Emergency Evacuation Procedures and Policies

I. Policy

A. Purpose

The basic emergency procedures outlined in the Kentucky State University's Emergency Response Manual are to strengthen the protection of lives and property through effective use of campus resources. Since an emergency may be sudden and without warning, these procedures are designed to be flexible in order to accommodate contingencies of various magnitudes.

The following principles will guide the response of Kentucky State University to any campus emergencies:

  1. Concern for the safety of students, faculty, staff, and the local community
  2. Quick response
  3. Effective communication to appropriate groups
  4. Preparation for emergencies
  5. The Emergency Response Plan is based on a realistic approach to the difficulties likely to be encountered on campus during a major emergency or disaster. Hence, the following are general guidelines are recognized:
  6. An emergency or disaster may occur at any time of the day or night, weekend or holiday, with little or no warning.
  7. The succession of events in an emergency is not predictable; therefore, written support and operational plans will serve only as a guide and checklist, and may require field modification in order to meet the requirements of the emergency.
  8. Specific departments may have detailed emergency response plans that will be enacted in conjunction with this emergency response plan.
  9. Disasters may affect residents near the geographical location of the University. Therefore, city, county, and federal emergency services may not be available. A delay in on-campus emergency services may be expected up to 48 hours.
  10. A major emergency may be declared if information indicates that such a condition is developing or is probable.

B. Types of Incidents

Various incidents or occurrences on campus may be classified as emergencies. The purpose of the manual is to provide guidelines for faculty, staff, and emergency response team members for the following types of incidents:

  1. Student incidents (suicide, suicide attempt, death, critical or life threatening situation, or abduction)
  2. Employee incidents (suicide, suicide attempt, death, critical or life threatening situation, or abduction)
  3. Racial, religious, or gender based incidents such as hate crimes
  4. Belligerent behavior (angry, disorderly, or agitated individuals)
  5. KSU Alert bulletins
  6. Violent or criminal behavior/hostage situations
  7. Fire or the threat of fire