Student Preparedness @ UTC
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This document provides information on emergency preparedness at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). It discusses the importance of preparedness due to past emergencies like school shootings and tornadoes. UTC has multiple alert systems to notify students of emergencies on or off campus including text alerts. The document outlines evacuation procedures for fires, tornadoes, and other emergencies. It stresses the importance of having an emergency kit and plan. Resources available to students include emergency guides, preparedness websites, and staff contact information.
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- 2. Prepare for anything! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZjSQn1fzL w
- 3. What is preparedness? Defined as a state of readiness to respond to a disaster, crisis, or any other type of emergency situation. Natural vs. Man-Made
- 4. Why is preparedness important? April 16, 2007 Virginia Tech Shooting 33 killed Began in a residence hall before moving to an academic building April 25-27, 2011 Largest tornado outbreak ever recorded Touchdown within a mile from campus 348 total fatalities
- 6. April 27, 2011 Damage in N. Georgia
- 7. Emergency Alert and Notification How will I find out information if there is a campus emergency? What if I am in class? What if I am off campus?
- 8. How will I find out information if there is a campus emergency? UTC has the ability to alert through multiple methods on campus: UTC Alert Classroom Alerts Emergency Signage Fire Alarms UTC Email (UTC INFO, UTC URGENT) PA system Social Media Word of Mouth
- 9. Emergency Alerting What is UTC Alert?
- 10. UTC ALERT UTC Alert is a system that allows the university to send SMS text messages with critical instructions during an emergency Only those who are signed up will receive the messages.
- 11. UTC ALERT Messages will ONLY be sent when an immediate threat exists, i.e.: Acts of violence Severe weather threat Bomb threats
- 12. UTC ALERT WILL NOT BE USED to announce delayed openings due to inclement weather; WILL BE USED to announce closings due to sudden inclement weather as needed, i.e. midday snow storm Updates via News/Media OR Call 423-425-4SNOW
- 13. How do I sign up? 1. Go to www.utc.edu/edu 2. Click Emergency Preparedness at the bottom
- 15. What if I am in class? 1. Alert Beacons will issue a classroom alert, in addition to other building alarms, i.e. fire alarm. 2. At that time, the professor should stop class to take emergency action. 3. Please follow the emergency procedures listed in the emergency alert. 4. Follow emergency procedures until the campus sends an All Clear message.
- 16. What if I am off campus? 1. Remain alert to all situations. 2. If you are at a place of business, pay attention to their emergency signage to learn the fastest evacuation route and shelter locations. 3. If you are at a residence, ask the home owner where all exits are located and the location of the best shelter at the home. 4. Evacuate or seek shelter if an emergency arises. 5. Stay out evacuated or sheltered until the emergency is over.
- 17. Emergency Procedures What do I do in the event of a campus emergency?
- 18. Evacuation WHY would you evacuate a building? In the case of Fire, Bomb Threat, Explosion, Chemical Incident If you hear an alarm or receive an ALERT to evacuate: 1. Evacuate calmly (DO NOT use elevators) 2. Report location of persons who cannot exit 3. Go to your emergency assembly area (at least 500 ft. away from the building) 4. Wait for the ALL CLEAR
- 19. Evacuation Academic buildings have evacuation and shelter signage to indicate exit routes and assembly areas. Residence halls have evacuation and shelter signage in every room.
- 20. Evacuation
- 21. Tornado Tornado Watch- tornadoes are possible; remain alert Tornado Warning- tornado has been spotted UTC will notify you if there is a tornado warning that affects the campus area; ONLY watches/warnings that affect the campus area will be disseminated.
- 22. Tornado Shelters North Campus Housing 1. Take shelter in your dormitory restroom or closet space 2. Duck into the tornado safety position 3. Cover yourself with heavy objects 4. Wait for the ALL CLEAR
- 23. Tornado Shelters South Campus Housing 1. Go to the lowest floor of the building 2. Take shelter the hallway and fire exit stairwells (stay away from glass) 3. Duck into the tornado safety position 4. Cover yourself with heavy objects 5. Wait for the ALL CLEAR
- 24. Tornado Shelters Campus Wide/General tips 1. Get to the lowest floor possible (basements, even) 2. Avoid rooms with exterior walls, seek interior spaces 3. Avoid rooms containing glass or windows 4. Avoid rooms with wide roofs that could collapse easily, such as the gym and auditoriums 5. If you are outside and you cannot get inside, crouch for protection beside a strong structure, or lie flat in a ditch or low-lying area and cover your head and neck with your arms or clothing
- 25. How can we be better prepared on campus? Personal Preparedness
- 26. Get a KIT Make a PLAN Be INFORMED Personal Preparedness
- 27. Water Food Flashlight Radio/Weather Radio First Aid Kit Batteries Personal Documents Emergency Contact Info Emergency Blanket Cash Map Cell Phone Multi-Purpose Tool Get a KIT *Be sure to include any regular medications*
- 28. Make a PLAN How will I evacuate from my housing unit in the event of a fire? Where is my emergency assembly area when I am in class? In the residence hall? Where should I go during a tornado warning? How will I let family know I am okay? Where will I keep my disaster kit(s)?
- 29. Be INFORMED Sign up for UTC ALERT Pay attention to Evacuation and Shelter Maps Note location of EXIT lighting and stairwells Purchase a Weather Radio
- 30. What resources are available? www.utc.edu Emergency Preparedness Current Weather (radar, warnings, etc.) Supplemental guides, resources How to build an emergency plan for your dorm room How to build a disaster kit Active shooter response videos Fire and safety interactive education games Multicultural preparedness Disability preparedness
- 31. What resources are available? (Online) Abnormal Conditions Preparedness Guide Unsafe Conditions Injury or Illness Suspicious Mail Fire Emergency Evacuation Inclement Weather Info High Winds/Tornado Bomb Threats Acts of Violence Students in Distress Reporting a Crime Hazardous Waste Chemical Release/Spill Building Modifications