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
Mga Pagsara ng Paaralan
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 Ahensya sa Pamamahala ng Emergency ng Hawaiʻi (HI-EMA). County’s emergency response resources and information are below:
- Lungsod at County ng Honolulu: Department of Emergency Management
- Hawaiʻi Island County: Ahensya ng Pagtatanggol Sibil ng County ng Hawaiʻi
- Maui County: Ahensya ng Pamamahala ng Emergency ng Maui
- County ng Kauaʻi: Ahensya sa Pamamahala ng Emergency ng Kauaʻi
Mga pagkawala ng kuryente
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.
Mga Pang-emergency na Drills
Lahat schools conduct the following required drills (this video nagbibigay ng pangkalahatang-ideya):
- Lockdown: Nagaganap ang lockdown kung may natukoy na panloob o panlabas na banta sa paaralan. Lahat ng pinto ng paaralan ay naka-lock at ang mga estudyante ay nakakulong sa mga silid-aralan. Walang pagpasok o paglabas mula sa paaralan ang papayagan hanggang sa magawa ang isang "all-clear" na anunsyo.
- Shelter in Place: Ang mga estudyante ay sumilong sa mga itinalagang lugar upang protektahan sila mula sa mga mapanganib na materyales o masamang panahon. Walang pagpasok o paglabas mula sa paaralan ang papayagan hanggang sa magawa ang isang "all-clear" na anunsyo.
- 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.
- Lindol: Ang protocol ay ibagsak, takpan at hawakan hanggang sa tumigil ang pagyanig.
- Tsunami: For schools in tsunami zones, this is an evacuation drill to a designated area away from the reach of tsunami waves.
Tsunami-Zone Mga paaralan
Mga paaralan 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. Mga paaralan that lie within tsunami-zones include:
- Oʻahu: Kaʻaʻawa Elementary, Hauʻula Elementary, Sunset Beach Elementary, Haleʻiwa Elementary, Lāʻie Elementary, Waialua Elementary, Waiʻanae High, Waʻianae Intermediate, Nānāikapono Elementary, Iroquois Point Elementary, Māʻili Elementary, Ala Wai Elementary.
- Hawaiʻi: Chiefess Kapiʻolani Elementary, Keaukaha Elementary, Kahakai Elementary.
- Kauaʻi: Hanalei Elementary, Kekaha Elementary.
Impormasyong Pang-emergency para sa Mga Pamilya
Ang mga emerhensiya ay isang mabigat na panahon, ngunit ang mga magulang at tagapag-alaga ay dapat makatiyak na ang mga kawani ng paaralan ay handa sa pamamagitan ng regular at updated na mga pagsasanay. Makakatulong ang mga magulang at tagapag-alaga sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng mga sumusunod:
- Maging handa para sa isang emergency
- 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 children. Ang Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ay may mahalagang mapagkukunan online.
- 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.
- Tumutok sa mga lokal na istasyon ng TV/radyo para sa mga opisyal na alerto sa balita sa paaralan.
- 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.
- Tingnan ang website ng HIDOE o social media para sa mga emergency na update.
Mga brochure na pang-emerhensiya para sa mga magulang
Kabanata 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, Kabanata 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 Kabanata 19 paglabag.
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:
- Lumayo sa mga estranghero, huwag makipag-usap o kumuha ng anuman mula sa kanila.
- Huwag pumunta kahit saan kasama ang isang taong hindi mo kilala. Huwag kailanman tumanggap ng sakay mula sa isang estranghero.
- Kung lalapitan ka ng isang estranghero, humingi kaagad ng tulong sa isang pinagkakatiwalaang nasa hustong gulang.
- Gamitin ang buddy system; iwasang maglakad kahit saan mag-isa.
- Kung aagawin ka ng isang estranghero, gawin ang lahat upang pigilan ang estranghero. Sumigaw para sa tulong.
- Iulat ang anumang kahina-hinalang aktibidad sa isang pinagkakatiwalaang nasa hustong gulang.
- 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.
Ang komunidad ay maaaring matuto nang higit pa tungkol sa at lumahok sa mga pagsisikap na ito dito:
Paaralan Safety Committees
Each school has a School Safety Committee charged with attaining the following goals:
- Increasing safety awareness.
- Building enthusiasm for safety programs.
- Pagbawas at pag-iwas sa mga pinsala.
Connect with your school to learn more.