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

Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness

学校 Closures​

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 学校 should remain open. Many of our 学校 campuses are designated emergency shelters that are activated by counties in consultation with the 夏威夷紧急事务管理局 (HI-EMA). County’s emergency response resources and information are below:

• 檀香山市和县： 应急管理部
• 夏威夷岛县： 夏威夷县民防局
• 茂宜县： 毛伊岛紧急事务管理局
• 考艾县： 可爱岛应急管理局

停电

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

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

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

​​​​​​应急演习

All schools conduct the following required drills (this 视频 提供概述）：

• Lockdown: A lockdown takes place if an internal or external threat is identified at the 学校. All 学校 doors are locked and students are confined to classrooms. No entry into or exit from the 学校 will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made.
• Shelter in Place: Students take refuge in designated areas to protect them from hazardous materials or severe weather. No entry into or exit from the 学校 will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement is made.
• Evacuation (including fire): Certain emergencies may require students and staff to evacuate the 学校. 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 学校’s reunification procedures.
• 地震：常规做法是蹲下、掩护并坚持住，直到震动停止。
• Tsunami: For schools in tsunami zones, this is an evacuation drill to a designated area away from the reach of tsunami waves.

Hurricane Preparedness

The Department monitors potential storms and hurricanes affecting the state in close coordination with state and county emergency management officials. Ahead of a storm, schools take precautions to secure campuses and reduce potential hazards. Following a severe weather event, schools assess facilities and grounds for damage to determine when it is safe for students and staff to return. Families and employees are encouraged to monitor official HIDOE communications, local media and county emergency management agencies for the latest information. For more information on preparing for hurricanes and other severe weather events, visit ready.hawaii.gov. 

Tsunami-Zone 学校

Schools that lie in tsunami zones practice evacuation based on a locally generated tsunami. This could result in a tsunami wave arriving on shore in 15-30 minutes. All schools practice evacuating tsunami zones within 10 minutes. Parents are directed to stay away from campus until the emergency has passed. Schools that lie within the primary tsunami evacuation zone (color code red) include:

The following provides recommended guidance for “Distant Tsunami” on specific situations. These tsunamis can travel across the entire ocean basins and may take hours to reach land, allowing for more time to issue warnings and evacuate.

If a warning is issued prior to the start of the 学校 day, 学校 activity, and/or work day

If a warning is issued during the 学校 day, at drop-off or pick-up, or during after-school care or events

If a tsunami watch is issued

家庭紧急信息

Emergencies are a stressful time, but parents and caregivers should be assured that school staff are prepared through regular and updated drills. Parents and caregivers can help by doing the following:

• 做好应急准备
  • Ensure that your child’s emergency contact information is accurate and current.
  • All HIDOE schools have emergency plans. Become familiar with your 学校’s emergency plan and parent/guardian reunification procedures in the event of a 学校 evacuation.
  • Take time to prepare your family’s emergency plan with your children。联邦紧急事务管理局（FEMA）在网上拥有宝贵的资源。
• In case of a 学校 emergency: Although your first reaction would be to call or rush to your child’s 学校, please follow these tips:
  • Do not call or rush to your child’s 学校. 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.
  • Tune in to local TV/radio stations for official 学校 news alerts.
  • Rely only on official communication from 学校, public safety or HIDOE officials.
  • 听取有关与孩子团聚的官方信息。只有被记录为紧急联系人并出示带照片的身份证件（如驾照、军人证或护照）的父母/监护人才能接走学生。
  • 请查看 HIDOE 网站或社交媒体以获取紧急更新。

给家长的应急手册​​

第十九章

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, 第 19 章 (PDF), are derived from state law. It’s important that students and parents review this information to be aware of the consequences of a 第 19 章 违规. 

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 学校 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:

• 远离陌生人，不要与他们交谈或拿走他们的东西。
• 不要和陌生人一起去任何地方。切勿搭乘陌生人的便车。
• 如果有陌生人接近您，请立即向可信赖的成年人寻求帮助。
• 使用伙伴制度；避免独自一人走到任何地方。
• 如果有陌生人抓住你，请尽一切努力阻止陌生人。大声呼救。
• 向可信赖的成年人报告任何可疑活动。
• Be alert of your surroundings and let others know where you will be and what time you will be back.

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

社区可以在这里了解更多信息并参与这些努力：

• 檀香山警察局
• Maui Police
• 夏威夷岛警察
• 考艾岛警察

学校安全 Committees

Each 学校 has a 学校安全 Committee charged with attaining the following goals:

• Increasing safety awareness.
• Building enthusiasm for safety programs.
• 减少和预防伤害。

Connect with your 学校 to learn more.