EMERGENCY
RESPONSE MANUAL
APPROVED:_____________________________
DR. JAMES B. MCNEER
PRESIDIENT
January 2006
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
PURPOSE
3
DIRECTION AND COORDINATION
6
EMERGENCY COMMAND POST
7
CAMPUS EMERGENCY RESOURCE
TEAM 8
RESPONSIBILITIES 10
COLLEGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
11
PROCEDURES
12
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
14
CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR
DEMONSTRATION
15
EXPLOSION
17
SEVERE WEATHER
18
MEDICAL AND FIRST AID
19
CHEMICAL OR RADIATION SPILL
20
BOMB THREAT
21
VIOLENT OR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
22
FIRE
23
UTILITY FAILURE
24
MEDIA RELATIONS
25
PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS
26
MAJOR
EMERGENCY GUIDELINES
1.
PURPOSE
The basic emergency
procedures outlines in this guide are to enhance the protection of lives and
property through effective use of college and campus community resources. Whenever an emergency affecting the campus
reaches proportions THAT CANNOT BE HANDLED BY ROUTINE MEASURES, the President,
or his designee may declare a state of emergency, and these contingency
guidelines may be implemented. There are
two general types of emergencies that may result in the implementation of this
plan. These are (1) large-scale
disorders, and (2) large-scale natural/man-made disasters. Since an emergency may be sudden and without
warning, these procedures are designed to be flexible in order to accommodate
contingencies of various types or magnitude.
2.
SCOPE
These procedures apply to
all personnel, buildings and grounds owned by the
3.
TYPES OF EMERGENCIES
1.
Fire
2.
Severe Weather
3.
Chemical Spill
4.
Explosion/Bomb
5.
Civil Disturbances or
Demonstrations
6.
Utility Failure
7.
Violent or Criminal Behavior
8.
Medical and First Aid
9.
Media Relations
10. Psychological Crisis
In addition there are
sections relating to the procedures for reporting all emergencies, building
evacuations, and first aid instructions.
4.
DEFINITIONS OF AN EMERGENCY
The Dean of Administration
and Finance serves as the overall Emergency Director during any major emergency
or disaster. The following definitions
of an emergency are provided as guidelines to assist building and area
coordinators in determining the appropriate response:
1.
MINOR EMERGENCY: Any incident, potential or actual, which will
not seriously affect the overall functional capacity of the College. Report immediately to the Business Office at
Extension 26200 (862-6200).
2.
MAJOR EMERGENCY: Any incident, potential or actual, which
affects an entire building or buildings, and which will disrupt the overall
operation of the College. Outside
emergency services will probably be required, as well as major efforts from
campus support services. Major policy
considerations and decisions will usually be required from the College
Administration during times of crises.
Report to Dean of Administration and Finance at Extension 26213
(862-6200).
3.
DISASTER: Any event or occurrence which has taken place
and has seriously impaired or halted the operations of the College. In some cases, mass personnel casualties and
severe property damage may be sustained.
A coordinated effort of all campus wide resources is required to
effectively control the situation.
Outside emergency services will be essential. In all cases of disaster, an
In addition, any incident which
has the potential for adverse publicity concerning campus resources should be
promptly reported to the Dean of Administration and Finance or Security (during
non-business hours).
5.
ASSUMPTIONS
The College Emergency
Contingency Plan is predicated on a realistic approach to the problems likely
to be encountered on a campus during a major emergency or disaster. Hence, the following are general guidelines:
1.
An emergency or a disaster
may occur at any time of the day or night, weekend or holiday, with little or
no warning.
2.
The succession of events in
an emergency is not predictable, hence, published support and operational plans
will serve only as a guide and checklist, and may require field modification in
order to meet the requirements of the emergency.
3.
Disasters may affect
residents in the geographical location of the College; therefore, City, County
and Federal emergency services may not be available. A delay in off-campus emergency services may
be expected.
4.
A major emergency may be
declared if information indicates that such a condition is developing or is
likely to occur.
6.
DECLARATION OF CAMPUS STATE
OF EMERGENCY
The authority to declare a
campus state of emergency rests with the College President or his designee as
follows:
During the period of any campus major emergency, the Dean
of Administration and Finance as required shall place into immediate effect the
appropriate procedures necessary to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and
property, and maintain educational facilities.
