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Orting School District Annual Lahar Evacuation DrillBy: Bonnie Christian
May 16, 2016
May 16, 2015
Dear Orting Staff and Community, On Friday, May 20, we will be conducting our annual lahar evacuation drill beginning at 9:15am. All students will be participating, and the district is arranging for transportation for those students who are medically unable to walk. Students are walking to the Soldier’s Home. It is new that primary students are walking to the Soldier’s Home. Elementary students will only walk one way and will be driven back to school on school buses. The district is partnering with several agencies including the City of Orting, Orting Police Department, Orting Valley Fire and Rescue, and Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to develop a Mt. Rainier Evacuation Plan. We are practicing part of that plan as we implement our Lahar drill. Staff have been trained and have assignments for the drill. Our district nurses and city medics are on-hand to respond to student and staff safety needs. Our first responders and district staff are blocking streets and safely crossing students. The city is closing one lane of Calistoga as an added safety measure. We welcome parent volunteers. If a parent has completed the paperwork to volunteer, please check with your school office to volunteer. You will be issued a safety vest so that you are easily identifiable. We are communicating about this drill in the following ways:  District reader boards  Orting News  District website  District Facebook and Twitter  Email to families Parents can assist their students participating in the drill by ensuring your student dresses appropriately and eats a home or school breakfast. Your student may also bring a water bottle for the walk. Parents with questions may contact their student’s school directly. Community members with questions may contact the superintendent’s office at 360-893-6500. Thank you for partnering with us to keep students safe! Dr. Marci Shepard Superintendent |
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