Contact University Police for all Emergencies at 711or 9-911
Report to University Public Safety and provide your location and a list
Suspicious Package
using a University phone or (570)484-2278 or 911using a cell
Without touching or disturbing the item, note the size, shape and
of any individuals with you.
phone.
locations.
Life-Threatening Injuries
EMERGENCY Desk Reference
Provide the information immediately to University Public Safety.
Call University Public Safety or 911.
Instruct everyone to stay away.
Provide as much information as possible about the injury and victim.
Planning for an Emergency
Be prepared to evacuate.
University Public Safety will respond and alert medical responders.
Contact University Public Safety for all Emergencies at (570) 484-2278
Bomb Threat
If trained in First Aid/CPR, act within your expertise.
Review the evacuation plan for your area.
Evacuate the Building. DO NOT pull the fire alarm.
Remain calm and stay with the person.
Know where your primary and secondary exits routes are located.
Collect your immediate belongings and exit by the nearest designated
Non-Life Threatening Injuries
Know how and where to report emergencies.
route.
Call University Public Safety or 911 when any medical assistance may
Participate in routine emergency drills.
Proceed to your designated assembly area and report to the coordinator.
be necessary.
Emergency Notification
Do not return to the building until directed by University Public Safety
Employees must report all work-related injuries to their immediate
For Police, injury or all emergency calls, contact University Public Safety
or Emergency Response Officials.
supervisor and Human Resources.
at 711 (using University phone only) 570-484-2278 (cell phones) or 911.
Bomb Threat Phone Call
Students or visitors must complete an accident/injury form available at
Remain calm, state your name, location, nature of the emergency and stay
Remain calm and keep the caller on the line.
University Public Safety.
on the line until directed.
Ask:
Hazardous Materials and Chemical Incidents
Watch for the arrival of emergency personnel and direct them to the
Where is the bomb?
When will it explode?
Pull the fire alarm.
emergency locations.
What kind of bomb is it?
What does it look like?
Evacuate the building, closing doors behind you.
Fires and Evacuations
What is your name?
Why did you place the bomb?
Once outside, stay clear and UPWIND.
Always evacuate at the sound of an alarm.
Where are you now?
If not in immediate danger, call University Public Safety
If you discover a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm.
Hang up after the caller hangs up.
Report any chemical information, MSDS, injuries, types of chemicals,
Collect your immediate belongings and exit by the nearest designated
Dial 24 on the same line, then hang up.
hazards (fire, reactivity, health), odors, and container type.
route.
Provide the information immediately to University Public Safety by
Only trained individuals are to handle hazardous materials and
Support those that may need assistance.
dialing 711 using a University phone; cell phone dial (570)-484-2278.
chemicals.
Persons requiring special assistance may be directed to the closest Area of
Active Shooter
Do not return until directed by University Public Safety.
Rescue Assistance then notify University Public Safety or 911.
GET OUT: If possible, exit the building immediately and warn others.
Gas Leak
Close but DO NOT LOCK doors as you leave.
CALL OUT: After securing yourself, call University Public Safety or
Stop all operations.
DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.
911.
DO NOT turn lights, electrical equipment or cell phones on or off.
Proceed to your designated assembly area and report to the coordinator.
HIDE OUT: Find a safe place to hide.
Remove sources of ignition (cigarettes and candles).
Do not return to the building until directed by University Public Safety.
KEEP OUT: Lock and barricade doors, close windows, turn off lights,
Leave and report to designated assembly site.
Persons Requiring Assistance
and AV equipment.
Contact University Public Safety.
Assist individuals that may need assistance.
Do not activate the fire alarm.
Elevator Failure
Use a designated buddy system.
Remain until directed by University Public Safety.
If trapped, use the emergency phone to notify University Public Safety.
Move to the building’s nearest Area of Rescue Assistance.
TAKE OUT: Attempting to overcome an armed subject with force is a
If a phone is not present, turn on the emergency alarm located on the
Notify emergency responders of your location via emergency telephone if
last resort that should only be initiated in the most extreme
front panel.
available.
circumstances.
Remain calm.
On-Campus Sheltering Event
Shelter in Place
DO NOT attempt to exit the elevator without instructions form
If a campus-wide evacuation is needed, report to Thomas Field House.
If inside and in a safe location, stay where you are.
University Public Safety.
The alternate reporting site is the Student Rec Center.
If outdoors, be aware of directives to proceed to designated buildings.
Locate an interior room to shelter inside.
Shut windows, vents and close exterior doors.