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Marin County Schools Emergency Services
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The Marin County Office of Education works closely with Marin County's public and private schools and the Marin County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services to support emergency preparedness in our schools and community. This website is part of the effort to provide an effective plan and resources to improve emergency response procedures in all local schools.
Find out if schools are open during emergencies via the
Marin County Public Emergency Portal
Check on the status of a school:
- Go to Public Emergency Portal - Marin County
- Scroll down to the map
- Select Marin School Status under the "Layers" tab within the "Marin Public Information Map" graphic
MCOE monitors weather events and maintains communication with schools and the Marin County Office of Emergency Services. Check here for updated information on weather events that may impact school operations as it becomes available. To update the status of your school, please email Anna Khachaturyan at akhachaturyan@marinschools.org.
Comprehensive School Safety Plan Compliance Audit Information
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February 1, 2018 Letter from the California Department of Education
2.1.2018 CDE Letter regarding Comprehensive School Safety Plans.pdf 134.53 KB (Last Modified on February 15, 2019) -
SAMPLE / TEMPLATE School Safety Plan Overview and Form 2018-19 MCOE
SAMPLE School Safety Plan Overview and Form 2018-19.pdf 265.93 KB (Last Modified on February 15, 2019)
Emergency Resources
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Air Quality Resources
Air Quality Update - Activity Overview (English) - updated 8.30.2023
PSPS, Air Quality and Wildfire Preparendness Meeting (5/25/2021 Recording)
Air Quality Activity Overview (English) updated 8.30.23
Air Quality Activity Overview (Spanish) updated 8.30.23
Fire and Smoke Map - AirNow.gov
Official U.S. Daily Air Quality Index -AirNow.gov
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Emergency Actions Flipchart
The Emergency Actions Flipchart is drawn from the Response section of the Model Emergency Management Plan. The Emergency Actions Flipchart serves as a quick reference guide to assist staff in finding information immediately during an emergency. Schools are encouraged to download, print and post the Emergency Actions Flipchart in every classroom. The LOCKDOWN protocol has been updated to align with revisions to the Model Emergency Management Plan following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The Flipchart is formatted as a fillable PDF document for easy customization. Type the site-specific information into the shaded boxes and print. To produce multiple copies of the Emergency Actions Flipchart, make the quantity of copies for each page separately without collating. Cut all copies of a single page at the same time before collating the Flipchart.
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Emergency Preparedness
- Marin County Office of Emergency Services – Current County Information (404 Error)
- The Marin County Schools Emergency Preparedness Services - school closure update and other emergency resources (Points to self on current site)
- Annual Emergency Preparedness Best Practices in Schools
- Marin Schools Emergency Preparedness Council Meeting Schedule 2022-2023
- Emergency Management Plan (not sure what this is, new page?)
- Emergency First Aid Guidelines for California Schools by CA EMS Authority (Broken URL)
- Getting Started
- Supplies
- Training
- Drills
- Active Shooter Pocket Guide
- Student Release
- Emergency Communications
- For Parents
- District/School Emergency Plans and Procedures
- Local, State and National Agency Links
- Other Resources
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Extreme Weather
Winter Weather
Checklist - Resources for Weather Emergencies
- Click here for more information on Winter Planning Resources
- Please check the Marin County Emergency Portal for Sand Bag information.
Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District - Real‐Time Rainfall, Creek Stage, and Weather Data
Summer Weather
Extreme Heat
- Heat Risk Outdoor Activity Overview and Communication Protocols -July 2023: English, Spanish
- HeatWave Safety- Red Cross
- HeatWave Safety - Red Cross (Spanish)
- Heat Wave Guidance, including safety tips for parents, from the National Weather Service
- Extreme Heat Guidance from the Center for Disease Control Extreme Heat Guidelines
PG&E Power Outages
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Model Emergency Management Plan
The Marin Schools Model Emergency Management Plan is a comprehensive reference, updated to reflect the broader range of hazards and threats that school campuses must now be prepared to face. The Model Plan was developed by the Marin County Office of Education as a tool to assist in the planning and implementation of effective school emergency preparedness programs.
The Model Emergency Management Plan provides a framework for protecting students, staff and school facilities and describes the roles and responsibilities of staff members in a variety of emergency situations. Schools are encouraged to download the Model Plan and adapt it for individual site needs.
Annexes:
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National Incident Management System (NIMS) Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)
NIMS is the nation’s first standardized management approach that unifies federal, state and local government resources for incident response. SEMS is used throughout California to manage and coordinate any emergency response involving more than one agency or jurisdiction. NIMS and SEMS establish the Incident Command System (ICS) as a standardized organizational structure to establish a unified command and line of authority, with a common language and set of procedures for the management of all major incidents.
Use of SEMS during a disaster response is an eligibility requirement for local governments, agencies and special districts to receive STATE reimbursement following a disaster. A federal directive requires state and local governments and special districts to adopt NIMS in all preparedness, planning and response efforts.
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PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff
May 25, 2021 - PSPS, Air Quality and Wildfire Preparendness Meeting
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Marin County Office of Education Letter - English
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Marin County Office of Education Letter - Spanish
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Recommendations for Schools - English
PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff Recommendations for Schools - Spanish
Archived
News Release-County of Marin Potential Power Shutoff 10.23.20 (English)
News Release-County of Marin Potential Power Shutoff 10.23.20 (Spanish)
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Student Release
Certain situations may involve releasing students from school or relocating them at a time when parents expect their children to be at the school site. Evacuation, relocation or student release will be implemented by a district or school administrator only in times of extreme emergency when conditions exist to warrant such execution. Whenever possible, it is preferred that students remain at school during the academic day. A working group of school administrators, staff and parents developed documents to facilitate student release and standardize procedures among Marin County schools.
Contact:
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Mike Grant
Assistant Superintendent
Marin County Office of Education
mgrant@marinschools.org
415.499.5849