Emergencies on campus: What you
need to know
Sarah Klein, Health and SafetyBob Kehoe, University Police ChiefLibby Caruso, Director of Hazen Center for Integrated Care
Evacuation Procedures in an emergency
◦ Non-residential Building Evacuation Plan-Review of updated plan
◦ Faculty role in evacuation of classroom
University Police and emergency procedures
Medical emergencies in the classroom
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Be Prepared. Be Informed.
Expectations for Faculty, Staff, and Students for evacuating during a fire alarm or other emergency
Maps and guidance for evacuation
Guidance for students, guests, and employees with disabilities
https://www.brockport.edu/ehs/internal/docs/evac_procedures.pdf
Inform class of meeting location in the event of an alarm
Consider a class roster for check-in
Refer any student/visitor who feels they may need additional assistance to the Office for Students with Disabilities
Think about what you are prepared and capable to do. Seek input from your chair or EHS.
OSD is a resource for students
HR is helpful for faculty/staff
EHS serves as a campus resource for both faculty/staff/students and the campus at large.
EHS is available to review evacuation procedures specific to class locations
Why Faculty? Why not UP or EHS?◦ In emergencies requiring evacuation, faculty are the employees on scene. UP and
EHS are generally assisting emergency responders.
What if I have a large class? Do you expect me to track everyone down?◦ For large classes, do your best. You do not have to track everyone
down, but in the event of a large scale emergency, we could use whatever roster information to determine individuals to be account for.
How do I help evacuate a student/visitor in a wheel chair?◦ Talk to the student/visitor first. They often have a plan. ◦ Know multiple accessible exits. ◦ Elevators should not be used when the fire alarm goes
off. Many do not operate when the alarm is activated. ◦ The safest place in buildings is in enclosed stairwells.
They are more fire protective and are the locations where responders check first. You are not required to stay with the student, but you may choose to.
◦ Call University Police with the location- be as specific as possible. Hartwell and Drake have signs in the stairwells.In the event of a drill, UP will confirm that it is a drill.
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What about other physical disabilities?◦ It depends on their disability- Talk to them. ◦ Contact OSD and EHS for assistance with a plan.
It’s a nice day so it must be a drill, do I really have to leave?◦ YES. Drills only happen once a semester, and you just
never know. Drills are important practice for a real emergency and are required by law. Most alarms are NOT drills, but a device activation.
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Bob Kehoe, Chief of University Police
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EVNS – Emergency Voice Notification System
Blue light phones
NY Alert
UP emergency number is 395-2222◦ Call when need for ambulance
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NY ALERT
Generally, if any question, call UP
LOC: Does the student wake up immediately? Is there a history? If able, send the student to HazenIf unable, call UP
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Panic Attack onset is typically 16 – 23yrs. may run in families. ? genetic component affects nearly twice as many women as men
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Panic Attack Symptoms: ◦ Racing heart◦ Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy◦ Tingling or numbness in the hands/fingers◦ Sense of terror◦ Feeling sweaty or having chills◦ Chest pains◦ Breathing difficulties Generally brief, less than 10 minutes Initial episode requires medical evaluation Send to Hazen
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Seizures: Student may have pre-informed ◦ DO NOT insert anything into mouth. Efforts to
hold the tongue down can cause injury.◦ Loosen anything around the neck that may
make breathing difficult.◦ Roll onto side◦ Clear the area around the person of anything
hard or sharp.◦ Don't hold the person down or try to stop
movements
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Seizure:◦ Put something flat and soft, like a folded jacket,
under the head◦ Stay with the person until the seizure ends◦ Be quiet and reassuring as consciousness
returns◦ Send to Hazen (or call UP)
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Contact information:
•Sarah Klein Assistant Director, Environmental Health and [email protected] 395-2495www.brockport.edu/ehs
•Bob Kehoe, Chief of University [email protected]/up395-2226
•Libby Caruso, Director, Hazen Center for Integrated [email protected]/healthctr395-2414
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