CRISIS MANAGEMENT PLAN August, 2007 Northeast Alabama Community College Dr. David Campbell, President Post Office Box 159 Rainsville, Alabama 35986 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Northeast Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity institution. No person otherwise qualified shall on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Contact persons appointed by the President of Northeast Alabama Community College to respond to grievances under current legislation are as follows: Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964): Martha Banks Office 121, Wallace Administration Building Title IX (Education Amendments of 1972): Martha Banks Office 121, Wallace Administration Building Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and Public Law 101-336 (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990): Rita Ivey 115-C Student Center Anyone needing this document in alternate format should contact Martha Banks at the office listed above. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT ................................................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................ 3 DECLARATION OF CAMPUS STATE OF EMERGENCY ................................................... 4 DIRECTION AND COORDINATION...................................................................................... 5 EMERGENCY DIRECTOR................................................................................................... 5 EMERGENCY COORDINATOR.......................................................................................... 5 EMERGENCY COMMAND POST........................................................................................... 6 SWITCHBOARD FAILURE ..................................................................................................... 7 CAMPUS EMERGENCY RESOURCE TEAM ........................................................................ 8 RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................... 11 COLLEGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM .................................................................................. 12 CAMPUS SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE DURING EMERGENCIES .................................. 13 DISASTER RESOURCES ....................................................................................................... 14 BUILDING EMERGENCIES AND BUILDING COORDINATORS.................................... 16 AREAS OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE...................................................................................... 18 EVACUATION PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 19 CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR DEMONSTRATIONS............................................................... 20 EXPLOSION, AIRCRAFT DOWN (CRASH) ON CAMPUS................................................ 24 TORNADO ............................................................................................................................... 25 TORNADO WATCH ........................................................................................................... 25 TORNADO WARNING....................................................................................................... 25 EARTHQUAKE ....................................................................................................................... 26 MEDICAL AND FIRST AID................................................................................................... 28 SNAKEBITE ............................................................................................................................ 29 NATURAL GAS/CHEMICAL OR RADIATION SPILL OR LEAK..................................... 30 BOMB THREAT ...................................................................................................................... 31 VIOLENT OR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR ................................................................................ 34 GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................................................... 34 PROCEDURES..................................................................................................................... 34 CAUTION............................................................................................................................. 34 WHAT TO DO IF TAKEN HOSTAGE............................................................................... 35 FIRE.......................................................................................................................................... 36 UTILITY FAILURE................................................................................................................. 38 PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS.................................................................................................... 40 MEDIA RELATIONS .............................................................................................................. 41 APPENDIX A: HURRICANE EVACUATION ...................................................................... 42 Levels.................................................................................................................................... 42 NACC's Role ........................................................................................................................ 43 APPENDIX B BUILDING COORDINATORS .................................................................. 44 Effective August 2007 .......................................................................................................... 44 APPENDIX C: DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY SITES.............................................................. 46 3 DECLARATION OF CAMPUS STATE OF EMERGENCY
