East Providence
High School
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: 435-7806
Fax: 435-7864
Janet M. Sheehan, Principal
 EPHS
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2010
The East Providence High School community believes that excellence in
education is the pathway to the future. Our goal is to instill a passion for
learning and a sense of responsibility in all students. Teachers working
with families ensure that every student’s transition to society is personal
and meaningful. Students, administrators, faculty, and staff are part of a
culture promoting a safe environment to explore new ideas, meet new
challenges, respect diversity and contribute to the community.
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| Shelter-in-Place Procrdures |
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The East Providence School Department, in
conjunction with the Rhode Island Emergency Management
Agency (RIEMA) and the City of East Providence, had
developed a Shelter-In-Place procedure. In the event that
RIEMA declares a Shelter-In-Place situation, all public
schools wills helter students within the school setting,
lock all doors, close all windows and turn off all
ventilation systems.
A Shelter-In-Place is often referred to as a “Lock Down”.
During the Shelter-In-Place, no one will be allowed to enter
or exit the school site until an “All Clear” has been issued
by RIEMA. This procedure will be rehearsed by all
administrators, faculty, staff, and students much in the
same way as we practice other emergency protocols, such as
fire drills ,etc.
It is the intention to practice these procedures in the
least disruptive manner so as to reduce student anxieties
during the process.
Students are to follow the direction of the staff member(s)
that they are with during the Shelter-In-Place Lock Down. No
student is to exit the building during the lock down.
An actual Shelter-In-Place, (not a drill) WILL BE a serious
event. There must be a serious approached to the situation
by all students. Announcements concerning an emergency of
this nature will be broadcast on local television and radio
stations:
Channel 6 (ABC 6)
WPRO 63AM
92.3 FM
LITE ROCK 105 FM
Channel 10 (NBC 10)
WHJJ/WHJY (920 AM; 94.1 FM)
Channel 12 (CBS 12)
WSNE (93.3 FM)
Fox 64
B101 (101.5 FM)
Parents should not come to school to pick up students as the
schools will be locked and sealed. Parents should avoid
calling the school, lines must stay open for emergency
communication. Schools will be open as soon as the All Clear
is given. Emergency officials indicate that sheltering
should last no more than a matter of hours. Natural air
movement should clear the threat from the area. |
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