The Dean of Administration and Finance shall immediately consult with
the President regarding the emergency and the possible need for a declaration
of a campus state of emergency.
When this declaration is made, only registered students,
faculty, staff and affiliates (i.e. persons required by employment) are
authorized to be present on campus.
Unauthorized persons remaining on campus may be subject to arrest in
accordance with the Penal Code.
In addition, only those faculty and staff members who
have been assigned emergency resource team duties or issued an emergency pass
by the campus Safety Officer will be allowed to enter the immediate disaster
site.
In the event of earthquakes, after shocks, fires, storms,
or any major disaster occurring in or about the campus, or which involves
College property, Safety Committee members will be dispatched to determine the
extent of any damage to college property.
DIRECTION AND
COORDINATION
1.
EMERGENCY DIRECTOR
All emergency operations
shall be directed by the President or his designee as listed below:
The Dean of Administration and Finance
In the absence of the
President or his designee, the Provost shall assume operational control of the
emergency until relieved.
2.
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR
All emergency operations
shall be coordinated by the Dean of Administration and Finance or delegated
alternate. The direct operational
control of the campus major emergency or disaster is the sole responsibility of
the College Emergency Coordinator or his designee.
EMERGENCY
COMMAND POST
When a major emergency
occurs, or appears eminent, it shall be the responsibility of the Dean of
Administration and Finance or his designee to set up and staff an appropriate
Emergency Command Post as directed.
1.
FIELD EMERGENCY COMMAND POST
If the emergency involves only one building or a small
part of the campus, a security/maintenance vehicle is to be placed as near the
emergency scene as is reasonably possible.
At least one safety committee member is to staff the command post at all
times or until the emergency ends. A
small office with a desk, chairs, and a telephone may also be required near the
scene.
Field Emergency Command Post Equipment to include:
a.
Barricades and barrier tape
and signs for the scene.
b.
Portable two way radios.
c.
First Aid Kit.
2.
GENERAL EMERGENCY COMMAND
POST
If the emergency involves a large part of the campus, the
Command Post is to be set up in the Administration Building Business
Office. If this site is unavailable, the
Emergency Coordinator is to select an alternate site. At least one member of the Safety Committee
is to staff the Command Post at all times until the emergency situation
ends. An area for outside and local
agency assistance shall be established by the Dean of Administration and
Finance for operations of the combined on-site emergency resource team. A conference room with facilities for
emergency teams or media crews, and which is designed to accommodate multiple
electrical appliances is desirable.
CAMPUS
EMERGENCY RESOURCE TEAM
In addition to establishing
an Emergency Command Post, the Dean of Administration and Finance shall
immediately begin contacting all necessary members of the Campus Emergency
Resource Team, which consists of the following personnel:
Emergency Director:
President, Richard Bland College or his designee
Emergency Coordinator:
Dean of Administration and Finance
Damage Control:
Maintenance Supervisor and Grounds Supervisor and
Housekeeping Supervisor
Public Information:
President, Dean of Adminstration and Finance or
designee
Environmental Health and Compliance: Safety Officer
Team members may coordinate
as necessary with the Emergency Coordinator for implementation and coordination
of the campus operational plan and support as it pertains to their areas.
Team members are to be
kept in constant communication with the
Emergency Command Post. General
responsibilities of the team members are listed below:
1.
EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: President, Richard Bland College or his
designee.
a.
Is responsible for the
overall direction of the College Emergency response.
b.
Works with the Dean of
Administration and Finance and others in assessing the emergency and preparing
the College’s specific response.
c.
Declares and terminates,
when appropriate, the campus state of emergency as provided for in the
Introduction of this manual.
d.
Notifies and conducts
liaison activities with the College Administration, governmental agencies,
Emergency Resource Team and others as necessary.
2.
EMERGENCY COORDINATOR: Dean of Administration and Finance:
a.
The coordinator is
responsible for the overall coordination of the College Emergency Response.
b.
Determines the type and
magnitude of the emergency and establishes the appropriate emergency command
post.
c.
