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Emergency Procedures For Leeward Community College
January 2001

CAMPUS SECURITY,x611

Introduction

This information is disseminated to assist students, faculty, and staff in their ability to respond to different types of emergencies.

This manual should be kept within easy access in your office or classroom where it will be immediately available as a guide for action during an emergency.

Please familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual. In the event you are faced with an emergency, it will serve as a quick reference for effective action. It will also serve as a good training tool for new students and new employees as a part of their orientation program.

If there are any questions or comments regarding this manual, please contact Campus Security at X611 or Leeward Community College Administrative Services at X213.

Serious Injury

1. Do not move a seriously injured person unless a life-threatening situation exists.
2. Call Campus Security X611. Give your name, location, and telephone number. Provide as much information as possible regarding the nature of the injury or illness, whether or not the victim is conscious, etc. Campus Security officers are trained in emergency first aid and CPR; they will also contact and direct medical personnel to the scene.
3. After you call Campus Security, return to the victim. Administer first aid and/or Initiate CPR if you have been trained.

If the victim:

• Is Unconscious
• Has trouble breathing or is breathing in a strange way
• Has chest pain/or pressure
• Is bleeding severely
• Has pressure or pain in the abdomen that does not go away
• Is vomiting or passing blood
• Has seizures, a severe headache, or slurred speech
• Appears to have been poisoned
• Has injuries to the head, neck, or back
• Has possible broken bones

Crime in Progress

1. Do not try to apprehend or interfere with the criminal except in case of self-protection.
2. Do, if safe, get a good description of the criminal. Note height, weight, sex, color, age, clothing, method, and direction of travel. If there is a vehicle involved, note the license plate number, make and model, color, and outstanding characteristics.
3. Call X611 for Campus Security. Advise the Security Officer of your situation, provide your name and location, and follow the Security Officer’s instructions.
4. If you are involved in a hold up, you should:
   • Not resist—do as the person says.
   • Give up the money immediately.
   • Attempt to get a good description of the person and direction of flight.
   • Shut down your operation and secure the crime scene.
5. Ask any witnesses to remain for the arrival of Campus Security and HPD.
6. In the event of civil disturbance, continue as much as possible with your normal routine. If the disturbance is outside, stay away from doors and windows.
7. Do not interfere with those persons creating the disturbance, or with law enforcement authorities on the scene.

Fire

When you see a fire, do the following:

1. Notify Campus Security at X611.
2. Give your name and location of the fire. Follow the Security Officer’s instructions.

Do not attempt to put out the fire, unless you have been trained to do so. When you see a fire inside a building or unusual smoke, do the following:

1. Pull the nearest fire alarm.
2. Notify Campus Security at X611. Give your name and location of the fire. Follow the Security Officer’s instructions.
3. Assist in an orderly evacuation of the building or smoke-filled area.
4. Help anyone requiring assistance.
5. Assist emergency personnel if required.
6. Do not use the elevator.

Hazardous Material Accident

Hazardous material accidents include gasoline/propane truck accidents, large run away experiments, gasoline & oil spills or release of large quantities of possible toxic materials, biological hazards, or any accidents that realizes possible hazardous dusts, fumes, or vapors in room-sized areas. Should such an accident endanger the students, faculty, or staff of LCC, use the following procedure:

1. Take immediate steps to clear personnel from the spill or hazard area. Help anyone that requires assistance.
2. Call Campus Security at X611. Give your name and location. Follow the Security Officer’s instructions.
3. If you have been trained, apply first aid or CPR to any injured personnel.
4. Wait for emergency personnel and keep others from entering the hazard area.

Bomb Threat

• Bomb threats usually occur by telephone.
• The person receiving the threat should use the checklist on the next page.
• Immediately call Campus Security at X611, give your name, location, and telephone number. Inform them of the situation and provide all the information you have received. Follow the instructions given by the Security Officer.
• Inform your supervisor and/or department head.
• Campus Security will be responsible for contacting the appropriate authorities on bomb removal. They will also coordinate any evacuation efforts.
• If you spot a suspicious object, package, etc., report it to Campus Security. But do not touch it, move it, or tamper with the item in any way.
• If instructed to evacuate, go to the evacuation waiting area shown on the campus map.
• Do not re-enter the campus buildings until instructed to do so by Campus Security.

Bomb Threat Checklist

If you receive a bomb threat, report the call immediately to Campus Security, X611, make a copy of this form, complete it, and submit it to Campus Security.
[ This is a Printer-friendly version of the checklist ]

When you receive the call, tell the caller: "We want to prevent innocent people from being killed."

