
Emergency Procedures
Quick reference for Emergency Procedures
In case of emergency contact public safety at 856-374-5089
Download the Emergency Preparedness Poster
- When possible, Run, Hide, Fight response
- If possible, exit the building to a safe area
- Dial 9-1-1 Call Public Safety give descriptive information
If you cannot exit the building:
- Go to the nearest room
- Close door, lock the door if possible
- Turn off lights
- Take cover, stay calm, quiet & out of sight
- Dial 9-1-1 / Put cell phone on vibrate
- Do not leave or unlock door until law enforcement assists you from the building
- Do not confront the shooter, except as a last resort
- When you hear a fire Alarm you must leave the building
- Take personal belongings with you
- Evacuate by nearest unobstructed exit
- Close doors behind you
- Do not use elevators
- Move to a safe area 300 feet away from building
- Do not re-enter building until authorized by emergency personnel
Persons with disabilities on upper floors:
- Move to stair tower. Call public safety or 9-1-1. Tell them your location and tell them you are a person with a disability needing assistance
- Activate the nearest Fire Pull Station – Know your location
- Dial 9-1-1 Call Public Safety
- Tell others as you leave by the nearest exit and assist the handicapped
- Follow building evacuation guidelines
- Do not touch or disturb the object or package
- Move to a safe distance, then call public safety
- If possible, keep others away from object
- Prepare to evacuate if necessary
- If you See Something, Say Something
- Call public safety or use any emergency phone
- Do not ignore the behavior or delay the call
- Be a good witness. Tell Call Taker everything you know about the situation and persons
- Do not hang up until told to by Call Taker
- Take only actions necessary for self defense
- If safe, stay where you are until help arrives
- If you See Something, Say Something
- Dial 9-1-1Call Public Safety
- Stay calm. Do not argue.
- Do not physically confront the person
- Do not block the person’s means of exit
- If there is immediate danger, leave the area
- If possible, move to lowest level hallways or take cover under desk
- If safe to do so, secure vital equipment & files
- Shut off electronic equipment
- Stay away from windows
- Call public safety to report injuries or damage
- Follow building evacuation guidelines – if necessary
- Dial 9-1-1Call Public Safety – Tell Call Taker as much as you know about the situation and conditions
- Render First Aid if you are trained
- Remain calm and assure the injured person help is on the way
- Do not attempt to move an injured person unless necessary to prevent further injury
- Dial 9-1-1 Call Public Safety
- Help keep person calm
- Do not put yourself in danger
- Do not block the person’s exit route (For non-emergencies call the dean of students or Public Safety for advice or direction)
- If you’ve been sexually assaulted or someone reports to you they were: Get to a safe place.
- All sexual assaults are crimes – you should call Public Safety or the police. Seek medical attention whether you make a report or not.
- Before the police arrive, do not shower, drink, eat, or change clothes. If you are there to help, provide reassurance but refrain from touching the victim before emergency personnel arrives.
- Dial 9-1-1 Call Public Safety
- Turn off computers and other equipment
- Move CAUTIOUSLY to a lighted area and follow exit signage
If people are trapped in an elevator:
- Call Public Safety / Stay Calm
- Do not attempt to exit the elevator through hatches without assistance from emergency services
- Follow building evacuation guidelines – if necessary
- Dial 9-1-1 Call Public Safety
- Do not pull the fire alarm
- Do not touch light switches or electrical equipment
- Limit inhalation of fumes if possible
- Do not touch the a spilled substance
- Move to a clear area (uphill/upwind)
- Keep others away Isolate contaminated persons
If you or someone else contacts a suspicious chemical/substance:
- Eye wash and Shower stations are located in the Bio/Chemistry Labs and other designated areas
- Immediately flush the affected area with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
- Wash with plenty of soap and water
- Remove contaminated clothing
- Seek medical attention immediately
- Follow building evacuation guidelines – if necessary