Initiates immediate contact
with the President and College Administration, and begins assessment of the
College’s condition.
d.
Notifies and utilizes police
and Safety Committee in order to maintain safety and order.
e.
Notifies the members of the
Emergency Response Team, and advises them of the nature of the emergency.
f.
Notifies and conducts
liaison activities with an appropriate outside organization such as fire,
police, Office of Emergency Services.
g.
Insures that appropriate
notification is made to off-campus staff when necessary.
h.
Performs other related
duties as may be directed by virtue of the campus emergency.
i.
In conjunction with the
Environmental Health and Compliance Officer, prepares and submits a report to
the President appraising him of the final outcome of the emergency.
j.
Monitors campus emergency
warning and evacuation systems.
k.
Provides traffic control,
access control, perimeter and internal security patrols and fire prevention
services as needed.
l.
Provides and equips an
alternate site for the Emergency Control Post.
3.
PUBLIC INFORMATION: Director of Advancement
a.
Establishes liaison with the
news media for dissemination of information as requested by the President.
b.
Establishes liaison with
local radio and TV services for the public announcements.
c.
Arranges for photographic
and audio-visual services.
d.
Advises the President or
designee of all news concerning the extent of the disaster affecting the
campus.
e.
Prepares news releases for
approval by the President and releases to media concerning the emergency.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
PRESIDENT
The College President, or designated alternate as Campus
Emergency Director, is responsible for the overall direction of campus
emergency operations as outlined in the Emergency Response Team section of this
guide.
2.
SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Safety Committee Members, acting as Building/Facility
Coordinator for every activity under their control, have the following general
responsibilities during an emergency:
a.
Inform all employees under
their direction of the emergency conditions.
b.
Evaluate impact the
emergency has on their activity and take appropriate action. This may include ceasing operations and
initiating building evacuation.
c.
Maintain emergency telephone
communications with officials from their own activity (or from an alternate
site if necessary).
3.
FACULTY AND SUPERVISORS
Each faculty and staff supervisor has the responsibility
to:
a.
Educate their students
and/or employees concerning College emergency procedures as well as evacuation
procedures for their building and/or activity.
b.
Inform their students and/or
staff of an emergency and initiate emergency procedures as outlined in this
Manual.
c.
Evaluate, survey and
estimate their assigned building facility or activity in order to determine the
impact a fire or severe weather could have on their facility. Report all safety hazards to the Safety
Committee. Work orders to reduce hazards
and to minimize accidents should be promptly submitted to the Dean of
Administration and Finance.
d.
IMPORTANT: Inform all students, staff and faculty to
conform to building evacuation guidelines during any emergency and to report to
designated campus assembly areas outside buildings where a head count may be
taken.
COLLEGE
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The telephone is the primary
means of emergency notification at Richard Bland College. This system is intended for the immediate
transmission of specific information regarding an emergency to all affected
areas of the campus.
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER ON
DUTY:
The Dean of Administration
and Finance is the focal point for two way transmission of official emergency
telephone communications to College administrators. Each College administrator, upon receiving
notification of a campus emergency, is to pass the same information along to those
departments/offices under his direction.
The Dean of Administration
and Finance or his designee will notify the Director of Maintenance of any
campus emergency as necessary and will initiate the notification system by
calling the College administrator as appropriate:
1.
President
2.
Provost
3.
Safety Officer
4.
Director of Advancement
IMPORTANT: During an emergency, campus phones must be
restricted to College official notification only. In the absence of phone service, the Safety
officer may provide runners for emergency notification (contingent on available
personnel).
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES GUIDE
CAMPUS EMERGENCY GUIDELINES:
This section contains the
recommended procedures to be followed during specific types of
emergencies. The procedures should
always be followed in sequence, unless conditions dictate otherwise.
SPECIFIC EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES:
Reporting Emergencies
Building Evacuation
Civil Disturbance or Demonstrations
Explosion
Severe Weather
Medical and First Aid
Chemical or Radiation Spill
Bomb Threat
Fire
Violent or Criminal Behavior
Utility Failure
Media Relations
Psychological Crisis
REPORTING
EMERGENCIES
CAMPUS EMERGENCY
SERVICE---FROM CAMPUS PHONE 9-911
CAMPUS EMERGENCY SERVICE—PAY
PHONE 911
ONCE THE CALL HAS BEEN MADE,
PLEASE REPORT THE SITUATION IMMEDIATELY TO THE COLLEGE BUSINESS OFFICE,
EXTENSION 26213.
