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February 18, 2003

Dear Penn Manor Family Members,

Lately, there has been much discussion and concern related to the potential for a national emergency perhaps triggered by terrorist activities.  It is important that you understand what actions Penn Manor Schools would take should such an incident occur.

1.     Evacuation in the event of a terrorist act is not part of our emergency plan.  Evacuations could occur at only one school Ð Martic Elementary School.  This is because Martic falls within the predetermined evacuation radius should there be an incident at Peach Bottom.  Should there be an incident at Peach Bottom, Martic students would be evacuated to Marticville Middle School.

2.     In most other situations, the plan at all ten Penn Manor Schools would be to prepare to support parents' efforts to pick up their children in a safe and orderly fashion.

3.     Penn Manor Schools will cooperate with County and State Emergency Management agencies when they issue emergency recommendations.

To support your child and your child's school it would be important to do the following:

1.     Make sure that all emergency contact information and contact telephone numbers are current.

2.     If you have not done so already, provide your child;s school with the names and contact information of individuals who are permitted to remove your child from school.  (You may have already indicated this information on your child's Emergency Card.)

3.     If your child has specific medical or medication needs, make sure that the school has adequate directions and medications to meet your child's needs.

Penn Manor will continue to partner with our parents to protect our children in the case of a national emergency.

                                                                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                                                            Donald F. Stewart

                                                                                                            Superintendent

Websites for your consideration:

www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe - Red Cross

www.fema.org - Federal Emergency Management

www.dhs.gov  - Federal Homeland Security

www.pema.state.pa.us - PA Emergency Management

www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us - PA Homeland Security

Penn Manor School District Emergency Information Line- 872-9500  (Ext. 2333)