Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District has an Emergency Plan that covers the following:

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Weapons

• Hazardous Materials

• Animals/Bees

• Assault/FightsBomb

• ThreatIntruder/Drive-By Shooting

• Campus Disorder

• Death/SuicideFire

Staff and students are instructed in procedures for Shelter-In-Place, Lockdown, Duck and Cover, and Evacuation.

The Emergency Response Guides are posted in each front office. The guide is intended as a reference and will not replace sound judgment and common sense.

During an emergency, the Police and Fire Departments will make the final decisions regarding the safety of students and staff.

If an evacuation of students is called for local radio stations will be notified.All information and announcements will come from the office of the Superintendent.During an emergency, the district web page will have updated information on the home page if possible.Students will be released to parents or guardians with proper documentation.