Building Emergency Action Plan

1. (Insert building Name) (INSERT BUILDING PICTURE HERE) Building Emergency Action Plan

2. Introduction • Specifically developed for the _______ Department. • BEAP is posted at/in_______and is available to all building occupants. • BEAP is reviewed and tested annually. • Mouse-over topic icon for more information. • For example, click on the topic icon at the top of the page.

3. Types of Emergency Notifications • Tornado warnings • Campus closures and delays (winter storm) • Utility outages (power, network) • Active shooter • Evacuations • Criminal activity

4. Message Delivery Computer Displays Web Page Digital Media Campus Cable Local Media • UT Alert text • UT Alert email • Emergency Blue Phones • Neyland Speakers • Social Media Note: An “All Clear” message is sent when the situation is stabilized!

5. Guardian App • What is Guardian? • Guardian is a campus safety app, dedicated to providing personal safety to campus members. • It relays critical information such as location and medical conditions to UTPD, enhancing response times. • Profiles are only shared when a person allows a Safety Timer to expire or uses the emergency call feature.

6. Features Call UTPD Send a Tip to UTPD Personal Guardians Safety Timer Safety Profile Call 9 – 1 – 1 Receive UT Alert

7. Effective alternative when cellular coverage is inadequate or the cellular network is degraded Guardian provides an additional means of receiving UT Alert • UT Alert text messages are sent to the Guardian App as a notification. • While text messages depend on a cellular connection, the app uses the WiFi network to deliver the message. • You must have downloaded Guardian using your utkemail address and allowed notifications to receive UT Alert through the app.

8. How to get it! • Connect to University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee Mobile for your mobile device. • Select the menu button

9. How to get it! • Scroll down to “Campus Resources” • Launch the “Guardian” App

10. Emergency Quick Reference Select the Tennessee App Menu. Under General Resources, Open “Emergency Info” 1. Open Emergency Info 2. Go to Specific Emergency Information

11. Fire If you activate a fire alarm or a fire is discovered: Evacuate immediately. Using the posted evacuation route, evacuate to designated assembly area. Stay at the assembly area until released. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!! Use the fire extinguisher for small fires. The person activating the alarm should call 911 when safely away from the building. Direct visitors or students to evacuate the building. Assist individuals needing help during the evacuation.

12. Building NameAssembly Areas Assembly Area # 1 – List Location Area #2 – List Location Insert Assembly Area Map

13. Severe Weather Notification If available, NOAA weather radio located will alert during severe weather. UT Alert will be activated if the NOAA tornado warning includes campus. Thunderstorms – Campus does not issue thunderstorm warnings. Departments must monitor outdoor activities. Tornado Warning – gather personal items and shelter. Close office doors upon exiting. Direct visitors and students to shelter. Assist individuals needing help moving to shelter. Remain in shelter until released. Shelter is normally bottom floor interior space.

14. Severe Weather Shelter Areas Building floor plan with shelter locations

15. Medical Response • Immediately contact the UTPD at 974-3111 or call 911. • Send an available person outdoors to “flag down” EMS. • Provide first aid or CPR if a trained person is available • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is located __________. • First Aid is located:_________

16. Active Shooter The decision between Run, Hide or Fight is based on your immediate situation. The appropriate response to the UT Alert issued to campus for most people is to barricade (hide) unless they have first hand knowledge of the shooter’s location. Please watch this video for more details: • Run – • If outside near the threat • If indoors and have a clear exit away from the shooter • Hide – • Lock and barricade doors • Turn off lights • Turn off radios and computer monitors • Silence your cell phone • Fight – As a last resort • Work as a group if possible • Improvise weapons • Commit to your actions • Act with physical aggression • Follow police instructions • Make sure empty hands are in plain view Active Shooter Video

17. Chemical Accident Outside Notification UT Alert Local media Response Close all windows and doors. Turn off HVAC systems. Shelter Area: ______________________. Seal the room (doors, windows, and vents) with towels, plastic, or tape for further protection. Remain sheltered until released or evacuated.

18. Building name Building floor plan with shelter locations

19. Lab Accident Notification Notify building occupants. Call 9-1-1. Response If safe to do so, contain the spill. Secure the area. The person having knowledge of the spill and its properties, should advise responders. Evacuate to designated assembly area. Remain at the assembly area until directed otherwise.

20. Earthquake • Earthquakes occur without warning. • Take immediate individual action. • Get under a desk or heavy table. • If a desk is not available, move into a hallway or stand against an inside wall. • If outdoors, stay outdoors. • Once the shaking stops • Gather valuables and exit the building. Evacuate to designated assembly area. • DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!! • Use caution if you encounter downed. power line or other hazards. • DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING!!

21. Utility Outage Types of outages Potential hazards caused by outages Non-functioning safety devices like fume hoods. Dangers from tripping and injuries due to lights being out. Person(s) being trapped on elevators. Dangers of extreme heat and cold on employees. Inability to contact responders if an emergency occurs while telephones are out. Sanitation problems due to no water. • Electric • Water • Telephone • Steam or Gas • Electric or chilled water

22. Bomb Threat/Suspicious Package Bomb Threat Suspicious Package If you receive a suspicious package or letter: A suspicious package may include: misspellings, wires, odor, wrong title, or oily. Don’t open, smell, or taste. Treat as suspected. • You may become aware of a bomb threat by: • Telephone • Email • Maintain an open phone line with caller if possible, • If directed, follow police orders to evacuate to designated assembly area. • Immediately call UTPD at 974-3111 or 911 for either situation!

23. Other Considerations • If evacuating, direct visitors and students safely out of the building. • Accountability. • After all major campus-wide emergencies, self-report for tracking @ Reconnect.utk.edu or Emergency Safe Line @ 656-7233. • Remain at the building assembly area until released.