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Emergency Procedures

Learn what to do and who to call for a variety of emergency situations.

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When anyone is injured or property is damaged.

Chances are, you’ll never face an active shooter situation. But if you do, you need to be prepared.

An active shooter is an individual(s) actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined space or other highly populated area. In most cases, active shooters use firearms and display no pattern or method for selection of their victims. An active shooter’s objective is that of mass murder.

Active shooter situations are dynamic and evolve rapidly, demanding immediate response by the community and immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to stop the shooting and prevent further harm to the community.

What you do matters, and we encourage you to remember these three key steps: RUN, HIDE, and FIGHT.

Run

If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to immediately evacuate the premises.

  1. Pay attention to your surroundings.
  2. Have an exit plan.
  3. Move away from the threat as quickly as possible.
  4. The more distance and barriers between you and the threat, the better.

Hide

If evacuation is not possible, find a secure place to hide where the shooter is less likely to find you.

  1. Keep distance between you and the threat.
  2. Create barriers to prevent or slow down the threat from getting to you.
  3. Turn off the lights.
  4. Remain out of sight and quiet by hiding behind large objects and silencing your phone.

Fight

As a last resort — and only when your life is in imminent danger — attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter.

  1. Be aggressive, yell, and commit to your actions—your survival depends on it.
  2. Throw items and use improvised weapons.
  3. Do not fight fairly — this is about survival.

What to Expect from Responding Police Officers

Police officers responding to an active shooter are trained to proceed immediately to the area in which shots were last heard in order to stop the shooting as quickly as possible. The first responding officers may be in teams; they may be dressed in normal patrol uniforms, or they may be wearing external ballistic vests and Kevlar helmets or other tactical gear. The officers may be armed with rifles, shotguns or handguns. Expect to see different uniforms and/or plainclothes officers, as units might be deployed from different departments.

Do exactly as the officers instruct. The first responding officers will be focused on stopping the active shooter and creating a safe environment for medical assistance to be brought in to aid the injured.

The objectives of responding police officers are:

  • Immediately engage or contain the active shooter(s) in order to stop the life-threatening behavior.
  • First, make sure the environment safe, and then help injured people.
  • Identify victims to facilitate medical care, interviews and counseling.

Officers will take command of the situation by shouting orders and/or physically directing individuals to a safe place or the ground.

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Statistically, a bomb threat that results in the recovery of or the detonation of an explosive device on universities within the United States is extremely low. Nationwide, the vast majority of these incidents are investigated and found to be a threat or hoax. Such threats, even if they are only a hoax, are a major disruption to UW-Green Bay community and will be taken seriously. University Police will pursue any individual involved in these criminal acts and demand prosecution to the fullest extent of both State and Federal Law.  

If you observe a potential bomb/suspicious object on campus:

  • Do not handle the object!
  • Remain calm, clear the area
  • Immediately call Police at 911, the designated emergency response number.

If you receive a bomb threat by phone, don't hang up. Often when bomb threats are received by phone they are calling a number they know goes to a specific location, not a specific person. You may be the only person to receive a call about this incident. Try to do the following:

  • If possible, have someone else call 911. Otherwise, send an email, write a note, send a text and/or do what you can to let someone else know.
  • Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and ask the following:
    • When is the bomb going to explode?
    • Where is it right now?
    • What does it look like?
    • What kind of bomb is it?
    • What will cause it to explode?
    • Did you place the bomb?
    • Why did you place the bomb (What is their reasons)?
    • What is your name or who are you representing?
    • How can we contact you?
  • While talking to the caller listen for: speech pattern, accent, background noise and other distinguishing characteristics.
  • If caller hangs up, do not hang up your phone and leave it off the hook. Use another phone line to immediately notify Police at 911, the designated emergency response number.
  • If the threat of an explosion is imminent, evacuate the building. Activate the fire alarm. Follow Evacuation Procedures.
  • Once outside, move to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
  • Do not return to an evacuated building unless authorized by the University Police or Fire Personnel.

