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In Case of Emergency

Fire

  • Evacuate and notify occupants as you leave
  • CALL 9-1-1
  • ACTIVATE the fire alarm
  • Don't use elevators
  • Close doors to contain fire as you leave
  • Feel doors - Don't open hot doors
  • Only attempt to extinguish a fire if trained

Evacuation

  • OBEY alarms immediately
  • Follow your department's evacuation plan
  • Assist persons with disabilities
  • Move well away from the building
  • Never re-enter a building after evacuating unless cleared by emergency personnel

Medical

  • Call 9-1-1
  • Keep victim still and comfortable
  • Render first aid if trained
  • Send someone to meet the ambulance
  • If the injured person is an employee, report the injury to the department head or supervisor
  • To call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazardous Materials

  • EVACUATE if there is a health risk
  • CONTAIN spill if trained and safe to do so
  • CONTACT your local Law Enforcement Agency for emergency response
  • Notify others and close doors as you leave
  • Notify incident responders if you have details about the hazardous substance

Fire, Medical, and Police Call

9-1-1

All Other Emergencies Call
7am to 1am
HMSC Facilities
541-270-0101
1am to 7am
TCB Security
541-265-5265

Suspicious Activity

  • DO NOT physically confront suspicious person or handle a suspicious package
  • DO NOT let anyone into locked buildings/offices
  • If a bomb threat, COMPLETE the Bomb Threat Checklist
  • CONTACT TCB Security at 541-265-5265
  • Report any suspicious activity or packages

Earthquake

  • DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON until the shaking stops
  • EVACUATE immediately - enact HMSC Tsunami Evacuation Plan
  • Assist persons with disabilities
  • Move well away from the building
  • Never re-enter a building after evacuating unless cleared by emergency personnel

Shelter in Place

  • SEEK a safe location without hazards
  • SEEK interior room, if possible
  • CLOSE windows and doors
  • If in a LOCK DOWN situation
    • Cover windows
    • Lock Room Door
    • Seek cover behind solid objects

Active Threat

  • RUN - if a safe path is available
  • HIDE - find a place the attacker is less likely to find out
  • FIGHT - only as a last resort and when your life is in danger
  • SHELTER IN PLACE - if you receive the alert but are not in the vicinity of the threat