Campus Safety Procedures
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All building occupants are required to evacuate when the fire alarm sounds or upon the order of an authorized College official. If time permits, stabilize lab procedures and unplug or disable any device that could make a dangerous situation even worse. Move to the closest exit in a safe and orderly manner. Take personal belongings with you if time permits. Once outside, stay a minimum of 100 feet away from the building. Stay out of the traffic lanes. Notify emergency responders of any trapped, especially anyone with a physical disability who cannot evacuate. Do not enter the building for any reason until emergency responders, police, or College officials deem it safe to reenter. Pre-Planning is Important. If you may need assistance evacuating in an emergency, advise your Campus President. Evaluate your need to identify yourself as someone who requires assistance. Some people who may need assistance have no visible disability. Master the skill of giving quick information on how best to assist you. Be clear and concise. If you have difficulty speaking, consider using a carry-with-you preprinted message. Establish a personal network consisting of people who are regularly in the same area as you. Do not depend on just one person as they may not always be available. Assess your own abilities and communicate your capabilities and limitations to those in your network. Determine all evacuation options and prioritize them (e.g., consider the pros and cons of being carried, etc.). Plan for a variety of conditions (e.g., how to evacuate if you and/or your helpers are injured, etc.).
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COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand. If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter. If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows). Stay on your knees; bend over to protect vital organs. HOLD ON until shaking stops. Under shelter: hold on to it with one hand; be ready to move with your shelter if it shifts. No shelter: hold on to your head and neck with both arms and hands. INDOORS: Drop, Cover and Hold On. Avoid exterior walls, windows, hanging objects, mirrors, tall furniture, large appliances and cabinets with heavy objects or glass. However, do not try to move more than 5 to 7 feet before getting on the ground. Do not go outside during shaking! The area near the exterior walls of a building is the most dangerous place to be. Windows, facades and architectural details are often the first parts of the building to break away. If seated and unable to drop to the floor, bend forward, Cover your head with your arms, and Hold On to your neck with both hands. OUTDOORS: Move to a clear area if you can safely do so; avoid power lines, trees, signs buildings, vehicles and other hazards. Then Drop, Cover and Hold On. This protects you from any objects that may be thrown from the side, even if nothing is directly above you. Fire Safety If you discover or suspect that there is a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm and exit the building. Make an attempt to warn others as you leave. Contact 911 to summon the Fire Department. Do not re-enter the building until fire personnel give permission. The silencing of a fire alarm does not mean it
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Activate the fire alarm system by pulling a fire alarm station on your way out of the building. If time permits, take your personal items with you. If time permits, stabilize lab procedures and unplug or disable any device that could make a dangerous situation even worse. Leave the building via the nearest exit. Warn others as you leave.
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Earthquakes Taking the proper actions, such as “Drop, Cover and Hold On”, can save lives and reduce the risk of injury. In most situations, you will reduce your chance of injury if you: DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees. This position protects you from being knocked down and also allows you to stay low and crawl to shelter if nearby.
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