We want Creekside’s facility to be a safe place for our congregation, our children and those who visit. Scripture says that the Lord is our ultimate protector (Psalm 91:1-2),yet he often provides for us through human means (Romans 13:1-7, Hebrews 13:17). It is prudent that we be prepared in the event that some natural disaster or man-made disruption occurs. Below are Creekside’s safety and security protocols.

CALL 911 IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL OR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY.

Building security


MONDAY-SATURDAY

  • All exterior doors should be closed and locked at all times.

  • Only Creekside staff and leaders, Immigrant Hope leaders, and CrossStreets leaders are allowed in the building at any time.

  • Individuals who are attending a scheduled meeting, group, or event are allowed in the building for that specified time.

SUNDAY MORNINGS

  • Safety volunteers will monitor the doors and building during both worship services (9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.).

  • During both services, all exterior doors are closed and locked except for the front door.

  • Safety Volunteer #1 will be stationed and monitoring the front door.

  • Safety Volunteer #2 will be stationed at the patio door when it’s open and observe Creekside’s interior and exterior surroundings when it’s closed.

  • Creekside Elders will assist the Safety Team as needed.

  • Greeters may be assigned to welcome people at the patio entry. When finished serving, greeters should close the door and put up the sign to use to the main entrance at the front.

  • Coffee team volunteers, because of their location closest to the patio, should keep an eye on the patio doors, closing the doors whenever they get left open during service (unless a greeter or safety team member is posted there).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROUPS THAT MEET IN THE BUILDING THROUGHOUT THE WEEK

  • All exterior doors are closed and locked at all times.

  • Someone in your group will need to monitor the front door to let members of your group in, or they will need to call or text someone in your group to be let in.

  • If your group meets in the community room or student center, someone in your group will need to monitor the patio door to let members of your group in.

  • Be aware of your surroundings at all times. When you leave, make sure that the door closes and locks behind you.

FIRST AID KIT, IFAK, and AED LOCATIONS


FIRST AID KIT LOCATIONS

  • Main Lobby Information Desk

  • Kitchen (in the cabinet closest to the Community Room door)

  • Upstairs Hallway (in the break area above the microwave)

  • Children’s Ministry Desk

  • Children’s Classrooms

IFAK KIT LOCATIONS

  • Main Lobby Information Desk: in cupboard

  • Backstage (house right/stage left): on wall next to light switch

An Individual First Aid Kit or Improved First Aid Kit (IFAK) is a trauma kit that contains medical supplies to treat severe bleeding and other life-threatening injuries. IFAKs are designed to be carried on the person and provide immediate access to the supplies needed to: control bleeding, address airway and breathing issues, and prevent hypothermia.

AED LOCATION

  • Downstairs Hallway (on the wall near classroom 2 across from the men’s bathroom)

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that can help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest. Once the AED is opened, audible instructions will guide you through using the device.


FIRE EVACUATION SUNDAY MORNING


SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS FOR NURSERY THROUGH 5TH GRADE (EVACUATE TO THE NORTH PARKING LOT - THE LOT NEAR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY CLASSROOMS)

  • Make sure all students are with you.

  • If you are missing anyone, look for safety personnel to let them know.

  • Do not search the building yourself for missing students.

  • Take your students to the North Parking Lot and wait for instruction.

  • Try to stay calm and keep your students close.

  • Parents will be notified to pick up their children in the North Parking Lot.

North Classrooms evacuate to the North Parking Lot:

  • Infants (Birth - 17 Months)

  • Toddlers (18 - 35 Months)

  • Preschool (3-5 Years)

  • Kindergarten and First Grade

  • Second and Third Grade

  • Fourth and Fifth Grade


YOUTH CLASS LEADER INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT CENTER AND CLASSROOMS 1 AND 2 (EVACUATE TO THE SOUTH PARKING LOT - THE LOT NEAR PATIO)

  • Make sure all students are with you.

  • If you are missing anyone, look for safety personnel to let them know.

  • Do not search the building yourself for missing students.

  • Take your students to the South Parking Lot and wait for instruction.

