Emergency Procedures Quick Reference Guide
ACTIVE THREAT
Evacuate if you can do so safely and then call 911.
If you cannot evacuate, seek shelter in a room. Close and lock all doors and windows, turn off all lights.
Call (or text) 911 if possible.
Identify/obtain an object in the room that will allow you to incapacitate the person posing the threat if he or she enters and you are unable to hide.
Await direction from law enforcement personnel
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Call 911.
Do not move seriously injured people unless they are in an unsafe location.
If you must move a seriously injured person to safety, work as a group, supporting the head and neck.
FIRE
Alert others in the immediate area and pull the fire alarm.
Do not fight the fire if you have not been trained or are unsure about what type of fire extinguisherto use.
Exit the building using the closest exit.
Close doors behind you.
Call 911 and report the fire location.
Advise the dispatcher if others are still in thebuilding.
Do not re-enter a building that is on fire.
EVACUATING
If a fire alarm sounds or you are notified by an official to evacuate, use the nearest exit.
Use an alternate exit if the nearest exit is unsafe.
Assist others, including people with disabilities, if safe to do so.
Notify emergency personnel of the location of people who are still in the building or not accounted for.
Do not return to the building or move to another location unless officials tell you to.
BOMB THREAT
Evacuate the building if directed to do so.
Do not use cell phones or radios within 300 feet of suspected explosive devices.
Do not disturb unusual objects while evacuating.
Report anything unusual to Public Safety.
Await direction from emergency response personnel.
SEVERE WEATHER
Stay away from windows.
Move to an interior room or hallway on the lowest level of the building.
Close any doors.
Remain in a safe area until danger has passed.
Follow the directions of emergency officials.
SHELTER: STAYING IN PLACE
Stay in the building. Close and lock all windows and doors.
Move to an interior room or office away from windows, if possible.
Await direction from emergency response personnel.
POWER OUTAGE
Remain calm.
Report outage to Public Safety at 802.443.5911.
Turn off or unplug electrical equipment and computers.
Do not light candles or matches. Use a flashlight or walk to lighted areas.