University of Wisconsin - Stout

Campus Emergency Plan

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Bomb Threats

• Remain Calm and do not panic others.
• If a written message is received, keep track of the following information:
• Who found it
• Who else was present
• Where was it found or how was it delivered
• When was it found or delivered
• Who touched it
• Have any previous threats been received?
• If the threat is received by telephone, in a calm voice, try to obtain as much information as possible about the bomb and the caller: (KEEP A BOMB THREAT CARD UNDER YOUR PHONE AND USE IT IF A CALL COMES IN!)
• Date and exact time of call
• Time set to explode
• Which building is it in
• Where it is
• Type of bomb
• Estimated age and gender of the caller
• Emotional state: agitated, calm, excited
• Background noises: traffic, music, voices
• Why it was set
• Who is the target
• Who is the caller
• If practical, do not hang up the phone, but phone the police from a different telephone. Call 9-911 and report the threat.
• The Administration, with the assistance of Campus Police and other local authorities, will determine a plan of action. A decision on whether or not to evacuate will be based on all available information received.
• If the decision is made to evacuate, instruct occupants to take lunches, purses, personal packages (they could be mistaken for concealed explosives) and EXIT the building.
• If ordered to evacuate, move at least 300 feet away from the building to designated evacuation area and wait for instructions. Stay away from glass.

Bomb Threat: Identifying Suspicious Items

• Look closely around work area when you arrive for work. This will help you if you are called on to identify unusual or suspicious items later.
• Report potential safety or security problems to University Police (X2222).
• Be on the lookout for anything unusual, particularly packages or large items seemingly left behind or thrown out. Note time and location of anything odd.
• If asked to assist in a search for a bomb:
• Be thorough
• DO NOT USE 2-way RADIOS
• Do not touch anything you suspect
• If necessary move people away from the suspicious item
• Look for anything and everything that might conceal a bomb
• Do not panic persons in the area
• E. Follow all instructions from the police.

Identifying Suspicious Mail Packages

• No Return Address
• Insufficient postage
• Is addressee familiar with name and address of sender?
• Is addressee expecting package/leter? If so, verify contents.
• Return address and postmark are not from same area.
• Wrapped In Brown paper w/ twine
• Grease stains or discoloration on paper
• Strange odors
• Foreign Mail, Air Mail and Special Delivery
• Restrictive markings such as Confidential, Personal, etc.
• Excessive Postage
• Hand written or poorly typed addresses
• Incorrect Titles
• Titles but no names
• Misspellings of common words
• Excessive weight
• Rigid Envelope
• Lopsided or Uneven envelope
• Protruding wires or tinfoil
• Excessive securing material such as masking tape, string, etc.
• Visual Distractions

Fumes/Vapors

Toxic fumes can infiltrate into or though a building from various sources---improperly stored chemicals, faulty refrigeration equipment fires, gasoline engines operated near air intakes, etc.

If the presence of toxic fumes is suspected, the area or areas affected should be vacated. Use a telephone away from this area and always call 9-911 if it is an emergency, or x2200 (Physical Plant) if is not an emergency. If it is during non-business hours call x2222 and have an university police officer notified.

Ventilate the contaminated area(s)

It may be possible to clear an affected area by opening windows and/or activating exhaust fans, provided such action is undertaken by trained personnel.

Emergency Treatment

• Don't endanger yourself or others.
• Remove victims from area only if safely possible.
• Call 9-911 for Police/Ambulance Services
• Assist victims as necessary.

Mechanical Failures

Any emergency related to building or facility problems, such as equipment failure or erratic operation, must be reported to the Physical Plant Department as soon as possible. During normal working hours X2200 (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday).

If a failure occurs after hours, weekends, or holidays, notify Security and Police Services X2222.

NOTE: If there is potential danger to building(s), and/or its occupants, call 9-911 immediately.

Student Crisis

Please contact the University Police (X2222) or the Office of the Dean of Students (X1471) in the event of crisis situations such as the following involving students of UW-Stout. That office will make appropriate contacts and referrals.

Alcohol and other drug use emergencies:

• Classroom disruptive behavior
• Death of a student, friend, or family member
• Discipline issues
• Mental health/behavioral incidents or concerns
• Physical injury
• Sexual assault
• Threats to public welfare

Violent or Criminal Behavior

ACTIONS TO TAKE:

• All violent/criminal behavior should be reported by calling 9-911 immediately.
• To report threats and other crime reports notify the University Police Officers at X2222.
• Practice crime prevention and learn self-defense techniques. If you do, the likelihood of being involved as a victim of violent or criminal behavior will be greatly reduced. Don't just leave the job of preventing crime to others; you can be your own best security.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

• Protect yourself! Be aware of your surroundings. Walk in well lit areas, and do not walk alone. Consider carrying pepper spray for self-protection or carry a personal security alarm to alert others if you have trouble. Learn self-defense techniques.
• Lock your doors.
• Keep inventory of your valuables and engrave them.
• Register your bike with the City of Menomonie Police Department and use a good lock to protect your bicycle.
• Lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables inside of it in plain sight.