  • Try to stay calm and keep your students close.

  • Parents will be notified to pick up their middle schoolers in the South Parking Lot.

  • IMPORTANT: stay out of the driveway area for emergency vehicles and go behind the olive tree near the food pantry and shower truck.

South Classrooms evacuate to the South Parking Lot:

  • Student Center

  • Classroom 1

  • Classroom 2

AUDITORIUM AND COMMUNITY ROOM INSTRUCTIONS

  • Locate the nearest exit and evacuate to either the North or South Parking Lots.

  • Greeters, information desk, and coffee team volunteers can help usher people in the Community Room to the South Parking Lot.

  • Parents, do not go to the classrooms during an evacuation - each classroom has an evacuation plan. Your child will evacuate to either the North or South Parking Lots with their Sunday School Teacher or Class Leader.

  • Children in the North Classrooms (Infants through 5th grade) will evacuate to the North Parking Lot.

  • Youth in the South Classrooms (Student Center, Classrooms 1 and 2) evacuate to the South Parking Lot.

  • IMPORTANT: stay out of the driveway area for emergency vehicles.

  • The Safety Team will call 911, sweep the building and restrooms for anyone left behind, and direct the police and fire department upon arrival.

EARTHQUAKE EVACUATION SUNDAY MORNING

  • Same as above (Fire Evacuation), but first shelter under tables or desks, stay away from windows and potential falling objects until shaking stops and then get out.

  • The Safety Team will check the building for anyone left behind and give clearance before people may re-enter the building.

ACTIVE ASSAILANT SUNDAY MORNING


An active assailant (AA)/armed intruder (AI) is an individual(s) actively engaged in killing or attempting to use deadly physical force on other people in a confined and/or populated area.

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACTIVE ASSAILANT, THE SAFETY TEAM WILL BLOW A LOUD WHISTLE.

RESPONSE PROTOCOL FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (NURSERY-5TH GRADE)

  • Upon hearing the whistle or other indication of AA, all doors to classrooms and the children’s lobby door should be closed by Sunday School teachers and leaders. 2nd/3rd grade, 4th/5th grade classroom doors and children’s lobby doors are in the locked position on Sunday mornings, so they will be locked once closed.

  • If children accompanied by a childcare volunteer are in the hallway or restroom, the childcare volunteer should immediately take them back to their classroom.

  • Teachers should manually turn off the lights.

  • Children and teachers should remain in locked classrooms until it is safe to emerge.

  • Parents should not go to their child’s classroom during an AA incident as each classroom will be in lockdown mode.

RESPONSE PROTOCOL FOR CREEKSIDE LEADERS

In the Auditorium

  • Upon hearing the whistle or other indication of AA, the pastor or elder closest to the microphone will give directions to blockade/secure the doors so no one can enter, and/or direct members in evacuation.

  • The AV team should lower the shades.

If the AA is in the Foyer, Auditorium, Children’s Area, or Other Populated Area

  • If possible, overwhelm the AA with numbers and physically detain him/her. Then follow the safety plan after detainment of AA.

RESPONSE PROTOCOL FOR CREEKSIDE MEMBERS

RUN - When an active shooter is in your vicinity

  • Evacuate the area if it is safe to do so.

  • Leave belongings behind and help others escape if possible.

  • Call 911 when you are safe.

HIDE - If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide

  • Lock and/or blockade the doors.

  • Turn off lights.

  • Silence cell phones.

  • Remain very quiet.

FIGHT - As a last resort, and only if your life is in danger

  • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.

  • Act with physical aggression.

  • Improvise weapons.

  • Protect yourself and others.

When Law Enforcement arrives

  • Remain calm and follow instructions.

  • Keep your hands visible at all times.

  • Avoid pointing or yelling.

  • Know that help for the injured is on its way.

DO NOT PULL THE FIRE ALARM DURING AN AA INCIDENT, AS THE NOISE CREATES CHAOS AND HINDERS COMMUNICATION.

The Safety Team will be working to secure the building, aid the wounded, and direct law enforcement and medics upon arrival.