A few months ago, I provided a list of basic support areas that will help you prepare for each term. Now, here is a list of other support areas that you may need in an emergency. Under the assumption that you may not have time to search online for the correct information, you may want to gather this ahead of time… (Download Word version)
| Security | Phone | URL |
| Contact | ||
| After hours | ||
| Safety escorts | ||
| Hazardous Materials | ||
| Medical | ||
| Student Counseling | ||
| Hospital/Ambulance | ||
| Facilities | ||
| Room access | ||
| Room set-up | ||
| Equipment issues | ||
| Computing | ||
| Help Desk |
For each Parking Lot/Building/Room you regularly use
| Security | Emergency exit | Emergency phone location |
| Alarms, Alerts & Warnings | Type of alert | Action |
| Fire | ||
| Hazard Warning | ||
| Lab accident | ||
| Elevator | ||
| Weather | ||
| Evacuation and Shelter In Place Procedures (Copy from institute’s website) |
The following information, from Stanford University (n.d.) might also be handy…
| Accident | Report the emergency. Give first aid. Stay with the victim. |
| Fire | Pull the fire alarm. Evacuate the building. Do not use elevators. Use stairs. |
| Earthquake | Duck. Cover. Hold on. Wait until shaking stops to evacuate. Do not use elevators. Building damage must be assessed before re-entry is allowed. |
| Active Threat | Run. Hide. Fight. Report a threat or suspicious object. Follow police instructions. |
| Power Outage | Assess the extent of the outage in your area. Help others in darkened rooms. Do not light candles. Keep LED lanterns and flashlights nearby. |
From: Stanford University. (n.d.). Emergency Information Wallet Card – Stanford Environmental Health & Safety. Retrieved August 22, 2024, from https://ehs.stanford.edu/forms-tools/emergency-information-wallet-card
What would you add?