Emergency Action Guide
糖心Vlog EMERGENCY ACTION GUIDE (EAG)
The Department of Emergency Management collaborated with various University Units to create the Emergency Action Guide (EAG) for the 糖心Vlog community. The EAG is a resource tool that provides information on how to respond to hazards individuals encounter while at the University.听 Be prepared by reviewing these guides听before听an emergency occurs.
The EAG covers the hazards below and is available for download on the Owl Ready App (Download now: 听 听 听 听 | 听 听 听 )
- 糖心Vlog Alert System
- Tropical Cyclone
- Medical Emergencies
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
- Individuals with Disabilities
- Severe Weather
- Fire听
- Emotional Distress Response
- Cybersecurity
- Victim Services
- Suspicious Package
- Bomb Threat
- Active Threat
- Suspicious Behavior
Ways to Respond to Emergencies
It is recommended individuals requiring assistance prepare for emergencies by:
Familiarizing yourself with the layout of the buildings you routinely visit.
Planning a shelter-in-place strategy or escape route.
Telling a co-worker or instructor how to assist you in case of emergency.
Familiarizing yourself with the layout of the buildings you routinely visit.
Planning a shelter-in-place strategy or escape route.
Telling a co-worker or instructor how to assist you in case of emergency.
Leave the area, if possible, or make your way to a safe place, depending on the nature of the emergency, such as an interior room, stairway, entrance or designated area of refuge and ask for assistance from others.
Establish a 鈥淏uddy鈥� system to help you to a safe place.
Establish a 鈥淏uddy鈥� system to help you to a safe place.
Know the needs and capabilities of the people requiring assistance who are routinely in your work area.
Ask how you can help anyone requiring assistance before giving it.
Ask how you can help anyone requiring assistance before giving it.
GUIDE the individual quickly to reasonable safety, to a stairway entrance, designated area of refuge, an enclosed room or space, out of way from the stream of traffic.
Accompany any action by a verbal explanation so that the person being assisted understands what is happening and why these actions are being take
CALL 911 immediately if a telephone is available, and provide the following:
The individual鈥檚 name and location within the building.
The phone number from which the call is being made.
If left alone, the individual may wish to remain on the phone with emergency personnel.
If available, a companion, or other responsible person may remain with and assist the individual.
Inform emergency personnel of the exact location of the individual(s) with the disability(ies).
Trained, equipped, emergency personnel will facilitate the evacuation of individuals with disabilities.
Accompany any action by a verbal explanation so that the person being assisted understands what is happening and why these actions are being take
CALL 911 immediately if a telephone is available, and provide the following:
The individual鈥檚 name and location within the building.
The phone number from which the call is being made.
If left alone, the individual may wish to remain on the phone with emergency personnel.
If available, a companion, or other responsible person may remain with and assist the individual.
Inform emergency personnel of the exact location of the individual(s) with the disability(ies).
Trained, equipped, emergency personnel will facilitate the evacuation of individuals with disabilities.
Offer assistance verbally and guide them to the nearest exit or safe place away from the emergency.
Do not grab their hands and pull them along. Instead, offer your elbow to them. It is easier to hold on to a sighted person鈥檚 elbow while moving. If possible, someone should follow behind to protect the individual from being pushed down in the event of crowding.
Do not grab their hands and pull them along. Instead, offer your elbow to them. It is easier to hold on to a sighted person鈥檚 elbow while moving. If possible, someone should follow behind to protect the individual from being pushed down in the event of crowding.
Get their attention and convey information by:
Using hand gestures or writing calmly advise them of what is happening and where to go..
Guide individuals to a safe place, away from the emergency event, as they may not be able to follow oral commands
Using hand gestures or writing calmly advise them of what is happening and where to go..
Guide individuals to a safe place, away from the emergency event, as they may not be able to follow oral commands
These include individuals wearing casts and/or using canes or crutches, or those who are wheelchair bound, and those sustaining injuries during the emergency that render them immobile
Provide assistance based solely upon their ability to maneuver through doorways and up/down stairs to reduce the risk of injury.
They should not be moved by untrained personnel unless the situation is life-threatening (Fire Rescue/Police personnel are trained personnel).
If individuals can walk with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when moving to a safe area.
If located on an upper floor, individuals may be assisted to a stairway entrance or designated area of refuge to await evacuation or further instructions from emergency personnel. If the individual is capable of walking with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when descending the stairs.
