SMCDSB Emergency Response

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has a responsibility to ensure the safety of students, staff and visitors inside board buildings, on board property and in our community. Principals, designates and site managers respond to a wide variety of situations on a daily basis. The SMCDSB Emergency Preparedness Plan provides the principal, designate or site manager with a basis for reference in emergency situations. This Emergency Response App is designed to synthesize the Emergency Preparedness Plan and provide quick and easy-to-access information on procedures to follow in the event of a wide range of emergency situations. The app will not cover every situation that may be encountered. The goal of this app is to provide information related to a range of emergencies to enable staff to adapt and modify procedures as needed, depending on the unique nature of the emergency. It is the responsibility of the principal, designate or site manager to establish the Emergency Response Plan for their location and review it with their superintendent annually. It is the responsibility of the principal, designate or site manager to administer the provisions of the Emergency Response Plan. The principal, designate or site manager has the authority to delegate duties under the plan, where appropriate. It is the responsibility of the principal, designate or site manager to ensure all staff and students are familiar with all aspects of the Emergency Response Plan.