The EHS Department coordinates the college’s comprehensive Emergency Preparedness program to ensure the safety of all students, faculty, and staff during critical incidents. Your awareness and adherence to these procedures are vital to collective safety.

Our program addresses multiple emergency scenarios, including:

• Fire response. In the event of a fire, the priority is to evacuate the building as quickly and safely as possible via the designated fire exit routes. Building evacuation is mandatory anytime the fire alarm sounds, whether the alarm was activated by a fire, a drill, or a false alarm. All employees should know their designated evacuation routes and assembly areas. Never use elevators in the event of a fire.
• Tornado response. When a tornado warning is issued for the area, immediately move to the designated shelter area within your building, which are typically interior rooms or hallways on the lowest floor, away from windows and exterior doors. Look for the Tornado Shelter Area sign.
• Active Shooter. In an active threat situation, the standard response is to employ the “Run, Hide, Fight” strategy. Run if a safe escape is available. Hide in a location that locks and conceals you if you cannot run. Fight as a last resort to defend yourself.
• Other emergencies. This includes procedures for utility failures, chemical spills, and medical emergencies. All personnel must be familiar with the location of spill kits, first aid stations, and the proper procedure for immediately contacting Campus Security and/or emergency responders.