On Wednesday, September 25, we will conduct the following drills:
● Lockdown/shelter-in-place: classrooms will practice locking down with everything shut and locked
● Earthquake: students will practice taking cover under their desks in the event of an earthquake
● Tsunami evacuation: the entire school will practice evacuating from the campus quickly in the event of a locally generated tsunami which could reach Oahu within 15 minutes of the first tremors
The tsunami evacuation will require ALL students and staff to walk at a brisk pace, across Haleʻiwa Road, through the big dirt lot and through the agricultural fields owned by Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate, then cross Kamehameha Hwy at the stop light and continue walking until we are under the Joseph Leong Bypass. It is always our goal to complete this evacuation within 15 minutes. Staff members will be escorting students throughout the entire evacuation route and will ensure that everyone crosses both major roads safely. Upon reaching our destination, everyone will take a water break. When the group is ready to return, we will walk back to campus following the same route, however, the pace will be relaxed and more comfortable.
Our pre-school students and EOEL students will conduct a modified tsunami evacuation drill that will have them remaining on campus. There are also staff members who are unable to join in the walk because of health and safety situations. If you feel that your child should remain on campus for health and safety reasons (serious asthma condition, sprained ankle, anxiety, etc), please inform your child’s teacher. Students who are unable to participate in the off campus evacuation will be supervised by our staff members in our library. We will have our Haleʻiwa golf carts and utility vehicles escorting our evacuation. If anyone needs assistance, the carts will be readily available to provide a ride to anyone who might need it. We will also have private cars at the bypass to drive anyone back to campus if needed.