WHEN CALLING, STAY CALM AND
CAREFULLY EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM AND LOCATION TO THE DEAN OF ADMINISTRATION AND
FINANCE. DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL TOLD TO DO
SO.
YOU MAY CONTACT THE COLLEGE
BUSINESS OFFICE, 26200, IF YOU NEED SECURITY OR OTHER NON-EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
IMPORTANT: After any evacuation, report to your
designated assembly point. Stay there
until an accurate headcount is taken.
The Building Safety Committee Member will take attendance and assist in
accounting for all building occupants.
EVACUATION
PROCEDURES
1.
BUILDING EVACUATION
a.
All building evacuations
will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by Safety Committee.
b.
When the building evacuation
alarm is activated during an emergency, leave by the nearest marked exit and
alert others to do the same.
c.
Assist the handicapped in
exiting the building. Remember,
elevators are reserved for handicapped persons.
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS IN CASES OF FIRE AND/OR SEVERE WEATHER.
d.
Once outside, proceed to a
clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets, firelanes, hydrant areas and
walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. Know your assembly points.
e.
DO NOT return to an
evacuated building unless told to do so by a College official.
IMPORTANT: After any evacuation, report to your
designated area assembly point. Stay
there until an accurate headcount is taken.
The Building Safety Committee Member will take attendance and assist in
the accounting for all building occupants.
2.
CAMPUS EVACUATION
a.
Evacuation of all or part of
the campus grounds will be announced by the Dean of Administration and Finance
as described.
b.
All persons (student,
faculty and staff) are to immediately vacate the site in question and relocate
to another part of campus grounds as directed.
The
Following are Campus Buildings and their Evacuation locations.
(Buildings)
(Locations)
(Statesman Hall
& Student Center)
( Football Field)
(Ernst Hall)
( Entrance to Parking Lot next to
Johnson Road)
(H&SS &
Maze Hall ) (
Pecan Grove in Front of Deans Residence)
(Center For
Student Affairs) ( Pecan
Grove in Front of Deans Residence)
Directions for
the second evacuation locations or campus evacuation will be given at the above
locations.
CIVIL
DISTURBANCE OR DEMONSTRATION
Most campus demonstrations
such as marches, meetings, picketing and rallies will be peaceful and
non-obstructive. A student demonstration
should not be disrupted unless one or more of the following conditions exists:
1.
INTERFERENCE with the normal
operations of the College.
2.
PREVENTION of access to
office, buildings or other College facilities.
3.
THREAT of physical harm to
persons or damage to College facilities.
If any of these conditions
exist, the Dean of Administration and Finance should be notified and will be
responsible for contacting the President.
Depending on the nature of the demonstration, the appropriate procedures
listed below should be followed:
1.
PEACEFUL, NON-OBSTRUCTIVE
DEMONSTRATION
a. Generally, demonstrations of this kind should
not be interrupted. Demonstrations
should not be obstructed or provoked and efforts should be made to conduct
College business as normally as possible.
b. If demonstrators are asked to leave but
refuse to leave by regular facility closing time, arrangements will be made by
the Dean of Administration and Finance to monitor the situation during
non-business hours, or determination will be made to treat the violation of
regular closing hours as a disruptive demonstration.
2.
NON-VIOLENT, DISRPUTIVE
DEMONSTRATIONS
In the event
that a demonstration blocks access to College facilities or interferes with the
operation of the College:
a.
Demonstrators will be asked
to terminate the disruptive activity by the Dean of Administration and Finance
or his designee.
b.
The Dean of Administration
and Finance will consider having a photographer available.
c.
Key College personnel and
student leaders will be asked by the Dean of Administration and Finance to go
to the area and persuade the demonstrators to desist.
d.
The Dean of Administration
and Finance or his designee will go to the area and ask the demonstrators to
leave or to discontinue the disruptive activities.
e.
