Campus Emergency Procedures

Bel​ow you wil​l find Campus Emergency information for the following:

Evacuation Procedures

• Evacuate buildings using the nearest exit or alternate exit if nearest exit is blocked or unsafe to use.

• Do not use elevators

• Secure any hazardous material or equipment before leaving.

• Provide assistance to persons with disabilities or special needs.

• Evacuate at least 100 feet from buildings.

• Buildings managers will account for all personnel.

• Proceed to the designated evacuation assembly point (EAP) if possible.

Fire

• Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station and call 911 if possible.

• Evacuate the building.

• Do not enter building unless authorized by emergency personnel.

Suspicious Objects

• Do not touch, smell, or disturb object.

• Call Campus Safety at ext 5555

• Notify a dean, department head, or supervisor.

• Prepare to evacuate the building.

Campus Lockdown

• Residential housing–proceed to assigned room/apartment and lock the door.

• Classroom/administrative building–enter the nearest building. Proceed to classroom or office with lockable door if possible.

• Building managers are responsible for locking classroom buildings.

• Residential Life Staff is responsible for securing residential housing.

• Vehicles approaching campus–do not attempt to enter campus; gates will be locked.

• Stay away from doors and windows.

• Remain until the all-clear is given by Campus Safety.

Power Outage

• Remain calm; provide assistance to others if necessary.

• Move cautiously to a lighted area.

• Turn off and un-plug computers and other voltage-sensitive equipment.

Severe Weather

• When the siren is activated (continuous wail), the following procedures will apply:

• Residential housing–follow the instructions of the Hall Staff for shelter procedures.

• Classroom/administrative buildings–move to an inner room if possible; drop and cover under a desk or sturdy table.

• Stay away from windows.

• Assist persons with disabilities or special needs.

• Remain until the all-clear is given by Campus Safety.

Suspicious Persons

Do not approach. Contact Public  Safety immediately with the following information:

• Physical description (i.e., race, sex, clothing, and approximate height and weight).

• Location and/or direction of travel.

• Behavior being exhibited.

  Do not block the person’s access to an exit.​​​​​​

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