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Emergency Preparedness

University Status and Emergency Preparedness Information

Hazardous Materials/Radiological Incident

Incident occurred on campus:

  • Assess the situation.
  • Call 4-911.
  • University notifies Superintendent, Fire Department, Law Enforcement and Officer of Emergency Preparedness (OEP).
  • University Police seals off area of leak/spill.
  • Follow procedures for evacuation or sheltering.
  • Siren System will announce Crisis Codes.
  • University Police is in charge of area until fire personnel contains scene.
  • Notify Director of University Relations if students were evacuated.
  • Resume normal operations after consulting with fire officials. Announce all clear code.
  • Director of Environmental Health/ Safety will complete the Chemical Spill/Hazardous Materials Form.

Incident occurred off campus

  • Fire/Law Enforcement/OEP will notify University Police.
  • Siren System will announce Crisis Codes. University Police will assemble the Emergency Preparedness Team.
  • Fire officer in charge of scene will recommend shelter or evacuation actions.
  • Follow procedure for sheltering evacuation.
  • Notify Director of University Relations if students are evacuated.
  • Siren System will announce All Clear code after consulting with Fire/OEP/Law Enforcement officials.
  • Director of Environmental Health/ Safety will complete the Chemical Spill/Hazardous Materials Form.

The University may be notified of incidents within a 10-mile radius by local Emergency Management Officials, via tone alert receivers/telephone, to shelter in place or to evacuate to a designated reception center.

Sheltering Notification:

  • Take all persons inside building(s).
  • Close all exterior doors and windows.
  • Turn off any ventilation leading outdoors.
  • Cover up food not in containers or put in the refrigerator.
  • If advised, cover mouth and nose with handkerchief, cloth, paper towels or tissues.

Evacuation Notification:

  • Director of University Relations notifies students and staff.
  • Turn off lights, electrical equipment, and water faucets.
  • Maintenance will turn of gas, air conditioning and heating system.
  • Place an Evacuated sign in window.
  • Custodian locks doors.

Faculty responsibilities during evacuation:

  • Keep classes intact.
  • Take (call) roll.
  • Explain procedures to students.  Instruct students to take belongings to the relocation center.
  • Take (call) roll again after arriving at relocation center.