Dear Parents:\r\n

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As we head into spring and severe weather season, this letter is to inform you of our procedures here at Freedom Elementary to ensure the safety of your child(ren).\r\n

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During times of severe weather watches, we will follow the procedures that have been established by Lawton Public Schools and Fort Sill.  The procedures for a Severe Weather watch are as follows: \r\n

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            *Monitor NOAA Weather Stations. \r\n

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            *Bring all persons inside building.\r\n

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            *Prepare students by reviewing weather drill procedures.\r\n

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When a Severe Weather Warning has been issued or spotted near Freedom Elementary, the following will take place:\r\n

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            *Sound the Weather Alert Alarm.\r\n

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            *Students and staff will immediately proceed to their assigned safe room.\r\n

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*Remain in safe area until warning expires or until Fort Sill has given the “All Clear.”\r\n

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*LPS Notification via text and phone call messaging announcing severe weather  lock down and then again once the the “All Clear” has been given.\r\n

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Please know that we take all Severe Weather Warnings seriouslyDuring a Severe Weather Warning, students will not be released until after the “All Clear” has been given by Fort Sill. All students and staff will follow procedures taking shelter in their assigned safe room so it will not be possible to release students during this time.  Doing so, would put those concerned in danger.  Freedom has four (4) safe rooms built to FEMA standards to withstand F-5 Category Tornadoes and have the capacity to occupy all students and staff.  All safe rooms are equipped with restrooms and water.  We have tornado drills on a regular basis to ensure that our students and staff know and understand the procedures in case of a tornado.  \r\n

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 We want to encourage you to keep safe by seeking shelter during a Severe Weather Warning and wait for the “All Clear” from Fort Sill before coming to the school to get your child.\r\n

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Sincerely,\r\n

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Mrs. Shanklin, Principal\r\n