Emergency Preparedness by Gena Burke

1. September 2012 Safety Training Emergency Preparedness by Gena Burke

2. Test Your Knowledge • We’re going to ask a series of multiple choice questions taken from the information in EHS’s emergency poster. Let’s see how much you know

3. Emergency Alert System HELPFUL INFORMATION: As you probably know, Alert Carolina also offers text alerts to your cell phone in case of an emergency. When you update your ONYEN password, you are given the option of adding your cell phone number to receive these texts. Because the emergency sirens may not be heard in all buildings or areas of campus, text alerts are added insurance that you will receive this important information. • When you hear the emergency alert system siren, it means: • someone has been involved in an accident on campus • you should call EHS for information • there is an immediate, life-threatening situation

4. Answer C) there is an immediate, life-threatening situation • Unless you have been notified of a scheduled test of the system - when you hear the Alert Carolina Siren, you can assume that there is immediate danger and you should act accordingly

5. Emergency Alert System (cont) • When you hear the alert sirens you should: • stop, drop and roll • find indoor shelter • close windows and doors • stay indoors • all of the above

6. Answer B), C) and D) find indoor shelter close windows and doors stay indoors

7. Emergency Alert System (cont) • What is the signal that immediate danger is over? • co-workers and students return to regular activities • public safety officials tell you danger is over • hearing no siren for 20 minutes • sirens signal the all clear

8. Answer D) sirens signal the all clear

9. Suspicious Persons • If you encounter a suspicious person on campus you should: • try to detain the person and find out what they are doing • call 911 • confront the person yourself • ignore them

10. Answer B) call 911

11. Bomb Threat • If you are the recipient of a bomb threat phone call, you should: • keep the caller on the line as long as possible • if the caller tells you where the explosive device is located, go to that area • call Telecommunications to see if they can trace the call • call 911 • tell co-workers and others to leave the building if the bomb is reportedly in your building

12. Answer D) and E) call 911 tell co-workers and others to leave the building if the bomb is reportedly in your building

13. Fire Fire extinguisher training is conducted by EHS and should be completed by all employees annually. This is usually scheduled for sometime in October which is Fire Safety Month. • In case of fire in the building, you should • try to put the fire out yourself even if you don’t have an extinguisher • stay in the building until fire personnel arrive • evacuate the building closing windows and doors as you leave and pull the fire alarm • call 911

14. Answer C) and D) evacuate the building closing windows and doors as you leave and pull the fire alarm call 911

15. Building Evacuation Do you know where to go in the event of a building evacuation? At the Giles Horney Building, all occupants are asked to go to the gravel/overflow parking area. • When a fire alarm is activated: • evacuation of the building is mandatory • use the elevators if the fire cannot be seen or smelled • leave personal items such as keys and wallets in the building • you may decide when it’s safe to return to the building

16. Answer A) evacuation of the building is mandatory

17. EHS Poster

18. Phone Tree – How it worksExpectations and Responsibilities

19. General Emergency Procedures • Discuss your emergency plans for your own areas