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Emergency Preparedness Guide
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This website is the primary source of information related to emergency preparedness on campus. Please check it often for updates and new resources. The Crisis Leadership Team has taken steps to prepare for both minor and major emergencies and has your safety and security as its first priority.
Department of Public Safety (DPS) Communication Center
Emergencies often happen with little or no warning. The most important thing you can do to keep yourself safe is to prepare and stay calm.
Depending upon the nature of the emergency, choose one of the following options when evacuating a building: Vertical Evacuation - Vertical evacuation (using a stairway) is the preferred method to exit a building. All exit passageways (i.e. hallways, stairways, etc.) are marked with "Exit" signs....
Guideline Type: Procedures
The Emergency Preparedness Guide is distributed to faculty, teachers, staff and students. The Guide will be updated periodically on the Gallaudet University web site. Campus-wide email announcements will be sent when updates are published on the web site. All students and employees should be aware...
All bomb threats must be taken seriously. The information the caller gives provides the information we need to evaluate the threat. If your office receives a bomb threat, the recipient of the call should: Remain calm. Do not hang up on the caller until all...
Earthquakes are rare in this region, but they can occur. Here are some steps to follow during and immediately after an earthquake. If indoors, seek refugee in a doorway or under a desk or table. Stay away from glass windows, shelves and heavy equipment. Exit...
In the event of an explosion, downed aircraft (crash) on campus or similar incident, take the following action: Immediately take cover under a desk, table or other object that will protect you from falling objects and flying debris. After the initial explosion, call DPS. Evacuate...
If you smell smoke, see flames, or otherwise suspect that there is a fire in the building, take the following actions: Pull the building fire alarm. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has the primary responsibility of responding to level one fire (small fire) alarm...
The University Notification System will advise you if a hazardous material release (asbestos, chemical agents, chemical weapons or biological weapons, etc.) occurs outside or near the campus. If conditions require an immediate evacuation from the building, you will be instructed to go to the Primary...
A death that requires an emergency response is most likely a death that was sudden, caused by an accident, or a homicide. As a general rule one should immediately call or page DPS. Crisis Leadership Team (CLT) members will be notified. The first University person...
Suicidal behavior can vary from a suicidal gesture to a life-threatening attempt. The incident and response begins with the initial awareness that a person may have caused harm, or is talking about causing harm, to him/herself. In situations where there is imminent danger requiring an...
During a tornado warning, stay calm and quickly follow the steps outlined below: If indoors, disconnect electrical equipment and appliances. Seek shelter in the lowest level of the building. Take a flashlight with you if you have one handy. Interior hallways or rooms are preferable,...
In the event of a power outage in your area, remain calm and follow these steps: Remain where you are and open all available blinds/shades/curtains to receive outside light. If you are in an unlighted area without windows, go cautiously to an area that has...
These situations include any action that is a danger to the community, such as a hostage situation, gunfire/sniper, kidnapping, rape, murder, gang activity, or any other form of violent behavior. The following procedures are to be followed: Contact DPS immediately. You should explain the nature...
A combination of circumstances resulting in a state that calls for immediate action. Such circumstances can cause death or significant injuries to people, disrupt operations, cause physical or environmental damage, or threaten the University's reputation. Minor emergency or critical incident - Any incident, potential or...
Guideline Type: Policy
flashlight and extra batteries pager batteries first aid kit non-perishable packaged food bottled water prescription medications an extra set of keys blanket family contact information paper and pencil In an emergency, you should be sure to have your wallet or purse for identification, emergency funds,...
An effective and efficient response to an emergency requires the response of certain University personnel. The following positions have been classified as essential emergency personnel who must remain or arrive on campus to respond to a Level One emergency: President Special Assistant to the President...
If you have been identified as a Floor/Building Captain by the President, Provost, and/or Vice President of Administration and Finance, your assistance is of utmost importance during a Level One Emergency. Created by authority of the President. Consists of members of senior management and representatives...
The first type of evacuation is known as stay in place and is used during a chemical or biological attack. You should stay inside your building. Do not go outside. If a chemical agent is used, you will be advised to go to the highest...
Prior planning and practicing of emergency evacuation routes are important in assuring a safe evacuation. The following guidelines are presented to assist with the evacuation of people with physical disabilities. If you are a person (employee or student) with a disability who may need assistance...
In some emergencies, it may be better not to leave the place where you are and go to another location. The safest action may be to stay exactly where you are. You will be notified through the University Notification System about whether or not you...
In building evacuations, you will receive one of three instructions: Stay in the building and go up to the Safe Area UP or Stay in the building and go down to Safe Area DOWN or Leave the building OUT BuildingUpper Safe AreaLower Safe AreaSupplies Alumni...
Be aware of the surrounding area. Learn where emergency exits are. Think about how you would leave a building, subway, or busy place if there was an emergency and you had to hurry. Look around you. Be aware of heavy things that could fall or...
The University Notification System is a system that includes several methods of notification which are not based on sound. If an emergency occurs, any method or combination of methods may be used to communicate about the emergency and procedures to follow. Fire Bell/Strobe Light -...
The Blackboard (Bb) Connect portal allows you to add or modify the ways in which you want Gallaudet University and Clerc Center to reach you using Blackboard Connect announcements. You will be able to add or delete phone numbers and email addresses, add text messaging,...
Be sure to identify a back-up person to serve as Floor Captain in case you are away from the office. Be sure to have a list of phone numbers for everyone on your contact list. Try to get to know your group of contact people;...
During any type of emergency, follow these important procedures: If you are in a building, know the exit nearest to you. In the event that this exit is blocked, be familiar with alternate exits. Avoid panic. Remain calm. Follow procedures and instructions. Stop rumors. Rumors...
An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms(s) and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims. Active shooter situations are unpredictable...
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