Emergency Readiness for St. John s University Adjunct Faculty

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1 Emergency Readiness for St. John s University Adjunct Faculty Office of Public Safety Center for Counseling and Consultation Office of Human Resources

2 Emergency Readiness Training INTRODUCTION This informational session has been designed especially for adjunct faculty members to be informative and provocative. The session consists of two parts. PART ONE Emergency Readiness, prepared by the Office of Public Safety, describes the University s emergency response plan. In this section, you will become familiar with the University s systems of communication and notification in the event of an emergency and appropriate protocol in a variety of emergency situations. PART TWO Identifying and Responding to Students in Distress, prepared by the Center for Counseling and Consultation, addresses student behavioral issues and how to recognize and respond to a student who is in distress and exhibiting disruptive behavior

3 Expertise on Campus St. John s is fortunate to have the caliber of personnel in the field of Emergency Preparedness equal to any of the best organizations anywhere in the world, including: Veteran New York City Police Department Chief High-Ranking U.S. Army Personnel Former Emergency Service and Office of Emergency Management Responders 9/11 Survivors and Recovery Workers Former Chief of New York City Fire Department Center for Counseling and Consultation Employee Assistance Program (CCA,

4 Emergency Readiness at St. John s University FOUR STAGES OF EMERGENCY PLANNING 1. Prevention Policies, procedures, planning, education and awareness 2. Readiness Emergency Plan, ongoing committee reviews, training, drills and Emergency Evacuation Volunteer (EEV) Program 3. Response Multiple notification systems, evacuation and stay-in-place procedures, effective communication 4. Recovery Counseling and other assistance programs to address needs of community members, effective communication and panic management - 3 -

5 Emergency Plan Structure EMERGENCY PLAN: TWO LEVELS Structure Plan: Addresses three threat levels identified by the emergency management team and operations centers Operating Plan: Addresses eight types of emergencies identified by a risk assessment and provides initial response actions to be taken for each. The plan addresses prevention, readiness, response and recovery at the functional levels of the University and branch campus response - 4 -

6 Threat Levels LEVEL 1 A minor, localized department or building incident that is quickly resolved with existing University resources or limited outside help LEVEL 2 A major emergency that disrupts sizable portions of the campus community LEVEL 3 Catastrophic event that disrupts the entire campus and local community - 5 -

7 Emergency Types There are eight different types of emergencies that may affect St. John s University and our surrounding communities, which would require immediate response from Public Safety, local emergency services and YOU. 1. Adverse Weather Conditions 2. Bomb Threats 3. Extended Power Failure 4. Fire and Explosions 5. Hazardous Materials Release 6. Workplace Violence 7. Hostage Situations 8. Pandemic Fortunately, these more serious situations are rare occurrences

8 Common Emergency Situations Below is a list of the most common situations to which Public Safety Officers are called to respond. Heart attack or complaints of chest pain Unconscious person or slip and fall resulting in injury Vehicle accident with or without injuries Minor burns or seizures and diabetic issues Person exhibiting emotional distress ALWAYS SEEK ASSISTANCE - 7 -

9 Systems of Notification How Will You Know What to Do? EMERGENCY TEXT AND VOICE MESSAGING In the event of an emergency, you will receive an automatic text (and voice message) with frequent updates on your personal cell phone and a voice message on your St. John s phone. To register to receive automatic text and voic notifications on your personal cell phone during emergencies or school closure: Go to MySJU and UIS. Go to Personal Information and Update Your Emergency Information for Instant Messaging System. Enter the phone number (cell or off-campus wired phone) at which you wish to receive the emergency alert. Tip: Start with your area code and omit hyphens. Note: This communication system will be used solely for emergency and closure notifications and no other purpose

10 Systems of Notification (continued) OTHER EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS Telephones in every classroom with 911 access Public Announcement System (hallways, common areas, exterior of buildings) Bullhorns (used by Public Safety Officers) Campus Emergency Information Hotline (888) STJ-2499 (recorded message) or the Customer Service Call Center (718) An automatic pop up window with a message will appear on MySJU and St. John s website St. John s University Web Mail and/or direct Electronic Message Boards (various locations around campus) - 9 -

11 Evacuation and Stay-in-Place Protocol There are times when evacuation will be the appropriate response. Other situations may require you to stay in place. Let s look at each protocol separately. Evacuation Protocol POSSIBLE SITUATIONS WHEN EVACUATION MAY BE ORDERED Fire in the building Fire alarm sounds A confirmed bomb threat Anytime Public Safety Advises You to Evacuate

12 Evacuation and Stay-in-Place Protocol (continued) General Evacuation Procedures WHEN EVACUATING THE BUILDING OR CLASSROOM Stay calm. Safely stop work. Do not rush or panic. Gather personal belongings if it is safe to do so, e.g., prescription medications, keys, purse, glasses, etc. since it may be hours before occupants are allowed back in the building. If safe, close classroom or office doors and windows, but do not lock them. Use the nearest safe stairs and proceed to the nearest exit do not use the elevator. Follow the instructions of emergency personnel who will direct you to an evacuation area. Wait for instructions from emergency responders. Do not re-enter the building or classroom until instructed to do so by the proper authorities

13 Stay-in-Place Protocol Under certain circumstances, you may be instructed to stay in place rather than evacuate. Possible situations when a Stayin-Place directive may be ordered include: An armed hostage situation A riot outside the campus perimeter A hazardous or toxic airborne plume Armed person not apprehended who is on or near the University grounds An earthquake

14 Stay-in-Place Procedures In the event of a direct threat, such as an armed intruder: Stay calm. Do not panic. Safely stop work. Move to the safest area; get to a room or office that can be locked or barricaded. Close and lock or barricade classroom or office doors and windows. Stay away from glass doors and windows and close blinds or cover glass, if possible. Hide under a desk, behind a file cabinet or fire hydrant. Turn off computers and silence cell phones and beepers, etc. Call 911 as soon as possible. Wait for instructions from emergency responders. Do not leave the building or classroom until instructed to do so by the proper authorities

15 Stay-in-Place Procedures In the event of an indirect threat, such as a riot outside the campus perimeter or hazardous airborne plume: Stay calm. Do not panic. Safely stop work. Stay alert and wait for instructions from emergency responders. Close classroom and office windows and doors, but do not lock them unless there is a direct threat. Move to the safest area, e.g., get indoors and as far away from the threat as possible. Do not leave the building or classroom until instructed to do so by the proper authorities. In the event of an earthquake, it is best to shelter inside. Protect yourself from falling debris by hiding under a desk or standing in a door frame. By venturing outside, you increase the risk of being struck by debris

16 Remember One Call Brings it All As a university located in the metropolitan New York City area we have access to a tremendous number of emergency first responders including 36,000 police officers and 14,000 fire fighters. There are plans in place to guide us in many types of emergencies. The University and the Office of Public Safety conduct periodic drills in collaboration with local emergency units to ensure readiness. In the event of an emergency, stay aware, observant and listen for instructions from the Emergency Management Team. Remain calm, do not panic and lead by example. ALWAYS seek assistance DO NOT GO IT ALONE

17 Related Policies and University Phone Numbers Related Policies Notice of Non Discrimination Policy 708: Violence in the Workplace Policy 1033: Emergency Text and Voice Messaging St. John s University Public Safety Web site: Telephone Contacts Queens Manhattan Staten Island Hauppauge (LIGC) University Emergency bulletins Campus Customer Service Center Office of Human Resources Dean of Students (718) or Student Life (718) or (718) (212) (718) (718) , (888) STJ-2499 (718) (718) (718) Center for Counseling and Consultation (718) (Queens) and (718) (Staten Island)