A major emergency may be declared if circumstances indicate that such a condition is developing or is probable. The authority to declare a campus state of emergency rests with the College President or his designee as follows: During the period of any major emergency and at the direction of the College President or his designee, Campus Security as required shall place into immediate effect the appropriate procedures necessary in order to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property, and maintain educational facilities. When this declaration is made, only registered students, faculty, staff, and affiliates (i.e., persons required by employment) are authorized to be present on campus. Those who cannot present proper identification showing their legitimate business on campus will be asked to leave the campus unless doing so would create additional risk(s) to life safety. Unauthorized persons remaining on campus may be subject to arrest in accordance with the Penal Code. In addition, only those faculty and staff members who have been assigned emergency resource team duties or cleared by Campus Security will be allowed to enter the immediate disaster site. In the event of fires, storms, or major disaster occurring in or about the campus, or involving College property, Campus Security will be dispatched to determine the extent of any damage to College property. SECURE OUTSIDE LINE AND EMERGENCY DIAL 9-1-1 4 DIRECTION AND COORDINATION
EMERGENCY DIRECTOR All emergency operations shall be directed by the College President or his designee as listed below: The Emergency Coordinator In the absence of the College President or his designee, the on-duty Campus Security Officer will act as Emergency Coordinator and shall assume operational control of the emergency until relieved. EMERGENCY COORDINATOR All emergency operations shall be coordinated by the Emergency Coordinator or designated alternate. The Emergency Director or Coordinator shall summon the assistance of other members of the Campus Emergency Resource Team. Emergency Medical Services personnel will be called upon as needed. 5 EMERGENCY COMMAND POST
When a major emergency occurs or is eminent, the Campus Security shall have the responsibility to set up and staff an appropriate Emergency Command Post as directed. 1. EMERGENCY COMMAND POST The Emergency Command Post shall consist of the switchboard or whatever point of telephone contact from which the emergency response is being coordinated. At least one uniformed officer or a campus operator serving as dispatcher is to staff the command post at all times until the emergency ends. 2. GENERAL EMERGENCY COMMAND POST If the emergency involves a large part of the campus, the Command Post is to be set up at the Wallace Administration Building (at the switchboard). If this site is unavailable, the Emergency Coordinator is to select an alternate location. At least one uniformed officer or a campus operator serving as dispatcher is to staff the Command Post at all times until the emergency situation ends. A marshaling area for outside and local agency assistance shall be established by Campus Security for operations of the combined on-site emergency resource team. (A conference room with facilities for emergency teams or media crews, and which is designed to accommodate multiple telephone and/or electrical appliances is desirable.) If conditions warrant, the Jackson County Emergency Management can provide logistical assistance. They may be reached at (7) 574-9344. 6 SWITCHBOARD FAILURE
In case of switchboard failure, emergency outside lines are located at the following: Physical Plant Office (Student Center) Security Office (Student Center) Library (Word Learning Resources Center) President's Office (Pendley Administration) Workforce Development Office (Pendley Administration) Management Information Services Office (Pendley Administration) Dean of Administrative Services Office (Wallace Administration) Student Pay Phone (Student Center) 7 CAMPUS EMERGENCY RESOURCE TEAM
In addition to establishing an Emergency Command Post as necessary, Campus Security shall immediately begin contacting all necessary members of the Campus Emergency Resource Team, which consists of the following personnel: Emergency Director Dr. David Campbell, President Emergency Coordinator Dean Larry Guffey Director of Physical Plant Mr. Kent Jones Chief of Security Mr. Norman Smith Adm. Asst. to President (Public Information) Ms. Pat Wildman Dean of Instruction /VP Dr. Joe Burke Dean of Extended Day Dean Marilyn Reece Director of Workforce Development Mr. Mike Kennamer Dean of Student Services Dean Tonie Niblett Team members may coordinate as necessary with the Emergency Coordinator for implementation and coordination of the campus operation plan and support as it pertains to their areas. Team members are to be kept in constant communication with the Emergency Command Post. General responsibilities of the team members are listed below: 1. EMERGENCY DIRECTOR: President of Northeast Alabama Community College (a) (b) (c) (d) Responsible for the overall direction of the College Emergency response. Works with campus Security and others in assessing the emergency and preparing the College's specific response. Declares and ends, when appropriate, the campus state of emergency as provided for in the Introduction of this Guide. Notifies and conducts liaison activities with the College administration, governmental agencies, Emergency Resource Team, and others as necessary. 2. DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANT: Damage Control (a) Provides equipment and personnel to perform shutdown procedures, hazardous area control, barricades, damage assessment, debris clearance, emergency repairs, and equipment protection. Provides vehicles, equipment, and operators for movement of (b) 8 personnel and supplies, and assigns vehicles as required to the Emergency Resource Team for emergency use. (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Obtains the assistance of utility companies as required for emergency operations. Furnishes emergency power and lighting systems as required. Surveys habitable space and relocates essential services and functions. Provides facilities for emergency generator fuel during actual emergency or disaster periods. Provides storage of vital records at an alternate site; coordinates with building and area coordinators for liaison and necessary support. 