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1 Imprtant Emergency Infrmatin Imprtant Phne Numbers University Plice Emergency (n-campus) Cell Phne: Landline Extensin: 6111 Emergency (ff-campus) 911 and tell them yur lcatin Calls will be directed t MA State Plice Salem State Cunseling Center City f Salem Plice Salem State University Plice, Salem, MA Salemstate.edu/publicsafety Salemstate.edu/emergency Medical Emergency (Accident) The individual making the discvery shall immediately cntact University Plice (landline extensin: 6111 r cell: ) and prvide as much infrmatin as pssible. If there is a medical emergency r injured persn in yur area, remain calm and encurage thers t d the same. D nt attempt t mve a persn wh has fallen r appears t be in pain. Cntrl bleeding by direct pressure n the wund, see Hazardus Materials Release prcedure. Fr serius injuries, check breathing and give artificial respiratin, if necessary. Only administer CPR r first aid if qualified t d s. Stay with the injured persn and keep the victim calm and cmfrtable until help arrives. Autmated External Defibrillatrs (AEDs) are lcated n campus, if needed be familiar with the lcatin f the nearest AED. Prvide all infrmatin t emergency medical persnnel. Suspicius Persn/Activity D nt apprach if situatin appears unsafe. Immediately cntact University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) and prvide as much infrmatin as pssible: Describe the suspicius activity Lcatin f incident Descriptin f persn(s) invlved Current lcatin f persn(s) invlved If the persn(s) left the scene, the directin f travel What time the incident ccurred Yur name, lcatin, department and extensin number

2 Get a gd descriptin f the persn if safety allws nte height, weight, sex, clr, apprximate age, clthing, methd and directin f travel, and name if knwn. Shuld the persn leave the area, nte the vehicle make and mdel, license number (if pssible), clr, utstanding characteristics, etc. D nt threaten, intimidate r physically cnfrnt the persn. D nt let anyne int a lcked building r rm if inside, d nt blck the persn s exit. If the persn asks t speak t a specific university fficial, ffer t ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) t accmmdate their request. If yu see a weapn, ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) immediately n the phne and when University Plice arrive. Remain where yu are until a plice fficer arrives. Facility Evacuatin Evacuate immediately when a fire and/r life safety emergency ccurs, when the fire alarm activates (audible and/r visual), r when yu are instructed t d s by authrized emergency respnse persnnel. Building Evacuatin Prcedures Exit the building immediately. Walk quickly t the nearest safe exit and ask thers t d the same. D nt run. Clse the dr as yu leave, but d nt lck it. D nt use elevatrs, unless directed t d s. Assist persns with disabilities, if yu are willing and able Once utside, mve away frm the building; keep streets and walkways clear fr emergency vehicles and persnnel. D nt re-enter the building until authrized emergency persnnel give the all clear signal. G t yur Evacuatin Assembly Area. Ntify emergency persnnel if anyne is waiting fr assistance. Even if yu were nt in yur building when it was evacuated, g t yur evacuatin meeting site s smene can accunt fr yu. If unable t leave because f a physical disability, injury r bstructin, g t the nearest area where there are n hazards, such as a stairwell. Ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) r 911 and tell them yur lcatin. Signal ut the windw t emergency respnders, if pssible. Remain calm and respnders will arrive. Bmb Threat Remain calm d nt discuss the threat in public. Tell smene nearby t cntact University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) and indicate that a bmb threat is being received.

3 If telephne call: If yu can, ask the caller t hld and transfer the call t University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). If yu are unable t transfer the call, ask the caller t cntact University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) directly. Write dwn the caller s exact wrds. Keep the caller n phne as lng as pssible get as much infrmatin abut the caller as pssible ask caller t repeat infrmatin. Ask the fllwing questins: Where is the bmb lcated? When will it g ff? What des it lk like? What kind f bmb is it? What will make it explde? Why did yu place the bmb? What is yur name? Nte details frm call: sex, accent, speech impediment, age, backgrund nises, unusual phrases, etc. If yu receive r find a written bmb threat: Immediately cntact University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) and prvide as much infrmatin as pssible. D a quick visual inspectin f yur area. D nt tuch r mve any suspicius bject See prcedure fr Suspicius Package. D nt use radis, pagers r cell phnes, as they can trigger an explsive device. D nt activate the fire alarm system unless instructed t d s by a plice fficer. Fire The Salem State University Plice, alng with the Salem Fire Department, is cmmitted t keeping yu safe in the event f an n- r ff-campus fire. Fire safety Tips: Be sure t select ff-campus husing with smke alarms and fire sprinklers, if available Ck nly where permitted, and never leave cking unattended If yu must smke, nly smke utside f yur ff-campus residence. There is n smking allwed n Salem State prperty D nt verlad electrical utlets Never leave candles unattended Always have an escape plan Frm the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Each year cllege and university students, n- and ff-campus, experience hundreds f fire-related emergencies natinwide. There are several specific causes fr fires n cllege campuses, including cking, intentinally set fires, and pen flame. Overall,

