EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES Emergency Preparedness Bismarck State College has adopted an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that establishes policies, procedures, and an organizational hierarchy for response to emergencies on campus. The Plan outlines incident priorities, campus organization and the role and operation of Bismarck State College personnel during an emergency. Emergency operations planning at Bismarck State College means preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from any and all emergencies that could affect the College and local City of Bismarck community. Emergency preparedness at Bismarck State College is managed by the College’s Crisis Management Team (CMT). The complete plan is available on the College’s website at: Bismarck State College EOP. The emergency response and evacuation protocols and procedures outlined within this Annual Report are reflective for both on‐ campus and non‐campus buildings, facilities, and residence halls. Emergency Response The college’s departments are responsible for developing emergency response and continuity of operations plans for their areas and staff. The Crisis Management Team (CMT) provides resources and guidance for the development of these plans. Emergencies occurring on campus should be reported to Safety and Security by dialing 701- 224-2700 or on‐campus extension 42700 or by dialing 9-911 for outside emergency responders. In conjunction with other emergency agencies, the college conducts emergency response drills and exercises each year, such as tabletop exercises, field exercises, and tests of the emergency notification systems on campus. These tests, which may be announced or unannounced are designed to assess and evaluate the emergency plans and capabilities of the institution. After‐action reviews will be conducted following each test and/or exercise that documents the test/exercise, provides a description for each test/exercise, the date, time, whether the test was announced or unannounced, and an assessment of the lessons learned from the exercise. Safety and Security publicizes a summary of the emergency response and evacuation procedures via email to all students, faculty and staff once each year in conjunction with a test (exercise and drill) that meets all of the requirements of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). Emergency Evacuation Procedures General Building Evacuation Procedures When the building fire alarm sounds, or when directed by a College official to evacuate, all occupants will leave the building through the nearest exit. Designated Campus Safety and Security or Facilities personnel may remain behind for the purpose of assisting other occupants or emergency responders. • • • • • • • • •
Treat fire alarms as actual emergencies and not drills. Quickly gather personal belongings such as coats and car keys. Leave the building immediately in a calm, orderly manner through the nearest available exit. If there is no one behind you, close doors as you leave. Listen for and follow instructions. Do NOT use elevators. Aid individuals with functional impairments who may need help evacuating. Stay together in a group with your class or department if possible and proceed to your evacuation assembly location. Instructors must account for all students. Supervisors must account for all employees in their work areas. Move (and remain) at least 150 feet away from the building, and if possible, to the upwind side. WAIT to be contacted. Do not return to the building or move to another side of the building unless told to do so by emergency personnel.
Evacuation Assembly Locations In the event that a building must be evacuated, all employees must proceed immediately upon that announcement to the nearest possible exit. All employees should evacuate in an orderly fashion to a pre-designated departmental evacuation assembly location. The evacuation assembly location should be located at a point that is convenient to the building but does not interfere with any emergency response staging. Employees should remain at the evacuation assembly location until departmental or unit management arrives. Employees who do not report to the evacuation assembly location are presumed to be still in the building and possibly in need of emergency rescue. In the event of an actual emergency this information should be relayed to emergency response personnel. The location of the evacuation assembly location should be communicated to new employees during their probationary period.
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