Provide assistance based solely upon their ability to maneuver through doorways and up/down stairs to reduce the risk of injury.
They should not be moved by untrained personnel unless the situation is life-threatening (Fire Rescue/Police personnel are trained personnel).
If individuals can walk with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when moving to a safe area.
If located on an upper floor, individuals may be assisted to a stairway entrance or designated area of refuge to await evacuation or further instructions from emergency personnel. If the individual is capable of walking with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when descending the stairs.
Call 911
Information to provide Law Enforcement:
Name and the telephone number
The nature and location of the emergency
The address or building, the room number or floor, area, or department
The number of injured people and their injuries
Do not hang up until the person answering the call ends the conversation
If it is safe, designate someone to meet emergency personnel at the approach to the building
Stay Calm
Do your best to stay calm, assess the situation, and protect yourself.
If possible, locate at least two emergency exits in your area
Silence your cell phone if necessary
Use the telephone only for emergency purposes
Evacuate or Shelter in Place
Get to a safe place (evacuate or shelter-in-place).
Leave the building immediately if you hear an alarm, if requested by authorities, or if the building seems unsafe.
Do not enter an elevator in emergencies or attempt to force open elevator doors.
Warn others around you and help them to the extent that your skills allow.
Do not expose yourself or others to risk in trying to save personal or University property.
As you move, be aware of potential hazards, including unstable structures, loose debris, exposed wires, chemical vapors or spills, smoke, and other dangers.
Information to provide Law Enforcement:
Name and the telephone number
The nature and location of the emergency
The address or building, the room number or floor, area, or department
The number of injured people and their injuries
Do not hang up until the person answering the call ends the conversation
If it is safe, designate someone to meet emergency personnel at the approach to the building
Stay Calm
Do your best to stay calm, assess the situation, and protect yourself.
If possible, locate at least two emergency exits in your area
Silence your cell phone if necessary
Use the telephone only for emergency purposes
Evacuate or Shelter in Place
Get to a safe place (evacuate or shelter-in-place).
Leave the building immediately if you hear an alarm, if requested by authorities, or if the building seems unsafe.
Do not enter an elevator in emergencies or attempt to force open elevator doors.
Warn others around you and help them to the extent that your skills allow.
Do not expose yourself or others to risk in trying to save personal or University property.
As you move, be aware of potential hazards, including unstable structures, loose debris, exposed wires, chemical vapors or spills, smoke, and other dangers.
What is a Safety Hazard?
A Safety Hazard is any condition that might be dangerous to faculty, staff, students, or visitors at 糖心Vlog, or something that could result in damage to University property
What is a Near Miss?
A Near Miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage, but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality, or damage from occurring.
How do I report a Safety hazard or near miss?
You can report safety hazards or near misses using the Environmental Health and Safety Hazard Report Form or by calling (561)-297-3129, Option 8.
A Safety Hazard is any condition that might be dangerous to faculty, staff, students, or visitors at 糖心Vlog, or something that could result in damage to University property
What is a Near Miss?
A Near Miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage, but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality, or damage from occurring.
How do I report a Safety hazard or near miss?
You can report safety hazards or near misses using the Environmental Health and Safety Hazard Report Form or by calling (561)-297-3129, Option 8.
What is an Evacuation?
An evacuation involves the movement of persons from a location within a hazard zone/area to a location outside the hazard zone/area.
What Hazards May Warrant the Evacuation Area/Building?
A Fire, Bomb Threat, Hazardous Material spill, Active Threat, Utility Failure are a few examples.
What should I know about the building?
Know at least 2 exit locations for the building.
Pay attention to the locations of emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, pull stations, emergency telephones, etc.).
Know the location of the assembly area or building evacuation points.
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety.
What should I do when I hear a fire alarm or receive an 糖心Vlog Alert to evacuate?
Turn off all hazardous experiments or procedures before evacuating
Leave belongings
Check all doors before you open or go through them
Evacuate the building using the nearest exit or stairway. *DO NOT USE ELEVATORS*
Call 911 from a safe area and provide name, location, and nature of emergency
Proceed to the pre-determined assembly area/evacuation point of the building and remain there until you are told to re-enter by the emergency personnel in charge
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Inform emergency personnel of the event, conditions, and location of individuals who require assistance and have not been evacuated
What should I do to initiate an evacuation of a building?
Activate the fire alarm pull station located at various points along the exit routes.
An evacuation involves the movement of persons from a location within a hazard zone/area to a location outside the hazard zone/area.