4 mst cllege-related fires are due t a general lack f knwledge abut fire safety and preventin. Fr mst students, the last fire safety training they received was in grade schl, but with new independence cmes new respnsibilities. It is imprtant that bth ff-campus and n-campus students understand fire risks and knw the preventative measures that culd save their lives. Please take a mment t explre the Alarming Truth and Center fr Campus Fire Safety links, available under Tls & Resurces. We als recmmend all students take a mment t watch this fire safety vide. These tips culd save yur life! If yu are inside the building: D nt fight the fire. Activate the nearest fire alarm and alert thse arund yu. Evacuate the area, shutting drs behind yu. D nt lck drs. D nt use elevatrs; use nly the stairs. Clse drs behind yu as yu leave. If smke is encuntered, drp t the flr and crawl alng the wall t the nearest exit. When appraching a clsed dr, feel the dr with the back f yur hand if the dr is cl, carefully pen the dr and (if safe) prceed with the evacuatin. If smke, heat r flames blck yur exit, stay in the rm with the dr clsed. Blck the smke at dr cracks and air vents. If pssible, wet a twel thrugh which t breathe. Call 911 and tell them yur lcatin t alert authrities f yur situatin. Signal fr help by using a bright-clred clth r flashlight at the windw. Assist thers in evacuatin if smene is unable t leave, yu shuld cntinue t evacuate and alert respnders. When safely away frm smke r fire, call 911 and tell them yur lcatin r call University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). G t the Evacuatin Assembly Area. D nt return t building unless authrized by a plice fficer r fire fficial. If yu are utside the building: D nt enter the building. Call 911 and tell them yur lcatin r University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). Assist thers nce they are safely away frm the building and encurage them t remain in the Evacuatin Assembly Area. Explsins Ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). Take cver under sturdy furniture r evacuate the building if directed t d s

5 by authrized emergency persnnel. D nt use cell phnes r any electrical devices that culd spark further explsins. Signal fr help by shuting r hanging an article f clthing frm a windw, but d nt linger by windws. If pssible, mve away frm the site f the hazard t a safe lcatin. D nt use elevatrs. Be careful f fallen debris, glass r heavy bjects that might be abut t fall. Evacuating Peple with Disabilities Assisting Blind/Visually Impaired Clearly annunce the type f emergency. Offer yur arm fr guidance. Tell the persn where yu are ging and alert him/her t bstacles alng the way. Assisting Deaf/Hearing Impaired Turn lights n and ff t gain the persn s attentin. Indicate directins with gestures r a written nte. Assisting Mbility-Impaired/Wheelchair Users Elevatrs shuld nt be used t mve peple with disabilities. Cnsult the individual n hw they shuld be mved. Seek vlunteers t assist students/persnnel with physical disabilities t the nearest enclsed stairway r designated areas fr rescue assistance. One individual shuld remain with the persn(s), if it can be dne withut unreasnable persnal risk. Others shuld advise emergency persnnel f the lcatin s that the evacuatin can be cmpleted. If an imminent danger situatin exists and the persn requests assistance in evacuatin befre emergency persnnel can arrive, assist in finding vlunteers t evacuate the persn per his/her instructins. Mental Health Emergency/Suicide Threat Be alert fr the signs that smene culd be in need f mental health assistance: Severe lss f emtinal cntrl High levels f irritability Changes in hygiene, speech, attentiveness, r scial interactin Active and excessive drinking r drug use Impaired speech r garbled/disjinted thughts

