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| Emergency Response Guide |
- Police • Fire • Ambulance • Call 911
- ACCIDENT OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY
- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LEAK OR SPILL
- FIRE OR SMOKE
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To use a fire extiguisher, learn how to PASS
Pull the pin
Aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire
Squeeze or press the handle
Sweep from side to side, still aiming at the bas of the fire, until its out.
Note: Only use a fire extinguisher if the fire is very small and you know how to use one safely, otherwise, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT THE FIRE YOURSELF -
Fire Emergency Procedure
• Remain calm
• Leave the area immediately (closing doors behind you, if possible)
• Feel all doors before opening them (do not open a hot door)
• Lower yourself to the ground and crawl in smoke conditions
• Sound the building alarm if it is not already sounding
• Leave the building following evacuation procedures
• Call the fire department from a safe place (dial 911)
• Provide building name, location, floor, and room number - Know Your Site Information
• Location of emergency exits
• Location of emergency exit stairwells
• Location of telephone
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To use a fire extiguisher, learn how to PASS
- BOMB THREAT
- Download a PDF version of the Bomb Threat Check List. Note that you will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it. Bomb Threat Checklist Adobe Acrobat
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• Remain calm
• Listen carefully
• Do not interrupt the caller
• Keep the caller on the line and talking as long as possible
• Do not anger the caller
• Write down exactly what the caller says (use the PDF checklist downloadable above)
• Do not erase threats if they are left on voicemail
• Call 911 immediately
- NATURAL DISASTERS
- Tornadoes, High Winds, Hurricanes, Earthquakes
- Note: During a natural disaster, the greatest danger is from falling debris, trees, and broken glass.
- Actions To Follow
If indoors
• Get under a desk or table immediately
• Stand in a door frame if a desk is not nearby
• Get away from windows or glass
• Remain calm in a protected area until the threat has ceased or the danger has passed
If outdoors
• Try to get to a protected or safe area away from buildings, windows, and glass; avoid telephone or light poles or any place where there could be falling debris
• Get to a low area or depression
• Cover your head and face
• Remain calm and do not leave until the threat has ceased or the danger has passed
- EVACUATION PROCEDURES
- DO
• Remain calm
• Leave the area immediately (closing doors behind you, if possible)
• Sound the building alarm if it is not already sounding
• Leave the building (use marked exits and stairwells)
• Assist persons with disabilities to the stairwell landing (request assistance from fire department personnel in the area to care for the disabled person, if necessary)
• Call the fire department from a safe place (dial 911)
• Provide building name, location, floor, and room number
• Listen for special instructions - DO NOT
• Use the elevators
• Smoke
• Panic …walk slowly
• Return to your area until directed by the police or fire department - Shelter in Place
If told to shelter in place, stay in a confined room and shut all doors and windows
• Attempt to access various media sources for information
• Stay in place until advised to leave your shelter - Know Your Site Information
• Location of safe area
• Location of exit stairwells
• Location of emergency alarm stations
• Location of telephone
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- SUSPICIOUS LETTERS AND PACKAGES
- Anyone receiving mail and packages should take reasonable and prudent care when handling these parcels.
- Characteristics of Suspicious Packages/Letters
• From someone unfamiliar to you, unexpected
• No return address or nonsensical address
• Handwritten addresses or labels for companies
• Postmarked city or state different from the return address
• Lopsided, heavy, or with leaks, stains, protruding wires, or unusual lumps, bulges, or protrusions
• Excessive use of securing materials (tape) or any use of string or twine
• Excessive postage on small packages or letters
• No postage or non-canceled postage
• Handwritten notes, such as "To be opened in the Privacy of," "Confidential," or "Prize Enclosed"
• Improper spelling of common names, places, or titles
• Arrival before or after a telephone call from an unknown person asking if the item was received
• Delivered by hand by someone other than regular carriers (e.g., "dropped off for a friend") - If a suspicious letter or package is received
• Handle with care—don't shake, bump, or open any further
• Isolate the package and look for indicators
• Don't smell or taste any powder o substance that may have spilled out
• Call the police or building security
• Evacuate immediately
• Wash your hands with soap and warm water