UPTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND ANNEX EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
REPORT ALL EMERGENCIES TO THE UPTON
COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 432-693-2422
DIAL 911
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL EMERGENCIES
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Report all emergencies to Upton County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) at 432-693-2422.
Call 911 to request Fire Department or Emergency Medical Services if needed.
Suspend activities and events in the affected area for the duration of the emergency.
Follow instructions from emergency personnel or from emergency communications systems.
Whenever possible, assist persons with special needs and render aid to those that require it.
BUILDING EVACUATION
SHELTER-IN-PLACE
Evacuation may be required due to fire, gas leak,
bomb threat, or other emergency
Shelter-in-place may be required due to severe weather, acts
of violence, chemical spill/release, or other emergency
Gather personal belongings IF it is safe to do so. DO
NOT delay evacuation.
DO NOT operate electrical switches or close doors
or drawers if explosion is possible.
Immediately evacuate facility using nearest safely
accessible exit.
DO NOT use elevators.
Whenever possible, assist persons with special
needs and render aid to those that require it.
Meet outside at specified assembly area, account
for everyone, and await further instructions.
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TORNADO WARNING
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Immediately evacuate the facility when alarm is
activated or when there is evidence of fire.
Close doors as exiting and activate the nearest fire
alarm pull station.
Call 911 to report the location of fire or smoke.
THREATENING/SUSPICIOUS PERSON
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Monitor the person from a safe distance.
DO NOT confront the person or block their access
to an exit.
Call UCSO/911 and provide information about the
person, location, and/or direction of travel.
SUSPICIOUS ITEM/MAIL
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DO NOT open or handle the item.
Isolate the area.
Call UCSO/911 and provide information about the
item, location, and description.
If you suspect biological or chemical contamination,
immediately wash your hands with soap and water.
Immediately move to shelter area or an interior
area of lower level of facility, away from windows.
Remain in shelter area until warning expires.
ACTIVE SHOOTER
If you hear gunfire or see a person with a gun,
take immediate steps to protect yourself
FIRE
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Instructions will be issued via telephone, social
media, and other available notification systems.
Stay calm and assist others.
Avoid windows, doors, and outside walls.
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Try to escape the area or building if possible
If unable to escape, find a room in which to hide.
Immediately close and lock and/or barricade the
door and take cover behind heavy furnishings.
Stay away from windows and out of view.
Turn off or completely silence devices that emit
light or make sound.
Notify UCSO/911 of the shooter’s location and
description.
If they approach you, your actions will depend
solely on your judgement and capabilities. Physical
confrontation or attack is a last resort.
CHEMICAL SPILL/RELEASE
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Immediately go inside and close all doors and
windows.
Go the highest available area.
Turn off all heating, ventilation, and air conditioner
systems and fans.
If possible, seal around doors, windows, or other
openings using tape or other available materials.
For more emergency management procedures or information please contact the
Upton County Office of Emergency Management: 432-693-2042/2043 or emc@co.upton.tx.us