What Hazards May Warrant the Evacuation Area/Building?
A Fire, Bomb Threat, Hazardous Material spill, Active Threat, Utility Failure are a few examples.
What should I know about the building?
Know at least 2 exit locations for the building.
Pay attention to the locations of emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, pull stations, emergency telephones, etc.).
Know the location of the assembly area or building evacuation points.
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety.
What should I do when I hear a fire alarm or receive an 糖心Vlog Alert to evacuate?
Turn off all hazardous experiments or procedures before evacuating
Leave belongings
Check all doors before you open or go through them
Evacuate the building using the nearest exit or stairway. *DO NOT USE ELEVATORS*
Call 911 from a safe area and provide name, location, and nature of emergency
Proceed to the pre-determined assembly area/evacuation point of the building and remain there until you are told to re-enter by the emergency personnel in charge
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Inform emergency personnel of the event, conditions, and location of individuals who require assistance and have not been evacuated
What should I do to initiate an evacuation of a building?
Activate the fire alarm pull station located at various points along the exit routes.
鈥淪helter in place鈥� is a directive to seek immediate shelter indoors following the announcement of an emergency condition.
Sheltering in place is scenario-based. When it is necessary to shelter in place, you will be safest by moving inside to a building space that protects you from danger.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Severe Weather
Remain Calm
Immediately seek shelter inside the closest sturdy building.
Once inside, avoid windows, glass, and unsecured objects that could fall.
It is best to seek shelter in interior rooms and corridors.
Resist the temptation to go outside and check the weather conditions yourself.
DO NOT use elevators.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
DO NOT leave until an 鈥淎ll Clear鈥� is received.
During a tornado, seek shelter on the lowest level possible. If warranted, consider crouching near the floor and seeking additional shelter under a sturdy desk or table, or cover your head with your hands.
Weather Definitions
Watch: Conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. Closely monitor the situation in the event advisories or warnings are issued.
Warning: Severe weather has actually been observed. Listen closely for instructions provided by weather radios/emergency officials.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Chemical, Biological, or Radiological
A place of shelter is an area within a building that provides occupants with protection during an accident or the intentional release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent.
Note: Many toxic chemicals have a vapor density greater than that of air and will seek the lowest ground. In the event of a shelter-in-place order due to a chemical spill, follow the instructions provided by emergency personnel.
Go inside the nearest building.
Close all doors, windows, and other exterior openings.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Hostile Intruder / Active Shooter
See Active Shooter procedures
Sheltering in place is scenario-based. When it is necessary to shelter in place, you will be safest by moving inside to a building space that protects you from danger.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Severe Weather
Remain Calm
Immediately seek shelter inside the closest sturdy building.
Once inside, avoid windows, glass, and unsecured objects that could fall.
It is best to seek shelter in interior rooms and corridors.
Resist the temptation to go outside and check the weather conditions yourself.
DO NOT use elevators.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
DO NOT leave until an 鈥淎ll Clear鈥� is received.
During a tornado, seek shelter on the lowest level possible. If warranted, consider crouching near the floor and seeking additional shelter under a sturdy desk or table, or cover your head with your hands.
Weather Definitions
Watch: Conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. Closely monitor the situation in the event advisories or warnings are issued.
Warning: Severe weather has actually been observed. Listen closely for instructions provided by weather radios/emergency officials.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Chemical, Biological, or Radiological
A place of shelter is an area within a building that provides occupants with protection during an accident or the intentional release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent.
Note: Many toxic chemicals have a vapor density greater than that of air and will seek the lowest ground. In the event of a shelter-in-place order due to a chemical spill, follow the instructions provided by emergency personnel.
Go inside the nearest building.
Close all doors, windows, and other exterior openings.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Hostile Intruder / Active Shooter
See Active Shooter procedures
Damage Assessment and Reporting
For urgent safety hazards: Call听 糖心Vlog Police Department (FAPD) 听at听 (561) 297-3500 听immediately.Why It Matters
After a storm or major emergency, it's essential to听 quickly, safely, and accurately 听assess damage on any 糖心Vlog campus or site. It helps:
- Get the right resources to the areas of greatest need.
- Determine if damages exceed available unit or university resources.
- Document losses for possible FEMA reimbursement.
Who Reports
Damages must be reported by:
- Unit/College/Division听 Damage Assessment Teams
- University-wide听 Damage Assessment Teams
Form and Supporting Material
How to Submit
- Document 听- Take multiple, clear photos and label each one
- Report 听- Complete all required fieldings in the听 糖心Vlog Damage Assessment Form 听and submit promptly.
