FACING SPECIFIC EMERGENCIES

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1 FACING SPECIFIC EMERGENCIES PREFACE This document is designed as a rapid response guide to emergencies you may face. It contains specific information on how to handle situations that may arise. This document cannot contain information on every emergency that may occur. TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Important phone numbers 2 Active Shooter on Campus 3 Shelter In Place 4 Bomb Threat 5 (See Attachment) Discovery of Violent Crime on Campus 6 Earthquake 7 Emergency Disruption of Power, Water Or Natural Gas 8 Evacuation 9 Fire 10 Gas Leak 11 Hostage Situation 12 Medical Emergency 13 Riot or Demonstration on Campus 14 Staff or Faculty of Concern 15 Student of Concern 16 Suicidal Staff or Faculty 17 Suicidal Student 18 Weather Emergency 19 1

2 Security or Maintenance Non-emergency dispatch Police, Sheriff, or Fire Emergency dispatch Police, Sheriff, or Fire 911 Montana Highway Patrol Poison Control Electric Emergency Gas Emergency City/County Health Department American Red Cross Cascade County Disaster and Emergency Services Montana Road conditions 511 / Great Falls Public Works

3 ACTIVE SHOOTER ON CAMPUS ALICE is non-sequential. Use the ALICE tool that best fits your individual circumstances. Alert Be aware of surroundings, listen and look for announcements. Lockdown When it is not safe to Evacuate, barricade the door, don t try to block the door with your body, find a place to stand away from the eye line of the door, prepare for the barricade to fail with Counter objects. Inform When you are safe, communicate all information that you have to Security, Law Enforcement, co-workers, students, etc. Counter When in a situation with no other options, use objects to throw at or strike the assailant. Swarm the assailant if you are trained and comfortable with this option. Evacuate Leave the area in a safe direction. Consider non-traditional exits (windows, walls, etc.) Don t drive away. 3

4 SHELTER IN PLACE Shelter in place is for external threats where it is safer to be inside than outside. President or designee will warn students and staff of situation. Move all people inside Close all doors and windows. Lock doors if you can. Move away from windows and doors. Remain inside until given further instructions. 4

5 BOMB THREAT Use the attached checklist. Notify Security or 911 from another phone. President or his designee will initiate Evacuation. 5

6 DISCOVERY OF VIOLENT CRIME ON CAMPUS Call Security then 911. Go to a safe place and wait for emergency response. If safe to do so, be a good witness of the crime. 6

7 EARTHQUAKE If inside, get under a table or desk Face away from windows Know multiple ways out of the building Walk, don t run, out of the building Do not use elevators Unlock doors Avoid electrical cables and lampposts outside 7

8 EMERGENCY OR DISRUPTION OF POWER, WATER, NATURAL GAS. Call Maintenance number immediately. Call appropriate utility company number. If disruption or emergency is dangerous proceed to evacuation procedure. 8

9 EVACUATION Evacuation is used for internal emergency (fire, utility, etc.) where students and staff need to leave an area for safety. The President or his designee will initiate an Evacuation. Notice will come from phone, , and the alert system. All Staff, Students, and Faculty will immediately leave the area or building NO EXCEPTIONS Assist handicapped people in exiting the building. Close all doors and turn off lights on the way out. Move to a safe distance from the building or area. When in a safe area, try and account for all persons effected by the evacuation. No person shall renter the area or building until it is declared safe by the appropriate authority. 9

10 FIRE If you see or smell smoke, hear the fire alarm, or see flames: Pull the fire alarm if it is safe to do so. Evacuate all persons from the area or building. Move a safe distance from the area or building. Contact emergency services, Maintenance, and Security. No person shall renter the area or building until it is declared safe by the appropriate authority. 10

11 GAS LEAK Evacuate the building or area When safe to do so, Contact Contact Physical Plant 11

12 HOSTAGE SITUATION For Those Held Hostage The initial 45 minutes are the most dangerous. Be patient, calm, and follow instructions. Don't make any sudden abrupt movements that may jeopardize your well-being. Avoid heroics. Don't threaten or intimidate. Keep a safe, non-intimidating distance. Keep your hands clearly visible. Don't speak unless spoken to and then only when necessary. Don't talk down to the captor or make promise that cannot be kept. Avoid appearing hostile. Maintain eye contact but do not stare. Treat the captor as friendly as possible. Comply with instructions as well as you can. Do not argue and be alert. Look for a place to dive or jump. Negotiations may not always be effective, be thinking about a potential escape plan for yourself and others. Move laterally away from the threat, put as many barriers as possible (e.g. desk, walls, doors) between yourself and the threat. Be observant. Try to remember all distinguishable characteristics. The personal safety of others may depend on your memory. Be prepared to answer the police on the phone should a line be patched to your location. Attempt to establish rapport with the captor. If medications or first aid are needed by anyone, say so. For Those Outside The Hostage Situation Ensure Security and 911 have been called. Using all available means, notify affected departments, classes, and individuals to evacuate away from the hostage situation. Isolate hostage area to prevent others from entering and evacuate the area. Gather all facts regarding the situation for the police. Keep notes on times, any communications from the person holding the hostage, and other witness information. Provide law enforcement with floor plan of area and arrange for any assistance as necessary. Law enforcement will take command of situation. Follow their subsequent directions until situation is resolved. 12

13 MEDICAL EMERGENCY Medical Emergencies can range from minor injuries to life threatening. Make sure the area is safe to render aid (traffic, electrical, noxious gasses, ect.) Tap and shout at the victim, Are you ok!?!? Look, Listen, and Feel for breathing. Call Security then 911. If you are by yourself, call immediately. If there are others around, assign somebody to call 911 and Security. Retrieve the first aid kit and the AED or have someone go retrieve them. Look for medical emergency identification tag. If unresponsive and not breathing, begin the steps of CPR. For bleeding injuries, apply direct pressure to the wound. Remain with victim and provide assistance until emergency services respond. 13

14 RIOT OR DEMONSTRATION ON CAMPUS Call Security then 911. Move to a safe place. If safe to do so, be a good witness of the situation. 14

15 STAFF OR FACULTY OF CONCERN If a Staff or Faculty poses a serious or immediate legal or compliance risk that can significantly affect accreditation or may lead to a major legal claim, report these concerns to any of the following: o Immediate supervisor o The manager of that Department o Human Resources o Risk and Integrity Services 24/7 hotline at Visit website 15

16 STUDENT OF CONCERN Contact Jake Clark (5230) or Dr. Robert Pastoor (5309) 16

17 SUICIDAL STAFF OR FACULTY Call Security then 911 Notify Human Resources o o hr@uprovidence.edu Establish a safe perimeter Maintain visual contact at a safe distance 17

18 SUICIDAL STUDENT Notify Security Call 911 Move onlookers from the area 18

19 WEATHER EMERGENCY Weather Emergencies may refer to tornados, extreme heat, or blizzard conditions. The President or his designee will assess the possible hazards of continuing normal operations. If normal operations are to be interrupted, refer to Planned Closure checklist. Tornado may present an immediate danger. If presented with a tornado o o Proceed to a basement if possible. In a house with no basement, a dorm, or an apartment: Avoid windows. Go to the lowest floor, small center room (like a bathroom or closet), under a stairwell, or in an interior hallway with no windows. Crouch as low as possible to the floor, facing down; and cover your head with your hands. 19