Emergency Response Guide

For Faculty, Staff and Students

This guide is to assist the campus community in responding to emergency situations.

Emergency Situations

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Fire Activate the fire alarm & call 911 Only use a fire extinguisher if: You're trained The fire is small Your exit pathway is clear Evacuate & gather at the muster point
Medical For serious injury or illness: Call 911 immediately If trained, provide first aid Have someone retrieve an AED Stay until help arrives Send someone to escort first responders
Gas leak/ Fumes/ Vapor Evacuate the area immediately Activate the fire alarm & call 911 from a safe location Reenter only after first responders declare the area safe
Hazardous Materials Don't try to clean it up unless you're trained & equipped Evacuate the area immediately Call 911 for uncontrolled spills Call EH&S (757)221-1643 for all other concerns
Shelter in Place Stay Put. Stay Safe. If told to shelter in place: Stay indoors Close and lock all doors and windows Monitor official alerts Don't leave until officials say it's safe
Active Threat/ Active Shooter RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. RUN - Get away if you can HIDE - Lock doors, silence phones FIGHT - As a last resort, defend yourself Call 911 when safe. Stay alert. Stay Safe.
Severe Weather Know the risks. Be Ready. Have a plan and a safe place to go. Know the difference between a Watch and a Warning.
Power/ Utility Failure Stay calm & assist others Exit the area if needed If there's danger - call 911 Report outages to Work Control (757)221-2270