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Emergency Actions
Plan
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Moultrie Technical College
Emergency Procedures:
Introduction ............................................................................................ 3
Emergency Telephone Numbers............................................................. 4
First Aid Providers ................................................................................. 5
MTC Emergency Alert System .............................................................. 6
General Procedures................................................................................. 6
Evacuation Guidelines ............................................................................ 7
Evacuating Persons with Disabilities .............................................. 8
Emergency Signals ................................................................................. 9
Accident, Serious Injury, or Illness ........................................................ 11
Exposure Control .................................................................................... 12
Fire ......................................................................................................... 13
Inclement Weather ................................................................................. 15
Tornado Watch or Warning .................................................................... 16
Intruder/Hostage/Terrorism .................................................................... 17
Student Disruptions/Civil Disturbances.................................................. 18
Mental Health Emergency; Menacing Behavior ............................. 19
Violent Crime in Progress .............................................................. 20
Hazardous Materials/Radiological Incident ............................................ 21
Bomb or Bomb Threat ............................................................................ 22
MTC Bomb Threat Data Form ............................................................... 23
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INTRODUCTION
The College must provide a safe and orderly environment for its faculty, staff, and students. Even in the face of
emergency, the need to maintain this environment is essential.
Although it is not possible to think of every type of college disturbance that could threaten the safety of faculty,
staff, and students; this plan has been developed to assist college personnel in resolving major emergencies.
It is anticipated that adhering to the steps developed in this plan, in the event of an emergency, will maximize
the opportunity for the safe protection and, if necessary, orderly evacuation or relocation of all occupants.
Safety of building occupants is the primary concern of any emergency plan. The preservation of the building
and contents is secondary.
Supervisory personnel are directly responsible for the instruction of all employees under their jurisdiction in
regard to proper procedures and safe methods to be utilized in performing duties in the working and
instructional environment and for taking immediate measures to respond to an emergency. Immediate response
to safeguard life and property is made at the administrator, supervisor and employee level most readily available
and equipped to respond to the situation.
An Emergency Preparedness/Safety Committee is established and serves as an advisory, planning and
improvement committee to guide the MTC emergency and safety programs and other tasks necessary to ensure
a safe work and learning environment. The committee meets regularly to discuss issues related to safety and
security, accident and crime prevention, regulatory issues, and feedback regarding employee and student safety
concerns. The committee is also charged with the maintenance of the Plan. Fire and Tornado drills will be
held once every semester. Lockdown, Hurricane, and Earthquake drills will be held once annually. Any
questions, concern, or suggestions should be directed to a committee member. Members are as follows:
Debbie Craft—Chair
Daniel Folsom
John McFarland
Roxanne Stone
Todd Presley—Vice Chair
Nancy Hall
Ernest Kennedy
Darrell Wilkerson
Janice Baldree
Cornelius Ball
Joey Fowler
Joyce Langdale
Mitchell Meadows Steve Peacock
Michaela Underwood
Although not specifically identified in the above committee; the individual instructor, program director and
program chair occupy important roles in the safety program and the management of emergency situations that
occur on college property. It is these individuals who have the professional knowledge of the safety issues,
rules, and procedures that apply their areas of responsibility. These individuals have the immediate
responsibility to ensure that emergency and safety procedures are disseminated and followed in their work and
classroom environments.
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Police/Sheriff
Ambulance
Fire
911
911
911
Stay on the line—DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO.
Give complete information for responding emergency personnel.
