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SERVICES 155 Howard Community College has developed three basic protocols to respond to all emergency and protect the life and well-being of the college community. In case of Emergency call Public Safety 5555, or use Emergency Phones or if in immediate threat call 911 1. Evacuation Fire – Smoke – Bomb Threat Notification will typically be via the fire alarm. Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others Leave buildings immediately using nearest exists/stairways; remain alert for emergency communications If applicable, assist disabled on upper floors to designated Wheelchair Assembly Areas In case of fire, do not use elevators; otherwise, elevators can be used to evacuate Proceed directly to designated exterior assembly area (See Evacuation Routes and Assembly Areas Map) Do not reenter buildings under any circumstance until informed that it is safe and All-Clear is given 2. Shelter-in-Place Tornado (weather events) – Environmental Hazards Notification will be via Mobile Alert System, Phone Zone Paging, E-mail, Hall PA System, Digital Alert Clocks, Blue Emergency Phones, Building Monitors, and/or Emergency Personnel Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others Close all doors and windows to the outside if possible If in laboratories, cease operations, close fume hoods in case building ventilations systems are turned off In case of Tornado, move to Tornado Safety Areas –basements, interior rooms and halls away from glass If moving to safety or shelter areas, elevators can be used Remain alert for emergency communications, further instructions, and the All-Clear is given 3. Lockdown Criminal or Violent Act – Shooter/Hostage Notification will be via Mobile Alert System, Phone Zone Paging, E-mail, Hall PA System, Digital Alert Clocks, Blue Emergency Phones, Building Monitors, and/or Emergency Personnel If observing an incident on campus, call 911 first and IMMEDIATELY afterwards call Public Safety 5555 Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others Seek shelter in a secure room with locking door if possible; avoid open areas; close, lock and move away from doors and windows; turn off lights; remain quiet; turn cell phones to vibrate Remain alert for emergency communications and further instructions which may include staying, moving to another location, or evacuating If moving to another location or evacuating, elevators can be used Do not leave until instructed by Emergency Personnel and the All-Clear is given For more information, visit www.howardcc.edu/publicsafety Emergency x5555 Non-Emergency x5500 Emergency Update Hotline x5050 Howard Community College has developed three basic protocols to respond to all emergency and protect the life and well-being of the college community. In case of Emergency call Public Safety 5555, or use Emergency Phones or if in immediate threat call 911 1. Evacuation Fire – Smoke – Bomb Threat Notification will typically be via the fire alarm. Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others Leave buildings immediately using nearest exists/stairways; remain alert for emergency communications If applicable, assist disabled on upper floors to designated Wheelchair Assembly Areas In case of fire, do not use elevators; otherwise, elevators can be used to evacuate Proceed directly to designated exterior assembly area (See Evacuation Routes and Assembly Areas Map) Do not reenter buildings under any circumstance until informed that it is safe and All-Clear is given 2. Shelter-in-Place Tornado (weather events) – Environmental Hazards Notification will be via Mobile Alert System, Phone Zone Paging, E-mail, Hall PA System, Digital Alert Clocks, Blue Emergency Phones, Building Monitors, and/or Emergency Personnel Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others Close all doors and windows to the outside if possible If in laboratories, cease operations, close fume hoods in case building ventilations systems are turned off In case of Tornado, move to Tornado Safety Areas –basements, interior rooms and halls away from glass If moving to safety or shelter areas, elevators can be used Remain alert for emergency communications, further instructions, and the All-Clear is given 3. Lockdown Criminal or Violent Act – Shooter/Hostage Notification will be via Mobile Alert System, Phone Zone Paging, E-mail, Hall PA System, Digital Alert Clocks, Blue Emergency Phones, Building Monitors, and/or Emergency Personnel If observing an incident on campus, call 911 first and IMMEDIATELY afterwards call Public Safety 5555 Assist in alerting others in the vicinity, but do not jeopardize your safety or the safety of others Seek shelter in a secure room with locking door if possible; avoid open areas; close, lock and move away from doors and windows; turn off lights; remain quiet; turn cell phones to vibrate Remain alert for emergency communications and further instructions which may include staying, moving to another location, or evacuating If moving to another location or evacuating, elevators can be used Do not leave until instructed by Emergency Personnel and the All-Clear is given For more information, visit www.howardcc.edu/publicsafety Emergency x5555 Non-Emergency x5500 Emergency Update Hotline x5050