6 Excessively mrbid, vilent r depressing themes in written assignments Verbal expressins f suicidal r vilent thughts If smene displays vertly threatening behavir cnstituting an immediate threat t themselves ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). D nt leave the persn alne. Be empathetic and shw yur cncern. Try t sit dwn with the persn; sitting is a less aggressive psture than standing r mving arund. Prvide psitive feedback, such as, We can get this straightened ut, r, I m glad yu re telling me hw yu feel abut this. If safe t d s, calmly but firmly remve immediate means f hurting him/herself: If the individual has a weapn, d nt try t take it physically r thrugh frce If the individual has a weapn, stay ut f arm s reach d nt tuch the persn Alert emergency respnders f the presence f weapns Ask direct questins abut the individual s intentin Listen t what is said and treat it seriusly D nt argue, yell r jke D nt debate r lecture abut whether r nt suicide is right r wrng D nt swear t secrecy D nt challenge the individual r use scare tactics If smene has attempted suicide, immediately call University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) r 911 and tell them yur lcatin, see prcedure fr Medical Emergency (Accident) If smene displays vertly threatening behavir cnstituting an immediate threat t thers, ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ), see prcedure fr Active Threat, Vilent Persn. Utility Failures Electrical Pwer Failure Ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). If there is smke r fire, activate the fire alarm See Fire prcedure. If safe t d s, unplug all equipment being used in yur area cmputers, printers, etc. Evacuate the building and mve cautiusly t a lighted area See Evacuatin prcedure. Stay away frm dwned pwer lines. Emergency exit lighting may nly stay n fr a shrt time. During an extended pwer utage, yu may have t leave the building and g t yur building Evacuatin Assembly Area (See Evacuatin prcedure).

7 In rder t maximize the emergency generatr run time and efficiency, please turn ff pwer t nn-essential areas (departmental kitchen, cpier rm, etc.) and equipment (cmputer, cffee machines, etc.). Water Leak Ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). If pssible, turn ff the water supply. Stp using any electrical devices in the area and remve bjects, if safe t d s. Gas Leak Cease all peratins D nt switch lights r any electrical equipment n r ff. Pull the fire alarm and evacuate t the designated assembly area See prcedure fr Fire and Facility Evacuatin. Ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). D nt re-enter the building r area until ntified that it is safe t d s. Ventilatin Prblem If smke r nxius drs cme frm the ventilatin system, immediately ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). Cease all peratins. Pull the fire alarm and evacuate t the designated assembly area See prcedure fr Fire and Facility Evacuatin. Stuck Elevatr Use the emergency phne that rings directly t University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ). Stay calm elevatrs have a failsafe cnditin and cannt g int free fall. D nt try t pen elevatr drs r climb ut. Wait fr assistance. Suspicius Package Refer t the fllwing guidelines t make sure the package is nt simply unattended: Ask peple nearby if the package belngs t them. If yu receive r discver a suspicius package, letter r bject; d nt tuch it, tamper with it r mve it. Cntact University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) and prvide as much infrmatin as pssible. Mve away frm the area and tell thers t d the same Characteristics f suspicius letters and packages: Origin - Pstmark desn t match the city f the return address, name f sender is unusual r unknwn, r n return address Pstage - Excessive r inadequate pstage Balance - The letter is lpsided r an unusually thick weight the letter r

8 package seems heavy fr its size Cntents - Stiffness r springiness f cntents; ily uter wrapping r envelpe; grease stains, leaking r disclratin; feels like it cntains a liquid r pwdery substance Smell - Particularly almnd r ther suspicius drs Writing - Handwriting f sender is nt familiar r indicates a freign style nt nrmally received by recipient, r cut-and-paste r rub-n-blck letters are used cmmn wrds, names r titles are misspelled r special instructins like fragile, cnfidential, persnal, nly pen by r d nt delay are present. If the letter r package is a mail bmb, the letter r package may als have: Prtruding wires r metal, strange drs r stains Excessive weight/pstage/securing materials (tape, string, etc) Buzzing, ticking r a slshing sund Irregular shape, sft spts r bulges Excessive weight fr its size Feel rigid r appear uneven r lpsided If yu suspect that a package cntains an unknwn substance: Place it dwn immediately and gently. D nt shake, empty r d anything that wuld make the substance airbrne. Secure the package in a plastic bag, if available. Clse drs, windws and (if pssible) shut dwn ventilatin systems. Avid cntact with thers if yu cme in direct cntact with a suspicius substance. Prevent access t the area fr the safety f thers. Leave the rm, wash hands and/r any affected area f cntact and quarantine yurself until help arrives. Shelter-In-Place Shelter-In-Place rders are given t prtect peple frm mving int a ptentially dangerus area. Yu may be ntified f a Shelter-In-Place rder via phne, , text, r anther persn. Be sure t sign up fr emergency alert ntificatin. Instructins can be fund at plaris.salemstate.edu r navigatr.salemstate.edu. If yu are utside a building, mve inside the nearest building immediately. If yu are inside a building: Seek shelter in the nearest rm if yu are in a hallway r pen area. Instructrs shuld verify class attendance and keep classes tgether. Remain sheltered until authrities give an all-clear ntificatin. Shuld the fire alarm sund, d nt evacuate the building unless: Yu have firsthand knwledge that there is a fire in the building, r

