Remain calm and follow the instructions below.
Fire
Remember R.A.C.E.
- RELOCATE: If it's safe to do so, relocate people in immediate danger. Be aware of people who may need assistance.
- ALARM: Pull the building fire alarm to alert others.
- CONFINE: Close all doors as you exit.
- EVACUATE: Evacuate the building. DO NOT use elevators. Report to your designated meeting site.
Power Failure
- Move cautiously to a lit area: exits may be indicated by lit signs if the emergency power is operating.
- Turn off and unplug computers and other voltage-sensitive equipment. DO NOT burn candles. DO NOT use elevators.
- For localized outages, contact ext. 8880 or place a Facilities Work Order at facilities.emerson.edu.
- For information about prolonged outage, check emerson.edu/emergency.
Suspicious Person/Violent Act
- Call Emerson Police. Provide as much information as possible about the person and their direction of travel.
- Follow instructions of emergency personnel.
- If you're told to seek shelter, go to the nearest available room, lock/barricade the doors, and silence phones but DO NOT turn them off.
If Told to Shelter in Place
- Get indoors.
- Shut and lock all doors and windows.
- Silence all phones but DO NOT turn them off.
- Stay inside until informed that it’s safe to go outside.
- Follow instructions of emergency personnel.
- Find updates on the situation at emerson.edu/emergency.
Building Lockdown
A lockdown is a procedure used to lock all building entryways in order to protect people inside a facility from a dangerous external event. People may not enter a building during a lockdown.
- Stay in your office or room and lock all doors and windows.
- Stay inside until informed that it’s safe to go outside.
- Silence all phones but DO NOT turn them off.
- Follow instructions of emergency personnel.
- Find updates on the situation at emerson.edu/emergency.
Suspicious Package/Bomb Threat
- Do not touch or disturb the object.
- Call Emerson Police and provide as much information as possible about the threat or object.
- Notify your supervisor or RA.
- Be prepared to evacuate.
- Report anything suspicious to the authorities.
Hazardous Materials
- Move away from the hazard to a safe location.
- If it is an emergency or if anyone is in danger, call Emerson Police.
- Follow instructions of emergency personnel.
- Alert others to stay clear of the area.
- Notify emergency personnel if you have been exposed to the hazard or have information about the release.
Earthquake
- If you're inside, get under a strong table or desk or drop to the ground against an interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms.
- Stay away from windows, hanging objects, or tall furniture that can topple over.
- Stay where you are until the shaking stops.
- After the shaking stops, evacuate the building. DO NOT use elevators.
- If you're outside, move to a clear area far from trees, poles, and buildings.
Severe Weather/Tornado
- Seek shelter and get inside.
- Shut all doors and windows.
- Stay away from exterior windows and doors.
- Do not go outside until the storm has passed.
- Be aware of downed wires and falling objects.
- Find updates on the situation at emerson.edu/emergency.