Email听 completed 听 forms to:听 reportdamage@fau.edu
Access Needs and Disability Assistance
糖心Vlog recognizes that individuals may require assistance with alerting, evacuating, and sheltering in the event of an emergency. The University encourages all individuals (students, faculty, staff and visitors) who may need assistance in an emergency to identify themselves to the University. Once an individual has self-identified, the University will collaborate with the individual to address emergency planning needs. 糖心Vlog also asks that all members of the University community provide, within the limits of their abilities, assistance to those individuals requiring it, during or after an emergency.
Identify:
- Individuals requiring assistance: Self-identify before an emergency event.
- University community: Identify those who require assistance to get to a safe place during an emergency event.
Help:
- Individuals requiring assistance: Seek assistance to get to a safe place.
- University community: Provide assistance to get those who require it, to get to a safe place.听
Inform:
- Individuals requiring assistance: Inform those providing assistance of how to best assist you.
- University community: Inform emergency personnel of the location of those requiring assistance that goes beyond your abilities or means.
See听 University Resources听 for more information, including the self-identification process.
General guidelines in providing assistance
It is recommended individuals requiring assistance prepare for emergencies by:
Familiarizing yourself with the layout of the buildings you routinely visit.
Planning a shelter-in-place strategy or escape route.
Telling a co-worker or instructor how to assist you in case of emergency.
Familiarizing yourself with the layout of the buildings you routinely visit.
Planning a shelter-in-place strategy or escape route.
Telling a co-worker or instructor how to assist you in case of emergency.
Leave the area, if possible, or make your way to a safe place, depending on the nature of the emergency, such as an interior room, stairway, entrance or designated area of refuge and ask for assistance from others.
Establish a 鈥淏uddy鈥� system to help you to a safe place.
Establish a 鈥淏uddy鈥� system to help you to a safe place.
Know the needs and capabilities of the people requiring assistance who are routinely in your work area.
Ask how you can help anyone requiring assistance before giving it.
Ask how you can help anyone requiring assistance before giving it.
GUIDE the individual quickly to reasonable safety, to a stairway entrance, designated area of refuge, an enclosed room or space, out of way from the stream of traffic.
Accompany any action by a verbal explanation so that the person being assisted understands what is happening and why these actions are being take
CALL 911 immediately if a telephone is available, and provide the following:
The individual鈥檚 name and location within the building.
The phone number from which the call is being made.
If left alone, the individual may wish to remain on the phone with emergency personnel.
If available, a companion, or other responsible person may remain with and assist the individual.
Inform emergency personnel of the exact location of the individual(s) with the disability(ies).
Trained, equipped, emergency personnel will facilitate the evacuation of individuals with disabilities.
Accompany any action by a verbal explanation so that the person being assisted understands what is happening and why these actions are being take
CALL 911 immediately if a telephone is available, and provide the following:
The individual鈥檚 name and location within the building.
The phone number from which the call is being made.
If left alone, the individual may wish to remain on the phone with emergency personnel.
If available, a companion, or other responsible person may remain with and assist the individual.
Inform emergency personnel of the exact location of the individual(s) with the disability(ies).
Trained, equipped, emergency personnel will facilitate the evacuation of individuals with disabilities.
Offer assistance verbally and guide them to the nearest exit or safe place away from the emergency.
Do not grab their hands and pull them along. Instead, offer your elbow to them. It is easier to hold on to a sighted person鈥檚 elbow while moving. If possible, someone should follow behind to protect the individual from being pushed down in the event of crowding.
Do not grab their hands and pull them along. Instead, offer your elbow to them. It is easier to hold on to a sighted person鈥檚 elbow while moving. If possible, someone should follow behind to protect the individual from being pushed down in the event of crowding.
Get their attention and convey information by:
Using hand gestures or writing calmly advise them of what is happening and where to go..
Guide individuals to a safe place, away from the emergency event, as they may not be able to follow oral commands
Using hand gestures or writing calmly advise them of what is happening and where to go..
Guide individuals to a safe place, away from the emergency event, as they may not be able to follow oral commands
These include individuals wearing casts and/or using canes or crutches, or those who are wheelchair bound, and those sustaining injuries during the emergency that render them immobile
Provide assistance based solely upon their ability to maneuver through doorways and up/down stairs to reduce the risk of injury.
