SHELTER IN PLACE DRILL TRAINING

1. SHELTER IN PLACE DRILL TRAINING Preparation for April 2008 Drill

2. Overview Drill Objective Scenario Emergency Personnel Shelter In Place Information Emergency Evacuation Information Emergency Evacuation Assembly Point Basics Before, During, and After An Emergency Post Evacuation Drill Evaluation Criteria Post Shelter In Place Drill Evaluation Criteria

3. Drill Objective Arts and Letters Classrooms AL 101,102,105,201,204

4. Scenario Student meeting in Dean’s Office, 6th floor Arts and Letters building Student upset and produces handgun Student wounds two faculty members Wounded cannot self evacuate and are trapped with student who barricades them in office Office staff evacuate and call Public Safety Not sure if student is still inside Classroom occupants advised to shelter in place

5. Emergency Personnel Public Safety Lieutenant @ Command Post in L Lot Public Safety Officers @ Assembly Points during evacuation Environmental Health & Safety Kristen Ross – Safety Coordinator Representative on EPT Safety Coordinator(s) Floor Monitors

6. Shelter In Place Information During certain emergency situations, directions may be given to “Shelter in Place.” Depending on the type of emergency situation, directions to shelter in place may be sent using a variety of communication tools, including: classroom telephones, campus telephones, personal telephones, campus televisions, loud speakers, or building Safety Coordinators. If directed to shelter in place: 1. Stay inside the building or find a safe place. 2. If you are in a room with a door, make sure the door is closed. 3. Due to the varying age of campus buildings, locks may lock manually, remotely or not at all. If applicable and time permits, lock doors. (For purposes of this drill, the doors will lock remotely.) 4. If you are in room with a window, make sure the window is closed. 5. Remain where you are until further direction from emergency personnel or building Safety Coordinators. For chemical, biological or radioactive material releases, additional directions will be given.

7. Emergency Evacuation Information 1. The activation of the fire alarm signals an evacuation 2. Occupants evacuate the building immediately 3. Safety Coordinators wear yellow vests and have yellow flags for easy identification by employees reporting to them 4. Building occupants know the location of: Telephones Building exits Fire safety equipment and devices Evacuation routes (primary & backup) Assembly points (primary & backup)   Consider other potential Evacuation Routes and Assembly Points before an incident

8. Basic Emergency Evacuation Information 5. Safety Coordinators assist with evacuating personnel from assigned area 6. Direct personnel to follow the evacuation route to the assembly point, checking area as you go 7. Close doors along corridors while evacuating 8. Safety Coordinators check restrooms in assigned area to ensure that all personnel have evacuated 9. Assist with evacuation of disabled persons who are unable to descend the stairs to stairwell landings 10. Have contingency plans for persons with special needs  

9. Basic Emergency Evacuation Information 11. Do not use the elevators 12. Assemble in a pre-specified area of the assembly point, stay clear of buildings, and do not block fire lanes 13. Direct evacuees to the designated assembly point 14. Direct evacuees to stand clear of the building(s) while at the assembly point 15. Direct evacuees not to block fire access lanes 16. Do not re-enter the building until advised by the Public Safety Officer

10. Basic Emergency Evacuation Information 17. Report to the appropriate emergency evacuation personnel: Occupants report to Safety Coordinator and Safety Coordinator reports to Public Safety Officer 18. Convey the following information: Clearance/ occupancy status of your area Location of disabled or injured persons Unaccounted for personnel

12. Basics Before An Emergency Please note that all emergency situations are unique and although general guidelines apply, specific details and directives will be given based on the situation. Become familiar with the Emergency Procedures Booklet. Know your building’s floor plan and become familiar with building exits and doors (due to varying age of campus buildings, doors may lock manually, remotely or not at all). Be aware of the building Evacuation Assembly Point. Share this information with students at the beginning of each semester. Know who is the Department Safety Coordinator. Maintain department phone trees. Gather individual preparedness supplies. Cooperate during drills.

13. Basics During An Emergency Try to remain calm. Alert emergency responders. When Evacuating go to assembly point using a safe route. Assist individuals with disabilities. Walk, do not run. Use stairs, do not use elevators. Wait for and follow instructions from Public Safety and the Safety Coordinators. When Sheltering in Place stay inside or find a safe place. Do not use elevators. If you are in room with doors and windows, make sure the doors and windows are closed. If applicable and time permits, lock doors. Remain where you are until additional information from emergency personnel, Safety Coordinators, campus television monitors, or other resources.

14. Basics After An Emergency Wait for and follow instructions from Public Safety or your Safety Coordinator. Updated emergency information and information concerning the status of the campus will be communicated through a variety of sources, as available. Plans are in place for essential university functions to continue on a temporary basis. Personnel and facilities are designated to carry on operations on a limited basis if it is safe to do so. Alternate facilities will be established if necessary. Normal campus operations will resume as soon as possible following an emergency.

15. Post Evacuation Drill Evaluation Criteria Were all alarms, including sirens and strobes functioning properly? Was the drill conducted in a safe and orderly manner? How much time elapsed until floor/ area/ building was evacuated? Did anyone refuse to leave? Were there disabled or injured persons in your area and were they assisted appropriately? Were security or special procedures needed in your area? Were you able to locate emergency evacuation personnel at the assembly point? Did evacuees report to the designated assembly point? Did occupants leave buildings and keep fire lanes clear?

16. Post Shelter In Place Drill Evaluation Criteria Were all communication devices working properly? Was the drill conducted in a safe and orderly manner? How were doors locked? Did anyone refuse to remain inside? Were there disabled or injured persons in your area and were they assisted appropriately? Were security or special procedures needed in your area? Please list any comments.