Evacuation/Lockdown/Shelter in Place

EVACUATION

If evacuation is necessary during a crisis or emergency, the following information may be helpful:

Action CheckList

•   Follow evacuation instruction as they are provided.
•   Go to the nearest safe area and remain assembled with your class or office workers.  Be aware of your building escape routes.
•   If dark follow illuminated exit signs, posted evacuation route maps, signage that shows entry/exit points for emergency evacuations.  Know your building floor plan!
•   Avoid hazardous areas that are difficult to navigate.
•   Those with special needs will go to designated rescue points for people with special needs and they will be safely evacuate by authorities.
•   Good communication is critical.  Listen to announcements.  Assist those with any language barriers.
•   Do not use elevators.
•   Do not waste time, move as quickly and orderly as possible to the designated evacuation point.
•   Do not return to your building until an "all clear" signal has been given by emergency evacuation team personnel.

LOCKDOWN/SHELTER-IN-PLACE

Depending upon the circumstances surrounding the emergency or crisis situation, evacuation may not be the best option.  In the event of a hostile intruder, a shooting in the workplace, natural disaster, act of terrorism, etc., it may be necessary to lockdown or shelter-in-place rather than evacuate, especially if the threat is external, coming from the outside.

Action Checklist

•   Dial 3540 0r (718)-636-3540 or 911 if immediate police or medical response is required.
•   Secure all windows and doors.
•   If possible, monitor news reports for updated information.
•   Good communication is critical.  Keep students, faculty and staff informed providing reports via intercom, portable radios, text or email messages (15 to 30 minute intervals).
•   Be sure to account for all students, faculty and staff when "all clear" announcement has been made.