Health and safety
FEH BOCES takes the safety of its students, staff and community very seriously.
S.H.E.L.L. Emergency Response Procedure
We use the S.H.E.L.L. Emergency Response Procedure to understand which protocol to follow in a potential emergency.
Shelter in Place
Shelter students and staff inside the building when it is safer inside the building than outside.
Ex: Gas leak, tornado
Hold in Place
Restrict movement of students and staff within the building while dealing with short-term emergencies.
Ex: Medical emergency, fighting
Evacuation
Evacuate students and staff from the building when it is safer outside than inside the building.
Ex: Fire, bomb threat, intruder
Lockout
Secure all students and staff inside the building, away from outside danger.
Ex: Nearby armed robbery, fire close by
Lockdown
Immediate threat of violence. Secure students and staff inside locked classrooms.
Ex: Active shooter, intruder