4. CAMPUS SECURITY CHIEF: Public safety and communications (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Maintains the Campus Security Office in a state of constant readiness. Notifies College administrators of major emergencies. Monitors campus emergency warning and evacuation systems. Takes immediate and appropriate action to protect life and property and to safeguard records as necessary. Obtains assistance from the city, county, and federal government for radiological monitoring services as needed. Provides traffic control, access control, perimeter and internal security patrols, and fire prevention services as needed. Provides and equips an alternate site for the Emergency Command Post. Maintains liaison with the news media for dissemination of information as requested by the College President. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT: Public Information (a) (b) Establishes liaison with the news media for dissemination of information as requested by the College President. Establishes liaison with local radio and television services. 9 (c) (d) (d) 6. Arranges for photographic and audio-visual services. Advises the College President or designee of all news concerning the extent of the disaster affecting the campus. Prepares news releases for approval and releases to media concerning the emergency. DEAN OF STUDENT SERVICES (a) (b) (c) Liaisons with Student Government Association regarding any emergency situation. Maintains liaison with other members of the emergency team. Prepares reports for submission to the College President appraising the final outcome of the emergency as it relates to student services. 7. DEAN OF INSTRUCTION/DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/DEAN OF EXTENDED DAY (a) (b) (d) Notifies all Division Chairs/Program Directors and library personnel of an emergency situation. Maintains liaison with other members of the emergency team. Prepares reports for submission to the College President appraising the final outcome of the emergency as it relates to the respective instructional areas. 10 RESPONSIBILITIES
1. COLLEGE PRESIDENT The College President, or designated alternate campus Emergency director, is responsible for the overall direction of campus emergency operations as outlined in the Emergency Resource Team section of this guide. 2. ADMINISTRATORS, DEANS, DIRECTORS, AND DIVISION CHAIRS Every administrator, dean, director, and division chair has the following general responsibilities prior to and during any emergency: (a) Emergency preparedness (1) Building evaluation information shall be distributed to all employees with follow-up discussions, on-the-job training or explanation as required. Campus Security should be contacted for assistance. (2) Time shall be allowed for training employees in emergency techniques such as fire extinguisher usage, first aid, CPR, and building evacuation procedures. Campus Security should be contacted for assistance. Emergency situations (1) Inform all employees under their direction of the emergency condition. (2) Evaluate impact that the emergency has on their activity/function and take appropriate action. (3) Maintain an open line for emergency telephone communications. (b) 3. FACULTY AND SUPERVISORS Each faculty member and staff supervisor has the responsibility to: (a) Educate their students and/or employees concerning College emergency procedures as well as evacuation procedures for their building. Encourage all students, staff, and faculty to conform to building evacuation guidelines during any emergency and to report to a designated campus assembly area outside the building where a headcount can be taken. Notify their students and/or staff of an emergency and initiate emergency procedures as outlined in this Guide. Report all safety hazards to the Security office. Work orders to reduce hazards and to minimize accidents should be promptly submitted to the Maintenance Department. 11 (b) (c) COLLEGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The telephone is the primary means of emergency notification at Northeast Alabama Community College. The current telephone system has announcement capability, accessible from the switchboard and other locations, which will be used in any situation where everyone needs immediate notification. Upon hearing such notification, the Senior Building Coordinator or alternate, or other responsible person in their absence, will immediately call back to the switchboard (dial 0) to affirm that the message was received. The person calling back is then responsible for coordinating and insuring notification of all others in the building. Switchboard personnel will dispatch Security to check any building from which call-back has not been received within three minutes. The officer on duty will notify the Campus Emergency Coordinator of any campus emergency as necessary and will initiate the notification system by calling the following College administrators as appropriate. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) President Dean of Administrative Services Director of Physical Plant Dean of Instruction Dean of Extended Day Director of Workforce Development Administrative Assistant to President (Public Information) IMPORTANT: During an emergency, campus phones must be restricted to College official notification only. In the absence of phone services, Campus Security may designate runners for emergency notification (contingent on availability of personnel). 12 CAMPUS SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE DURING EMERGENCIES
