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In any emergency, you are responsible for your safety. Think now about what you will do so you can take swift, decisive action when the time comes. The following information is intended to guide you in likely emergencies but cannot take all possibilities into account. If an emergency occurs during class, your instructor will provide further direction based on university and department emergency plans.
Storm Sheltering/Sheltering in Place
During a severe storm, protect yourself from lightning and flying debris. Move to an interior room or hallway on the building’s lowest level. Avoid outside doors and windows. Recommended shelter locations are marked on the emergency floor plans posted throughout the building. If a hazardous chemical release occurs outside the building, follow these same procedures. Shut all exterior doors and windows. Isolate yourself from the outside air.
To Report an Emergency or Suspicious Activity
Call the University of Pikeville Department of Public Safety at 606-477-0262 from any mobile phone. If the line is unavailable or you are calling from another university location, dial 911.
Evacuation/Fire
We will always evacuate for a fire alarm or when university officials issue the order to do so. Gather your personal belongings quickly and move to the nearest exit. Evacuation routes are marked on the emergency floor plans posted throughout the building. If a hazardous chemical release occurs inside the building, follow these same procedures.
Active Shooter/Violence
In an active shooter situation or other attack, RUN – get away from the attacker. If you can’t run, HIDE – barricade yourself in a safe place. If neither of these is possible, FIGHT – do whatever you need to do to stop the attacker.
BEAR Alert
The university provides emergency notifications through AlertUs (Bear Alert), which broadcasts to email, text message, the AlertUs app and indoor beacons located in several high traffic areas. If you receive a BEAR Alert during class, notify your instructor and classmates immediately.
Emergencies and disasters can strike anyone, anywhere, and anytime. You could be forced to evacuate when you least expect it. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to expect the unexpected and become familiar with the Emergency Response Guide. It has been designed to provide you with a quick reference during emergencies.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY?
If you hear GUNFIRE or someone has a gun and is intent on doing harm:
If a bomb threat is received:
Bomb threats may be received by phone, email or letter.
Workplace violence may take the form of various types of personal assaults. These may include weapons such as knives or handguns. The only warning you might receive during such an incident is the sound of gunfire, scuffling or other employees yelling a warning.
Never put yourself in harm’s way!
If you hear GUNFIRE:
EXPLOSION/BOMB:
HOSTAGE SITUATION:
PHYSICAL THREAT:
AFTER THE EMERGENCY:
Regardless of the source or type of emergency, careful attention to administrative procedures must be paid to ensure protection of the facility and those within.
After a Workplace Injury or Illness
If an individual is injured or becomes ill as a result of his/her workplace environment, follow these procedures:
Damage to Buildings
In those cases, in which a building was damaged during an emergency, take the following actions:
Civil disturbances include riots, demonstrations, threatening individuals, or assemblies that have become disruptive.
During an Earthquake:
If Indoors:
If Outdoors:
If in a Moving Vehicle:
If Trapped Under Debris:
After an earthquake:
During a Flood:
If a flood is likely in your area, you should:
If you must prepare to evacuate, you should do the following:
If you must leave your home, remember these evacuation tips:
After the Flood:
Your home has been flooded. Although floodwaters may be down in some areas, many dangers still exist. Here are some things to remember in the days ahead:
Staying Healthy
A flood can cause physical hazards and emotional stress. You need to look after yourself and your family as you focus on cleanup and repair.
If you discover a fire:
When the fire alarm sounds:
If trapped in the building:
Watch- A tornado or severe thunderstorm watch means severe weather is possibly approaching. Remain alert for approaching storms and be prepared to seek shelter if necessary.
Warning- TORNADO and THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS mean threatening conditions are imminent or have been indicated by Doppler radar or reported by storm spotters.
If a TORNADO WARNING is issued or a tornado occurs:
After a Tornado:
Injury may result from the direct impact of a tornado, or it may occur afterward when people walk among debris and enter damaged buildings. A study of injuries after a tornado in Marion, Illinois, showed that 50 percent of the tornado-related injuries were suffered during rescue attempts, cleanup, and other post-tornado activities. Nearly a third of the injuries resulted from stepping on nails. Because tornadoes often damage power lines, gas lines or electrical systems, there is a risk of fire, electrocution, or an explosion. Protecting yourself and your family requires promptly treating any injuries suffered during the storm and using extreme care to avoid further hazards.
Injuries:
Check for injuries. Do not attempt to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Get medical assistance immediately. If someone has stopped breathing, begin CPR if you are trained to do so. Stop bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound. Have any puncture wound evaluated by a physician. If you are trapped, try to attract attention to your location.
General Safety Precautions:
Here are some safety precautions that could help you avoid injury after a tornado:
If a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING is issued or a severe thunderstorm occurs:
After a Thunderstorm or Lightning Strike:
If lightning strikes you or someone you know, call 9-1-1 for medical assistance as soon as possible. The following are things you should check when you attempt to give aid to a victim of lightning:
After the storm passes remember to:
During Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
Dress for the Weather
Stranded in a Vehicle
If a blizzard traps you in the car:
If you are involved with or observe a hazardous material (biological, chemical, radiological, fuel or oil) spill, incident or release for which assistance is needed:
Do not attempt to clean up a spill or release unless you are trained to do so and have the proper equipment.
If you are notified of a hazardous materials release:
If an evacuation is ordered:
If a “shelter in place” is ordered:
Immediately call: From campus phone: 911 From cell phone. If you dial 911 from a cell phone to report something on campus, immediately tell the dispatcher that you are calling from the UPIKE campus and provide them with the street address or exact location from which you are calling.
If you suspect a head or spinal injury, DO NOT MOVE the victim unless there is an immediate life-threatening emergency.
If you detect natural gas, fumes, or vapors:
If a building or area evacuation is ordered by emergency responders:
If you receive or discover a suspicious package or device:
Do NOT TOUCH it, tamper with it, or move it!
Immediately call: From campus phone: 911 From cell phone. If you dial 911 from a cell phone to report something on campus, immediately tell the dispatcher that you are calling from the UPIKE Campus and provide them with the street address or exact location from which you are calling.
*Do not use a cell phone within 300 feet of the suspicious package.
What constitutes a suspicious letter or package?
What to do if you receive a suspicious package or parcel:
If you open a parcel that appears to be contaminated: