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Click on the links below
for checklists for a number of emergency situations.
If there
are further questions or comments, contact the UNCW Environmental
Health & Safety (EH&S) Office at 910-962-3057.
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IMPORTANT
UNIVERSITY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
All Emergencies
- 911
University Police Non emergency - 910-962-2222
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) - 910-962-3057
Physical Plant - 910-962-3101
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University
Police will notify the Physical Plant and EH&S
of the emergency during normal working hours, or the designated
"Call Back" person after normal working hours.
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If any hazardous,
radioactive, or biohazardous material is spilled or is leaking,
take prompt action to prevent further release or harm to persons
in the area.
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If the spill is small and you feel you can respond to the spill
yourself consider the following: Do you understand the potential
hazards involved, have appropriate absorbents, personal protective
equipment and is there a second person nearby to call for help if
needed, you can then continue the clean-up.
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Stop the source of the leak if possible.
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Contain the spill with absorbent or booms so it does not continue
to spread.
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Absorb the main body of the spill.
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Use a scoop or dustpan to pick up the used absorbent and place it
in an appropriate container. Label the container. Contact EH&S
for disposal.
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If the spill is large, you do not have appropriate equipment or
you feel uneasy, contact EH&S at 910-962-3057 for assistance.
After hours, call 911. Make sure to
provide the following information:
Your name:
Building:
Room:
Material Released:
Quantity Released:
Describe Situation:
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Leave the area immediately and if the spill is large, activate the
fire alarm system to evacuate the building. Do not close the door,
this will concentrate fumes.
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Evacuate to a safe distance and meet with authorities to provide
information regarding the spill or leak.
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Submit a report to EH&S of the incident.
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If you notice
the smell of natural gas or other strange odor, this may be the
first signal of a hazardous materials release that could result
in a loss of life or damage to property or the environment. Take
prompt action to notify appropriate parties to investigate.
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Notify Physical Plant and EH&S at 910-962-3101 or 910-962-3057.
After hours, call 911. Provide
the following information:
Your Name:
Department:
Building:
Room:
Description of odor:
Time odor first observed:
Is this the first occurrence:
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If the odor becomes strong or if you begin coughing, wheezing, or
have watery eyes, leave the area immediately and activate the fire
alarm system to evacuate the building. Do not close the door, this
will concentrate fumes.
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Evacuate to a safe distance and meet with authorities to provide
information regarding the odor or leak.
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Operation
I.D. is a statewide program designed to discourage burglary and
theft of valuables. It also provides an easy way to identify your
valuables if stolen.
You may borrow
an engraver from the University Police Department and use it to
etch your driver's license number and state abbreviation onto your
valuables.
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Personal property, purses, briefcases, keys, etc., should never
be left unattended. Take those items with you if you plan on leaving
the office, classroom, or residence hall room.
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When you leave your office or residence hall, make sure your door
is locked.
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Use OPERATION I.D. to your advantage. Record all serial numbers
of both the University and personal property in your room or office.
Also a record of your credit cards and numbers should be kept.
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Keep a complete listing of textbook titles and authors. Place a
hidden mark on the same page of each book. You may also want to
write your name and social security number (or another number of
your choosing) on the same page of each book.
IF YOU
OWN A CAR
1. Keep your
car locked at all times, never leave your keys in the vehicle, and
avoid leaving any valuables where they can be seen, store them in
the trunk instead.
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Park in well-lighted areas designated for parking.
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Before entering your vehicle, take a few moments to see if it has
been broken into.
IF YOU
OWN A BICYCLE
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Bicycle registration is MANDATORY. Registration documents your serial
number, make, model, and description with the University Police.
This will enable the return of your bicycle should it ever be stolen
and recovered. Registration is free of charge.
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Park your bike in a public place so that any type of tampering will
be observed by passers-by and discouraged.
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MAKE SURE YOU LOCK YOUR BIKE. Locking
your bike is one of the easiest ways to prevent your bike from being
stolen. U-Bolt type locking devices afford the best protection.
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When you lock your bike, secure it by locking the frame and one
or both wheels to a bike rack.
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If you receive a bomb threat, try to remain calm and obtain as much
information as possible. Click
here for a check list for bomb threat information.
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Call 911 and give the Police Telecommunicator the following
information: your name, location, telephone number and as much
information as possible regarding the bomb threat including the
bomb location, the time it is set to explode, and the time you
received the call.
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Notify your supervisor and/or the department head.
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Local supervisors and/or the University Police will be responsible
for building evacuation.
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If you find a suspicious object, package or item, DO
NOT TOUCH IT. Report it to the University Police.
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If you are instructed to evacuate, move a safe distance away from
the building, a minimum of 500 feet. Do not return to the building
until instructed to do so by authorized personnel.
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Report all criminal or suspicious activity immediately to University
Police; call 911.
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If safe to do so, get a good description of the suspect. Note the
suspect's clothing, sex, color, approximate age, method and direction
of travel. If you are able, get the suspect's name, if entering
a vehicle, note the color, make, model, license plate number and
any unusual or outstanding features.
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In the event of a civil disturbance, continue inasmuch as possible
with your normal activities. If the disturbance is outside stay
away from doors and windows.
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Do not interfere with those persons creating the disturbance, or
with law enforcement personnel.
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SIGN
UP FOR CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES.
CALL EH&S AT 910-962-3057
• Do not move
a seriously injured person unless it is a life-threatening situation.
Ensure person is breathing and stop serious bleeding. Be sure to
avoid contact with blood or body fluids
• Call 911, give your name, location and telephone
number. Give as much information as possible regarding the nature
of the injury or illness, whether or not the victim is conscious,
etc.
• Return to
the victim. Administer first aid, and keep the victim as calm and
comfortable as possible.
• Remain with
the victim until University Police arrives.
• If the injured
person is an employee, report the injury to the Workers Compensation
Coordinator at 910-962-3712 and EH&S at 910-962-3057.
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Hurricanes
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Class requirements are suspended when a voluntary evacuation is
announced and classes are cancelled when a mandatory evacuation
for New Hanover County is issued. The
Chancellor will close the University when conditions warrant.
Students are encouraged to go home. Resident halls must be vacated
and will be closed when empty. Students unable to go home should
contact the Dean of Student's Office at 910-962-3119 for shelter
assistance.
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All buildings must be vacated upon closing of the University, and
they will be searched and closed by University Police.
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Medical services will continue to be available on campus during
the emergency on a 24-hour basis.
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Designated emergency personnel will continue to be on duty around
the clock during these storms. Campus officials are in constant
contact with local, county and state emergency headquarters.
For additional
information concerning hurricanes, see http://www.uncw.edu/ba/safety/emergency_management.html.
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If time permits, go to the interior hallway on the lowest floor.
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If the fire is small, and you are trained, you may wish to fight
it with a fire extinguisher or a building fire hose. When in doubt,
just get out.
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When you evacuate, do not stop for personal belongings or records.
Leave immediately, closing doors behind you, using the exit stairways,
not elevators.
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Do not walk through or stand in a smoke cloud. Stay low to the floor
when exiting if visibility is impaired due to smoke.
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Notify either University Police, or firefighters on the scene if
you suspect someone may be trapped inside the building.
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