A. Campus Emergency Dispatcher (Person serving as campus operator fills this role). Dial Operator (0) B. Maintenance Operations: Trouble/Service Dial Operator (0) Skilled workers are available from Maintenance at all times during normal working hours and on short notice at other times. They are capable of providing the following emergency services: (1) (2) (3) (4) C. UTILITIES: Repairs to water, gas, electric, and sewage systems STRUCTURES: Repairs to structures and mechanical equipment therein, including heating and cooling systems. EQUIPMENT: Portable pumps, generators, floodlights, welders, air compressors, tractors, backhoes, fork lifts, etc. TRANSPORTATION: Light trucks and tractors. Business Office Emergency procurement of materials and services can be arranged in direct support of any contingency. D. Emergency Shutdown Procedures: NOTE: In the event of a natural disaster in which major structural damage is sustained, it is advisable to turn off hazardous utilities; electricity and natural gas are of primary concern. 13 DISASTER RESOURCES
The 9-1-1 emergency system is the preferred method of reporting any serious emergencies. If possible, contact a campus dispatcher. From any campus phone, dial-- 0 (zero) for operator or 242 for extended day office or 223 for security office If none of these extensions respond, then dial-- 7 for a Scottsboro/Section line (228-6001) or 8 for the Rainsville line (638-4418) then 9-1-1 and report the emergency. Stay on the line until the dispatcher has secured all relevant information and give your phone number (based on whether you called out on Scottsboro or Rainsville line) and the extension number of the phone from which you are calling. If safe to do so, someone should remain at the extension until help arrives. Although 9-1-1 is the indicated method of securing emergency assistance, the following resource numbers are provided for reference. 1. AGENCY Local Law Enforcement POWELL RAINSVILLE Local Fire Department POWELL RAINSVILLE State Trooper DeKalb County Jackson County (ATTNET line) (ATTNET line) TELEPHONE (8) 638-4283 (8) 638-2157 (8) 638-3344 (8) 638-2158 (9) 256-546-6385 (9) 256-533-4202 (9) 256-845-3200 (7) 259-1111 14 2. 3. 4. Local Ambulance Services DeKalb Ambulance Service (ATTNET line) Highlands Medical Center Ambulance 5. 6. 7. 8. Jackson County Health Dept. DeKalb County Health Dept. (ATTNET line) (7) 259-4161 (9) 256-845-1931 DeKalb Regional Medical Center (ATTNET line) (9) 256-845-3150 Highlands Medical Center (7) 259-4444 County Highway Department (DOT) The Jackson County Office of Emergency Management (Civil Defense) DeKalb County Office of Emergency Management (ATTNET line) (ATTNET line) Number to Report Contamination or Pollution Hazard (ATTNET line) Nights and Weekends: (ATTNET line) (7) 259-6037 (7) 574-9344 (9) 256-845-4911 (9) 256-845-8569 (9) 334-271-7931 (9) 334-242-4378 9. NOTE: Remember, 9-1-1 is the quickest way to secure emergency response. Get a campus dispatcher to call if possible (Dial 0 to reach dispatcher). Otherwise, dial 7 or 8 to secure dial tone, then 9-1-1. Dial 7 to secure Scottsboro line (prefix 574-259-218-228-587-575-599-609-244) Dial 8 to secure Rainsville line (prefix 638-899-657-623-451-717) Dial either 7 or 8 before dialing toll-free numbers (prefix 800-888-887-etc.) Dial 9 for ATTNET to access long distance. If not at a phone with available ATTNET line, secure campus operator Call the Operator (0) for assistance to dial numbers other than those with prefixes above. 15 BUILDING EMERGENCIES AND BUILDING COORDINATORS
CAMPUS EMERGENCY SERVICE 1. DIAL OPERATOR (0) In an emergency in which Campus Security cannot be reached, dial: President's Office Extension 243 Business Office Extension 213 or 234 7 or 8 to secure dial tone, then 9-1-1 2. When calling, stay calm and carefully explain the problem and location to the public safety dispatcher. Do not hang up until told to do so. KEEP CALM KEEP OTHERS CALM Emergency Building Coordinators are responsible for assisting the occupants of their assigned building in an emergency. Responsibilities are outlined below. A listing of building coordinators is attached as Appendix A. In the absence of the designated senior building coordinator and alternate, the instructors, staff members, and students evacuating the building should collectively assume the named responsibilities. Fire or Bomb Threat
· Coordinate the evacuation of the building by directing occupants to assemble at designated site. Take headcount or otherwise seek to determine whether all are out of the building. Ascertain that persons with disabilities are out of the building. Notify the command post that the building has been evacuated. Weather Emergency
· Coordinate the orderly movement of occupants to a safe location in the building. Notify the command post that occupants are in a safe location. Violence on Campus
· If act of violence is taking place at another location on campus, secure the building by locking all exterior doors. Notify instructors of the threat and instruct them to lock classroom doors. Notify the command post that the building is locked down. · · · · · · 16 IMPORTANT In case of evacuation, rescue workers and persons exiting upper floors are to check upper stairwells of buildings for persons who due to disabilities need assistance with stairs. DESIGNATED ASSEMBLY SITES Designated assembly sites are attached as Appendix B. 17 AREAS OF RESCUE ASSISTANCE
The upper landings of all stairwells are designated areas of rescue assistance for persons who, due to disabilities, cannot use stairs. Elevators are not to be used in case of fire, and their use may not be advisable in other building emergencies. They are dysfunctional in case of power failure. Therefore, persons who normally use elevators due to a disability should go to the most feasible Area of Rescue Assistance, i.e., upper stairwell, if on an upper floor when a building emergency or evacuation occurs. Rescue workers are to check these areas in affected buildings and assist disabled persons as necessary in exiting the building. NOTE: Physical plant personnel routinely check elevators in case of power failure, as any persons using elevators at time of power failure may need assistance. 18 EVACUATION PROCEDURES
