Westwood Shelter in Place – Drill

Hello Westwood,

On Thursday, February 16th, 2023 @ 12:30pm, Westwood will be completing our annual Shelter in Place drill.  We are required to complete this drill once a year.

“Shelter in Place”: (May be recommended by Police, Fire Dept. EMS, etc.)

 is used for an environmental, or weather related situation, where it is necessary to keep all
occupants within the school to protect them (e.g.. may include chemical spills, blackouts,
explosions or extreme weather conditions);
 people enter and remain in the building with the doors and windows closed;
 Fans, including heating and air conditioning units, should be turned off to prevent
outdoor air from entering the building;
 Normal operations may continue within the building.

For more information, please refer to the following documents:

Secure Schools

Police Board Protocol