9 Yu have been advised by plice fficers t evacuate the building, r There is imminent danger in the immediate area. Mnitr the university website, , text messages, etc. if pssible fr messages giving yu further instructins. D nt call University Plice r 911 unless yu are reprting a life-threatening situatin. Lckdwn A Lckdwn is required when there is an intruder in the building, a hstage situatin, an armed ffender and/r ther life-threatening situatins in prgress. When a lckdwn annuncement is made, all schl entry pints are lcked and n ne is permitted entry int r ut f the building. If yu are utside a building, mve inside the nearest building immediately. If yu are inside a building: Seek shelter in the nearest rm if yu are in a hallway r pen area. Lck and barricade drs. Clse windws and blinds. Turn ff lights. Remain quiet and d nt enter hallways r pen areas. Cruch dwn in areas that are ut f sight frm drs and windws. Silence cell phne ringers. Shuld the fire alarm sund, d nt evacuate the building unless: Yu have firsthand knwledge that there is a fire in the building, r Yu have been advised by plice fficers t evacuate the building, r There is imminent danger in the immediate area. Mnitr university website, , text messages, etc. if pssible fr messages giving yu further instructins. D nt call University Plice r 911 unless yu are reprting a life-threatening situatin. Hstage Situatin If yu are invlved in a hstage situatin: Remain calm, be plite and cperate avid speculating, time is n yur side. Dn t speak unless spken t and nly when necessary speak in a calm, assertive vice. D nt cmplain r argue cmply with directins and instructins the best yu can. If medicatin r first aid is needed by anyne, tell the hstage taker. Maintain eye cntact, if pssible, but d nt stare. Be bservant when yu are released r when yu escape, the persnal safety f thers may depend n what yu remember abut the situatin.

10 Avid drastic actin r herics DO NOT attempt t escape, it is better t be submissive. Try t establish a relatinship with yur captrs and get t knw them captrs are less likely t harm yu if they respect yu. The plice respnse t this situatin is different than an active shter the plice will nt prceed immediately int the situatin but will surrund the area and attempt t set up negtiatins with the hstage taker a hstage situatin culd last fr hurs r days. The ultimate gal is fr the hstage taker t release all hstages and peacefully surrender t the plice. Active Threat If there is an active shter r individual with weapn n campus, remain calm and encurage thers t d the same. If exiting the building is pssible: Initiate Evacuatin prcedure. If there is an escape path, exit the building immediately. Evacuate whether thers agree t r nt. Leave yur belngings behind. Help thers escape if pssible. Prevent thers frm entering the area. Be aware f yur surrundings, stay alert and take cver behind vehicles, thick walls r trees. Call University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: ) r 911 and tell them yur lcatin when yu are safe. If exiting the building IS NOT pssible: Initiate r participate in Lckdwn prcedure. Find a place t hide. Lck and/r blckade the dr. Silence yur cell phne. Hide behind large bjects. Remain very quiet. As a last resrt, and nly if yur life is in danger, fight. If in a grup, spread ut within the rm and quietly discuss a plan if shter enters. Be prepared t use all pssible distractin methds (thrwing bjects, yelling, tackling). Attempt t incapacitate the shter. Act with physical aggressin. Imprvise weapns. Cmmit t yur actins. Remain in place until verified authrities give an all-clear ntificatin. Fllw instructins frm University Plice d nt attempt t talk t plice unless they ask yu a questin. Mve with hands pen and elevated t shw law enfrcement yu are nt a threat. If yu encunter a vilent persn (student, emplyee, visitr): Ntify University Plice (Landline Extensin: 6111 r Cell: )

