Evacuation
Different emergencies may require different response strategies. At times, the response strategy is to “shelter in place,” and in other circumstances, you can go about your regular business as much as possible.
You will be instructed where to go and what to do if an evacuation or shelter in place order is issued. In some instances, communication may not be possible, and you may need to assess the situation, your own safety, and the options to best protect yourself. The unpredictable nature of emergency situations requires quick action and clear thinking to avoid injury. Make the best decision you can to remain safe and avoid putting yourself into a more harmful situation.
- WHEN TO EVACUATE
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- Anytime you hear the fire alarm in your building.
- If you smell smoke or know an actual fire is burning.
- If a hazardous material has been released and you have a safe evacuation route away from danger.
- Any other situation where it is apparent that staying in place will put you in a potentially more harmful situation than leaving.
- When instructed to do so by Muskingum County Dispatcher (if you have called 911), Muskingum University Police, New Concord Police Department, first responders, authorized Physical Plant/Facilities personnel, or via META.
Certain circumstances may prevent safe evacuation. If this happens, move away from the danger and find shelter in an area with a window to allow rescue. Signal your location to first responders.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE TO EVACUATE
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- Carefully follow the instructions of emergency personnel or those sent via META.
- Remain calm.
- Close the door to your residence hall room or workspace as you leave.
- Leave quickly - do not try to gather materials on the way out.
- Keep talking to a minimum.
- Exit in a single file line, down the right side of the stairwells – do not take an elevator.
- No smoking.
- Alert first responders of any people still inside and who need assistance.
- SPECIFIC BUILDING/AREA EVACUATION
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Certain emergencies may affect a specific building or area of campus. In this case, people in those buildings/areas will be evacuated to a predetermined site. When appropriate, the following campus Evacuation Locations will be used; however, you should always follow the directions provided via first responders or META.
Building/Area Primary Evacuation Shelter Backup Evacuation Shelter Any campus residence BHWC Steele Center and John Glenn Gyms Non-residential campus buildings Steele Center and John Glenn Gyms BHWC - FULL CAMPUS EVACUATION
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You will receive instructions via META and/or from law enforcement if a full, campus evacuation is required. Evacuation of the entire University will be handled in conjunction with the emergency procedures of the University, Muskingum County, the Village of New Concord, the East Muskingum Local School District, and surrounding community, as appropriate.