§ 1327. Emergency Procedures.

The facility administrator shall develop facility-specific policies and procedures for emergencies that shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) escape, disturbances, and the taking of hostages;

(b) civil disturbance;

(c) fire and natural disasters;

(d) periodic testing of emergency equipment;

(e) storage, issue and use of chemical agents, related security devices, and weapons and ammunition, where applicable;

(f) emergency evacuation of the facility; and

(g) a program to provide all child supervision staff with an annual review of emergency procedures.

Confidential policies and procedures that relate to the security of the facility may be kept in a separate manual.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 1-11-2001; operative 2-10-2001 (Register 2001, No. 2).

2. Amendment of subsection (c) and new subsection (g) filed 6-23-2003; operative 7-23-2003 (Register 2003, No. 26).

3. Amendment of subsections (e)-(f) and Note filed 12-2-2013; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 49).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 210 and 885, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 209, Welfare and Institutions Code.