Emergency Response Plans
Residence Life Plans - Earthquake response plan

 

Annex: Earthquake Response Plan

Department: Residence Life

Departmental Emergency Contact: Campus Police

 

A.  Purpose:
The purpose of this plan is to establish the policy and procedures to be followed in the event of an earthquake on the Winthrop campus.

 

B. Priorities:

  1. To seek immediate refuge to protect yourself from falling objects.
  2. After the initial tremor, evaluate your situation and if you need emergency assistance, call Campus Police at 323-2223.

 

C. Expectations for Employees and Students:

  1. In the event of an earthquake Residence Life Staff should respond according to the information provided by the ALERTUS Emergency System and the Instant Messaging System.
  2. Activate the Residence Life “Crisis Communication Plan”.
  3. Be prepared for aftershocks and protect yourself at all times.
  4. Be aware of any structural damage around you and if necessary activate the “Building Evacuation Plan”.
  5. Await further orders from Campus Police, the ALERTUS Emergency System and the Instant Messaging System.

 

D. Communications:

Immediate communications will be made through the Emergency Notification Text Messaging System and the ALERTUS Emergency Notification System.

The Residence Life “Crisis Communication Plan” will be activated.

     

Name

In Case of Emergency Contact

Residence Life

323-2223

 

E. Responsibility and Control:

Residence Life Staff will have control of the students in the residence halls. Once an emergency responder arrives on scene, control will shift and Residence Life Staff will assist as directed.


F. Emergency and Training Plans:

Review and be familiar with the Residence Life sheltering areas appropriate for earthquakes, “Building Evacuation Plan” and “Crisis Communication Plan”.