Deborah Collins

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School District New Approach to Attacks

Tegan Hanlon: The Anchorage School District is using a new approach to train students, teachers how to respond to attacks

 

 

What does ALICE stand for?

A – Alert: Sound an alarm using plain and specific language to alert others to the danger.

L – Lockdown: Move to a secure location, lock the door and take action to better barricade the room and begin preparing for other strategies if needed, such as evacuate or, as a last resort counter.

I – Inform: Share the violent intruder’s location and direction as often as possible using any means necessary (such as the intercom, handheld radios, text, cell phone or other means) so that everyone on site has access to the information. The goal is that knowledge is the key to survival.

C – Counter: This is a last resort.  Interrupt the physical act of the violent intruder by making noise or other distraction with the intent of reducing the intruder’s ability to execute his/her plan. This could mean throwing available objects to hinder the intruder’s aim. This is a last resort when the violent intruder is in the immediate vicinity and individuals are unable to escape.

E – Evacuate: When it is safe to do so, remove yourself from the danger zone. The goal is to get as many people away from the situation as possible. ALICE training provides techniques for safer and more strategic evacuations that will make the need to counter less likely. Individuals are encouraged to always evacuate when possible.

The strategies do not need to be completed in order and should not be considered a checklist. Staff and students will rely on the information at hand and their own judgment to determine the safest course of action.

 

The school district is holding an informational meeting on ALICE at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the ASD Education Center, 5530 E. Northern Lights Boulevard.

Additional communication will be made with parents when the training is scheduled to take place in their child’s school.

The ALICE Training Institute response was vetted by the Anchorage Police Department, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson and is in use in other school districts throughout the state.

 

Connect with ASD
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907-742-4000
ASD Education Center
5530 E Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99504-3135

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Nancy Jane Kulp

Nancy Jane Kulp (August 28, 1921 – February 3, 1991)

Nancy Jane Kulp (August 28, 1921 – February 3, 1991)

Kulp left the University of Miami in 1944 to volunteer for service in the US Naval Reserve (WAVES) during World War II. While on active duty Ltjg. Kulp received several decorations, including the American Campaign Medal. She left the service in 1946.

Nancy Jane Kulp aka Miss Jane Hathaway

 

 

Shorpy August 28, 2016

San Francisco, 1927. "Stutz Vertical Eight with Safety Chassis." The so-called "Safety Stutz" featured four-wheel hydraulic brakes and wire-reinforced, supposedly shatterproof glass -- just the thing for cruising in the rain on bald tires. 5x7 glass negative by Christopher Helin.

San Francisco, 1927. “Stutz Vertical Eight with Safety Chassis.” The so-called “Safety Stutz” featured four-wheel hydraulic brakes and wire-reinforced, supposedly shatterproof glass — just the thing for cruising in the rain on bald tires. 5×7 glass negative by Christopher Helin.

Fishing on the Koyukuk River August 27, 2016

My relatives from Huslia, Vivian Henry and Shandara Swatling, shared their stories of net fishing along the Koyukuk River. They have generously agreed to share their stories and a few pictures on the Athabascan Woman Blog.

 

 

Tabouleh & Hospitality at Au Vieux Cedre

Great Tabouleh. Even Greater Hospitality at Au Vieux Cedre
We were wandering down the street from the Musée Cluny to the Louvre when we came across this Lebanese restaurant.  I asked for some tabouleh and he put it into a big bowl for us to share.

 

What Do I Know

Heroin Cocktails August 27, 2016

Laurel Andrews Powerful synthetic drug fentanyl played a role in Quinhagak overdoses, troopers say

 

Dean Reynolds Dangerous heroin-fentanyl combination fuels overdoses

 

Alcohol & Dexterity

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Looking for a different night out? Paint and Drink at a Bar Near You.

We’re not into painting at the same old studio. Paint Nite events are at the most popular bars in your area, because mixing it up inspires creativity. Find your muse at new bars with new paintings.

 

Paint Nite: Get Creative

 

Music August 27, 2016

 

 

Shorpy August 27, 2016

November 12, 1920. Washington, D.C. "14 PERSONS INJURED IN CRASH OF 3 CARS: Wreck at 9th and F Streets When Brakes Fail to Work Endangers Many Others. POLICEMEN LEAP TO SAFETY. More Than 2,000 Citizens Delayed an Hour in Getting Home ... " Harris & Ewing glass negative.

November 12, 1920. Washington, D.C. “14 PERSONS INJURED IN CRASH OF 3 CARS: Wreck at 9th and F Streets When Brakes Fail to Work Endangers Many Others. POLICEMEN LEAP TO SAFETY. More Than 2,000 Citizens Delayed an Hour in Getting Home … ” Harris & Ewing glass negative.

 

It's 1942 and we're back in San Francisco for another look at one of the many fine establishments made even finer by the installation of Buckley Music System's "Music Box." The eatery is Andy Wong's "Fair Famous" Mission Trails Restaurant, Harvey Lum, manager, at 500 Sutter Street. Close your eyes and you can practically hear Padre tolling the mission bell while the brothers pound out their tortillas. 8x10 inch acetate negative, photographer unknown.

It’s 1942 and we’re back in San Francisco for another look at one of the many fine establishments made even finer by the installation of Buckley Music System’s “Music Box.” The eatery is Andy Wong’s “Fair Famous” Mission Trails Restaurant, Harvey Lum, manager, at 500 Sutter Street. Close your eyes and you can practically hear Padre tolling the mission bell while the brothers pound out their tortillas. 8×10 inch acetate negative, photographer unknown.

Images August 27, 2016

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