Emergency Procedures
The
procedures outlined in this brochure, together with common sense,
are intended to prevent injury and handle emergencies. In an
emergency, immediately notify the Campus Safety Office and
provide the following information:
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Your
name |
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Location of emergency |
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General status of victim(s) |
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General description of what happened |
Please do
not hang up until the Office of Safety ask you to, as
you may have vital information to help the situation. Once Office
of Safety personnel arrive at the scene, they will take
charge of the situation; however, you may be asked to provide
additional assistance.
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Medical Emergencies
1. If the
medical emergency is life threatening, dial 911 or 9-911 if
it's from a campus phone. Then
contact the Office Safety as soon as possible by
dialing 3-911.
2. If the
medial emergency is not life threatening, dial 3-911 and
provide the following information:
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State that medical aid is needed immediately |
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Provide the location of the emergency including building and
room numbers, if applicable. |
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Describe the type of injury. |
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Provided a brief description of how the injury occurred. |
3. Do
not attempt to move the injured person.
4. An
accident report must be filed with the Office of Security and Safety
on all accidents, regardless of severity.
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Fire
Things to know and do
before a fire:
1. Know the
locations of fire extinguishers and how to use them.
2. Identify
at least two possible evacuation routes.
3. Know the
locations of pull alarms.
4. Make
sure emergency phone numbers are located on or near your telephone.
If you
discover a major fire:
1. Evacuate
immediately. Do not attempt to control a major fire.
2. Activate
the nearest pull alarm.
3. If there
is heavy smoke, stay low to the floor while evacuating. (See
"Building Evacuation" procedures for additional instructions.)
4. If you
are trapped, shout at regular intervals to alert rescuers to your
location. If near a window, place an article of clothing in the
window as a marker for rescuers.
If you
discover smoke or a minor fire:
1.
If you see or smell smoke, dial 3-911.
2.
If you see flames, dial 9-911, it will automatic notify Campus
Safety. Please leave the building after you hang up the phone.
3.
Activate the nearest fire alarm.
4.
If the fire is minor, you may attempt to control it by using a fire
extinguisher.
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Earthquake
1. Stay
calm.
2. If
you are outside, move away from buildings and objects that might
fall.
3. If
you are inside, stay inside.
Do not go outside.
4. Take
protective cover. Remember: Drop, Cover, and Hold.
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Get
under a desk or table. |
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Sit
or kneel, put your head between your knees, and cover your
head and neck with your hands and arms. |
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If
your desk or table moves, move with it. |
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Turn
away from windows and other glass. |
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If a
desk or table is not available, move to an inside wall and/or
stand in a doorway with you back toward the hinged side of
the door. Hold the other side of the doorway with your
hands, feet spread slightly apart. Bend your head down
between your arms. Be careful: heavy doors can slam shut,
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5. Hold
your position until all shaking stops and debris stops falling.
After the initial earthquake, be prepared for additional
"aftershocks." Generally, these are smaller in intensity than the
main quake.
6. Do
not use elevators.
7. Exit any
structure cautiously. Beware of falling debris.
8. Stay
away from fallen or damaged electrical wires, open windows, etc.
9. The
safety of disabled persons shall be insured by the faculty member
and /or supervisor in authority until Office of Security and Safety,
police, or fire department personnel arrive.
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Bomb Threat
Most
bomb threats are received by telephone. Treat any bomb threat as
valid and follow the procedures below.
1. If you
see a suspicious object or potential bomb, do not handle the
object. Immediately dial 3-911 for the Office of Security and
Safety.
2. If
you receive a bomb threat by telephone, do the following:
A. Write down as much information as possible. If the caller will
engage in conversation, ask the following questions:
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When
is the bomb going to explode? |
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Where is the bomb located? |
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What
kind of bomb is it? |
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What
does it look like? |
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Why
did you place the bomb? |
B. Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and record the
following information:
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Time
of call. |
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Age
and sex of caller. |
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Speech pattern, accent, possible nationality, or other
information about caller. |
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Emotional state of caller. |
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Background noises. |
C. When caller hangs up, immediately dial 9-911 to report the
incident.
D. Conduct a quick search of your office or classroom to check for
any suspicious objects. Do not touch any objects, open drawers
or cabinets, or turn lights on or off. Report the location of
any suspicious objects to Office of Security and Safety officers.
Do not discuss the threat with anyone other than security officers.
3. After
receiving notification of a potential bomb, Office of
Safety officers will conduct a systematic search of the building(s).
Campus Security and Safety officers will also interview the person who reported the
potential threat to obtain additional information.
4. College
administrators will make a decision regarding evacuation of campus
buildings. If asked to evacuate a building by a college
administrator Campus Security and Safety officer, please do so
immediately.
5.
Remember: All bomb threats must be considered real and be taken
seriously.
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Building Evacuation
1. If you
hear an alarm, or are asked to evacuate, evacuate immediately.
2. Stay
calm.
3. Take
your belongings.
4. Close,
but do not lock, doors, so emergency personnel can search areas.
5. Follow
the evacuation route outlined on the Evacuation Map. Walk quickly
to nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
6. Do not
use elevators during a fire or after an earthquake.
7. Assist
disabled persons in exiting the building. If the disable
person is on the upper level, take
disabled persons to a stairwell and wait with them until emergency
personnel arrive.
8. Go to
the outdoor meeting area designated on the Evacuation Map. Move at
least 500 feet away from the evacuated building(s). Wait quietly
and calmly. Official information and directions will be given as
soon as possible.
9. If
someone is missing from your areas, notify emergency personnel.
10. Do not
interfere with emergency vehicles or staff or block fire lanes or
hydrants.
11. Do
not re-enter the building for any reason until instructed to do
so by someone in authority.
12. Stay
away from fallen or damaged electrical wires, open windows, etc. |
