FIRE DRILL OR FIRE ALARMS
FALSE ALARM OR ENDANGERING THE SAFETY OF OTHERS Setting off a false alarm or discharging or misusing firefighting or safety equipment endangers the safety of others, is a felony of the third degree, and will not be tolerated. The unauthorized use or misuse of firefighting or safety equipment will result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. Any other behavior that results in an endangerment to the safety of others will also result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. SECURITY Hodges University provides reasonable safety and security for its students, personnel, and facilities and works closely with local law enforcement on a number of public safety issues. The University utilizes an internal and external camera security system, panic alarms, a magnetic door-locking system with access via an ID card, in classroom emergency notification system, Everbridge Emergency Notification System (texts and emails), and uniformed security officers in all buildings on campus. All crimes should be reported to campus security personnel as quickly as possible. In spite of these services and precautions, students should be conscious of the fact that crime may still occur. The existence of a campus security officer cannot ensure a student’s personal safety. Students must participate in securing themselves and their personal property at all times. If you see any breach of security, or have a specific recommendation regarding security, please make it known to the University administration or campus security. For your own safety you should always take the following precautions: • Report any suspicious persons or activities to the University administration, faculty, staff, or campus security.
In the event that a fire alarm sounds during any class period, and in the absence of gunfire, the faculty member will lead their students to the nearest exit from the building as depicted on the emergency plan posted throughout the building. When you hear the fire alarm: • Quickly, but calmly, follow your instructor to the nearest exit. • Quickly take your personal possessions with you (keys, purses, etc.) • Use the stairs to evacuate. Do not use elevators. • Close doors as you exit to slow the spread of fire. • Remain in the designated assembly area until instructed by a faculty member or member of administration to return to class. SEVERE WEATHER All University administrators are acquainted with the warning terms used in hurricane advisories. In the event it becomes necessary to evacuate a campus, the decision will be made by the President or designee. To assist in this process, the University will utilize the University’s Emergency Notification System (texts, emails) and the University’s Classroom Notification system along with social media to inform students of emergency situations. For tornadoes, follow University personnel and security officer instructions including but not limited to: • Quickly, but calmly, go to the lowest level. • Stay away from glass areas and doors. • Take shelter in an interior hallway. • Stay in protected area until “all is clear”. • Outdoors, stay away from cars.
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