Signs of
the Times
Masonites Rehearse
Shelter-in-Place
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| Masonites practiced
their first Shelter-in-Place (SIP) drill today, preparing for a day they
hope will never come. SIP "is seen as a temporary measure taken during
the time of a temporary threat," according to a memo sent by principal
Bob Snee to his staff. In the event that the public authorities would notify
the school system that a crisis such as the release of chemical or biological
weapons, school officials would direct students to a safe location. In
the case of George Mason that is the auditorium. Designated staff members
then seal the doors shut with plastic and duct tape and the ventilation
system is turned off and sealed.. Bottled water and emergency snacks (currently
pop tarts, revealed Snee) are stored in the auditorium. Above, athletic
director Tom Horn seals the auditorium doors with plastic. Teachers with
their crisis bags listen to Snee’s instructions and assistant principal
Tim Guy meets with members of the Situation Management Team. (Photos by
Loreto Martinez) |
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