Life staff will review procedures with residence hall students in addition to information provided to the campus.

14. Electrical Storms

  • a. Information to be provided annually for all employees and students.

15. Building Evacuation Procedures

  • Supervisors will be responsible for ensuring that employees know the location of fire extinguishers, exits, and alarm system in the areas in which they work.
  • Building exit practiced in conjunction with fire drill schedule.
  • Specialty needs to be identified with each building. Including gas shut off and other hazardous exposures.
  • Special attention given to evacuation of disabled individuals who will not be able to use elevators to exit the building.

16. Campus Evacuation Procedures

  • a. Procedures to be reviewed by CERT and other key personnel (safety committee, Residence Life staff, etc.) on an annual basis.
  • Medical/First Aid Emergencies
  • At orientation and annual reminders for all employees.
  • First aid providers and other medical providers received training in accordance with their respective licensure schedules.

IV. Education Programs

Personal safety and crime awareness is presented to students and new employees by the university police department. Topics discussed during the Personal Safety and Crime Awareness presentations include at a minimum:

  • Safety in numbers (avoid walking alone) and call for a UNIVERSITY POLICE escort
  • How to respond and act if confronted with a personal threat
  • Situational awareness
  • Geographical areas to avoid
  • What to look for and report if witnessing crime or suspicious activity
  • How to avoid being the victim of auto theft or thefts from within your vehicle
  • Room security
  • H. Where and how to report crime