Hollister Elementary School

Tornado Drill Evaluation Checklist

Date: Time Started: Time Ended:

Purpose: To ensure that employees follow procedures and behavior for

sheltering and to identify opportunities for improvement during emergency drills.

Directions: As you observe the drill, check Yes, No or Not Applicable (N/A)
for each of the items listed below.

Your Name: Grade:

Area of Assignment:
Shelter Location Observed:
Evacuation Procedures and Behaviors Yes No N/A
1A. Did the bell indicating the tornado announcement sound in
all locations? If not, indicate the area here:
1B. Was the announcement clear and understandable in all
locations? If not, indicate the area here:
2. Did teachers/staff evacuate the area in a quick and orderly
fashion and instruct students to do the same?
3. Did all staff/students in your area participate in the tornado
drill? If no, who did not participate?
4. Were disabled students, staff, or visitors assisted to the
shelter area or an appropriate room inside the building?
5. Did staff know the location of their shelter area?
6. Was the shelter close enough (reached within 5 minutes)
7. Was the shelter large enough to accommodate participants?
8. Did everyone remain at their assigned shelter assembly
location for the duration of the drill?
9. Was the All Clear message clear and understandable?
10. Did teachers take a count of their students and report to the
principal/assistant principal?
11. Were all teaching/work areas secured when staff left for the
drill?

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