Emergency Management

If you discover smoke or a fire, do the following:

• Activate the fire alarm using a manual pull station
• Notify others and evacuate the building  
• Do not use elevators during a fire or evacuation
• Assemble at the designated assembly area and await further instruction from emergency response personnel

Note: It is a violation of state law to ignore a sounding fire alarm.

During severe weather, a hazardous materials spill, or an on-campus violence emergency, do the following:

• Warn others in the area about the emergency and turn off/close HVAC, fans, vents, etc.
• Move to an interior room without windows, close the door, and lock the door if appropriate.
• Do not exit the area until the emergency has passed or you are instructed to do so by emergency response personnel.

• Dial 911, provide information about the injury and the location of the victim, and then call Campus Safety at 509-533-3333.
• Provide first aid or medical assistance if trained and necessary.
• Remain with victim until emergency response personnel arrive.
• If a victim is unconscious and not breathing, start CPR, locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) and turn it on. Then follow the instructions provided by the AED unit.

• If a person enters a building with a weapon, run to safety if possible, hide if necessary.
• If a person is seen with a weapon outdoors, immediately seek shelter in the nearest building.
• Contact 911 and provide as much information as possible about the situation – then contact Campus Safety.
• Warn other people in the area, provide assistance as needed, and remain calm.
• Locate a secure area or building and follow shelter-in-place procedures.
• Follow instructions provided by emergency response personnel.

• Do not physically confront a suspicious person or handle a suspicious package.
• Contact Campus Safety and provide as much information as possible about the situation.
• Notify your supervisor or instructor.
• Leave the area or await further instruction from Campus Safety.

• Report all hazardous materials spills to Campus Safety.
• Evacuate the area or building if safety permits – if natural gas odor, open windows & doors before evacuating.
• Assemble at designated assembly area and remain upwind of the release.
• If chemical spill occurs outdoors, shelter in place and listen for instructions from emergency personnel.
• Notify Campus Safety if you are exposed to a chemical.

• Monitor local media outlets for information about approaching severe weather.
• If severe weather is expected to impact your area, seek shelter in a hardened structure and follow shelter-in-place procedures.
• Stay away from windows and large objects that may fall during a severe weather event – take cover under a desk or table if available.
• If you are unable to find shelter, lie down flat and cover your head with your hands.