1. Building Evacuation a. b. All building evacuations will occur upon notification by Campus Security or Building Coordinator. When the building evacuation is ordered during an emergency, leave by the nearest marked exit and report to designated site for assembly. Alert others to do the same. Assist persons with disabilities in exiting the building. Rescue workers should check the upper levels of stairwells, which are designated areas of rescue assistance for persons with disabilities. Once outside, proceed to the designated assembly site, which should be a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building. DO NOT return to an evacuated building unless told by a College Official to do so. c. d. e. 2. Campus Evacuation a. b. Evacuation of all or part of the campus grounds will be announced by Campus Security as described. All persons (students and staff) are to immediately vacate the site in question and relocate to another part of the campus grounds as directed. 19 CIVIL DISTURBANCE OR DEMONSTRATIONS
Most campus demonstrations such as marches, meetings, picketing, and rallies will be peaceful and non-obstructive. A student demonstration should not be disrupted unless one or more of the following conditions exists as a result of the demonstration: 1. 2. 3. INTERFERENCE with the normal operations of the College. PREVENTION of access to office, buildings, or other College facilities. THREAT of physical harm to persons or damage to College facilities. If any of these conditions exist, Campus Security should be notified and will be responsible for contacting and informing the President and the Deans. Depending on the nature of the demonstration, the procedures listed below should be followed as appropriate: 1. PEACEFUL, NON-OBSTRUCTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS a. Generally, demonstrations of this kind should not be interrupted. Demonstrations should not be obstructed or provoked and efforts should be made to conduct College business as normally as possible. If demonstrators are asked to leave but refuse to leave by regular facility closing time: (1) (2) Arrangements will be made by the Chief of Campus Security to monitor the situation during non-business hours, or Determination will be made to treat the violation of regular closing hours as disruptive demonstration. (See Section 2, below). b. 2. NON-VIOLENT, DISRUPTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS a. In the event that a demonstration blocks access to College facilities or interferes with the operation of the College: (1) (2) Demonstrators will be asked by the Dean of Student Services or designee* to terminate the disruptive activity. The Dean of Student Services will consider having a photographer (snapshot or video) available. 20 (3) Key College personnel and students will be asked by the Dean of Student Services to go to the area and persuade the demonstrators to desist. The Dean of Student Services or a designee will go to the area and ask the demonstrators to leave or to discontinue the disruptive activities. If the demonstrators persist in the disruptive activity, they will be apprised that failure to discontinue the specified action within a determined length of time may result in a disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion or possible intervention by civil authorities (see page 25). Except in extreme emergencies, the President will be consulted before such disciplinary actions are taken. Efforts should be made to secure positive identification of demonstrators in violation, including photographs or videotapes if deemed advisable, to facilitate later testimony. After consultation with the President and the Chief of Security by the Dean of Student Services or a designee, the need for an injunction and intervention of civil authorities will be determined. If determination is made to seek the intervention of civil authorities, the demonstrators should be so informed. Upon arrival of the local Police Department, the remaining demonstrators will be warned of the intention to arrest. (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) *In case of disturbance during evening classes, the designee of the Dean of Student Services will be the Dean of Extended Day or the designated person on duty that evening. 3. VIOLENT, DISRUPTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS In the event that a violent demonstration in which injury to persons or property occurs or appears eminent, the President and the Dean of Student Services or a designee will be notified as follows: a. During business hours: 21 (1) In coordination with the Dean of Student Services or a designee, Campus Security will contact the Police Department. If advisable, the Dean of Student Services or a designee will alert the President; the President will then call a photographer to report to an advantageous location for photographing the demonstrators (via snapshot or video). The President, in consultation with the Dean of Student Services or a designee and the Chief of Campus Security, will determine the possible need for an injunction. Campus Security will provide an officer with a radio for communication between the College and the local Police Department as needed. (2) (3) (4) b. After business hours: (1) (2) Campus Security should be immediately notified of the disturbance. Campus Security will investigate the disruption and report and notify the Director of Campus Security and the Dean of Student Services or a designee. The Dean of Student Services or a designee will: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Report the circumstances to the President. Notify key administrators and, if appropriate, the administrator responsible for the building area. Notify the College Public Relations Office. Arrange for a photographer. If necessary, the President or the Dean of Student Services or designee will call for local police department assistance. (3) NOTE: The Chief of Campus Security has the right to call for police assistance without counsel from others if it is deemed to be of paramount importance to the safety of persons involved. The following