N. Severe Weather Examples of severe weather include the following: thunderstorm, tornado, or other natural or man-made environmental hazard. If one of these weather-related emergencies occur: 1. Get inside and stay there for 30 minutes unless you receive other instructions 2. Stay indoors until "all clear" message is given O. Off- Campus Emergency Example of off-campus emergencies may include vehicle accident, assault, missing person, or other incident requiring assistance. If one of these weather-related emergencies occur: 1. Call 911 if this is a crime or a life-threating emergency. 2. Call 727-379-5001. 3. Don't leave someone alone. P. Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Word of Life policy prohibits the possession or use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or other illicit substances on any property or off-property sponsored event. This includes marijuana, smokeless tobacco, nicotine and non-nicotine vaping, and applies to all staff, students, volunteers, campers, guests, and visitors. Visitors will be asked to leave and staff, students, volunteers, or campers will be dismissed. If the possession or usage is in violation of the law, the police will be notified. Those struggling with addiction to these harmful substances are encouraged to seek the help of a Resident Director, Unit Leader, or Dean. Q. Firearms and Weapons Word of Life policy prohibits the possession or use of firearms, fireworks, or weapons on Word of Life property. This applies to staff, volunteers, students, campers, guests, visitors, and vendors. This also applies to individuals with permits to carry concealed weapons. Criminal possession will be reported to law enforcement authorities. Below is a list of prohibited items: a. Firearms (pistols, revolvers, shotguns, rifles, muzzleloaders, BB/pellet guns, paintball guns, starter pistols) b. Bows or throwing weapons (crossbows, bows, arrows, dart guns, wrist braced slingshots) c. Batons (clubs, nightsticks, billy sticks) d. Knives (blades ? longer than 4 inches, switchblades, butterfly knives, gravity knives, daggers, swords) e. Stun Guns (tasers, electric dart guns) Additional note for the Florida campus : According to Florida Statutes 790.115 and 790.251, students and staff are prohibited from possessing firearms on Word of Life property except as provided by Florida law and statute 790.25. R. Student Sexual Discrimination or Sexual Violence a. If an individual believes that they have been denied admission, employment, or participation in a Bible Institute program or sport based on their sex or has experienced sexual harassment as defined by Title IX, they should contact the Title IX Coordinator immediately. b. If any student, staff member, or other member of the Bible Institute community is a victim of, or is made aware of sexual violence or sexual assault, they should report it to the Title IX Coordinator immediately. The Title IX Coordinator will conduct an investigation to determine if sexual discrimination or sexual violence occurred. See the Title IX policy for more information. S. Sexual Misconduct a. Word of Life believes that all sexual acts outside of a biblically defined marriage between one man and one woman are sinful. b. Word of Life also takes seriously our responsibility to care for those attending our camps, Bible Institute, or are serving as staff or volunteers. Staff are not permitted to be alone with someone below the age of 18. Staff and students are also prohibited from being alone in vehicles with people of the opposite gender if one of them is married. Students and campers are not permitted to have physical contact with the opposite gender, and dating or courting must include a third party. c. Instances of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, or stalking should be reported to the Deans immediately. Any criminal acts will be referred to law enforcement. f. Fighting weapons (metal knuckles, chukka sticks, sandclubs) g. Bombs (improvised explosives, grenades, Molotov cocktails ) h. Fireworks (pyrotechnics) i. Homemade weapons (potato guns, chemical based weapons) j. Ammunition k. Replica, antique, training, or toy versions of any of the above
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