Emergency Response Guide
Prepare Before an Emergency
- Introduce yourself to the Building Liaison Committee representative.
- Note your designated sheltering location and assembly area in the event of an emergency.
- Develop at least two evacuation routes.
Consider work area for items that might cause injury during an earthquake. Secure shelving. - Locate two nearest fire extinguishers, remembering PASS:
- Pull the pin.
- Aim at base of fire.
- Squeeze the trigger.
- Spray until extinguished.
Individuals with Disabilities
- Inform the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (816-235-5241) and 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515) of your circumstance. Request emergency response accommodations with two escape plans, one with assistance and one without assistance.
- Find two or three co-workers willing to help you in an emergency.
Notification Numbers
- 海角论坛 Police: 816-235-1515
- Counseling Services: 816-235-1635
- Roo Wellness: 816-235-6133
- Women’s Center: 816-235-1638
- Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
海角论坛 Alert! – 海角论坛’s Emergency Mass Notification System
- To opt in to emergency messaging to your cell phone and to learn more about 海角论坛 Alert!, go to 海角论坛 Alert.
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER
- 816-235-1515 or 911 Campus Police*
- *If dialing 911 or 9-911 from a campus phone, you will reach the 海角论坛 Police.
- Call 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515) for an ambulance when requested by the victim or in the event of an unconscious victim.
- Do not move the victim unless authorized by a medical authority or if delay in movement is detrimental to the individual.
- Notify appropriate supervisors.
- Call Worker’s Compensation (573-882-7019) immediately to report incident.
- Set off fire alarms while evacuating building.
- Call the 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515) and provide location of the fire.
- Assist handicapped individuals.
- Use a fire extinguisher, if feasible.
- Police will notify Environmental Health and Safety (EHS at 816-235-5241) and Campus Facilities Management (CFM at 816-235-1354).
- If evacuation is impossible, place a wet towel at bottom of door to prevent heat or smoke from entering room.
When someone has entered a building/area and begun shooting, the following actions are recommended only if you feel safe to leave:
- Exit the facility/area immediately and only if it is safe to do so.
- Advise anyone you encounter to exit the building/avoid the area.
- Call 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515) or 911.
When it is NOT SAFE to exit the building/area, the following actions are recommended:
- Go to the nearest room or office.
- Close and lock the door, then barricade the door.
- Cover the door windows.
- REMAIN QUIET, silence cell phones, and give the appearance of an empty room.
- DO NOT answer the door.
- Call 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515) or 911.
- Wait for emergency personnel to escort you out of the building.
When calling police, provide the following information:
- Your name.
- Your specific location.
- Number of shooters and any description.
- Number of people in your group.
- If indoors, move away from windows and go to the basement or interior hallway on a lower floor.
- Avoid auditoriums, gymnasiums or other areas having a wide, free-span roof. Take cover under heavy furniture.
- If outdoors, lie flat in the nearest depression, such as a ditch or ravine. If time allows, move away from the path of the tornado at a right angle.
- Evacuate the area to the extent appropriate.
- Warn co-workers and supervisors.
- Call 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515).
- Take action to contain the spill, if possible to do so without jeopardizing personal safety/health.
- If the spill is of disastrous proportions, immediately contact EHS (816-235-5241). EHS will call the state or national emergency response numbers.
- Cooperation is required.
- Move in safe, orderly manner to nearest exit.
- Assist others.
- Do not use elevators.
- Take personal belongings only if time permits.
- Report to your building liaison at prearranged location.
- REPORT UNUSUAL BEHAVIOR TO 海角论坛 POLICE.
- Control/limit access to work area.
- Limit area to authorized persons.
- Restrict access to area when closed.
- Lock desk, cabinets, storage and office doors.
- DO NOT leave belongings unattended.
- Politely challenge unfamiliar persons.
- Acknowledge co-workers.
- Offer assistance to strangers.
When witness to a crime in progress:
- Call 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515).
- Provide detailed description of criminal and/or vehicle license.
- Remain where you are (if safe) until contacted by a police officer.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND OR INTERFERE WITH CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.
- Evacuate and secure site.
- Relocate personnel to safe area.
- Prevent further contamination.
- Call 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515).
- Police will alert CFM to turn off HVAC.
- Lab supervisor: call EHS Radiation Safety Office (816-235-5241) for decontamination of room and to post warning signs.
During a flood watch,
If indoors:
- Turn on battery-operated radio for latest emergency information.
- Move valuable items to high places, if possible.
- Unplug electrical appliances.
- Follow instructions of authorities.
If outdoors:
- Move to higher ground and stay there.
- Avoid walking through floodwater.
- If in a car, do not attempt to drive through floodwater. If your car stalls, abandon it immediately and move to higher ground.
During an evacuation:
- If advised to evacuate do so immediately to avoid flooded roads, being sure to follow recommended evacuation routes.
- Listen to radio or authorities for evacuation instructions.
- Remain indoors if already there.
- Take cover under sturdy furniture – such as worktables or desks – or in doorways, halls or against inside walls.
- Move to or near the center of the building.
- Avoid glass windows or doors.
- Avoid running through or near buildings where there is the danger of falling debris. If outdoors, remain in the open, away from buildings and structures and a safe distance from utility wires.
- After tremors have stopped, avoid damaged buildings and structures.
- Go to basement, lowest level interior hallway or designated shelter area.
- Take minimal personal belongings, if possible.
- Stay away from exterior windows and doors.
- Shelter-in-place until a police officer gives the all-clear signal.
- If you receive a bomb threat, DO NOT HANG UP.
- Secure as much information as possible. Consider voice accent, tension, slang, and background noise.
- Use a different phone to call 海角论坛 Police (816-235-1515).
- Follow instructions from police.