scripts may be used to call for the cessation of demonstrations: 22 DIRECTIVE TO IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE DEMONSTRATION (Identify self) This assembly and the conduct of each participant are seriously disrupting the operations of the College and is in clear violation of the rules of the College. You have previously been called upon to disperse and terminate this demonstration. (You have been given the opportunity to discuss your grievances in the manner appropriate to the College.) (In no event will the Administration of this College accede to demands backed by force.) Accordingly, you are directed to terminate this demonstration. If you have not done so within 15 minutes, I will, under the authority of the State Board of Education, take whatever measures are necessary to restore order--including calling for police assistance. Any student who continues to participate in this demonstration is subject to possible arrest and will also be subject to suspension. DIRECTIVE TO IMMEDIATELY TERMINATE DEMONSTRATION (WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF POLICE) (Identify self) You have previously been directed to terminate this demonstration and you have been on notice as to the consequences of your failure to do so. Because you have chosen to remain in violation of the rules and regulations of the College, each of you is hereby suspended, subject to later review. The Police will now be called to assist in dispersing this assembly. Those who fail to leave immediately will be subject to arrest. 23 EXPLOSION, AIRCRAFT DOWN (CRASH) ON CAMPUS
In the event of an explosion or a downed aircraft (crash) on campus, take the following action: 1. 2. Immediately take cover under tables, desks, or other objects which will give protection against falling glass or debris. After the effects of the explosion and/or fire have subsided, notify the College switchboard (Dial 0). If the emergency occurs after normal working hours, secure an outside line by dialing 7 or 8 then dial 9-1-1. Give your name and describe the location and nature of the emergency. Upon building evacuation or when told to leave by College officials, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same. ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN EXITING THE BUILDING. Check upper stairwells for persons who need assistance with stairs. Once outside, move to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews. Know your area assembly points. If requested, assist emergency crew as necessary. The campus Emergency Command Post consists of the Switchboard or alternate telephone site if necessary. At least one officer on site will have radio communication with the Command Post. To avoid unnecessary congestion, keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless told by a College Official to do so. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. IMPORTANT: After any evacuation, report to your designated assembly point. Stay there until an accurate HEADCOUNT is taken. The Senior Building Coordinator will take attendance and assist in accounting for all building occupants. 24 TORNADO
College administrative personnel should be aware of developing weather conditions. The National Weather Service will announce expected or developing severe weather via the weather radios on campus. Announcements of impending severe weather should first be made as a general announcement over the telephone system. Then each building coordinator should be notified, and they, in turn, will see that everyone in the building is notified. At night, when instructors may not be available by telephone, the Dean of Extended Day, assistant to the Dean of Extended Day, security officer on duty, or designee will notify the building coordinator in each building in person. TORNADO WATCH: A tornado watch indicates that conditions are favorable for tornadoes to form. Tornado watches typically encompass a large geographic area. In this situation, close attention should be paid to changing weather conditions and weather statements. When a tornado watch is announced, the Dean of Administrative Services and the President will monitor weather conditions for further development. TORNADO WARNING: A tornado warning indicates that a tornado has been observed visually or on radar. Tornado warnings are typically issued for a particular area. Immediate action is required. When a tornado warning is announced for the area that includes the college, a general announcement should be made over the telephone system. Then each building coordinator should be notified, and they should see that everyone in the building is notified. At night, when instructors may not be available by telephone, the security officer on duty or a designee shall notify the building coordinator in each building in person. Once notified, the following actions should be taken in each building: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. All persons should move to interior hallways of the ground floor. Stay clear of windows and exterior doors. Those in vehicles and outdoors should immediately seek shelter in the nearest building. Large open areas such as the gymnasium and the theater should be evacuated and inhabitants moved to interior hallways. Security personnel or a designee will inform occupants of each building when the warning is canceled and normal activities may resume. If wind or tornado damage occurs, follow these safety rules: 1. 2. 3. Personal safety is paramount. Do not risk your life to assist others. You may become the victim. Keep away from downed power lines. Administer first aid to your level of training. Do no attempt to move a seriously injured person. Be cognizant of weather conditions. Although a strong wind or tornado has already done damage, continued danger may exist. 25 EARTHQUAKE
