Emergencies

In an emergency, we ask that you not telephone the school. Phone lines will be needed for emergency communication. Please do not drive to the school. Streets should be as open as possible for emergency vehicles. The school will use its automated phone calling system to give parents instructions and updated information.

The Enterprise Elementary School District plans for, prepares for, and conducts emergency drills for emergency/crisis situations. Our school staff is trained to make certain the students understand emergency procedures. The safety and welfare of the students is our primary concern, especially in the event of an emergency. Personnel are trained in first aid. Your children should obey the directions of their teachers and follow the directions of the bus driver if they are on a bus. If walking or riding a bicycle home, students should continue toward their destination should an emergency situation develop at school.

In the event of an emergency, school closure, or weather-related disruption, EESD will communicate with families as quickly as possible through ParentSquare. Please ensure your contact information is current with your school and verify that you are receiving ParentSquare phone calls, text messages, and emails.

Families are also encouraged to visit the EESD website, follow the District on Facebook, and listen to KQMS Radio (1670 AM, 105.7 FM, or 104.9 FM) for the latest information. When monitoring radio announcements, please listen specifically for Enterprise Elementary School District, as Redding School District and Enterprise High School are separate districts.

If severe weather develops after the school day has begun, schools will generally remain open for the remainder of the day unless circumstances require otherwise. Parents or guardians may choose to pick up their child early during weather-related emergencies. If bus transportation is suspended due to weather or other unsafe conditions, students will remain safely supervised on campus until they are picked up by a parent or guardian.

If you have questions about your school's emergency preparedness procedures, please contact your child's principal.

Parents are required to provide the school with the following contact information should an emergency arise. This information must be kept current, so parents must inform the school when this information changes. Information provided on the emergency cards will only be used in response to specific emergency situations and not for any other purpose.

The required information includes:

• current home address(es)
• current telephone number(s)
• business or employment address(es) and telephone number(s)
• contact information for one or more relatives/friends who you authorize to care for your student in any emergency situation
• medical caregiver

Please log into the Parent Portal at eesd.powerschool.com/public to update your Emergency Contact Information. If you need assistance, visit our Parent Help page.