11 and prvide as much infrmatin as pssible. Leave the area d nt apprach the intruder r intervene in a dangerus situatin. If initiated, see Lckdwn r Shelter-In-Place prcedure. Fr additinal infrmatin, see Suspicius Persn r Mental Health Emergency prcedure. Additinal infrmatin frm DHS, Natinal Retail Federatin, Retail Industry Leaders Assciatin, Natinal Tactical Officers Assciatin and Fairfax Cunty, VA Plice Department dcument: Active Shter Hw t Respnd. Active Shter Situatins Prfile f an active shter An "Active Shter" is an individual actively engaged in killing r attempting t kill peple in a cnfined area; in mst cases, active shters use firearm(s) and there is n pattern r methd t their selectin f victims. Active shter situatins are unpredictable and evlve quickly. Typically, the immediate deplyment f law enfrcement is required t stp the shting and mitigate harm t victims. Because active shter situatins are ften ver within 5-15 minutes, befre law enfrcement arrives n the scene, individuals must be prepared bth mentally and physically t deal with an active shter situatin. Cping with an active shter situatin There are three basic ptins: RUN, HIDE r FIGHT. Quickly determine the mst reasnable way t prtect yur wn life. Remember that thers will fllw the lead f emplyees, faculty, staff, r management during an active shter situatin. We highly recmmend yu watch this valuable vide fr additinal infrmatin. 1. Run - Evacuate: If an escape rute is accessible, attempt t evacuate the premises. Be sure t: Have an escape rute and plan in mind. Evacuate regardless f ther's decisins t stay r fllw. Leave belngings behind. Assist thers escaping, if pssible. Prevent individuals frm entering the area where the active shter may be, warn peple. Keeps hands visible t Law Enfrcement. Fllw first respnders instructins, plice, etc. D nt attempt t mve wunded individuals. Call r 911 when safe t d s. 2. Hide ut - If evacuatin/escape nt pssible, find a place t hide where an active shter is less likely t find yu. Yur hiding place shuld: Be ut f the shter's line f sight r view. Prvide prtectin if shts are fired in yur directin (i.e., clsed and lcked dr f ffice r clset). Nt trap yu r restrict ptins fr mvement. T help prevent an active shter frm entering yur hiding place: Lck all drs. Barricade the dr if pssible with available items (i.e. heavy furniture, etc.).

12 If the active shter is within yur vicinity: Lck the dr Silence all cell phnes, pagers, radis, r ther devices, etc. Turn ff surces f nise such as TVs, radis, etc. Cnceal yurself behind large bjects such as bk cases, desks, etc. Remain silent, limit mvement which creates nise. 3. Fight: take actin against an active shter Take last resrt measures fr survival when facing imminent injury r death. Attempt t disrupt and/r incapacitate the active shter by: Acting aggressively twards the shter/engaging in physical attack Thrwing items r using imprvised weapns Yelling Staying cmmitted t yur actins. D nt let up until shter is incapacitated r disrupted Hw t respnd when law enfrcement arrives Arriving law enfrcement's first pririty is t engage and stp the active shter as sn as pssible. Officers will frm up and immediately prceed t engage the active shter, mving twards the sund f gunfire. Officers will grup int teams f fur t engage if pssible. Arriving fficers may be frm varius agencies and have different unifrms, equipment, and ther types f vehicles, sme nt marked. Officers may have varius types f weapns, i.e. handguns, shtguns, and assault rifles. Officers may deply tear gas r pepper spray t cntrl the situatin. Officers may shut cmmands and push peple dwn n the grund fr their safety. Yur attentin t law enfrcement fficers is vital fr survival: Remain calm, and fllw fficers' instructins Put dwn any handheld items, i.e. bags, backpacks, jackets, etc. Immediately raise hands/spread fingers Keep hands visible at all times Avid making quick mvements twards fficers r grabbing nt them Avid pinting, screaming r yelling at fficers DO NOT stp and ask fficers fr directins r help when evacuating, just prceed in the directin where fficers are entering Infrmatin t prvide law enfrcement r 911 call taker Accurate and relevant infrmatin t law enfrcement is vital fr active shter mitigatin and can be prvided t n scene plice r 911 call takers. Lcatin f the active shter Number f active shters Physical descriptin f active shter(s) Clthing, height, weight, hair clr, type f weapn, Distinguishing characteristics i.e. mask wrn, wearing tactical equipment, etc. Number f weapns and types/explsive type devices in area Number f ptential victims at the lcatin

