Threats/Crimes

Hostage situation, threats from intruders, employees, students, etc.

• Remain calm.
• Assure your captors of your intention to cooperate.

Alcohol Poisoning/Drug Overdose

Faculty, Staff, Students, Visitors, etc.

• Stay with the person.
• Turn person on their side.
• Dial Public Safety and then 911.
• Be prepared to start CPR.

Fire/Explosion

Smoke or Fire Present

• Exit the building.
• Do not wait to determine whether the fire alarm is real or not.
• Do not use the elevator.
• Use the stairwell.
• Do not re-enter the building.

Bomb Threat, Phone Call, etc.

Suspicious object, phone call, etc.

• Do not touch a suspicious object.
• Notify Public Safety IMMEDIATELY.
• Do not use cell phones, pagers, two-way radios, etc.
• Provide as much detail as possible.

Building Emergencies/Utilities

Loss of power, water, heat, elevator failure, flooding

• Notify Resident Hall Personnel or Resident Hall Advisor.

Medical Injuries/Emergencies

Faculty, Staff, Students, Visitors, etc.

• Remain calm.
• Call for help.
• Provide any necessary assistance until help arrives.

Vandalism or Property Loss

Damage to building or a break-in.

• Be sure to preserve any evidence in the event there will be an investigation.
• Report incident to Public Safety immediately.

Vehicle Accidents

University owned vehicles, employee owned vehicles or visitors

• Call Public Safety and wait for them to take a full accident report.
• Do not move vehicles.

Severe Weather

Thunderstorm, tornado, hurricane

• Take cover on lower floors.

Floods

• Go to an area of higher ground.

Hazardous Substance Leak/Spill

Gas, Chemical, Sewage, etc.

• Evacuate to a safe distance.
• If chemical touches skin flush immediately for at least 15 minutes.
• Use shower or other water source.