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
• 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.
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