Evacuate a building when:

  • An alarm sounds
  • If notified by emergency personnel, or by other means

While evacuating the building:

  • DO NOT USE ELEVATORS during an evacuation. Emergency personnel may use an elevator for evacuation after review of the circumstances.
  • Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same.
  • Once outside, Move Clear Of The Building Allowing Others to Exit. Keep streets and walkways for emergency vehicles and crews.
  • DO NOT Return to an evacuated building until advised by emergency personnel.
  • Be aware of people with disabilities who may require assistance in an emergency evacuation.

If you have a disability and are unable to evacuate:

  • Stay calm and take steps to protect yourself. If there is a working telephone, call 2300 and tell the dispatcher where you are or where you will be going.
  • Move to an enclosed stairwell.
  • Request persons exiting by stairwell to notify Public Safety or Emergency Personnel of your location.
  • As soon as practical, move onto the stairway and await Public Safety or Emergency personnel.

It is suggested that people with disabilities prepare for emergencies by learning the locations of exit corridors and enclosed stairwells and by informing co-workers, professors, and/or classmates of the best way to assist during an emergency.

Call 2300 if you experience hazardous vapors, gases or spills.  Also:

  • Inform others to evacuate using the nearest exit.
  • If spreading, pull a fire alarm.
  • Evacuate to nearest parking lot or designated assembly area.

Call 2300 if you experience a theft, vandalism, assault, etc. For an assault, get the victim to safety, stay with victim and call for help.

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  • 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.

Call 911, then 2300 and evacuate to nearest parking lot.

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  • 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.

Minor Injuries:

  • Call 2300
  • Students: go to Student Health Services Office.

Unconscious Person or Serious Injuries:

  • Call 911, then 2300
  • Check for medic alert tag/bracelet; call for help.

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  • Don't handle or open the letter or package.
  • Don't shake, smell, or taste any substance on or within the letter or package.
  • Isolate the letter or package. If you already have touched it, place it inside a plastic bag and seal it. If no bag is available, cover the letter or package with a wastebasket, towel, paper, or other item.
  • Thoroughly wash your hands with soap or water.
  • If a substance has spilled from the letter or package onto a desk or other area, cover the material with a wastebasket, towel, paper or other item.
  • Lock and secure the room/area where the letter or package is located. Wait outside the room/area for the arrival of the University Police.
  • Keep others out of the area until the arrival of the University Police.
  • Assist University Police as directed. This may include providing a list of all persons who may have come in contact with the suspicious letter or package.
Characteristics of a Suspicious Letter or Package
  • Powdery substance on the outside or inside.
  • Excessive postage.
  • Handwritten or poorly typed addresses.
  • Incorrect titles.
  • Title, but no name.
  • Addressed to someone no longer with your organization, or otherwise outdated.
  • No return address or one that cannot be verified as legitimate.
  • Oily stains, discolorations or odor.
  • Excessive weight.
  • Lopsided or uneven envelope.
  • Protruding wires or aluminum foil
  • Excessive security material such as masking tape, string, etc.
  • Visual distractions.
  • Ticking sounds.
  • Marked with restrictive endorsements, such as "Personal" or "Confidential".
  • Shows a city or state in the postmark that does not match the return address.
  • Letter or package is unexpected or from someone unfamiliar to you.

If you're unsure whether a letter or package is suspicious, contact the University Police. An officer will respond and make a threat assessment with your assistance.

For further information concerning terrorist threats, access these resources:

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornado. Monitor weather conditions.

  • Means a tornado was sighted; siren emits steady tone for 3 minutes.
  • Evacuate to lowest level, interior room or hall.
  • Stay away from window, glass and 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:

  • University Police ext.2300
  • Cofrin Library ext.2540
  • Residence Life ext.2040
  • Computing ext.2308
  • University Information Center/Main Desk ext.2400

Call 911, then 2300 whether actual or threat of violence, go to a safe location and get help.