Lock-down procedures may be issued in situations involving intruders or other incidents.

• Southeastern’s Emergency Alert System will be activated to issue a campus lock-down.
• Lock classroom/office doors.
• Cover windows, turn lights off.
• Move all persons away from windows and doors.
• Allow no one outside until “all clear” signal is given or until law enforcement, fire officials, or emergency preparedness officials evacuate the room.
• Instructors are to secure copy of class roster, if possible.

Sheltering provides refuge and maximizes the safety of those on campus during an emergency. Safe areas may change depending on the emergency.

• Southeastern’s Emergency Alert System will be activated to issue a campus shelter-in-place directive.
• Identify sheltering sites.
• Close all exterior doors and windows.
• If advised, close off air leaks around doors and vents.
• If advised, cover mouth and nose with handkerchief, cloth, paper towels, or tissues.
• Wait for an “all clear” notice from authorized emergency personnel.
• Instructors are to secure a copy of the class roster, if possible.

Evacuation

• Leave your building when an alarm sounds or if you are instructed to do so by authorized emergency personnel. Notify others on your way out. Proceed to designated assembly spot.
• Turn off equipment, if possible.
• Secure hazardous operations, if possible.
• Take important personal items, if possible.
• Close doors behind the last person out.
• Do not use elevators unless authorized emergency personnel tell you to do so.
• Do not re-enter the building until authorized emergency personnel give the “all clear” signal.
• Report any missing or trapped persons to authorized emergency personnel.
• Move away from the building.
• If you are required to leave the building immediately but are unable to (because of a physical disability, injury or obstruction) notify University Police.
• Do not re-enter the building until authorized emergency personnel give the “all clear” signal.

Evacuating Persons with Disabilities

• Instructors and supervisors should be proactive and be aware of people who will need assistance.

Assisting Blind/Visually Impaired

• Clearly announce the type of emergency.
• Offer your arm for guidance.
• Tell the person where you are going, and alert him/her to obstacles along the way.

Assisting Deaf/Hearing Impaired

• Turn lights on and off to gain the person’s attention.
• Indicate directions with gestures or a written note.

Assisting Mobility-Impaired/Wheelchair Users

• Elevators should not be used to move persons with disabilities, unless authorized by emergency personnel.
• Seek volunteers to assist students/personnel with physical disabilities to the nearest enclosed stairways or designated areas for rescue assistance.
• One individual should remain with the person.
• Others should advise emergency personnel of the location so that the evacuation can be completed.
• If an imminent danger situation exists and the person requests assistance in evacuation before emergency personnel can arrive, assist in finding volunteers to evacuate the person per his/her instructions.