They should not be moved by untrained personnel unless the situation is life-threatening (Fire Rescue/Police personnel are trained personnel).
If individuals can walk with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when moving to a safe area.
If located on an upper floor, individuals may be assisted to a stairway entrance or designated area of refuge to await evacuation or further instructions from emergency personnel. If the individual is capable of walking with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when descending the stairs.
Provide assistance based solely upon their ability to maneuver through doorways and up/down stairs to reduce the risk of injury.
They should not be moved by untrained personnel unless the situation is life-threatening (Fire Rescue/Police personnel are trained personnel).
If individuals can walk with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when moving to a safe area.
If located on an upper floor, individuals may be assisted to a stairway entrance or designated area of refuge to await evacuation or further instructions from emergency personnel. If the individual is capable of walking with assistance, a 鈥渂uddy鈥� should assist and accompany the individual when descending the stairs.
Call 911
Information to provide Law Enforcement:
Name and the telephone number
The nature and location of the emergency
The address or building, the room number or floor, area, or department
The number of injured people and their injuries
Do not hang up until the person answering the call ends the conversation
If it is safe, designate someone to meet emergency personnel at the approach to the building
Stay Calm
Do your best to stay calm, assess the situation, and protect yourself.
If possible, locate at least two emergency exits in your area
Silence your cell phone if necessary
Use the telephone only for emergency purposes
Evacuate or Shelter in Place
Get to a safe place (evacuate or shelter-in-place).
Leave the building immediately if you hear an alarm, if requested by authorities, or if the building seems unsafe.
Do not enter an elevator in emergencies or attempt to force open elevator doors.
Warn others around you and help them to the extent that your skills allow.
Do not expose yourself or others to risk in trying to save personal or University property.
As you move, be aware of potential hazards, including unstable structures, loose debris, exposed wires, chemical vapors or spills, smoke, and other dangers.
Information to provide Law Enforcement:
Name and the telephone number
The nature and location of the emergency
The address or building, the room number or floor, area, or department
The number of injured people and their injuries
Do not hang up until the person answering the call ends the conversation
If it is safe, designate someone to meet emergency personnel at the approach to the building
Stay Calm
Do your best to stay calm, assess the situation, and protect yourself.
If possible, locate at least two emergency exits in your area
Silence your cell phone if necessary
Use the telephone only for emergency purposes
Evacuate or Shelter in Place
Get to a safe place (evacuate or shelter-in-place).
Leave the building immediately if you hear an alarm, if requested by authorities, or if the building seems unsafe.
Do not enter an elevator in emergencies or attempt to force open elevator doors.
Warn others around you and help them to the extent that your skills allow.
Do not expose yourself or others to risk in trying to save personal or University property.
As you move, be aware of potential hazards, including unstable structures, loose debris, exposed wires, chemical vapors or spills, smoke, and other dangers.
What is a Safety Hazard?
A Safety Hazard is any condition that might be dangerous to faculty, staff, students, or visitors at 糖心Vlog, or something that could result in damage to University property
What is a Near Miss?
A Near Miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage, but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality, or damage from occurring.
How do I report a Safety hazard or near miss?
You can report safety hazards or near misses using the Environmental Health and Safety Hazard Report Form or by calling (561)-297-3129, Option 8.
A Safety Hazard is any condition that might be dangerous to faculty, staff, students, or visitors at 糖心Vlog, or something that could result in damage to University property
What is a Near Miss?
A Near Miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage, but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality, or damage from occurring.
How do I report a Safety hazard or near miss?
You can report safety hazards or near misses using the Environmental Health and Safety Hazard Report Form or by calling (561)-297-3129, Option 8.
What is an Evacuation?
An evacuation involves the movement of persons from a location within a hazard zone/area to a location outside the hazard zone/area.
What Hazards May Warrant the Evacuation Area/Building?
A Fire, Bomb Threat, Hazardous Material spill, Active Threat, Utility Failure are a few examples.
What should I know about the building?
Know at least 2 exit locations for the building.
Pay attention to the locations of emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, pull stations, emergency telephones, etc.).
Know the location of the assembly area or building evacuation points.
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety.
What should I do when I hear a fire alarm or receive an 糖心Vlog Alert to evacuate?