While earthquakes are rare in northeast Alabama, the potential for a damaging earthquake exists. Students, faculty and staff should be aware of the possibility of earthquakes and be prepared to protect yourself should an earthquake occur. What to expect: · Things may fall and break: ceiling tiles, bookcases, file cabinets, and other furniture that has not been anchored to walls or floors. · The motion may be severe; if you are standing you may be thrown to the ground. · Many services may stop working: lights, telephones, elevators, heat and air conditioning. · Some exterior windows may break, causing shattered glass and strong drafts. · Fires from broken natural gas lines, electrical short circuits, or other causes. · The shaking may last only a minute or two, but there may be a number of aftershocks (over several days / weeks / months). During the earthquake: · If you are outside, stay outside. Move quickly to an open area away from buildings, trees, power lines, roadways. · If you are inside a building, stay inside. Do not evacuate or go outside; falling debris could cause injury. · Take cover next to a desk or table or shelter in a doorway. · DUCK, COVER, & HOLD until the shaking stops! PROTECT YOUR HEAD AND NECK. · Keep away from overhead fixtures, windows, filing cabinets, bookcases, and other objects that could fall on you. · Assist any disabled person in the area and find a safe place for them. · DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. What if you are in an elevator? · If you are in an elevator, you are probably better protected than most people. The elevator will not fall down the shaft, and nothing heavy can fall on you. If the power fails, the elevators will stop and lights will go off. Maintenance will respond as quickly as possible and advise you how rescue will occur. Upon rescue, take directions from emergency personnel. After the earthquake: · Check for injuries, and give or seek first aid. DO NOT MOVE INJURED PERSONS UNLESS NECESSARY. · Alert emergency responders (Police, Fire, EMS) to situations requiring their attention. · Assist any disabled person in the area and find a safe place for them. 26 · · · · · · · · · · Turn on a battery-powered radio, if you have one, to learn about what has happened. Replace telephone handsets that have been shaken off. Do not try to use telephones except to report fires or medical emergencies. Check doors for heat before opening. Use handrails in stairwells; stay to the right. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. Walk -- DO NOT RUN. Do not push or crowd. Keep noise to a minimum so that you can hear emergency instructions. If directed by your building coordinator, move to your assembly area by safest route available. Wait for and follow instructions from your building coordinator. Be prepared for aftershocks, and be prepared to evacuate to lower floors, if necessary. If away from your workplace at the time of the quake, do not return to your workplace unless instructed by emergency personnel. 27 CALL SWITCHBOARD: Dial 0 OR 9-1-1 1. If serious injury or illness occurs on campus, immediately dial 0 for the operator. Give your name and location, and describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and the campus location of the victim. In an emergency situation requiring first aid, instructors and staff are urged to offer assistance to the best of their ability. However, primary concern should be with getting medically authorized personnel to the individual as quickly as possible, using the emergency phone numbers listed above, or, if necessary, getting an outside line and calling 9-1-1. MEDICAL AND FIRST AID 2. The college provides emergency defibrillation equipment and resuscitation equipment in the following locations: · Student Center (just outside of Security Office) · Tom Bevill Lyceum (east side of front lobby) Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation are available to all employees at no cost through the Emergency Medical Services program. 28 SNAKEBITE
In case of snakebite, the Alabama Poison Center recommends the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Get the victim away from the snake. Keep the bite victim calm. Becoming excited or running will cause the venom to spread more quickly. Immobilize the affected area and position at or below heart level. Remove watch, ring(s), and other constricting items from affected extremities. DO NOT: · Suck out the venom; · Pack in ice; · Administer electric shock; · Put tobacco or meat tenderizer on the bite size; · Take aspirin; or · Drink alcohol These procedures are useless in the aid of a snakebite and are potentially harmful. They also waste valuable time needed to get the patient quickly to the nearest hospital. The most important aspect of snake venom poisoning management is to get the patient to the nearest hospital as soon as possible. Any first aid performed will only delay this process, so only administer first aid if you are sure it will help. Resuscitation or CPR could become necessary, but should only be administered by trained personnel. Even non-poisonous snake bites may require medical attention, so it is best to go to the hospital after any snake bite. If feasible, retain dead snake for identification purposes. 29 NATURAL GAS/CHEMICAL OR RADIATION SPILL OR LEAK
1. Report any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material or natural gas leak immediately to the operator, who will notify the Dean of Administrative Services. When reporting, be specific about the nature of the involved material and the exact location. Campus security will contact the necessary specialized authorities and the medical personnel. The key person on site should evacuate the affected area at once and seal it off to prevent further contamination of other areas until the arrival of Campus Security. If trained personnel and equipment are available, the spill should be contained. Anyone who may be contaminated by the spill is to avoid contact with others as much as possible, remain in the vicinity, and give their names to Campus Security. Required first aid and cleanup by specialized authorities should be started at once. When an emergency exists, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same. ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE EXITING OF THE BUILDING. Check upper levels of the stairwells for persons who may need assistance with the stairs. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s) (upwind and preferably uphill). Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crew. If requested, assist emergency crews as necessary. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless told by a College Official to do so. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. IMPORTANT: After any evacuation, report to your designated assembly point. Stay there until an accurate HEADCOUNT is taken. The Senior Building Coordinator will take attendance and assist in accounting for all building occupants. NUMBER TO REPORT CONTAMINATION OR POLLUTION HAZARD: 9-1-1 [alternately, (334) 271-7931 or, nights/weekends: (334) 242-4378] 30 BOMB THREAT
