CSPT Emergency Response & Crisis Management Flashcards
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When a school bus is involved in an accident, what is the FIRST action a transportation supervisor should take upon being notified?
Answer: Confirm student safety and activate the emergency response plan
Confirming student safety and activating the emergency response plan is always the first priority following a bus accident.
Which document should a transportation supervisor keep updated with local emergency services contact information, hospital locations, and evacuation routes?
Answer: Emergency Response Guide (ERG)
The Emergency Response Guide centralizes critical contacts and procedures that staff need to act quickly during a crisis.
How often should school bus evacuation drills be conducted according to most US state guidelines and NAPT recommendations?
Answer: Twice per school year
Most states require at least two bus evacuation drills per school year to ensure students and drivers practice safe emergency exits.
A transportation supervisor discovers that a bus driver had a medical episode while on route but safely pulled over. What post-incident action is MOST important?
Answer: Require medical clearance before the driver returns to duty
A medical episode behind the wheel creates a safety risk, so medical clearance is required before the driver can return to transporting students.
What is the purpose of an Incident Command System (ICS) as it applies to school transportation emergencies?
Answer: It provides a standardized management structure for coordinating emergency response
ICS establishes clear roles, communications, and chains of command so that all agencies respond to emergencies in a coordinated manner.
During a severe weather event, a transportation supervisor should prioritize which action for buses already on route?
Answer: Redirect buses to designated safe shelter locations and notify parents
Redirecting buses to pre-designated shelters and communicating with parents protects students and keeps all stakeholders informed during severe weather.
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