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Emergency Procedures

Wor-Wic Community College has developed three basic protocols in response to emergencies for the preservation of life and the well-being of our college community.

In cases of emergency, call public safety at ext. 2937, use Blue Light Emergency Phones or any classroom, office or laboratory campus phone with a red sticker affixed that identifies the public safety extension 2937. If there is immediate or imminent threat call 911.

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  • 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 exits/stairways; remain alert for emergency communications.
    • If applicable, assist the disabled on upper floors to designated wheelchair assembly areas. Wheelchair
      assembly areas are located in the stairwell landings of each building on campus.
    • In case of fire, do not use elevators; otherwise, elevators can be used to evacuate.
    • Proceed directly to the nearest exterior assembly area (See Campus Map).
    • Do not reenter buildings under any circumstance until informed that it is safe and the All-Clear
      announcement is given.
    • In case of bomb threat, evacuate the campus. Traffic should evacuate away from the campus by using the emergency exit routes located at Shortridge Road or Horsebridge Road (See Campus Map).
  • Shelter in Place (Tornado – Weather Events – Environmental Hazards)
    • Notification will be via the Omnilert and InformaCast emergency alert systems, college public safety officers, facilities management personnel and/or outside emergency response 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 anticipation of building ventilations systems being shut off.
    • In case of tornado, move to interior rooms, stairwells and hallways away from glass, preferably on the lower levels of the building.
    • If moving to safety or shelter areas, elevators can be used.
    • Remain alert for emergency communications or further instructions until the All-Clear announcement is given.
  • Lockdown (Active Threat/Active Shooter – Hostage – Criminal or Violent Acts)
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    • Notification will be via the Omnilert and InformaCast emergency alert systems, college public safety officers, facilities management personnel and/or outside emergency response personnel.
    • Remain alert for emergency communications, await instructions that can include staying, moving to
      another location or evacuating.
    • If moving to another location or evacuating, elevators can be used.
    • Stay in place until further instruction is given or an All-Clear announcement is made.

Campus Emergency 410-334-2937

Immediate / Imminent Threat 911

See Something, Say Something!

Text: 50911 Begin Message With: UTIPS

 

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