Emergency Protocol

In Case of an Emergency

In case of an emergency, students should call 911. The caller should provide the following information to emergency services: 

• Location of the emergency

• Nature of the emergency

• Contact person name and phone number

If you are on campus when the emergency occurs, you should call the Wake Forest Police Department by dialing 336-758-5911.

Once emergency services have been notified, contact the Office of Student Affairs.

Worrell Professional Center Building Maps

Below are copies of the floor plans for the Law School. Review the floor plans to note the closest fire alarm, fire extinguisher, AED machine, and emergency exit to your event.

Basement

1st Floor

2nd Floor

3rd Floor

General Emergency Protocol

Before An Event

Before an event begins, you should tour the venue for your event and take note of emergency exits. If your event is in the School of Law, review the maps below to see a full list of AED machines, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers in the Law School.

If you are using an outside venue, ask the venue what their emergency plan is. You should also confirm with the venue if they are responsible for notifying emergency services in case of an emergency.

If you are expecting a large crowd, you should mark out walkways that will be used during the event with signage or fencing if possible. Directional signs should be clearly visible and printed in large fonts that are legible from a distance. We encourage you to assign volunteers to help organize lines during the event and keep walkways clear. 

We also encourage that you assign one of your members who will be present at an event to be the lead contact in case of an emergency. This person should be in charge of monitoring the event and calling emergency services if necessary. We encourage you to select someone who has CPR or AED training to fulfill this role

If you assign one of your members as the lead contact in case of an emergency, you should advertise who this person is to all of your volunteers and tell the volunteers how they can contact that person during the event.

During An Event

During an event, your organization members should ensure that all walkways remain clear. Members should remain vigilant and carefully monitor any situations they feel may escalate.

Severe Weather

Before An Event

Weather forecasts should be monitored through the National Weather Service. If severe weather is predicted, your organization should evaluate the conditions and determine if the event can continue as scheduled. Consider the potential hazards that attendees may face when traveling to your event, participating in your event, or when traveling home from your event.

During An Event

If severe weather occurs during the event, your organization should notify attendees that a hazardous weather condition exists and direct them to shelter. If your event is on campus, be sure to watch Wake Alerts for notifications of severe weather.

Fire

Before An Event

Before an event, your organization should take note of any potential fire risks that could occur during your event. This could include heating elements used for catering (like fuel cans), plugged in appliances, and attendees smoking. 

During An Event

During an event, your organization should remain vigilant of potential fire risks. Make sure that appliances are fully plugged in and avoid crowding electrical outlets with multiple plugs. If there is a fire, students should pull the closest fire alarm and leave the building immediately. Please be sure that everyone is at least 50 feet away from the building to leave room for emergency services.

Medical Emergencies

Before An Event

Before an event, take note of any potential for injury to attendees. If your event will be outside, we highly encourage your organization to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 

If your event has a moderate to high risk for potential injury, your organization is encouraged to have an EMS representative on scene throughout your event.

During An Event

If a medical emergency occurs during an event, students should call 911 and follow the operator's instructions to help the person until EMS arrives at the scene. 

Law Enforcement

Before An Event

Before an event, decide if your event will be open to the public or just to law students. If your event is closed, how will you monitor attendance? Will you have a check-in system? Will you check IDs? 

During An Event

If an emergency occurs that requires law enforcement, students should call 911 immediately and follow the operator’s instructions. Students should not attempt to solve the situation themselves.