Classroom Safety Resource Materials
Purdue Emergency Preparedness and Planning web site lists procedures for most emergencies and is
readily available from your office or classroom computer:
http://www.purdue.edu/ehps/emergency_preparedness
Emergency Procedures Guide (EPG):
http://www.purdue.edu/em ergency_preparedness/flipchart/index.htm l
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Fire
 Medical Emergency
Crimes Activity
 Mental Health Emergency
Bomb threats
Shelter in place
 Earthquake
Utility failure
 Plumbing failure, flood, water leak
Natural gas leak,
 Elevator failure
Active Shooter (see reference for additional information)
Hazardous Material spills/release (see references below for additional information)
Tornado Warning (see weather policy below for additional information)
Evacuation guidelines for people with disabilities
Active shooter training video, Shots Fired on Campus, W hen Lightning Strikes
Additional specific materials regarding in-classroom emergencies for laboratories that involve hazardous
chemicals including mercury, biohazardous materials or radioactive materials can be found in specific
program manuals located on the REM website:
http://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/home/guide.htm
If the emergency is significant or additional resources are necessary always call 911 for assistance.
Other useful resources:
Your Building Emergency Plan (BEP): See your building deputy or designated representative for your
specific building plan. BEP’s can also be found online at the Campus Emergency Preparedness Website.
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Online BEP List (Career Account Login Required)
Purdue Tornado (and other weather) Policy: http://www.purdue.edu/policies/index.html
Purdue building evacuation and shelter in place policies: The policies and procedures are located in the
Building Emergency Plan for your facility. See your building deputy or designated representative for your
specific building plan.
Purdue ALERT, the University emergency warning notification system, information
http://www.purdue.edu/ehps/emergency_preparedness/warning-system.html
Em ergency Procedures Quick Reference Poster can be enlarged for onscreen viewing. You are
encouraged to post the poster in your classrooms and work areas.
Get Ready, Get Set, Go Poster (pdf) (word)
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A decision assistance tool designed for use by all campus populations in developing their situationspecific individual emergency plans