If the demonstrators persist
in the disruptive activity, they will be apprised that failure to discontinue
the specified action within a determined length of time may result in
disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion or possible intervention
by civil authorities. Except in extreme
emergencies, the President will be consulted before such disciplinary actions
are taken.
f.
Efforts should be made to
secure positive identification of demonstrators in violation to facilitate
later testimony, including photographs if deemed advisable.
g.
After consultation with the
President, the need for an injunction and intervention of civil authorities
will be determined.
h.
If determination is made to
seek the intervention of civil authorities, the demonstrators should be so
informed. Upon arrival of the State
Police, the remaining demonstrators will be warned of the intention of arrest.
3.
VIOLENT, DISRUPTIVE
DEMONSTRATIONS
In the event
that a violent demonstration in which injury to persons or property occurs or
appears eminent, the President and the Dean of Administration and Finance will
be notified.
a.
During Business Hours
1.
Dean of Administration and
Finance will contact State Police.
2.
If advisable, the Dean of
Administration and Finance will alert the President, who will then call a
photographer to report to an advantageous location for photographing the
demonstrators.
3.
The President, in
consultation with the Dean of Administration and Finance, will determine the
possible need for an injunction.
b.
After Business Hours
1.
Security should be
immediately notified of the disturbance or call 911.
2.
Security will investigate
and notify the Dean of Administration and Finance.
3.
The Dean of Administration
will:
a.
Report to the President
b.
Notify key administrators
c.
Arrange for a photographer
d.
If necessary, call the State
Police
Note: The Dean of Administration and Finance
reserves the right to call for police assistance without counsel from others if
it is deemed to be of paramount importance to the safety of persons involved.
EXPLOSION
In the event an explosion
occurs on campus, take the following action:
1.
Immediately take cover under
tables, desks, and other objects which will give protection against falling
glass or debris.
2.
After the effects of the
explosion and/or fire have subsided, call 911.
Give your name and describe the location and nature of the
emergency. Then call the College
business office at 26213.
3.
If necessary, when directed
to do so, activate the building alarm.
4.
When the building evacuation
alarm is sounded or when told to leave by College officials, walk quickly to
the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same. Take all personal belongings with you.
5.
Assist the handicapped in
exiting the building. Remember that
elevators are reserved for handicapped persons.
Do not use elevators in case of fire.
Do not Panic.
6.
Once outside, move to a
clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency
vehicles and crews. Know your assembly
points.
7.
If REQUESTED, assist
Emergency crews as necessary.
8.
A Campus Emergency Command
Post may be set up near the disaster site.
Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.
9.
DO NOT RETURN TO AN
EVACUATED BUILDING UNLESS TOLD TO DO SO BY A COLLEGE OFFICIAL.
SEVERE WEATHER
During severe weather,
remain calm and quickly follow the steps outlined below:
1.
IN DOORS seek refuge in the
inner portion of your building. Stay
away from glass windows, shelves, heavy equipment.
2.
OUTDOORS move quickly away
from utility poles and other structures.
Caution: Always avoid power or utility lines as they may be
energized. Know your assembly points.
3.
If in an automobile, stop in
the safest place available, preferably away from power lines and trees. Stop as quickly as safety permits, but stay
in the vehicle for the shelter it offers.
4.
After the severe weather has
subsided, evaluate the situation and if emergency help is necessary, call
911. Protect yourself at all times and
be prepared for additional severe weather.
5.
Damaged facilities should be
reported to the Business Office. NOTE: Gas leaks and power failures create special
hazards. Please refer to the section on
Utility Failure.
6.
If an emergency exists,
activate the building alarm and report the emergency by phone.
7.
When the building evacuation
alarm is sounded, walk to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the
same.
8.
Assist the handicapped in
exiting the building. Remember that
elevators are reserved for handicapped persons.
Do not use elevators in case of fire.
Do not panic.
9.
Once outside, move to a
clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets, firelanes, hydrants and
walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
10. IF REQUESTED, assist Emergency crews as necessary.
11. A Campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency
site. Keep clear of the Command Post
unless you have official business.
MEDICAL AND
FIRST AID
1.
