Emergency Procedures

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糖心APP has developed three basic protocols in response to emergencies for the preservation of life and the well-being of our college community.

In cases of emergency, call public safety at ext.听2937, use Blue Light Emergency Phones or any classroom, office or laboratory campus phone with a red sticker affixed that identifies the public safety extension听2937. If there is immediate or imminent threat call听911.

Active Threat / Active Shooter Training Video

Evacuation (Fire – Smoke – Bomb Threat)
- Notification will typically be via the fire alarm.
- Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others.
- Leave buildings immediately using nearest exits/stairways; remain alert for emergency communications.
- If applicable, assist the disabled on upper floors to designated wheelchair assembly areas. Wheelchair
  assembly areas are located in the stairwell landings of each building on campus.
- In case of fire, do not use elevators; otherwise, elevators can be used to evacuate.
- Proceed directly to the nearest exterior assembly area听(See Campus Map).
- Do not reenter buildings under any circumstance until informed that it is safe and the All-Clear
  announcement is given.
- In case of bomb threat, evacuate the campus. Traffic should evacuate away from the campus by using the emergency exit routes located at Shortridge Road or Horsebridge Road (See Campus Map).
Shelter in Place (Tornado – Weather Events – Environmental Hazards)
- Notification will be via the Omnilert听and InformaCast emergency alert systems, college public safety officers, facilities management personnel and/or outside emergency response personnel.
- Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others.
- Close all doors and windows to the outside, if possible.
- If in laboratories, cease operations, close fume hoods in anticipation of building ventilations systems being shut off.
- In case of tornado, move to interior rooms, stairwells and hallways away from glass, preferably on the lower levels of the building.
- If moving to safety or shelter areas, elevators can be used.
- Remain alert for emergency communications or further instructions until the All-Clear announcement is given.

Lockdown (Active Threat/Active Shooter – Hostage – Criminal or Violent Acts)
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- Notification will be via the Omnilert听and InformaCast emergency alert systems, college public safety officers, facilities management personnel and/or outside emergency response personnel.
- Remain alert for emergency communications, await instructions that can include staying, moving to
  another location or evacuating.
- If moving to another location or evacuating, elevators can be used.
- Stay in place until further instruction is given or an All-Clear announcement is made.