13 Nte: Arriving fficers will nt stp t help injured persns, their initial respnse is t stp the active shter, s be cgnizant f this. Expect rescue teams cmprised f additinal fficers and ther emergency medical persnnel t fllw the initial respnse fficers. The rescue teams will treat and remve any injured persns. They may call upn able-bdied individuals t assist them in remving the wunded frm the premises. Once yu have reached a safe lcatin r an assembly pint, yu will likely be held in that area by law enfrcement until the situatin is under cntrl and secure and all witnesses have been identified and questined. DO NOT leave until released by law enfrcement authrities. Natural Disasters Earthquakes If an earthquake strikes take cver immediately under a sturdy piece f furniture. Be prepared t mve with the furniture and, if pssible, grab hld f it. Cver yur head, neck and face. Stay away frm windws and items that might fall. D nt attempt an evacuatin during the earthquake. Once the shaking stps; evacuate and remain prepared fr aftershcks. D nt mve seriusly injured individuals. Prvide search and rescue persnnel with the last knwn lcatin f any missing victim. Once utside seek pen areas away frm pwer lines, buildings and bjects that might fall. See Shelter-In-Place prcedure. If in an Elevatr: If pwer fails, elevatrs will stp and lights will g ff. Be patient emergency persnnel will rescue yu as sn as pssible. If Outside: Mve t a clear area if safe t d s avid falling hazards. Drp, cver and hld in an pen area prtect yur head and neck. Fllw directins f emergency persnnel. If in a Vehicle: Pull ver and stp in clear area avid verpasses, pwer lines and structural hazards. Stay with yur vehicle. After the shaking stps: If inside a Campus Building: Expect aftershcks ver the next hurs r days.

14 Check yurself and thers fr injuries reprt any injuries t supervisr r emergency persnnel. Use yur training t prvide first aid, use fire extinguishers, clean up spills, etc. Assess yur surrundings, check fr damage and hazardus cnditins reprt them t supervisr r emergency persnnel. Phne systems may be severely impacted limit phne use t emergency calls nly. D nt evacuate autmatically utdr hazards may be greater than indr hazards. If asked t evacuate t assembly areas, mve swiftly grab keys, persnal items and emergency supplies nly if cnvenient and safe t d s. Fllw directins f emergency respnders. If Outdrs n Campus: When T G Hme: Stay clear f buildings, trees r ther falling hazard areas. Mve t evacuatin assembly areas. Fllw directins f emergency persnnel. In the event f a majr earthquake, be prepared t stay n campus. Yu shuld nt try t get hme until emergency persnnel say it is safe, the streets are cleared fr travel and mst emergency cnditins have been stabilized. The campus is prepared t prvide emergency care and shelter. Hurricanes and Flds The university will clse befre travel cnditins becme dangerus and will nt repen until the envirnment is safe. Winter/Ice and Trpical Strms The university will try t clse befre travel cnditins becme dangerus and will nt repen until the envirnment is safe. Thunderstrms Avid water fixtures, telephne lines and any electrical cnducting materials. Stay inside buildings. Mdern buildings are designed t withstand significant damage resulting frm thunderstrm wind, rain, hail, and lightning strikes. While in yur car, keep in mind that because cars are lw prfile and supprted n rubber tires (an effective electric insulatr), they are generally (but nt always) safe frm lightning strikes; electrical current will als generally fllw a path arund, rather than thrugh, the passenger cmpartment (nt necessarily

15 true fr cnvertibles). D nt stand in an pen area. D nt stand underneath a tall tree (especially if it is in an islated area). D nt seek shelter in a small structure in an pen area. D nt stand in r arund a bdy f water. If in an pen area, g t the nearest ditch r ravine and drp t yur knees. If in a wded area, g t a lw area f small trees/bushes. Stay away frm anything metal (equipment, glf clubs, wire fences, metal buildings, etc.). Trnades Ntificatin f a pending disaster will be annunced (ver the Mass Ntificatin System, r telephne) fire/evacuatin alarms are nt t be activated. Evacuate all trailers and temprary structures; prceed immediately t a structurally secure building. G t the interir area f the building. Avid west and suth facing exterir walls and rms (trnades generally travel frm the suthwest t the nrtheast in the USA). Take cver under a sturdy bject. Prtect yur head, neck and face. Stay away frm windws, glass and items that might fall. Depending n yur lcatin, keep the fllwing in mind: If in a huse r small building, g t the basement r cellar. If there is n basement, g t an interir rm n the lwest level. Take cver under a sturdy bject while cvering yur head, neck and face. If in a schl, ffice, shpping center, etc., g t an interir hallway n the lwest level. D nt seek shelter in gyms, auditriums and ther large pen areas. If in a high-rise building, g t an interir hallway n the lwest level pssible. D nt take the elevatr. If in a car and the trnad is nearby, get ut trnades can mve swiftly and are ften erratic. If in an pen field, lie face dwn in a ditch r nearest ravine and cver yur head with yur hands: this prcedure is preferable t remaining in a car r mbile hme.