There are a number of emergencies where an evacuation of a building and/or classroom is not advisable, i.e. chemical release, hostile intruder, terrorist, etc. In situations such as these, the safest method to protect individuals may be to take shelter inside a building and wait for further instructions.
Sheltering-in-Place can have different reactions depending on the particular situation.
In the event of a chemical exposure, that threatens a campus and its surrounding area, the Office of Emergency Management will declare a Shelter-in-Place action. Upon notification of such declaration, building occupants will be instructed to stay inside the buildings until an all-clear notification is received.
- Stay indoors or if outside go to the nearest building and take cover.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Stay away from windows when possible. If available, lower blinds and/or curtains.
- If radio or television is available, turn on for continuous updates, (KTRH 740 AM)
- If eyes, nose or throat becomes irritated, if possible, protect your breathing by covering your mouth with a damp cloth, taking frequent shallow breaths and staying calm.
- Do not leave the building until you receive official notification that the danger has passed.
In the event of a severe weather warning, that threatens a campus and its surrounding area, the Office of Emergency Management will declare a Shelter-in-Place action. Upon notification of such declaration, building occupants will be instructed to stay inside the buildings until an all-clear notification is received.
- Stay indoors or if outside go to the nearest building and take cover.
- Close all windows and doors.
- Stay away from windows when possible. If available, lower blinds and/or curtains.
- If radio or television is available, turn on for continuous updates, (KTRH 740 AM)
- Do not leave the building until you receive official notification that the danger has passed.
- If under a tornado watch, take refuge in an interior area away from windows and glass.