaining the following goals:

  • Increasing safety awareness.
  • Building enthusiasm for safety programs.
  • Reducir y prevenir lesiones.

Connect with your school to learn more.