Explosion on Campus

• Report any explosion by calling 9-911 immediately!
• If necessary, or when directed to do so, activate the building alarm.
• CAUTION: The building alarms ring only INSIDE the building. The alarm system does not automatically notify an emergency dispatcher. Someone must report the emergency via telephone (9-911).
• When the building evacuation alarm is sounded, an emergency exists. All rooms should be evacuated. Closing doors will help contain a fire. DO NOT LOCK DOORS.
• ASSIST THE DISABLED TO AN ENCLOSED STAIRWELL LANDING AND NOTIFY POLICE OR FIRE PERSONNEL OF THEIR LOCATION.
• DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS.

Flooding

If flood conditions occur contact the Physical Plant at X2200. (7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday). After hours or on weekends, phone 9-911.

Medical Emergency & Community Health Issues

• Report any serious injury or illness by calling 9-911 immediately!
• Non-emergency injuries or illness should be reported to University Police (X2222).
• Begin first aid if qualified, or seek someone who can. University Police Officers and/or trained personnel (Ambulance, Menomonie Fire Department, Menomonie Police Officers, etc.) will respond shortly however do not wait to start necessary first aid treatment.
• Community health problem response will be coordinated by the University Health Services (X1314).
• Personal safety is your first priority. Use protective equipment when in contact with the victim's blood or any bodily fluids.
• Time should be allowed for training of employees in emergency techniques, if the job requires it.

Contact Safety and Risk Management (X1793) to coordinate trainings.

Technology, Telecommunications, & Information Services Emergencies

The Disaster Recovery Plan for Technology & Information Services was written and maintained by Technology & Information Services staff. The purpose of this Plan is to document actions necessary to recover and resume operation after a disaster which disrupts central computing, telephone, and/or campus network equipment, facilities or services. The plan assumes that the University will move as quickly as is possible to resume learning and information technology related operations and that support services will be sustained.

If an emergency/disaster situation occurs that disrupts Technology & Information Services facilities, equipment or services, contact one of the following individuals:

• Joe Brown 232-2403
• Gordon Jones 232-2130

If these individuals are not available, contact the Security & Police Services Office at 232-2222.

Fire Alarm Procedures

In all cases of fire, activate the nearest fire alarm to warn the other occupants.

In all cases of fire, call the City of Menomonie Emergency dispatcher immediately (9-911) CAUTION: The building fire alarms sound only in the building it is activated inside of. The alarm does not automatically notify emergency personnel. Someone must report the alarm via telephone, call (9-911). Do not assume someone else is making this call, call yourself!!

When the building fire alarm has sounded, an emergency exists. All rooms must be evacuated. Leave the lights on, and close the doors.

Assist the handicapped to the nearest stairwell in the building. Have them wait on the landing. Stairwells are checked first by the fire department and are constructed to give a higher degree of protection.

Immediately notify the police or fire department if a disabled individual is waiting on a stairwell landing.

Wait 150 feet from the building until emergency personnel inform you it is OK to reenter. CAUTION: Many of the fire alarm horns do not sound continuously, they sound for a specific period of time and then quit. Wait outside until you receive the "all clear" to reenter.

Hazardous Substances Spill

• Any major spill of a hazardous substance must be reported immediately, first to the Menomonie Fire Department (9-911) and then to the department of Safety and Risk Management Services (x2258 or x1793).
• During non-business hours (before 8:00 am and after 4:30 pm Monday - Friday and also on weekends and holidays) please call x2222 to have a university police officer contacted.
• Personnel on site should be vacated from the affected area at once. Seal off the contaminated area to prevent further contamination until the arrival of trained responders.
• Persons who may be contaminated by a spill/release are to:
• a. Seek medical attention immediately.
• b. Avoid contact with others.
• c. Alert responders/emergency personnel of injury.

Severe Weather/Tornado

Severe Weather/Tornado Watch: A watch is an indication of where and when the probabilities are highest that severe weather or a tornado could occur. A watch is a statement that severe weather/tornado conditions are present and could occur. The National Weather Service will issue a watch bulletin to local authorities as will as to the local radio and TV stations.

Severe Weather/Tornado Warning: When a severe weather/tornado sighting occurs, the National Weather Service alerts all weather stations and local authorities, including UW-Stout campus police.

If severe weather or a tornado is approaching, the warning will be signaled by a continuous sounding of emergency sirens.

In case of severe weather:

• When the emergency warning sirens sound, it is YOUR responsibility to get to shelter. Take a battery operated radio with you to listen for the "all clear" signal. The department of Security and Police
• Services, if time permits, may telephone the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Residence Life Director, and Computing Center Director. These offices will in turn notify their subordinates. The campus police may also announce the warning via car loudspeakers. When the emergency sirens are sounded, all persons should immediately seek shelter in the nearest strong building. Go to the basement or interior walls of lower floors. Auditoriums, gymnasiums and similar large rooms with wide roofs should be avoided. Stay away from all windows and exterior doors.

Note: City of Menomonie emergency sirens are sounded at 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday of each month during the months of May through September.

Utility Failure

All utility failures must be reported to The Physical Plant Department as soon as possible:

• During normal working hours (7:30-4:30 Monday-Friday) call X2200.
• If utility failure occurs after hours, weekends, or holidays, notify the UW-Stout Security and Police Service Office at X2222.
• If there is potential danger to building(s) and/or its occupants, call 9-911 immediately.
• If telephone service is not available, go to the Security and Police Services Office, University Services Building and request them to contact Physical Plant.
• Northern States Power can also be contacted to help shut down the natural gas or electricity. They can be reached by calling 1-800-895-1777.