Emergency Response Quick Reference

Emergency Response Quick Reference

IN ALL SITUATIONS NOTIFY UNIVERSITY POLICE AT (985) 549-2222

** DO NOT CALL 911 **

When you hear the campus siren sound, check your device

Active Shooter / Stabbing

• Take cover, if necessary. USE CAUTION.
• Assess the situation. Provide for your own safety.
• Call University Police immediately and request medical assistance if necessary.
• Attempt to identify the individuals in the area.
• Do not disturb the crime scene.
• DO NOT CONFRONT SUSPECT. STAY CALM. IF A SUSPECT THREATENS YOU WITH A WEAPON, FOLLOW
  SUSPECTS’ DIRECTION.

Bomb Threat

• All bomb threats are to be taken seriously. Notify University Police.
• Do not hang up the phone until told to do so as further instructions may be given
  to you. If you are told to evacuate the area by authorized emergency personnel,
  take
  your notes about the call with you.
• If you receive a bomb threat by telephone, remain calm, write down the caller’s exact
  words and note the time of the call. Check for caller ID information.
• Do a quick visual inspection of your area.
• Do not touch or move any suspicious objects.
• Do not use radios, pagers, or cell phones as they may trigger an explosive device.

Fire / Explosions

• Alert people in the immediate area.
• Activate a fire alarm and evacuate the building.
• Do not use elevators unless directed to do so by authorized emergency personnel. Use nearest
  stairwell.
• Close doors as you leave to confine flames.
• If smoke, heat or flames block your exit routes, stay in the room with the door closed
  and signal for help using a brightly-colored cloth at the window.
• Do not re-enter the building until authorized emergency personnel give the “all clear”
  signal.
• If you are able to exit, remain in vicinity.
• Report all fires/explosions to University Police – even those which have been extinguished.

Intruder

• Stay calm and unhurried in your response to the person.
• Be empathetic and show your concern.
• Try to sit down with the person, as sitting is a less aggressive posture than standing
  or moving around.
• Be helpful. Schedule an appointment for a later time, take notes.
• Provide positive feedback such as “We can get this straightened out” or “I’m glad
  you are telling me how you feel about this.”
• Stay out of arm’s reach. Limit eye contact. Do not argue, yell or joke.
• Do not touch the person
• If the individual’s level of agitation increases, leave the scene or alert coworkers
  using an agreed-upon code word to indicate trouble.
• Do not allow menacing behavior to go unreported. Alert University Police.
• In non-emergency situations, refer students to the University Counseling Center at
  (985) 549-3894.
• If an intruder (an unauthorized person) enters a classroom/office ask another staff
  member to accompany you before approaching intruder.
• Politely greet intruder, identify yourself, and ask intruder the purpose of his/her
  visit.
• Inform the intruder that all visitors must register with the University Police.
• If intruder’s purpose is not legitimate, ask him/her to leave. Accompany intruder
  to exit.
• If intruder refuses to leave, warn intruder of consequences for staying. Inform him/her
  that you have called the police.
• Notify University Police if intruder still refuses to leave. Give police a full description
  of the intruder.
• Walk away from intruder if he/she indicates a potential for violence.
• Be aware of intruder’s actions at this time (where he/she is located, whether he/she
  is carrying a weapon or package, etc.)

Lockdown / Shelter / Evacuate

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 doors.
• Cover windows of classrooms, turn lights off.
• Move all persons away from windows and doors.
• Allow no one outside of classroom 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 evacuation sites.
• Close off air leaks around doors and vents.
• Close all exterior doors and windows.
• Turn off any ventilation leading outdoors.
• Instructors are to secure copy of class roster, if possible.
• If advised, cover mouth and nose with handkerchief, cloth, paper towels, or tissues.
• Wait for an “all clear” notice from authorized emergency personnel.

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.
• 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.

Physical Injury

• If possible, isolate affected individual.
• Do not attempt to move the victim unless he/she is in danger of further injury.
• Properly trained individuals should begin CPR for an unresponsive victim and/or commence first
  aid to stop heavy bleeding.
• If alcohol poisoning is suspected, keep the person awake.

Sexual Assault

• Ensure the safety of individuals then call University Police.
• Seal off the area where the assault took place.
• Diffuse the situation if possible by identifying the individual’s concerns, isolating
  the individual in a neutral area and conferring with the individual.
• Inform University Police if a weapon was used, a victim has a physical injury or impairment
  of physical condition or impairment of physical condition.
• Assess counseling needs of victim or witness.
• With the victim’s consent, call University Police and report the assault. If the victim
  refuses, escort her/him to Health Services (985) 549-2241 or University Counseling
  Center at (985) 549-3894.

Weapons on Campus

• Alert University Police if aware of a weapon brought to campus or if a weapon is suspected.
• If a student reported the weapon, isolate him/her.
• Send message with trusted individual that includes: – Your name and location – The name/description
  of the suspect – Whether the suspect has threatened anyone – Any information regarding
  the weapon’s location/type.
• If instructor suspects that weapon is in classroom, he/she should confidentially notify
  a neighboring faculty by sending a trusted student.
• Keep detailed notes of all events and the reasons the search was conducted.
• Faculty should not leave classroom; he/she should wait for administrative response.
• DO NOT CONFRONT SUSPECT. STAY CALM. IF A SUSPECT THREATENS YOU WITH A WEAPON, FOLLOW
  SUSPECTS’ DIRECTION.

Weather Emergency

• Weather closing information regarding weather closings on campus is available at www.southeastern.edu
• In all cases, follow public advisories on local radio stations or KSLU 90.9 FM.

Tornadoes

• Follow your building’s shelter plan.
• Take shelter in the smallest, most-interior rooms and hallways on the lowest floor.
• Avoid glass enclosed places or areas with wide-span roofs such as auditoriums and gymnasiums.
• Crouch down and cover your head.
• Wait for the “all clear” signal from authorized emergency personnel.

Thunderstorms/Lightning

• Get out of open areas and into an enclosed building as quickly as possible.
• Stay indoors. Do not venture outside unless absolutely necessary.
• Stay away from open doors and windows, metal objects, electrical appliances and plumbing until
  the storm passes.

• Draw shades or blinds to reduce injury from flying glass.
• Minimize use of electric appliances and electronics.
• Keep cell phone use to a minimum.