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
- Some Rave Alert content here
