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In case of an emergency

What to Do in Case of Emergency

FIRE

  • Notify occupants and help those needing assistance in the immediate area.
  • Confine the fire by closing  as you exit.
  • Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
  • Evacuate the building at the nearest exit and call emergency phone number:
  • Go to the designated Building Area of Refuge for your building.
  • Do not, under any circumstances, re-enter the building until authorized to do so by emergency personnel.

BUILDING EVACUATION

  • When the fire alarm is activated, evacuation is mandatory.
  • DO NOT use elevators.
  • Take personal belongings (ID, keys, purses, wallets, etc.) and dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Upon exiting, proceed to your Building Area of Refuge to begin the accountability process.
  • Do not, under any circumstances, re-enter the building until authorized to do so by emergency personnel.

SHELTER-IN-PLACE

  • Purpose: To shelter occupants inside the building in the event of a hazardous/biological material or other emergency incident outside the building.
  • Stay inside your building, or immediately go into the nearest building.
  • Close all windows and doors.
  • Immediately go to your Designated Shelter Area.

 SUSPICIOUS PACKAGES

  • Do no touch or disturb the object or package.
  • Isolate the package and evacuate the immediate area.
  • Call emergency phone number: 
  • Notify your building administrator.

SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR

  • Do not physically confront the person exhibiting the behavior.
  • Do not let anyone into a locked room/building.
  • Do not block a person’s access to an exit.
  • Call emergency phone number: 

BOMB THREAT

  • Remain calm.
  • Get as much information as possible from the threatening caller.
  • Call emergency phone number.
  • Follow the instructions from emergency personnel.

ACTIVE SHOOTER

  • If possible exit the building immediately and call emergency phone number: 
  • If you cannot exit, clear the hallway immediately and/or remain behind closed doors in a locked or barricaded room, if possible. Stay away from all windows. Remain calm and quietly call emergency phone number: 
  • Evacuate the room only when authorities have arrived and instructed you to do so.
  • DO NOT: Leave or unlock the door to “see what’s happening.”
  • DO NOT: Attempt to confront or apprehend the shooter, unless as a last resort.
  • DO NOT: Assume someone else has called police or emergency personnel.

 EARTHQUAKE

Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.
If you are inside when the shaking starts…
  • DROP (get down on the floor), COVER (protect your head and body by getting under a desk, table, or other hard object) and HOLD ON (hold onto the object you are under or your head if you are in an open area)
  • Move as little as possible.
  • Stay away from windows to avoid being injured by shattered glass.
  • If you must leave the building after the shaking stops, use the stairs – do not use elevators in case there are aftershocks, power outages or other damage.
  • Be aware that fire alarms and sprinkler systems frequently go off in buildings during an earthquake, even if there is no fire.
If you are outside when the shaking starts…
  • Find a clear spot and drop to the ground. Stay there until the shaking stops (away from buildings, power lines, trees, streetlights).
  • If you are in a vehicle, pull over to a clear location and stop. Avoid bridges, overpasses and power lines if possible. Stay inside with your seatbelt fastened until the shaking stops. Then drive carefully, avoiding bridges and ramps that may have been damaged.
  • If a power line falls on your vehicle, DO NOT GET OUT. Wait for assistance from emergency personnel.

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