Church Safety, Security, and Emergency Procedures (part 4 of 5)

Emergency Procedures

In the event of a building emergency or natural disaster, having clear emergency procedures in place adds a layer of security to an organization and peace of mind to its members.

• Outside evacuation (in case of fire, gas leak, etc.)

1. Children’s teachers escort all students to a parking lot (take roll with them to make sure all are present).
2. Hall monitors help get non-verbal children to a parking lot.
3. Ushers escort worshippers to a parking lot.
4. All teachers and workers/volunteers work to get people outside.
5. Designated person(s) must go through the building to confirm evacuation.

• Inside evacuation (in case of tornado, lockdown, etc.)

1. Children’s teachers escort all children to an inside, lower-level hallway (take roll with them to make sure all are present).
2. Hall monitors help get non-verbal children to an inside, lower-level hallway.
3. Ushers escort worshippers to large room such as a fellowship hall.
4. All teachers and workers/volunteers work to get people to an inside, lower-level hallway.
5. Designated person(s) must go through the building to confirm evacuation.

Lead On!

Steve