If serious injury or illness
occurs on campus, immediately dial 9-911.
Give your name, describe the nature and severity of the medical problem
and the campus location of the victim.
Then call the Business Office at 26213 and report the injury or illness.
2.
In case of minor injury or
illness, call the College Business Office, extension 62613 and request
assistance.
3.
In case of serious injury or
illness, only Red Cross trained personnel should provide first aid treatment,
following the steps listed below:
a.
Keep the victim still and
comfortable. DO NOT MOVE THE VICTIM.
b.
Ask victim, “Are you OK?”
and “What’s wrong?”.
c.
Check breathing and give
artificial respiration if necessary.
d.
Control serious bleeding by
direct pressure on the wound.
e.
Continue to assist the
victim until help arrives.
f.
Look for emergency medical
I.D., question witness (es) and give all information to paramedics.
CHEMICAL OR
RADIATION SPILL
1.
Any spillage of a hazardous
chemical or radioactive material is to be reported immediately to the Business
Office at extension 26213.
2.
When reporting, be specific
about the nature of the involved material and exact location. Business Office will contact the necessary
specialized authorities and medical personnel.
3.
The key person on site
should vacate the affected area at once and seal it off to prevent further
contamination of other areas until the arrival of safety personnel.
4.
Anyone who may be
contaminated by the spill is to avoid contact with others as much as
possible. Remain in the vicinity and
give their names to safety personnel.
Required first aid and cleanup by specialized authorities should be started
at once.
5.
If an emergency exists,
activate the building alarm.
6.
When the building evacuation
alarm is sounded, an emergency exists.
Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
7.
Assist the handicapped in
exiting the building. Remember that
elevators are reserved for handicapped use.
Do not use elevators in case of fire.
Do not panic.
8.
Once outside, move to a
clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s). Keep streets, firelanes, hydrants and
walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
9.
IF REQUESTED, assist
Emergency crews as necessary.
10. A Campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency
site. Keep clear of the Command Post
unless you have official business.
11. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a
College official.
BOMB
THREAT
If you observe
a suspicious object or potential bomb on campus, DO
NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT. Clear the area and immediately call the College Business Office at 26213.
Any
person receiving a phone call bomb threat should:
1.
Immediately after receiving
the anonymous or threatening call, press and release the receiver (switch hook)
or flash button.
2.
When you get a dial tone, press *97 on your touch tone phone.
3.
Listen for the confirmation
announcement and hang up. It will let
you know if the trace was successful.
4.
Call the College Business Office at 26213 to report the incident. The Business
Office will need to know the phone number
to which the call came, and the date and time that the Call Trace was activated.
5.
Bomb threat: Once you have followed the above steps, pull the nearest fire alarm
and evacuate the building.
Take all personal belongings and close doors as you leave. Alert others as
you leave.
6.
After being notified of the BOMB THREAT call, the College Business Office
shall place a RADIO TRANSMISSION OF CODE 20 which
will start the BOMB THREAT PROCEDURES.
The College Business Office should
contact the VIRGINIA STATE POLICE at once, giving them the information that
they request.
*Alternative
instructions to be implemented only by instruction from the Dean of Administration
& Finance or the President.
The following
Buildings will be searched and cleared by the VIRGINIA STATE
POLICE
Maze Hall
Humanities and Social Sciences
Student
Center/Library
Barn Theatre
Maintenance
Building
Student
Affairs
DO
NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUTED BUILDING UNLESS TOLD TO DO SO BY THE VIRGINIA
STATE POLICE NO EXCEPTION
VIOLENT OR
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
Everyone is asked to assist
in making the campus a safe place by being alert to suspicious situations and
promptly reporting them.
If you are a victim or a
witness to any on-campus offense, promptly notify the College Business Office
at extension 26213 or call 911. Report
the following:
1.
Nature of the incident
2.
Location of the incident
3.
Description of the person(s)
involved
4.
Description of property
involved
If you observe a criminal
act or suspicious person on campus, immediately notify Security or the College
Business Office and report the incident.
Assist the officer when he
arrives by supplying him with all information and ask others to cooperate.
Should gunfire or discharged
explosives occur on the campus, you should take cover immediately using all
available concealment.
