Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish the procedures to be followed by the student body, faculty, and staff in the event they must stay inside the building or residence hall. Implementation of these procedures whenever necessary should minimize loss of injury and possibly death.

Priorities

In the event sheltering in-place is required, Campus Safety will work with University Administration and Residence Life to coordinate the plan.

Faculty and staff will be required to assist in assuring student safety.

Expectations for Employees and Students

In the event of a shelter in-place situation, Campus Safety will work with University Administration to identify the need for a shelter in-place. Depending upon local events, Campus Safety could be notified by the Emergency Operations Center or other Emergency Personnel and directed to shelter in-place. Following this notification, Campus Safety will notify faculty, staff, and students through any of the following means:

• CodeRED
• Siren
• Emails
• Campus Radio (WIKD Emergency Alert System)
• Campus website
• Campus TV
• Verbal instructions

This information provided will give direction on how to respond to the emergency.

Communications

Immediate communications will be made through the mediums listed in the previous section of this Annex.

When the situation is becomes stable and it is clear to resume normal activities, this information will be communicated with the campus community.

Responsibility and Control

The Incident Command System will be used as directed by the National Incident Management System.

The university will also assemble the U-EOT to make university related decisions.

The ERAU Campus Safety will operate an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the Campus Safety Office located on the 2nd floor of the University Center.

The Incident Commander or a designee may be represented in the Volusia County EOC and/or will be in continuous communications with the County EOC if the reason for evacuation is city or county related.

Emergency and Training Plans

If a situation requires a shelter in-place, take the following action

1. Proceed to an emergency shelter area until Campus Safety officials advise it is safe to leave.
2. Close all windows and exterior doors.
3. Attempt to seal outside doors, windows and elevator shafts with tape if available.
4. Turn off outside ventilation systems (i.e., air conditioning, heat, attic fans, etc.)
5. Do not use elevators.
6. Follow all University Emergency Information sources.

Look for the Severe Weather Shelter Sign

This sign shall be the designated placard for all severe weather shelters on campus.