Emergency Action Plan

Matthew Halton High School

945 Davidson Avenue

Pincher Creek, Alberta

Phone: 403-627-4414.

Fire, Police, Ambulance: 911

Pincher Creek Hospital

1222 Bev McLachlin Drive

Pincher Creek, Alberta

Phone: 403-627-1234 (Switchboard) 

While we will do everything possible to prevent injuries and accidents at the school, there is still potential for serious accidents and injuries in any athletic event. If a serious injury occurs, time becomes critical. Subsequently, the implementation of this Emergency Action Plan must be adhered to while in attendance at the school.

1. First Aid Kits and ice are located at the score table in the gymnasium and at the information table outside the gym. The AED is located to the left of the main gym doors. An Epi-Pen is located at the information table.

2. A landline is located in the office in the gym. This phone is to be used for emergencies only.

3. See attached maps for the best route to the Pincher Creek Hospital.

When an injury occurs:

• Take control of the situation
• Exercise universal precautions related to blood/ body fluids
• Keep in mind the following:

1. Do not move the injured person

2. If a person cannot move by themselves do not move them

• Instruct any bystanders to leave the injured person alone and back away
• Do not remove any clothing or equipment unless emergency treatment is required (ex.

CPR or Artificial Respiration)

• Assess the severity of person injured (particularly head and/ or spinal injuries) and

decide if further assistance is required

• If an ambulance is not needed, then decide what action is to be taken in order to remove

the injured person from the location

•  If an ambulance is required, request assistance from another person by having them call an ambulance with all the relevant information (nature of emergency, location, and

telephone number of location) and have this person report back to you with an estimated

time of arrival. Send them to assess the entrance and wait for the ambulance

• Once the call has been placed, observe the injured for any change in condition. Reassure them until professional help arrives
• Do not provide the injured with food or drink, unless indicated by the situation (ex. diabetes or dehydration)
• Remain calm and speak reassuringly
• When the ambulance arrives describe the incident and what has been done
• An adult should be designated to accompany the injured to the hospital to help and document the steps taken to treat the injury
• The parent/ guardian of the injured minor must be contacted as soon as possible after the injury occurs
• Document the event of the accident and file a written report if necessary with the appropriate school administrator

Lockdown Procedures

The school building may be put into a lockdown situation due to internal or external emergencies. Internal emergencies include an armed individual, a medical emergency, or an out-of-control child or adult. External emergencies include events occurring near the school. Both internal and external emergencies will be treated in the same manner.

1) In the event of a lockdown the following message will be relayed over the school intercom system by Principal Sarah Holmgren (or a designated school supervisor): “Lockdown, Lockdown, Lockdown”.

2) This message will be announced three times if safe to do so.

3) The principal or a designated staff supervisor should be prepared to call 911.

4) Initiate divisional emergency Communications Procedures for Person in Charge.

5) Visually check hallways for students, visitors, volunteers, etc. and invite them into a classroom.

6) Direct students, visitors, volunteers, etc.,  into your secure location and identified lockdown area.

7) Close the room door (the door should already be in a locked position). Ensure that students and spectators are as safe as possible: mute phones and cover internal windows if possible.  

8) If the threat is external, wait for further instruction.

9) Maintain a calm environment by remaining calm and reassuring students and spectators that everything possible is being done to return the situation to normal.

10) Maintain Silence.

11) Stay out of view of doors and windows.

12) Police or School Administration Staff will end the lockdown and unlock all doors. Remain in your secure location until this occurs.

13)  Complete the Critical Incident Report and necessary Student/Staff/Volunteer Incident report as per Incident Procedures.

Fire Evacuation

1) In the event of a fire, inform Principal Sarah Holmgren (or a designated school supervisor) of the location and extent of the fire.

2) Initiate divisional emergency Communications Procedures for Person in Charge.

3) Everyone must walk as rapidly as possible, without running or crowding, into the hall and out of the nearest exit or an alternate exit if required. Keep as far away as possible from the fire’s location.

4) Call 911, inform them of the nature, location, and extent of the fire, and direct them to the appropriate school entrance.

5) Staff and adult volunteers will ensure that no one remains in the building and that doors are closed.

6) Re-enter the building only after fire services have declared it safe.

7) Complete the Critical Incident Report and necessary Student/Staff/Volunteer Incident report as per Incident Procedures.

Hospital Directions Map