SHSU Emergency Procedures Quick Reference
The Emergency Response Procedures committee appointed by President
Jim Gaertner to review Sam Houston State University 's preparedness
in light of the Virginia Tech tragedy has formulated a quick
reference guide to emergencies that will be distributed widely
throughout the campus.
While the guide is in its final stages, there may be a few additions
or changes before it is posted on Web pages, added to directories
and university documents, and posted on bulletin boards, said
Frank Parker, vice president for student services and the committee
chairman.
In its present form, the guide includes the following tips:
FIRE - In case of fire or when the fire alarm
sounds:
• Evacuate the building immediately
• Do not use the elevators
• Assist
those with mobility problems
• Contact University Police at 936-294-1000
(4-1000 on campus)
• Report to supervisor
at the designated site
• Do not re-enter the building
until instructed
SEVERE WEATHER:
• Stay away from
windows
• Take immediate shelter
• Monitor local
radio and television stations
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• Contact University Police at 936-294-1000
(4-1000 on campus)
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES:
• Contact University Police at 936-294-1000
(4-1000 on campus)
• Provide your name,
location, number injured and description of injuries
• Stay
on the phone for instructions on what to do
DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR:
• Contact University Police at 936-294-1000
(4-1000 on campus)
• Give your name, location,
what is happening and number of people involved (shooters/victims)
if known
• If possible, exit the building or area
immediately
• If exit is impossible, get to a room,
lock or barricade the door, keep quiet, remain in place until
all clear is given by law enforcement officials
BOMB THREATS/SUSPICIOUS ITEMS:
• Pay
close attention to the exact words the caller is using, document
the call
• Contact University Police at 936-294-1000
(4-1000 on campus)
• Do not touch or handle suspicious
items or packages
• Keep others away from area
• Notify your
supervisor
HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS:
• Contact University Police at 936-294-1000
(4-1000 on campus)
• Provide information
on type and size of spill (if known)
• Evacuate the
immediate area and building as directed
• Get decontamination
instructions from authorities
• Do not re-enter area until all
clear is given
—END—
SHSU Media Contact: Frank Krystyniak
Sept. 7, 2007
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