Campus Security

Emergency Procedures Guide and Guidelines for Lenoir-Rhyne University

FIRE
ALL FIRES MUST BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY
TO REPORT A FIRE, CALL 911

1. Know the location of the fire extinguisher, fire exits and alarm system in your area.  Know how to use them.

2. If a minor fire appears controllable, immediately contact the fire department and the security/safety officer on duty.  Then promptly direct the charge of the fire extinguisher toward the base of the flame.

3. If an emergency exists, and large fires that do not appear controllable, activate the building alarm and immediately notify the fire department.  Remember that the alarm only rings within the building, you must report the fire by telephone.  Then evacuate all rooms, closing all doors in order to confine the fire and reduce oxygen.  DO NOT LOCK THE DOORS.

4. When the building evacuation alarm is sounded an emergency exists.  Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.

5. Assist the handicapped in exiting the building!  Do not use the elevators during a fire.  Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire, stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.

6. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected area, or building (s).  Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.

7. If requested, assist emergency crews as necessary.

8. A Campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency site.  Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.

9. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless you are told to do so by a University official.

10. If you become trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, place an article of closing (shirt, coat, etc.) outside of the window as a marker for rescue crews.  If there is not window, stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.  Shout at regular intervals to alert emergency crews of your location.  DO NOT PANIC.

11. IMPORTANT: After an evacuation, report to your designated campus area assembly point.  Stay there until an accurate  headcount is taken.  The Senior Emergency Coordinator will take attendance and assist in the accounting for all building occupants.

UTILITY FAILURE

1. In the event of a major utility failure occurring during regular working hours (8:00 A.M. through 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday) immediately notify the Maintenance Department at extension # 7179 or # 7180 from any University telephone.

2. If there is potential danger to building occupants, or if the utility failure occurs after hours, weekends or holidays, notify the security/safety officer on duty by dialing “0”, or extension # 7146 from any University telephone.

3. If an emergency exists , activate the building alarm.  CAUTION, the building alarm will ring only within the building, you must report the emergency by telephone.

4. All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds continuously and/or an emergency exists.

5. Assist the handicapped in exiting the building!  Remember that the elevators are reserved for handicapped persons.  DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE.  DO NOT PANIC.

6. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected area, or building(s).  Keep the streets, walkways, fire lanes and hydrants clear for emergency vehicles and crews.

7. If requested, assist the emergency crews as necessary.

8. A Campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency site.  Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.

9. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless you are told to do so by a University official.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
DURING UTILITY FAILURES

1. Always observe steps “1” and “2” whenever the following utility emergencies arise.

2. ELECTRICAL/LIGHT FAILURE:  At present campus building lighting may not provide sufficient illumination in corridors and stairs for safe exiting.  It is therefore advisable to have a flashlight and portable radios available for emergencies.

3. ELEVATOR FAILURE:  If you are trapped in the elevator, use the emergency telephone to notify the security/safety officer on duty.  If the elevator does not have an emergency telephone, turn on the emergency alarm (located on the front panel) which will signal for help.

4. PLUMBING FAILURE / FLOODING:  Cease using all electrical equipment.  Notify the security/safety officer on duty by dialing “0”, or extension # 7146 from any University telephone.  If necessary, vacate the area, or building.

5. GAS LEAK:  Cease all operations, DO NOT SWITCH ON/OFF LIGHTS, OR ANY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.  Remember that electrical arcing can trigger an explosion!  Notify the security/safety officer on duty by dialing “0”, or extension # 7146 from any University telephone.

6. STEAM LINE FAILURE:  Immediately notify the security/safety officer on duty, or the Maintenance Department.

7. VENTILATION PROBLEM:  If smoke odors come from the ventilation system, immediately notify the security/safety officer on duty by dialing extension # 7146, or the Maintenance Department at extension # 7179 or # 7180.  If necessary cease all operations and vacate the area.

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