| Situation |
Action |
Call |
| Accident |
- If anyone is injured or property is damaged
|
2300 |
Bomb
Threat
If you receive a bomb threat listen carefully and find out:
|
- When is the bomb to go off?
- Where is the bomb now?
- What kind of bomb is it?
- What does it look like?
- Why did the caller place the bomb?
|
9-911,
Then
2300 |
Chemical
Incidents
In case of hazardous vapors, gases or spills. |
- Inform others to evacuate using the nearest exit.
- If spreading, pull a fire alarm.
- Evacuate to nearest parking lot or designated assembly
area.
|
2300 |
Crimes
Theft, Vandalism, assault, etc: |
- Assaults: get victim to safety.
- Stay with victim and call for help
|
2300 |
| Disruptive Person
|
- Staff: contact a supervisor in the area.
- Students: contact a faculty or staff member.
- Keep something between you and the person.
- Call for assistance if you cannot locate the supervisor
or faculty-staff, or if person is threatening.
|
2300 |
| Explosion |
- Evacuate to nearest parking lot.
|
9-911,
Then
2300 |
Fire
Smoke or fire |
- Activate the Fire alarm.
- Evacuate building using the nearest exit.
- DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
- Wheelchair users wait for assistance in stairwell.
- Help those needing assistance.
- Before opening any door, use back of hand to check for
heat. IF HOT, DO NOT OPEN!
- If heavy smoke or fire blocks an exit, use alternate exit.
- Evacuate to nearest parking lot or designated assembly
area.
|
9-911,
Then
2300 |
Medical
Attention Needed
Minor injuries: |
- Students: go to Student Health Services Office.
|
2300 |
Medical
Attention Needed
Unconscious person or serious injuries: |
- Check for medic alert tag/bracelet; call
for help.
|
9-911,
Then
2300 |
Tornado
Watch
Conditions are favorable for tornado: |
- Monitor weather conditions.
|
|
Tornado
Warning
Tornado sighted: siren emits steady tone for 3 minutes.
An all-clear message is not announced.
|
- Evacuate to lowest level, interior room or hall.
- Stay away from window, glass, large open areas.
- Protect your head and face; get under a sturdy surface
or structure.
- Monitor weather by radio or weather alert radio.
|
Weather Alert Radio Locations:
|
•
Public Safety ext.2300 •
Cofrin Library ext.2540
•
Residence Life ext.2040 •
Computing ext.2308
•
University Information Center/Main Desk ext.2400 |
|
|
Violence
Actual or Threat: |
- Go to a safe location; get help.
|
9-911,
Then
2300 |
