Minor incidents will be handled completely by Campus resources or designated responders.  In the event of a more severe emergency, the campus community will be notified of the response required.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
·  Call 9-1-1 (campus 9-9-1-1) immediately.
·    Be familiar with location of exits from buildings.

·    When evacuating by vehicle, drive with caution.

·    When leaving buildings, remain at least 500 feet away.

·    Allow room for emergency vehicles and personnel.

·    Remain clear of any incident in progress.

GENERAL EVACUATION

·   ALL staff, students & visitors MUST evacuate the building.

·   FOLLOW a specific route if directed.

·   TAKE class roster with you.

·   TAKE easily carried personal belongings with you.

·   ASSIST students with disabilities.

·   LEAVE immediately in a calm & orderly manner.

·   PROCEED to the nearest marked exit.

·   DO NOT use the elevators.

·   DO NOT remain in the inner courtyard.

·   GATHER & REMAIN at least 500 feet away from the building.

·   ACCOUNT for all students & employees.

·   WAIT to be contacted – do not return to the building unless told to do so by Emergency Responders.

ROOM LOCKDOWN

·   LOCK all doors & windows.

·   TURN lights out.

·   STAY quiet & away from doors & windows.

·   MAINTAIN a calm environment.

·   REMAIN in secured room until notified.

·   ACCOUNT for all students & employees.

SEVERE WEATHER

·   LOG OFF and turn off computers & electrical equipment, close cabinets and drawers.

·   DO NOT leave the building.

·   EVACUATE all lobby areas, and upper levels of buildings.

·   STAY AWAY from glass windows and open areas.  If possible, move everyone to a lower level.

·   PROCEED to sheltered areas.  Main level areas such as inner rooms without windows are considered sheltered areas.

If there is no time to reach a Sheltered Area:

·   MOVE as far away from windows as possible.

·   LIE on the floor with your head pointed away from windows and outside doorways.

·   GET under a piece of heavy furniture or desk for additional protection.

·   REMAIN stationary for at least 15 minutes in case the tornado doubles back.

SHELTER IN PLACE

·   STAY in the classroom/office/designated location.

·   CLOSE & lock all exterior doors & windows.  If no locks, place desks or other heavy objects in front of them to impede entry.

·   MOVE to the safest place in the room away from doors & windows, but not under desks or other furniture.

·   It may be necessary to limit the amount of outside air coming entering the building for a short time.  In these cases, air handlers will be shut off to minimize exposure.