Accident – Call 2300
- If anyone is injured or property is damaged
Bomb Threat – Call 911, Then 2300
If you receive a bomb threat listen carefully and find out:
- When is the bomb to go off?
- Where is the bomb now?
- What kind of bomb is it?
- What does it look like?
- Why did the caller place the bomb?
Chemical Incidents – Call 2300
In case of hazardous vapors, gases or spills.
- Inform others to evacuate using the nearest exit.
- If spreading, pull a fire alarm.
- Evacuate to nearest parking lot or designated assembly area.
Crimes – Call 2300
Theft, Vandalism, assault, etc:
- Assaults: get victim to safety.
- Stay with victim and call for help
Disruptive Person – Call 2300
- Staff: contact a supervisor in the area.
- Students: contact a faculty or staff member.
- Keep something between you and the person.
- Call for assistance if you cannot locate the supervisor or faculty-staff, or if person is threatening.
Explosion – Call 911, Then 2300
- Evacuate to nearest parking lot.
Fire Smoke or Fire – Call 911, Then 2300
- Activate the Fire alarm.
- Evacuate building using the nearest exit.
- DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
- Wheelchair users wait for assistance in stairwell.
- Help those needing assistance.
- Before opening any door, use back of hand to check for heat. IF HOT, DO NOT OPEN!
- If heavy smoke or fire blocks an exit, use alternate exit.
- Evacuate to nearest parking lot or designated assembly area.
Medical Attention Needed
Minor injuries – Call 2300
- Students: go to Student Health Services Office.
Unconscious person or serious injuries – Call 911, Then 2300
- Check for medic alert tag/bracelet; call for help.
Tornado Watch
Conditions are favorable for tornado:
- Monitor weather conditions.
Tornado Warning
Tornado sighted. Siren emits steady tone for 3 minutes. An all-clear message is not announced.
- Evacuate to lowest level, interior room or hall.
- Stay away from window, glass, large open areas.
- Protect your head and face; get under a sturdy surface
or structure. - Monitor weather by radio or weather alert radio.
Weather Alert Radio Locations:
- Public Safety ext.2300 – Cofrin Library ext.2540
- Residence Life ext.2040 – Computing ext.2308
- University Information Center/Main Desk ext.2400
Violence, Actual or Threat – Call 911, Then 2300
- Go to a safe location; get help.