CHEMICAL/ OIL/ RADIATION SPILL

ON-CAMPUS EMERGENCY Ext. #5555
OFF-CAMPUS EMERGENCY #911 (dial 9 first if using an on-campus      phone)
HEALTH SERVICES Ext. #7329

1. Report any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material immediately to the Department of Public Safety/Campus Police at ext. #5555.

2. When reporting, be specific about the nature of the involved material and exact location. Public Safety/Campus Police will contact the necessary specialized authorities and medical personnel.

3. The key person on site should vacate the affected areas until the arrival of Public Safety/Campus Police Personnel.

4. Anyone who may be contaminated by the spill is to avoid contact with others as much as possible, remain in the vicinity and give their names to Pubic Safety/Campus Police. Required First Aid and cleanup by specialized authorities should be started at once.

5. If an emergency exits, activate the building alarm. ALL BUILDING ALARMS REPORT BACK TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY/CAMPUS POLICE. You should also report the emergency by telephone at ext #5555.

6. When the building evacuation alarm is sounded, and emergency exists. Walk quickly to the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same.

7. ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES EXIT THE BUILDING! Remember that elevators are reserved for handicapped use. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE. DO NOT PANIC.

8. Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from affected building (s). Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear of emergency vehicles and crews.

9. If requested, assist Emergency crews as necessary.

10. A Campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.

11. DO NOT RETURN TO AN EVACUATED BUILDING unless told to do so by a college official. REMEMBER, you may require to undergo emergency decontamination procedures.

In certain situations, it may become necessary to prevent potentially contaminated individuals from leaving campus by blocking front and rear gates. Accurate head counts may be also necessary.

Staging areas may also have to be set up in the proximity of the incident. Wind direction, grade of landscape and access must also be considered.

IMPORTANT: After an evacuation, report to your designated assembly area. Stay there to receive instruction.