BASIC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Department of Public Safety Austin Peay State University

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

QUESTIONS?

Thank you for participating in this training session.