1. 2. If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb on campus, DO NOT HANDLE THE OBJECT! Any person receiving a phone call bomb threat should ask the caller: a. b. c. d. e. 3. When is the bomb going to explode? Where is the bomb located? What kind of bomb is it? What does it look like? Why did you place the bomb? DO NOT HANG UP THE PHONE. Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and record the following: a. b. c. d. e. Exact time of call. Age and sex of the caller. Speech pattern, accent, possible nationality, etc. Emotional state of the caller. Background noise. DO NOT HANG UP THE PHONE. AFTER CALLER DISCONNECTS, GO TO ANOTHER PHONE AND PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: 4. 5. Immediately notify Campus Security by dialing 0 (switchboard). Campus Security officers will conduct a detailed bomb search. Employees are requested to make a cursory inspection of their area for suspicious objects and to report the location to Campus Security. DO NOT TOUCH THE OBJECT! Do not open drawers, cabinets, or turn the lights on or off. Campus Security may call for the evacuation of the building. Once ordered to evacuate, walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same. ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN EXITING THE BUILDING. Check upper stairwells for persons who may need assistance with stairs. Once outside, move to the designated assembly area, which should be a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews. If requested, assist emergency crews as necessary. 6. 7. 8. 9. 31 10. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless told by a College Official to do so. IMPORTANT: After any evacuation, report to your designated assembly point. Stay there until an accurate HEADCOUNT is taken. The Senior Building Coordinator will take attendance and assist in accounting for all building occupants. 32 BOMB THREAT REPORT FORM THREATENING PHONE CALL Time call received_________________ Exact words of person placing call: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ Questions to ask: 1. When is bomb going to explode? _________________________________ 2. Where is the bomb right now? __________________________________ 3. What kind of a bomb is it? __________________________________ 4. What does it look like? __________________________________ 5. Why did you place the bomb? __________________________________ Person (receiving/monitoring) call: Dept._____________________________ Telephone No._____________________ Home Address______________________ Date______________________________ DESCRIPTION OF CALLER'S VOICE Male_________ Female________ Young___ Middle Aged___ Old___ Tone of Voice________________ Accent______________________ Background noise_____________ Is voice familiar?______________ If so, who did it sound like?_____ ____________________________ Remarks:____________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ 33 VIOLENT OR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR
In an Emergency, DIAL 0 GENERAL GUIDELINES 1. Everyone is asked to assist in making the campus a safe place by being alert to suspicious situations and promptly reporting them to Campus Security. 2. 3. 4. 5. Promptly notify Campus Security by calling 0 (operator). If necessary, secure an outside line by dialing 7 or 8, and then dial 9-1-1. If you observe a criminal act, or whenever you observe a suspicious person on campus, immediately notify Campus Police and report the incident. Assist officers when they arrive by supplying them with all additional information and by asking others to cooperate. Should gunfire or discharged explosives hazard the campus, take cover immediately using all available concealment. PROCEDURES 1. When a threat of violence is discovered, a campus-wide emergency will be declared by Campus Security and/or the President's Office. 2. Building coordinators will be notified through the telephone public address system. If the act of violence is taking place at another location on campus, the building coordinator will: · Lock all exterior doors · Notify instructors of the threat and instruct them to lock classroom doors and stay in place until the emergency is contained. · Notify staff to lock their office doors and stay in place until the emergency is contained. · Notify the command post that the building is secured. 3. Once the situation is contained, the command post will notify the building coordinator, who will unlock the exterior doors and notify the occupants that all is clear. CAUTION · Campus and local police will secure the building in which the threat exists. · Do not attempt to leave the building or campus unless given the "all clear" notification by the command post. · While the college cannot prevent a student from leaving the relative safety of a college building, NACC faculty and staff should encourage students to stay in safe areas until the crisis is over. 34 WHAT TO DO IF TAKEN HOSTAGE a. b. c. Be patient. Time is on your side. Avoid drastic action. The initial 45 minutes are the most dangerous. Follow instructions, be alert, and stay alive. The captor is emotionally imbalanced. Don't make mistakes which could hazard your well-being. Don't speak unless spoken to and then only when neces