Emergency management plan

Emergencies can happen at any time, so it’s important to be ready to respond.

Use the template below as a framework for your emergency plan. The plan has a list of accepted responses to identified scenarios, for example fire, earthquake, tsunami.

Tailor the plan to suit your specific needs.  Record site specific information in the yellow highlighted sections. Nominate a staff member to keep the plan information current and tested periodically.

Make sure all staff are familiar with the plan. Communicate key elements to students, parents and caregivers. Use the plan when practising emergency responses, such as evacuation drills.

If you would like any help with your emergency planning, please contact the Ministry of Education’s Emergency Management Team by emailing emt@minedu.govt.nz.

For more information, you can also visit the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management websites:

• www.getthru.govt.nz - information on how to get personally prepared
• What’s the Plan Stan - provides primary and intermediate level teacher resources to develop their students’ knowledge and skills to prepare for, and safely respond to, disasters.