Emergency Action Procedures

Situation

Action

Call

Accident

• If anyone is injured or property is damaged

Bomb Threat

• 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?

Chemical Incidents

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

Crimes

• Assaults: get victim to safety.
• Stay with victim and call for help

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.

Explosion

• Evacuate to nearest parking lot.

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.

Medical Attention Needed

Medical Attention Needed

• Check for medic alert tag/bracelet; call for help.

Tornado Watch 

• Monitor weather conditions.

Tornado Warning 

• 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.

Violence

• Go to a safe location; get help.