Turn off all hazardous experiments or procedures before evacuating
Leave belongings
Check all doors before you open or go through them
Evacuate the building using the nearest exit or stairway. *DO NOT USE ELEVATORS*
Call 911 from a safe area and provide name, location, and nature of emergency
Proceed to the pre-determined assembly area/evacuation point of the building and remain there until you are told to re-enter by the emergency personnel in charge
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Inform emergency personnel of the event, conditions, and location of individuals who require assistance and have not been evacuated
What should I do to initiate an evacuation of a building?
Activate the fire alarm pull station located at various points along the exit routes.
An evacuation involves the movement of persons from a location within a hazard zone/area to a location outside the hazard zone/area.
What Hazards May Warrant the Evacuation Area/Building?
A Fire, Bomb Threat, Hazardous Material spill, Active Threat, Utility Failure are a few examples.
What should I know about the building?
Know at least 2 exit locations for the building.
Pay attention to the locations of emergency equipment (i.e., fire extinguishers, pull stations, emergency telephones, etc.).
Know the location of the assembly area or building evacuation points.
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety.
What should I do when I hear a fire alarm or receive an 糖心Vlog Alert to evacuate?
Turn off all hazardous experiments or procedures before evacuating
Leave belongings
Check all doors before you open or go through them
Evacuate the building using the nearest exit or stairway. *DO NOT USE ELEVATORS*
Call 911 from a safe area and provide name, location, and nature of emergency
Proceed to the pre-determined assembly area/evacuation point of the building and remain there until you are told to re-enter by the emergency personnel in charge
To establish assembly points for your Unit, please contact the Office of Environmental Health & Safety
Inform emergency personnel of the event, conditions, and location of individuals who require assistance and have not been evacuated
What should I do to initiate an evacuation of a building?
Activate the fire alarm pull station located at various points along the exit routes.
鈥淪helter in place鈥� is a directive to seek immediate shelter indoors following the announcement of an emergency condition.
Sheltering in place is scenario-based. When it is necessary to shelter in place, you will be safest by moving inside to a building space that protects you from danger.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Severe Weather
Remain Calm
Immediately seek shelter inside the closest sturdy building.
Once inside, avoid windows, glass, and unsecured objects that could fall.
It is best to seek shelter in interior rooms and corridors.
Resist the temptation to go outside and check the weather conditions yourself.
DO NOT use elevators.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
DO NOT leave until an 鈥淎ll Clear鈥� is received.
During a tornado, seek shelter on the lowest level possible. If warranted, consider crouching near the floor and seeking additional shelter under a sturdy desk or table, or cover your head with your hands.
Weather Definitions
Watch: Conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. Closely monitor the situation in the event advisories or warnings are issued.
Warning: Severe weather has actually been observed. Listen closely for instructions provided by weather radios/emergency officials.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Chemical, Biological, or Radiological
A place of shelter is an area within a building that provides occupants with protection during an accident or the intentional release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent.
Note: Many toxic chemicals have a vapor density greater than that of air and will seek the lowest ground. In the event of a shelter-in-place order due to a chemical spill, follow the instructions provided by emergency personnel.
Go inside the nearest building.
Close all doors, windows, and other exterior openings.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Hostile Intruder / Active Shooter
See Active Shooter procedures
Sheltering in place is scenario-based. When it is necessary to shelter in place, you will be safest by moving inside to a building space that protects you from danger.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Severe Weather
Remain Calm
Immediately seek shelter inside the closest sturdy building.
Once inside, avoid windows, glass, and unsecured objects that could fall.
It is best to seek shelter in interior rooms and corridors.
Resist the temptation to go outside and check the weather conditions yourself.
DO NOT use elevators.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
DO NOT leave until an 鈥淎ll Clear鈥� is received.
During a tornado, seek shelter on the lowest level possible. If warranted, consider crouching near the floor and seeking additional shelter under a sturdy desk or table, or cover your head with your hands.
Weather Definitions
Watch: Conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather. Closely monitor the situation in the event advisories or warnings are issued.
Warning: Severe weather has actually been observed. Listen closely for instructions provided by weather radios/emergency officials.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Chemical, Biological, or Radiological
A place of shelter is an area within a building that provides occupants with protection during an accident or the intentional release of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent.
Note: Many toxic chemicals have a vapor density greater than that of air and will seek the lowest ground. In the event of a shelter-in-place order due to a chemical spill, follow the instructions provided by emergency personnel.
Go inside the nearest building.
Close all doors, windows, and other exterior openings.
Monitor emergency communications for specific instructions.
Shelter-in-Place 鈥� Hostile Intruder / Active Shooter
See Active Shooter procedures