Emergency Information

Carry this information at all times. Following an emergency situation in any of our schools, parents & guardians are encouraged to monitor school information and communications by:

• Tuning in to local television and radio stations

• Visit the District’s website at www.bbhcsd.org.

• Visit the District’s Facebook

Selected Numbers

• Brecksville Police Department 440-526-8900

District Safety Effort

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools District is committed to providing a safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District works closely with area law enforce-ment, fire and EMS and Cuyahoga County Emergency Management Agency to ensure our schools are well prepared in the event of an emergency.

Each school conducts drills throughout the school year to help students and staff prepare for possible emergencies. Specifics of the drills are not enclosed for safety reasons.

• Broadview Heights Police Department 440-526-5400

• Brecksville Fire Department 440-526-1212

• Broadview Heights Fire Department 440-526-7122

District Numbers

• Board of Education Office 440-740-4000

• High School 440-740-4700

Emergency

Information Guide For

• Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office 216-443-6000

• Cuyahoga County Emergency Management 216-443-5904

• Middle School 440-740-4405

• Central School 440-740-4100

• Chippewa Elementary School 440-740-4200

Parents & Guardians

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Please do NOT call 911 for information
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Highland Elementary School 440-740-4300

Hilton Elementary School 440-746-4600

“Where Fine Education is a Heritage”

Be Prepared for an Emergency

• Ensure that your child’s emergency contact information is accurate and current. Contact the school whenever changes
have been made (example-phone number, address).

• Remember and refer to the nonemergency number listed in this brochure. Do NOT call the school itself.

In Case of School Emergency

• Do NOT call or rush to your child’s school. Telephone lines and staff are needed for emergency response efforts.

Safety Terms & Procedures

In the event of an emergency at your child’s school, it is important to know these terms:

Lockdown

A lockdown takes place if an internal or external threat is identified at the school. All school doors are locked and students are
confined to classrooms. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until an
“all - clear” announcement has been made.

Shelter in Place
Students take refuge in designated areas to protect from hazardous materials or severe weather. No entry into or exit from the school will be allowed until an “all-clear” announcement has been made.

How Can I Be Reunited with my Child?

Reunification - Parents or guardians will be directed by school authorities via Alert Now. Students will be released ONLY to parents or guardians who are documented as emergency contacts and who present a picture ID such as driver’s license, military ID or passport. The reunification process can be time consuming so parents are urged to be patient.

When you arrive at the alternative evacuation site to pick up your child, there will be four stations: A-F, G-L, M-R, S-Z. Please report
to the station that has the first letter of your student’s last name. Give the station worker your child’s name. Once you have been identified your child will be brought to you at the student release point.

• Do NOT phone your child. Staff and students are discouraged from using cell phone communication for safety reasons.

• Tune in to local radio and television stations for official school news alerts.

Evacuation
In the event of certain building emergencies, students will be relocated to an evacuation/ relocation area. Students will be released ONLY to parents or guardians with a picture ID and permission from a district official.

Following an Emergency

• Listen to and acknowledge your child’s concerns.

• Provide reassurance that your child is safe.

• Rely on official communications from the school or public safety officials.

• Listen for official information regarding reuniting with your child.

• Assure your child that additional prevention efforts are being put in place.

• Seek help from school personnel or a mental health professional if concerns persist.