- When shelter-in-place notification is received over PA system, shut and lock all doors.
- Stay away from doors and windows.
- Turn off lights, if safe to do so.
- Take shelter in closet, under desk or other appropriate area.
- Do NOT call Campus Security, this will tie up phone lines. Campus Security or the police department may call your room with additional information and instructions, if appropriate.
- Wait for any instructions from emergency responders.
- Do not exit room until given notice by Campus Security or the police department.
- Assist disabled persons in getting to a safe shelter-in-place location, if necessary.
- ASK someone with a disability how you can help BEFORE giving assistance. Ask how they can best be assisted and whether there are any special considerations or items that need to come with them.
- Get the attention of a person with a hearing disability by touch and eye contact. Clearly state the problem. Gestures and pointing are helpful, but be prepared to write a brief statement if the person does not seem to understand.
- Offer visual instructions to a person with a hearing disability to advise of the safest route or direction.
- Follow instructions from FIT and/or emergency officials.
