safety guidelines
Severe Thunderstorms and Tornados
- If trained, administer first aid/CPR/automated external defibrillator (AED) as appropriate
- If not trained, stay clear of area where emergency has occurred
- Direct first responders to incident location
- Re-enter area only when directed by authorities
Severe Thunderstorms and Tornados
SEEK SHELTER
- Close all doors, including main corridors
- Move to lowest interior space of building (hallway, basement, restroom) away from windows and glass
- Crouch near floor or under heavy, well supported objects and cover back of your head
- If outdoors and there is no time to move into an interior space, lie flat in nearest depression (ditch, ravine) and cover back of your head
- Monitor WEMU 89.1, WWWW 102.9, WQKL 107.1, WTKA 1050AM, or WLBY 1290AM
for all clear
- EVALUATE
Secure all experiments, unplug electrical equipment, and shut off research gases - Fully close fume hoods
- If people are trapped in an elevator, do not pry open elevator doors
- Isolate hazardous areas to prevent harm
and/or evacuate building as appropriate - Re-enter area only when directed by authorities
EVACUATE
- Activate nearest fire alarm
- Proceed to nearest exit
- Use stairs, not elevators
- Assist persons with disabilities/special needs
- Meet at designated assembly areas
- Stay away from building entrance(s)
- Account for individuals
- Re-enter area only when directed by authorities
Call or Send for Help
Classroom violence can involve students, staff, faculty, or visitors and be any act or threat of violence, such as:
- Harassment
- Intimidation
- Bullying
- Belligerence
- Veiled threats of harm
- Any inappropriate or disruptive behavior that may or may not concern classroom activities.
It is better to err on the side of safety than to risk having a situation escalate, so call for help or send someone for help if you feel uneasy.
GET OUT, HIDE OUT, KEEP OUT
- If you know location of assailant, consider escaping if a safe route is available
- IF UNSAFE TO ESCAPE:
- Immediately seek protection
- Secure area by locking or barricading door using whatever means available
- Stay behind solid objects away from door
- Minimize noise that may draw attention to your location: turn off lights, computers and radios and put cell phones on vibrate
- Obey law enforcement direction