Be Prepared In Class For Any Emergency
School Emergency Procedures Flip Chart
Designed and formatted for clarity, our emergency flip charts help staff and students act quickly and stay aligned with your school’s emergency operation plan.
Choose the Right School Emergency Procedures
Flip Chart for Your School
ProductsCustom Flip Chart: The Best Choice For Most Schools
For maximum customization, we recommend the Custom Flip Chart. It can be fully tailored to your school’s emergency operation plan and built to handle daily use, making it the best choice for most schools. Two add-on products are available: the Facility Map and the QuickClick Chart (digital chart). Minimum order of 25 charts.
If you only need a few charts, want standard content, or are working within a tighter budget, the School Flip Chart is a premade cost-effective solution with a 5-order minimum. An add-on is available: the QuickClick Chart (digital chart).
Benefits of School
Emergency Flip Charts
Immediate, Actionable Guidance
In a school emergency, every second counts. A flip chart gives your staff instant access to critical information and easy-to-follow steps, allowing them to respond quickly and effectively when every moment matters.
Complements Your School Emergency Plan
Flip charts are designed to work seamlessly with your existing School Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP). They serve as a quick, accessible reference for the most essential procedures, including lockdowns, evacuations, and shelter-in-place protocols, ensuring that plans are followed precisely when needed.
Durable and Always Ready
Built to last, our flip charts are made to withstand regular use and harsh conditions. Easy to store or display, they are always ready for immediate access, unlike bulky binders or unorganized printouts.
How to Get Your School Emergency Flip Charts
We make it easy to turn your emergency plans into classroom-ready flip charts.
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We Understand Your School’s Safety Needs
Creating a comprehensive School Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP) is critical for your school’s safety. While over 90% of schools have these plans in place, the real challenge is ensuring that vital emergency information is easily accessible when a crisis strikes (NCES).
The U.S. Department of Education and SchoolSafety.gov recommend using tools like flip charts as part of Step 5 in high-quality SEOPs (Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans, page 23). These guides emphasize providing clear, actionable information to teachers in the classroom, especially during emergencies like active shooters, natural disasters, or medical crises.
Emergency flip charts serve as an easily accessible, classroom-friendly supplement to your SEOP. With clear steps and visual cues, they help staff take immediate action, reducing confusion and enhancing decision making in high-pressure situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you have another question, feel free to reach out to us by clicking “Contact Us” below. We are happy to help you!
The flip charts are designed for ease of use during high-stress situations. They provide a quick reference guide with a layout that prioritizes immediate comprehension. Unlike searching through dense documents or binders, staff can quickly flip to the relevant page for instant, visual guidance, helping them remember critical steps even under stress.
Yes, schools should review and update their Emergency Operations Plan regularly. Since flip charts are a companion document to your SEOP, they should be updated to reflect changes in your procedures. To make this easy, be sure to select the FlexiSleeve style when ordering. It allows you to swap out individual pages over time without reprinting the entire chart.
Once you provide your school’s content, we will professionally design and format the flip chart pages. After you approve the design, the flip charts will be printed and shipped to your school. The timeline varies based on the complexity of the content, but typically, it takes 3 to 6 weeks for delivery after approval.
Our flip charts are designed to be durable and sturdy for daily use in a school environment. They feature a protective acetate cover for added durability. The FlexiSleeve option also allows you to swap out pages as needed, helping your flip chart last for many years of use.
We offer flip charts in two options: 12 pages (with 11 pages of content) and 16 pages (with 15 pages of content), with the first page serving as the cover. The size you choose depends on how much information you need to include.
For schools on a smaller budget or that only need a few charts, we offer premade school flip charts with 12 pages. However, in most cases, we recommend selecting the FlexiSleeve option so you can easily update your emergency information as your school’s safety plans evolve.
A school emergency flip chart is a quick-access, visual reference designed to support your School Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP), Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP), or have standard school emergency content written by experts and aligned with industry standards. It translates critical emergency procedures into clear, actionable steps for staff to follow during a crisis. Schools can provide their own content based on their specific emergency plans, and we professionally design and format it into an easy-to-use flip chart. Alternatively, Sschools can order our premade school flip charts that come with less customization and a smaller price tag. With immediate access to key information, staff can respond quickly and confidently, ensuring the safety of students and staff.
Yes, the flip charts are customizable to your school’s specific needs and emergency procedures. Schools provide the content, and we professionally design and format it into the flip chart. You can include procedures for fire evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdowns, active shooter incidents, or natural disasters, ensuring the flip chart addresses the most relevant and essential procedures for your school. For full customization, select the Custom Flip Chart. Otherwise, select the School Flip Chart for first-page customization only.
Yes, we offer volume-based pricing for schools or districts with multiple campuses. Contact us for a custom quote to discuss your specific needs and potential cost savings.
Our premade flip charts are written by experts, and aligned with industry standards. Custom Flip Charts and are intended as a quick-access tool and companion document to your school’s SEOP. They organize and format the critical information you provide into an easy-to-use reference. It remains the school’s responsibility to ensure that the content of any flip chart they choose aligns with local, state, and national safety regulations, as outlined by the U.S. Department of Education and SchoolSafety.gov.
Yes, the flip charts are designed to be easily stored or displayed in your classrooms and common areas. They are lightweight and can be hung on walls or placed in a central location for quick access during an emergency.
We’re happy to create flip charts in any language you need, using the translated content your school provides. While EHSConsult does not offer translation services, we’ll ensure that any translations you supply are professionally formatted and incorporated into your charts.
Begin with your School’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and pull out the key procedures for emergencies like fires, lockdowns, medical situations, and severe weather. The flip chart should present this information in clear, simple steps that are easy to follow during a crisis. For official guidance, you can consult the U.S. Department of Education’s Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans and work with local first responders to review your content. It’s important to review your flip chart at least once a year to keep it accurate.
The flip charts are designed with clear, concise instructions, large text, and visual aids like maps, helping staff quickly identify the right steps to take during an emergency. They are an essential tool for ensuring clarity and immediate action during high-stress situations.
We do not offer a warranty. However, we take pride in delivering durable, high-quality flip charts designed to stand up to everyday use. If your emergency plans change over time, we’re happy to assist with creating updated flip charts through a new order.
Equip Your Staff for Rapid Response
In a school emergency, every moment is critical. Don’t leave your staff scrambling for information. Our emergency flip charts provide instant, visual guidance, ensuring fast, effective action when it matters most.