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XII. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AN EMERGENCY
Once the emergency conditions have been determined, the University Police and/or Office of Emergency Management will take the following measures:

Activate appropriate emergency communication resources to inform personnel that have, or may be, at personal risk by the affects of the emergency event.
Notify and mobilize members of the Emergency Response Organization as appropriate
Notify Emergency Management Group members and place them on alert and instruct them in what their role will be in disseminating information to students and in taking precautionary measures that could include evacuation
If needed, off-duty Police and Facilities personnel will be put on alert and advised to be prepared for work

Facilities personnel should conduct several or all of the following based upon the severity of the emergency:
Inventory necessary items and equipment (fuel reserve, chain saws, batteries, flashlights, plywood, caution and masking tapes, etc.) and secure logistical requirements to include emergency generators, fuel, water, etc.
Items such as generators should be tested
Shutter or board up windows where possible; otherwise, tape windows as necessary
Request volunteers for “Facility Damage Assessment Teams”
Secure power to Emergency Operations Center, if needed
Secure all HVAC chiller plants and mechanical equipment
Secure flammable storage lockers
Secure mattresses, blankets, and pillows from storage, food provisions and eating utensils
If needed, muster all response college vehicles adjacent to G Parking Deck and Classroom South building

Additional Guidelines:
Counseling Center and Student Affairs will be placed on alert so that they may formulate plans for alternate emergency care
Academic, Administrative, Information Technology and College Representatives will be notified
University Police will ensure security and availability of the Emergency Operations Center.