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SEVERE
WEATHER
Severe
Weather Watch
- means severe
weather is possibly
approaching.
Severe
Weather Warning
- means approaching
severe weather is an
immediate threat. |
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FLOODING
Flooding can occur
due to major
rainstorms, water
main breaks or
damage to local area
dams. In case of
imminent or actual
flooding: |
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Secure and/or
shut off vital
equipment,
records and
hazardous
materials.
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Move all
personnel to a
safe area and
contact Campus
Security x2815.
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If advised to,
do not delay in
moving to higher
ground.
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Check with
authorities
before
using/drinking
water from
public utility
systems.
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More
information:
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/flood
or
http://www.ready.gov/floods
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POWER
OUTAGE/BLACKOUTS |
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Do not panic;
provide
assistance to
others.
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Turn off and
unplug computers
and other
sensitive
electronic
equipment.
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Move to a
lighted area.
Exits may be
indicated by a
lighted exit
sign, if the
emergency power
is operating.
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More
information:
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/power-outage
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CHEMICAL
SPILLS |
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Vacate the
building
immediately by
pulling the fire
alarm.
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Once away from
the spill, call
911.
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Notify Physical
Plant x2247, to
shut down the
ventilation and
HVAC systems.
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If physical
contact occurs
with the spilled
chemical,
immediately
remove all
contaminated
clothing and
flush contact
areas with large
amounts of water
for at least 15
minutes.
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More
information:
http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/chemical-emergency
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EARTHQUAKE |
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Stay where you
are, get under a
desk or table or
stand in a
doorway.
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If outside, get
into an open
area away from
buildings, power
lines and trees.
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If driving, pull
over and stop.
Avoid overpasses
and power lines.
Remain inside
the vehicle.
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Call 911 and
provide first
aid to any
injured
personnel.
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More
information:
www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm
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IN THE EVENT
OF AN EMERGENCY, HOW
DO I CONTACT MY
FAMILY: |
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Disruption of
communication
systems will usually
occur to some degree
in any emergency
situation. Many
people who have a
wireless telephone
in their homes that
functions with a base
station and
requires electricity
to operate, will
experience failure.
These base station
phones will not work
in a power outage.
Cell phones are a
great alternative,
but cell phone
systems may be
unavailable due to
overuse or may only
function for a short
time if electrical
power is out. If
phone lines are
functional, it may
be easier to call
long-distance than
it is to call
locally. The loss of
contact with family
and friends, during
an emergency can
happen very easily.
Planning for
emergency
communications is
very important.
Regularly update all of your
numbers as part of
the plan.
For assistance in
implementing or
developing a family
and friends
emergency
communications plan
please visit this
website:
http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
Emergency
Quick
Reference
Guide
(click
here)
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