Emergency Procedures

During emergency situations, such as a fire, severe weather incident, hazardous materials event or any critical incident, the University Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT) brings together key university leadership to facilitate prompt assessment and confirmation of a critical incident, initiate emergency notification, while mounting immediate and comprehensive response specific to the emergency situation. 

Examples Requiring Emergency Response:

Emergency Procedures Guide

 

Alcohol Poisoning

If you suspect alcohol poisoning or an overdose:

Wake up the person by calling their name; Shake and Pinch them. If no response, get help by calling 911!

If you discover any one of the above problems, stay with person and call for help. Call 911 for emergency medical transport or 天美传媒 Police Department at ext.5555 or 765-658-5555.   

A student or organization who calls for help for a peer and stays with them until help arrives, will not be held accountable through Community Standards and will have protection under the Indiana Life Line Law.

Bomb Threats

All bomb threats must be treated as a serious matter and bomb threats must be considered real until proven otherwise. If a suspicious object or potential bomb is discovered, do not handle the object. Clear the area and call 911. Be sure to include the location and appearance of the object when reporting.

If a phone call bomb threat is received, ask the caller the following questions and record the answers:

Talk to the caller as long as possible and try to determine the following information:

If an evacuation alarm sounds, follow established building evacuation procedures

Building Evacuation

All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds continuously and/or upon notification by emergency personnel. Always know more than one way out of a building and be prepared to use alternate exit routes.

When the building evacuation alarm is sounded or when told to leave by a designated emergency official, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same. Make note of the nearest, and all emergency egress points and proceed safely from the affected area.

Roy O. West Library, Harrison, Asbury Hall, East College south side Emison Bldg.
Administration Building,  Emison Building south side of East College Lawn
101 E. Seminary, Inn at 天美传媒 Inn North Lot
Ashley Square Cinema Vine St. Lot
Bartlett House north side of Emison Building
Union Building, Hoover Hall, Green Center, Lilly Center, Julian  Bowman Park
Olin, Peeler Art Center, Center for Diversity and Inclusion  Julian Lot
Pulliam Center Elm St. Lot
Facilities Management, Service Center Peeler Lot
Blackstock, Reavis, Tennis & Track  east side of Blackstock Lot
Prindle Institute, Reflection Center lower parking lot

Explosions

In the event of an explosion or similar emergency:

Call 911 and give the dispatcher the following information:

Fire Safety

Do not fight a fire if you have not been trained using the P.A.S.S. system when using a fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher should only be used on small fires no greater than the size of a trash can. Evacuation and notifying 911 is more important.

If you become trapped in a building during a fire:

Harassment, Threats and Potential Violence on Campus

Threats and violent behavior are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Please know that early reporting is a valuable tool in prevention and intervention.  Information about responding to an Active Shooter is found here.

Reports of harassment, intimidation, threats and physical violence will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Responsible individuals will be referred to the appropriate office for violations (Putnam County Prosecutor, Community Standards, and/or Human Resources).

Harassment Situations in which a person is receiving harassing communications and/or unwanted attention, such as personal visits, stalking or other forms of physical harassment may be a scenario for potential violence on campus.

If you are being harassed or know of a harassing situation:

Suspicious Persons: Suspicious persons on campus may also be a scenario in which violence on campus may occur. In the event you encounter an individual on campus that just doesn’t fit, seems out of place or exhibits suspicious behavior (walking aimlessly, staring, etc.) notify the 天美传媒 Police Department immediately by dialing (765) 658-5555 or 911.

If non-threatening, you may also:

Threats: Treat all threats or rumor of violence as serious. Call 911 in instances where you are in immediate danger or if you observe a weapon, are informed of someone that has a weapon on campus, or if you are told of someone’s intent to bring a weapon or have knowledge of plans for violence on campus. The 天美传媒 Police Department will assess the threat to develop safety plans and if needed alert the Campus via Timely Warnings or Emergency Notifications.

Hostile Confrontation: You may be confronted by a hostile or disgruntled individual that may or may not be armed. Individuals that are not allowing others to leave an area and/or threatening violence are certainly scenarios in which violence could occur. In these types of situations:

Try to remain as calm as possible, be cooperative and patient

Offer to listen, but don’t judge or argue with them

Treat each concern as important and valid, willing to listen respectfully, and non-judgmentally

Hazardous Materials Spill/Release

For spills, releases, or incidents requiring special training, procedures and/or equipment that are beyond your abilities, take the following steps:

Your name, telephone number, and location.
Name and quantity of the material, if known.
Extent of injuries or damage, if any.

Lock Down

This procedure is used when there is an immediate and imminent threat to the campus community.

Communication:

Procedures:

Medical Emergency

If any injury or serious illness needing immediate ambulance response, Call 911, and provide the following information:

The 911 Center will dispatch the appropriate emergency response personnel.  Do not move the patient unless their safety dictates such a move.

Public Health Emergencies

Public Health emergencies such as widespread illness, Pandemics, or other threats to public health and environmental safety are always a concern in densely populated living units such as 天美传媒 or any university campus. The University takes a unified and proactive approach to Public Health and Environmental Safety. Student Academic Life, 天美传媒 Health and Wellness, 天美传媒 Police Department, Facilities Management, and Campus Living work together in a preparedness model including prevention education with appropriate training exercises, prompt assessment and response to any and all threats. The University also works closely with local and state officials including the Putnam County and Indiana State Health Departments to promptly address imminent threats to our Campus Community.

Severe Weather and Tornadoes

Weather in Central Indiana can be dangerous. Always stay informed and make preparations prior to a weather emergency. The National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm “Watches” and “Warnings” which are broadcast locally via the Putnam County 911 and Emergency Operations Center.

A Watch indicates the possibility of severe weather in a relatively broad area. A Watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes. Be Prepared!

A Warning is issued when severe weather is actually occurring, usually encompassing a relatively small geographic area. A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Take cover immediately!

Severe Thunderstorms can also spawn Tornadoes and cause significant damage. If such conditions are present, take the same precautions as you would for a tornado. Lightning claims more lives every year than tornadoes. When lightning is a threat, stay indoors. If caught outside keep a safe distance from tall objects, try to stay lower than anything nearby.

Before the Storm

Warning Signals Although warning sirens are helpful tools in alerting us of potential danger, everyone is personally responsible for preparation and awareness of potentially severe weather. Be sure that the “all clear” has been given before coming out of shelter.

During a Storm

Shelter In Place

Shelter In Place Shelter-In-Place might arise during a weather emergency, an outside chemical spill/release, electrical lines down, as part of an emergency lock down, or another emergency. The basic steps of shelter-in-place are:

Emergency Responders will help evacuate you, or issue an all clear to any threats or immediate danger.

If during a severe storm:

If during a Hazardous Chemical Release Outside