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Emergency Guide
In case of emergency, follow these steps to ensure your safety

Medical Emergency

  • Call 911.
  • Do not approach the patient unless it is safe to do so.
  • Send someone to meet and direct emergency  responders.
  • Do not move the patient unless absolutely  necessary.
  • Do not take seriously ill or injured persons to the WNMU Student Health Services.
  • Provide first aid if trained and if it is safe to do so.

Shooting

  • Leave the area as quickly as possible.
  • Watch and listen for the suspect to stop shooting and reload.
  • Take cover, hide or play dead if you can’t escape.
  • Take shelter in a secure area with:
    • At least 2 exits.
    • Doors that can be locked to prevent access.
    • Telephone.
  • Turn cell phone to vibrate.
  • Look for chances to escape.
  • Call 911.

Evacuation

  • Stay calm. Do not rush or panic.
  • Safely stop your work.
  • Gather your personal belongings if safe to do so.
  • Proceed to the nearest exit.
  • Do not use elevators.
  • Proceed to the designated meeting point.
  • Wait for instructions from emergency responders.
  • Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do  so by emergency responders.

Fire

If you discover a fire:

  • Evacuate the immediate area.
  • Activate the nearest fire alarm.
  • Call 911 if safe to do so. Otherwise, evacuate  the building and call 911 from outside.

If you hear a fire alarm:

  • Evacuate as soon as the alarm sounds.
  • Do not open doors if they are hot.
  • Use stairs only. Do not use elevators.
  • Proceed to the designated meeting point.
  • Do not re-enter the building instructed to do so by emergency responders.

Criminal activity

Immediately call 911 from a safe location if you are the victim of or witness to:

  • Assault.
  • Verbal or other threat of bodily harm.
  • Suspicious activity or suspicious packages/items.
  • Crimes in progress.
  • Weapons violations.
  • Activities presenting a serious risk to the individual or others.

Do not confront the suspect or block their exit.

Hazardous Materials Spill

  • Evacuate the affected area.
  • Call 911.
  • Provide the dispatcher information on the material type, quantity and specific location of the spill.
  • Stay in a safe location to provide information to emergency responders.

To get more information during or after an emergency:

  • Call 575-388-8840
  • Tune your radio to your local radio station
  • Visit the campus home page
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