Emergency Response Plan

Evacuation, Lockdown, or Shelter in Place

Evacuation Procedures

1. Evacuation is used in the event of fire, smoke, ­explosion, bomb threat, flooding, etc. It may be used for spills, leaks, power outages, etc.
2. Leave the building immediately when an alarm sounds or if you are instructed by emergency ­personnel.
3. Provide assistance to those with disabilities/special needs. If assistance is not possible, provide their location to emergency responders.
4. Notify others on the way out.
5. Close doors behind the last person out.
6. Do not use elevators unless authorized emergency personnel tell you to do so.
7. Report missing or trapped persons to authorized emergency personnel.
8. Move away from the building.
9. Do not reenter a building until given an okay by emergency personnel.

Evacuating Persons with ­Disabilities/Special Needs

1. Instructors and supervisors should be proactive and be aware of people who will need assistance.
   1. Assisting the blind/visually impaired:
      1. Clearly announce the type of emergency.
      2. Offer your arm or hold the person’s hand to help guide the individual.
      3. Tell the person where you are going and alert him/her to obstacles along the way.
   2. Assisting the deaf/hearing impaired:
      1. Gain the person’s attention.
      2. Indicate directions with gestures or written note.
   3. Assisting the mobility-impaired/wheelchair ­users:
      1. Elevators should not be used to move people with disabilities/special needs.
      2. Seek volunteers to assist persons with physical disabilities to the nearest enclosed stairway or designated areas for rescue.
      3. Others should advise emergency personnel of the location so the evacuation can be ­completed.
      4. If an imminent dangerous situation exists and the person requests assistance in evacuation before ­emergency personnel can arrive, assist in finding volunteers to evacuate the person according to his/her instructions.

Lockdown Procedures

1. Lockdown procedures may be used with intruders, hostage takers, civil disturbances, riots, etc.
2. Campus safety will announce lockdown procedures by email, text message, or public address systems.
3. Direct all students, staff, and visitors into ­classrooms, offices, etc.
4. Lock doors and cover windows.
5. Move persons away from windows and doors.
6. Take note of and report anyone missing.
7. Remain in shelter areas until “all clear” signal is given by law enforcement or emergency officials.

Shelter in Place Procedures

1. Shelter in place is used for severe thunderstorm warnings, tornado warnings, etc. It may be used for spills, ­vapors, etc.
2. Move indoors and remain there. Avoid windows and areas with glass.
3. If available, take a radio or television to the room to track emergency status.
4. Keep telephone lines free for emergency responders.  Do not call 911 for information.
5. If hazardous materials are involved:
   1. Select room(s) which is easy to seal has a water supply and access to restrooms.
   2. If you smell a gas or vapor, hold a wet cloth loosely over your nose and mouth and breathe through it as normal as possible.
6. Take note of and report anyone missing.
7. Remain in shelter areas until “all clear” signal is given by law enforcement or emergency officials.