Basic Emergency Preparedness

Department of Public SafetyAustin Peay State University

BASIC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION• Emergency – Dial 911

• Non-Emergency – (931) 221-7786

• http://www.apsu.edu/police

• APSU Public Safety is located in Shasteen Building.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT• Introduces you to the Emergency Action Plan.

• Provides information for you to be better prepared before an emergency.

• Identifies resources so you can make informed decisions during an emergency.

SEVERE WEATHER• Thunderstorms, winds,

lightening, tornadoes, etc.

• Get inside / State inside

• Interior of lowest level

• Stay away from windows and doors.

FIRES & FIRE ALARMS• Remember E.A.C.H.

• E – Evacuate the building and stay out.

• A – Alert others.• C – Call 911 for help.• H – Have a plan (including

alternate routes out).

• Proceed to the Emergency Assembly Area for your building.

EARTHQUAKES• Take cover and protect your head, neck, and torso.

• Under sturdy furniture.• Against an inside wall.• Away from glass or heavy furniture that can fall over.

• Remain indoors until the shaking has stopped.

• Evacuate when safe and move away from buildings and other things that may collapse or fall (telephone poles, trees, etc.).

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES• Check the scene for safety.

• Check the victim for consciousness, airway, breathing, and circulation (bleeding).

• Call 911.

• Care for the illness or injuries within the scope of your training.

• Do not move people unless absolutely necessary.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS• Evacuate the release or

spill area.

• Secure the location.

• Isolate any exposed people.

• Call 911.

• Shutdown HVAC systems if possible.

BOMB THREATS• If you receive the call, find out as much

information as possible.

• Call 911.

• Alert officials to any strange items noticed in your work area.

• Evacuate the location.

• Stay out of the area until officials allow entry.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS• Call 911 if situation becomes violent or life

threatening.

• Refer students to the APSU Counseling Center.

• Refer employees to Human Resources’ Employee Assistance Program.

HOSTILE INTRUDER• Includes verbally or physically

aggressive persons, hostage takers, or active shooters.

• Call 911 as soon as possible.

• If possible, secure your immediate area by locking or barricading doors and closing the blinds.

• Stay calm, quiet, and out of sight.

HOSTILE INTRUDER (CONTINUED)• Silence cell phones, if possible.

• Be prepared to change your actions as the situation changes.

• Possible actions include running, sheltering, complying, or acting incapacitated.

• Training• http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS907.asp• Run - Hide - Fight - City of Houston (YouTube)• Get Out - Hide - Fight - University of Alberta (YouTube)

GET OUT – HIDE – FIGHT• Video Presentation

SEASONAL & PANDEMIC FLU• Get a yearly flu shot.

• Stop germs by covering your cough, washing hands (or using sanitizer).

• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

• Stay away from school/work.

• See your healthcare provider.

APSU EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN• Developed from the International Association of

Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) model.

• Provides information regarding emergencies and suggestions about what actions to take in the event of an emergency.

• Base for the Building Emergency Action Plans.

• Will be introduced during the fall semester.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN• Immediate need to know

information is inside the red box.

• Nice to know information is after the red box.

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EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM• Siren / Public Address

• Text Messaging

• Email

• Posts on APSU Web Page

• Alertus Desktop Messaging

• Twitter (@APSUPolice)

• Facebook (APSU Campus Police)

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EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION• Severe Thunderstorm Warning

• Public Address Voice – No Tone

• Tornado Warning• Public Address Tone and Voice• Rave Text, Email, Alertus, Social Media, GovSays, Website Post• Check Local TV, Radio, Internet

• Other Emergencies• Any combination of the systems• Situation dependent

EMERGENCY KITS• Recommendations from

Ready.gov

• Water – 1 gallon per person per day for 3 days.

• Food – 3 day supply of non-perishables + manual can opener.

• Battery or hand-crank radio/NOAA radio + extra batteries.

EMERGENCY KITS (CONTINUED)• First aid kit.

• Whistle (to signal for help).

• Dust mask.

• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place.

• Moist towelettes.

• Garbage bags and plastic ties.

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.

• Local maps.

• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger (cell towers may be overloaded and may not work).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION• Emergency – Dial 911

• Non-Emergency – (931) 221-7786

• http://www.apsu.edu/police

• APSU Public Safety is located in Shasteen Building.

Thank you for participating in this training session.

QUESTIONS?