Emergency Procedures and Assembly Points Maps
- Academic Buildings Evacuation Map (PDF)
(Claire T. Carney Library, Science & Engineering Lecture Halls, Science & Engineering, Textile, Violet Research, Charlton College of Business, Dion Science & Engineering, Research Building) - Academic Buildings Evacuation Map (East) (PDF)
(Liberal Arts, Main Auditorium, McLean Campus Center, Residents' Dining Hall, Foster Administration, Public Safety/Steam Plan, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, Auditorium Annex) - Tripp Athletic Center Evacuation Map (PDF)
- East Dorms Evacuation Map (PDF)
- Woodlands Dorms Evacuation Map (PDF)
- Public Safety Steam Plant Evacuation Map (PDF)
- Make sure students and staff under your supervision are aware of these safety procedures and practice them.
- Be aware of the needs of persons with disabilities and be prepared to help them evacuate.
- Update personal contact info with Human Resources.
- Keep a copy of this info accessible at all times.
- Direct any media to Public Affairs.
- If you suspect or discover a fire:
- Evacuate immediate area after closing door behind you.
- Pull nearest fire alarm, located near stairwells and exits.
- Call campus police at 508.999.9191 if safe to do so. Otherwise, evacuate the building and call from outside.
- Evacuate as soon as you hear alarm and close your door.
- Do not open doors if they are hot.
- Use alternate stairwell if heat or smoke is present.
- Never use elevators.
- Proceed to nearest Emergency Assembly Point
- Do not re-enter the building until permitted to do so by emergency responders.
- Call 911 or 508.999.9191; tell dispatcher the patient’s name and location, including building and floor.
- 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.
- Check for Medic Alert bracelets if safe to do so.
- Provide first aid if you are trained and can safely do so.
- 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 permitted to do so by emergency responders.
- Assault
- Verbal or other threat of bodily harm
- Suspicious activity or suspicious packages/items
- Crimes in progress
- Weapons violations
- Activities presenting a serious personal risk to anyone. Do not confront suspects or block their exit
- Evacuate the affected area.
- Call 508.999.9191.
- 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.
Please review the video on our Active Threat Program website to learn how to respond to an active shooter situation.
- 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 cannot 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 or 508.999.9191 to tell dispatcher your location, including building and floor.
If you are inside
- Duck, cover and remain still until the shaking stops.
- Stay away from windows, filing cabinets, bookcases, and heavy furniture.
- Evacuate the building if told to do so by building staff or emergency responders.
If you are outside
- Move away from trees, signs, buildings, electrical poles, and wires.
- Protect your head with your arms.
- Proceed to the designated meeting point for your building.