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BOMB THREAT
In the event of a bomb threat, the campus or specific building will
be evacuated and searched. When the building is being cleared, you
will be given instructions regarding where to go and what to do.
You should follow these instructions and proceed in an orderly
fashion
to the designated area. After the building/campus has been checked,
you will be allowed to reenter the building. Your cooperation during
such an event will make things go much more smoothly and will speed
your return to your room.
CLASS CANCELLATION INFORMATION
When and if the president makes a decision to delay class start times
and/or cancel classes, this information will be immediately transmitted
to the following news media: KORN AM 1490, KQRN FM 107.3, KMIT FM
105.9 radio, and KELO-TV, KDLT-TV and KSFY-TV. You may also call
995-2123
for class cancellation information.
| Regardless of what decisions are made concerning class schedules
before or during weather-related storms and unusual conditions,
there needs to be a very clear understanding that each individual
is best able to judge her or his circumstances and make appropriate
decisions. The university does not encourage anyone to place themselves
in life-threatening situations. |
FIRE ALARMS/FIRE DRILLS
When a fire alarm sounds everyone is required to evacuate the building.
Everyone is responsible for familiarizing themselves with fire exits
and escape routes. When an alarm sounds:
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Close all windows and doors. |
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Walk-DO NOT RUN-to the nearest exit. Exit routes are posted
in each area. |
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Move to designated evacuation area or at least 250 feet away
from the building. |
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Stay outside until a clearance signal is given. |
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If you notice a fire in the building, |
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activate the fire alarm |
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call 911 |
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notify campus life at extension 2950 with the location of
the fire. |
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Do not use elevators. |
DWU policy and federal law prohibit false
fire alarms. In the residence halls, if no suspect is found or identified,
the floor will be assessed
a CHS (common hall share) charge. Fire detectors are mandated by
state law and must be in working condition at all times.
Anyone failing to evacuate, activating a false fire alarm (intentionally
or accidentally) or disabling a smoke alarm may be subject to disciplinary
action and/or criminal charges.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
If you or a guest require medical assistance, contact a faculty/staff
member in academic buildings, RA/RD in residence halls, or the campus
nurse at extension 2957 (M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). If it is an emergency,
call 9-1-1 with your location and the nature of the emergency. DWU
reserves the right to request medical assistance for any faculty,
staff, student or guest on our campus, up to and including an ambulance,
if
deemed necessary and appropriate. Costs for any medical treatment
are the responsibility of the person receiving such assistance.
TORNADO
SIRENS/WATCHES/WARNINGS
A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for a tornado
to develop. Basically a tornado watch advises you to watch/listen
for
indications that a more serious condition, such as a tornado, has
developed and be prepared to seek shelter.
A tornado warning means
that a tornado or one/more funnel clouds have been spotted and/or
is moving into your area. All individuals
should
listen for and recognize the tornado warning siren. If and when
the city of Mitchell chooses to activate the tornado siren, you will
hear a pulsating sound. If the siren you hear sounds steady, that
means
the members of the Mitchell Fire Department are requested for an
emergency. You will generally not need to do anything when the
fire
siren is activated.
If the tornado siren sounds, calmly move to a solid structure or
designated tornado shelter (basement or interior room without windows
in buildings
without basements). If you are outside or in your car and unable
to safely reach a designated location, lie flat in the nearest
depression, ditch, or a ravine. Grab a blanket or pillow if possible
to cover
your
head, if nothing is available use your arms/hands to cover your
head to protect it as much as possible from flying debris. Residential
life staff will make every effort to alert residents/guests within
the residence
halls and help them move to the designated locations. Be prepared
to stay where you are until the danger passes or you are notified
that
it is safe to leave and/or resume your activities. All individuals
are instructed NOT to go outside in the event of a tornado warning.
WINTER STORM INFORMATION
On any given day on which classes are scheduled, the majority of
students are on campus in residence halls or living in close proximity
to the
campus. Only in the most serious of blizzards would it be impossible
for these students to attend classes and use the library and other
campus facilities. THEREFORE, WHEN WINTER STORMS OCCUR, IT IS THE
NORMAL PRACTICE OF THE UNIVERSITY TO REMAIN OPEN AND TO OFFER CLASSES
AS SCHEDULED.
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