Campus Safety and Preparedness
The Campus Safety and Preparedness page provides emergency response information related to emergency conditions that may develop from man-made or natural emergency situations, including fires, hazardous spills, flooding, earthquakes, weather storms, explosions, or acts of terrorism.
| Evacuation Information | Violence in the Workplace | Bomb Threat |
| Fire | Suspicious Person | |
| Earthquakes | Suspicious Object | |
| Hazardous Materials | Anthrax | |
| Power Outage | Emergency Evacuation Guide |
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
a. Evacuate the building using the nearest exit (or alternate exit if nearest
exit is blocked).
b. Do not use elevators.
c. Take personal belongings (keys, purses, wallets, etc.)
d. Secure any hazardous materials or equipment before leaving.
e. Follow directions given by emergency personnel.
f. Go to Evacuation Assembly Points (EAP) designated on this buildings emergency
evacuation signs.
g. Assist persons with disabilities.
h. Do not leave area/campus until your status is reported to your supervisor,
resident advisor, or instructor.
a. Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station and call 911 from the nearest
phone if possible.
b. Evacuate the building and go to the Evacuation Assembly Point or designated
area of safe refuge.
c. Advise emergency personnel of anyone still in the building.
d. Do not enter the building until authorized by emergency personnel.
If you are indoors
a. Duck or drop down to the floor.
b. Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture.
c. Hold on to it and be prepared to move with it.
d. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move.
e. After shaking stops, check yourself and others for injuries and move toward
the nearest exit or alternate exit.
f. Evacuate the building.
g. Do not leave the area/campus until your status is reported to your supervisor,
resident advisor or instructor.
If you are outside
a. Get into the open, away from buildings and power lines.
If you are driving
a. Stop if it is safe, but stay inside your car.
b. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels.
c. Move your car as far out of the normal traffic pattern as possible.
d. If possible, avoid stopping under trees, light posts, power lines or signs.
If you are in a mountainous area, or near unstable slopes or cliffs
Be alert for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake.
If you are at the beach
Move to higher ground.
a. If an emergency or anyone is in danger, call 911.
b. Move away from the hazard to a safe location.
c. Follow the instructions of the emergency personnel.
d. Alert others to stay clear of the area.
e. Notify emergency personnel if you have been exposed or have information about
the release.
a. Remain calm, provide assistance to others if necessary.
b. Move cautiously to a lighted area. Lighted signs may indicate exits if the
emergency power is operating.
c. Turn off and unplug computers and other voltage sensitive equipment.
d. For information about prolonged outage, call (907) 474-7000.
a. Do not confront the individual.
b. Call 911 if it is safe to do so.
c. If possible, move to a safe location.
d. Provide responding police with as much information as possible.
a. It is okay to inquire if you can provide assistance (if appropriate). Do
not physically confront the person.
b. Do not let anyone into a locked building/office.
c. Do not block the person's access to an exit or attempt to restrain them.
d. Call 911 and provide as much information as possible about the person and
their direction of travel.
a. Do not touch or disturb the object.
b. Notify your supervisor and/or any other administrative personnel.
c. Attempt to determine if any associated threat or reason for object being
present.
d. Call (907) 474-7721 unless it is an emergency than call 911.
e. Clearly describe object and location.
f. Be prepared to evacuate if required by police and/or emergency officials.
The diagnosis of anthrax disease, illnesses and deaths, and the finding of anthrax contamination in federal, state and other facilities, including U.S. Postal Service, raised concerns about suspicious letters, packages and other substances. Federal, state and local agencies, including Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the U.S. Postal Service issued guidelines for mail handling and response to anthrax incidents. The Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management Department issued guidelines for handling mail at UAF. Guideline for Handling UAF Mail.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANNING GUIDE
To ensure the safe, orderly and prompt evacuation of building occupants during and emergency, Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management searched for an appropriate Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide to have available to departments. Go to the Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide.
Page last update on 3/2/05 by A.Chism