1. When is the bomb going to explode? _________________________________________

2. Where is it right now? _____________________________________________________

3. What does it look like? ____________________________________________________

4. What kind of bomb is it? ___________________________________________________

5. What will cause it to explode? ______________________________________________

6. Did you place the bomb? __________________________________________________

7. Why? __________________________________________________________________

8. What is your address? _____________________________________________________

9. What is your name? ______________________________________________________

Sex of caller __________ Age __________ Race _______________ Length of call _________

[_] Calm [_] Laughing [_] Lisped [_] Distinguished

[_] Angry [_] Crying [_] Raspy [_] Accent

[_] Excited [_] Normal [_] Deep [_] Familiar

[_] Slow [_] Distinct [_] Ragged [_] If familiar,whom did it sound like?

[_] Street noise [_] House noises [_] Clear [_] Kitchen noises

[_] Crockery [_] Motor [_] Static [_] Other

[_] Voices [_] Office Machines [_] Local

[_] PA system [_] Factory noises [_] Long distance

[_] Music [_] Animal noises [_] Booth

[_] Well spoken [_] Foul [_] Incoherent [_] Message read by caller (educated) [_] Irrational [_] Taped

Remarks: _____________________________________________________________________

Name: _____________________________ Position: _________________________________

Phone: _____________________________ Date: ____________________________________

Tsunami or Tidal Flood

Tsunami: Series of destructive ocean waves affecting all shorelines.

The local telephone book has outlined all coastal areas that are subject to flooding in the event of a tsunami or tidal flood. Leeward Community College is not in a flood zone. The Hawaii State Civil Defense provides an early warning system through the use of "Watches and Warnings" with Statewide notification by sirens.

WATCH: Tsunami possible – get ready.

WARNING: Sirens will sound at this point. Stay away from shorelines.

Do not voluntarily evacuate when a tsunami watch is known. The Provost will decide whether the campus should be evacuated or whether personnel should be available if Leeward Community College becomes an emergency shelter.

Hurricane or Severe Windstorm

The Hawaii State Civil Defense provides an early warning system through the use of "Watches and Warnings" with statewide notification by sirens.

WATCH: Storm expected within 36 hours. GET READY.

• Check all drainage structures to be sure that they are clear.
• Secure all exterior equipment and materials against high winds.
• Protect valuable equipment from water or errant electrical damage.
• Protect any large windows facing the direction that the hurricane is coming from.
• Check if Provost has suspended classes or has further instructions.

WARNING ISSUED: Storm expected within 24 hours. At this point, the sirens will sound.

• Check with the Provost for further instructions.
• Listen to your radio for emergency information.

Earthquake

EARTHQUAKES: Occur without warning. May occur once or have several after shocks. May cause buildings, soil, or other structures to be unstable or unsound. May cause tsunamis.

In the event of an earthquake, if you are:

Indoors:

• Do not run blindly outside.
• Get under a desk, table, or supported doorway.
• Stay away from glass windows, shelves, & heavy equipment. Avoid power lines as they may be live.
• Immediately evacuate the building when the earthquake is over and go to evacuation location.

Outdoors:

• Do not run blindly inside.
• Stay in the open.
• Beware of fires, downed utility lines, and aftershocks.
• Assist with evacuation of the buildings.

Driving:

• Pull to the side of the road and stop.
• Avoid utility lines or other objects that may fall.
• Set brakes and turn-off the ignition.
• Stay in the vehicle until the earthquake is over.

VIOLENT OR HOSTILE SITUATION

In a threatening or hostile situation, another management employee should be present with the supervisor if it is anticipated that there 1) may be a need for a witness later, 2) is a potential for a misconduct charge or, 3) is the possibility of violent verbal or physical behavior.

If a violent situation arises for which law enforcement personnel are being called, the following information must be provided at the time of the call:

• The location of the incident
• The nature of the incident
• A physical description of the perpetrator
• Descriptions and license numbers of any vehicles involved
• The name of the individual who will meet/escort the law enforcement personnel when they arrive at the location

After law enforcement personnel have been called, a determination must be made whether to evacuate the facility. If the situation allows, the supervisor should contact the following to aid in the evacuation decision:

• Security, Ext. 611
• A higher-level manager responsible for the facility
• Human Resources

If a hostage has been taken or the perpetrator is armed, employees must not attempt to 1) disable or disarm the perpetrator, 2) negotiate or, 3) set off any audible alarms. Employees must prevent entrance to the facility or area by others, if possible. Law enforcement personnel will assume control of the situation upon their arrival and will establish a command post in or near the facility.

• Campus Security & Escort Service X611
• Off-Campus 455-0611
• Honolulu Police 911
• Ambulance 911
• Fire 911
• Poison Center 941-4411
• Assistance Programs
• LCC Student Health Center X216
• Sex Abuse Treatment Center 973-8337 (day)
• 524-7273 (night)
• Drug & Alcohol Crisis Line 596-0400
• Suicide & Crisis Line 521-4555
• Narcotics Anonymous 734-4357
• Child Protective Services 832-5300