TSU
What to Do In an
EMERGENCY
F o r
Fire
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Activate the nearest fire alarm and
call TSU Police if possible
If there are no fire alarms knock on
doors and yell “fire” as you exit the
building
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Power Failure
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Close doors as you leave.
Run– evacuate to safety if
others agree or not. Help others
escape if possible.
Hide– if you can not safely
evacuate lock doors/ Blockade
your self in but make sure you
have an alternate way out. Hide
behind large objects. stay out of
the shooter view
Feel closed doors with the back of
your hand. Do not open if doors are
hot.
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Move well away from the building
when evacuating
Sever Weather/Tornado
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Move to a safe a location
Follow instruction of emergency
personnel.
Alert others to stay clear of the area.
Notify emergency personnel if you
have been exposed to the hazards or
have information about the release.
If Told To Evacuate
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Active Shooter
Evacuate the building and DO
NOT use elevators!
Hazardous Materials
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A s s i s t a n c e ( P o l i c e / F i r e / M e d i c a l )
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Move calmly to exits DO NOT run
or push
Follow instructions of emergency
personnel
Alert personnel if someone needs
help evacuating
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Fight-Act with physical aggression. Improvise weapons. Commit to your actions
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Stay away from exterior windows and doors.
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Get indoors. Lock all doors and
windows.
Stay inside until informed it is
safe to go outside.
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Stay away from windows, hanging objects or tall furniture that
can topple over.
Stay where you are until shaking
stops.
After shaking stops evacuate
building. DO NOT use elevators.
If someone is stuck on an
elevator Contact TSU Police
DO NOT touch or disturb
object.
Call TSU Police Provide as
much information as possible
about the threat or object.
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Se xua l assaults ca n
confide nt ia lly a lso be
place @ 61 5 -963 -7435
Disabilities
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Be pre pared to evacuate,
Look for anything suspicious
and report to authorities
DO NOT physically confront or follow the person and do not block the
person’s access to an
exit.
Call TSU Police. Provide
as much information as
possible about the person
and his or her direction
of travel.
Follow instruction of
emergency personnel
If told to seek safe
shelter get inside
immediately and lock
d oors.
If outside move to a clear area as
area away from trees, poles and
buildings
Report assault to TSU
Po lice @6 15 -963 -5171.
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Notify your Supervisor / RA
Sus pici ous Pes on/ Viole nt
Act
Earthquake
If inside stand in doorway or get under
a sturdy piece of furniture.
Contact Facilities @ 615-9635671
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Suspicious Package/Bomb Threat /
Explosion
Seek Shelter; get inside stay on
the lowest level. Shut all doors
and windows.
If Told To Shelter In Place
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Move cautiously to a lighted
area.
Sexual and Physical
Assault
Visually Impaired
Clear ly a nno unce t he
type o f e mer ge nc y.
O f fe r g u i d a n c e . I n f o r m
the perso n o f obstac les
and locat io n.
Hearing Impaired
Turn lights o n and o ff
to ga in t he pe rso ns
attent io n . I nd icate
direct io n w it h gest ures
or a wr itte n note.
M obility Impair
DO NOT use Ele vato rs.
Seek vo luntee rs to
assist whe n desce nd ing
down stairs. If an
ind ivid ua l is un ab le to
evac uate not ify
e me r g e n c y p e r s o n n e l .
Medical
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Not ify TSU P o lice
i mmed iate ly @ 615 - 9635171.
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Properly trained
ind ivid ua ls sho uld be gin
first a id if necessar y
unt il e mer ge nc y
perso nne l arrive.
Menta l
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Express co ncerns
direct ly to t he
ind ivid ua l
M a k e a r e fe r r a l i n t h e
presence o f t he
i n d i v i d u a l a n d o f fe r t o
a c c o mp a n y h i m / h e r
Watch for a ggress ive ly
cha nges in be ha vio r
suc h as but are not
li mited to ( Hygie ne,
speech, work, e mot io na l
TSU Police-615-963-5171 Emergency Management—615-963-5984 Facilities Management –615-963-5671
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