FIRE
1.
Know the location of fire
extinguishers, fire exits and alarm systems in your area and know how to use
them.
2.
If a minor fire appears
controllable promptly direct the charge of the fire extinguisher toward the
base of the fire. IMMEDIATELY contact
the Business Office or Security.
3.
If an emergency exists,
activate the building alarm, and report the emergency to the Business Office.
4.
On large fires that do not
appear controllable, IMMEDIATELY DIAL 9-911; then notify the College Business
Office. Evacuate all rooms, closing all
doors to confine the fire and reduce oxygen.
DO NOT LOCK DOORS.
5.
When the building evacuation
alarm sounds, take personal belongings.
Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.
6.
Assist the handicapped in
exiting the building. Do not use
elevators during a fire. Smoke is the
greatest danger in a fire, so stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.
7.
Once outside, move to a
clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and
walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
8.
IF REQUESTED, assist
Emergency crews as necessary.
9.
A Campus Emergency Command
Post may be set up near the emergency site.
Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.
10. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a
College official
NOTE: if you become trapped in a building during a
fire and a window is available, place an article of clothing outside the window
as a marker for the rescue crews. If
there is no window, stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic. Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency
crews of your location. Do not Panic!
UTILITY
FAILURE
In the event of a major
utility failure occurring during regular working hours (8AM through 5PM, Monday
through Friday), immediately notify the Business Office at 26213. If there is potential danger to building
occupants, or if the utility failure occurs after hours, weekends or holidays,
notify Campus Security.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
Always observe above
procedures whenever the following utility emergencies arise:
ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURE:
At present,
the campus has installed Emergency Lighting that should provide sufficient
lighting to exit buildings. However, it
is suggested that you have a flashlight available for emergencies.
ELEVATOR FAILURE:
If you are
trapped in the elevator, use the emergency phone to report your emergency.
PLUMBING FAILURE/FLOODING:
Cease using
all electrical equipment. Notify the
Business Office at extention 26213. If
necessary, vacate the area.
GAS LEAK:
Cease all
operations. DO NOT SWITCH ON LIGHTS OR
ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. Remember,
electrical arcing can trigger an explosion.
Notify the Business Office at extension 26213.
VENTILATION PROBLEM:
If smoke odors
come from the ventilation system, immediately notify the Business Office at
extension 26213 and if necessary, cease all operations and vacate the area.
MEDIA
RELATIONS
CALL THE DEAN OF
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE.
The College has two basic
guidelines to observe in crisis situations:
1.
Only authorized
spokespersons will meet or talk with the media.
2. Only factual information is released; no speculation is to be offered.
OTHER GUIDELINES:
1.
All executive and
supervisory personnel are notified to report emergencies to the President and
to the spokesperson. They should also be
reminded not to speak to outsiders, especially the media, on behalf of the
College.
2. The President and other top administrators and the Director of Advancement are informed immediately of existing emergencies. Complete details are made available to them, including what it is, how it began, who is involved, what is happening now and what help has been called for.
3. The President and Director of Advancement and any other person involved shall confer and decide on the appropriate action.
4. All calls from the media are referred directly to the President or the Director of Advancement.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
CRISIS
A psychological crisis
exists when an individual is threatening harm to himself/herself or to others,
or is out of touch with reality due to severe drug reactions or a psychotic
break. A psychotic break may be
manifested by hallucinations or uncontrollable behavior.
If a psychological crisis
occurs:
1.
Never try to handle a
situation you feel is personally dangerous.
2. Notify the Business Office of the situation. Clearly state that you need immediate assistance, give your name, your location and the area involved.
3. In extreme emergencies, call 911.
2006-2007
SAFETY COMMITTEE
Dr.
Dr. Timothy Evans Humanities/Soc.
Sciences
Mr. Steve Jenkins Maintenance
Ms. Karen O’Daire Student
Affairs Building
Ms.
Mr. David Majewski Div.
Chairman
Mr. Steve Martin Div.
Chairman
Mr. Cham Pritchard Statesman
Hall
Mr. Ralph Ketcham Chair
Mr. Bill Wamsley Grounds
Ms.
Dr.