Notify Administration:
CONTACT NUMBERS
OFFICE
CELL
HOME
Acting President (Jim Glass)
VP Student Services (Leigh Wallace)
VP Economic Development/Satellite Operations (David Evans)
VP Administration (Ken Strickland)
217-4137
217-4143
391-2609
217-4188
821-1157
921-8300
821-6090
821-1156
883-2299
Assistant VP, Academic Affairs (Tina Strickland)
Dean for Academic Affairs—Moultrie (Kathryn Kent)
Dean for Academic Affairs—Tifton (Becky Richardson)
Director, Marketing/Public Relations (Jana Wiggins)
Director, Facilities (Steve Peacock)
Maintenance Supervisor—Veterans Parkway (Todd Presley)
Maintenance Supervisor—Industrial Drive (Steve Fletcher)
Maintenance Supervisor—Tifton (Scotty Funderburk)
Security—Veterans Parkway (Mitchell Meadows)
Security—Industrial Drive (Ernest Kennedy)
Security—Tifton (Cedric Carruthers)
217-4141
217-4206
391-2624
217-4139
217-4234
217-4158
217-4170
391-2604
777-1005
821-0003
President’s Executive Assistant (Vickie Sangster)
VPC Main Desk (Carol Kilgore)
Tifton Campus Main Desk (Paula Moser)
217-4137
891-7000
391-2600
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589-0338
821-0297
821-0445
821-0288
821-0669
821-0042
821-1166
850-0850
821-1155
850-0839
217-4904
507-5418
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FIRST AID PROVIDERS
VETERANS PARKWAY CAMPUS
Nancy Plymel Campagna ................................................................................................................................. 217-4177
Andy Clark ....................................................................................................................................................... 217-4173
Debra Craft....................................................................................................................................................... 217-4209
Amber Goodman .............................................................................................................................................. 217-4077
Lisa Griffin....................................................................................................................................................... 217-4144
Laura Hall ........................................................................................................................................................ 217-4254
Dr. Jorge Houed ............................................................................................................................................... 217-4236
Alfred Jones ..................................................................................................................................................... 217-4178
Robin Kern ....................................................................................................................................................... 217-4175
Linda Lofton .................................................................................................................................................... 217-4198
Mitchell Meadows ........................................................................................................................................... 821-0042
Steve Peacock .................................................................................................................................................. 821-0297
Todd Presley .................................................................................................................................................... 821-0445
Pierre Rogers.................................................................................................................................................... 217-4224
Vickie Sangster ................................................................................................................................................ 217-4137
Buffie Spencer ................................................................................................................................................. 891-7030
Paul Tompkins ................................................................................................................................................. 217-4168
INDUSTRIAL DRIVE CAMPUS
Steve Fletcher................................................................................................................................................... 821-0288
Jan Fowler ........................................................................................................................................................ 217-4181
Lisa Griffin....................................................................................................................................................... 217-4144
Doug Hall ......................................................................................................................................................... 217-4182
Ernest Kennedy ................................................................................................................................................ 821-1166
Amanda Meads ................................................................................................................................................ 891-7290
Tim Morton ...................................................................................................................................................... 217-4169
Steve Peacock .................................................................................................................................................. 821-0297
Ken Robison..................................................................................................................................................... 217-4153
Megan Sloan .................................................................................................................................................... 217-4184
Brittany Touchton ............................................................................................................................................ 890-6049
TIFTON CAMPUS
Angela Bullard ................................................................................................................................................. 391-2637
Kelly Daniell .................................................................................................................................................... 391-2635
Sandy Fletcher ................................................................................................................................................. 391-2653
Joey Fowler ...................................................................................................................................................... 391-2660
Nancy Hall ....................................................................................................................................................... 391-2652
Linda Huggins .................................................................................................................................................. 391-6955
Sherry King ...................................................................................................................................................... 391-2638
Sonja McDonald .............................................................................................................................................. 391-2659
Amy Stewart .................................................................................................................................................... 391-2652
MTC EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM
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USE:
To alert students to school closings for the following circumstances
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Bad weather
Threat of violence on Campus
o Bomb Threat
o Intruder on Campus
o Chemical Spill
Alerts will be made via telephone call, text message, email, and posted on Facebook.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
INSTRUCTOR COMMUNICATION WITH THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE/SECURITY/STUDENT
SERVICES:
At times, an emergency will occur in the classroom or in the hallway near a classroom. The instructor will need
to communicate to Security, the President’s office and the Student Services office that an emergency situation
has occurred. Here are a few suggestions on reporting:
1. Send a student messenger to Security/Student Services by a safe route.
2. Call the Security/Student Services by telephone if possible.
3. Ask another instructor or staff member for assistance in getting the message to Security/Student
Services.
COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENT BODY DURING CRISIS SITUATIONS:
1. Use megaphone (located with Emergency Preparedness Kit), PA System and MTC Alert when giving
directions for entire student body.
2. Use cell phone/office phone, if available, to communicate with administrative personnel and campus
supervisors. DO NOT USE CELL PHONES OR OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CASE
OF A BOMB THREAT. Send a messenger.
ASSOCIATING WITH THE PRESS:
All matters pertaining to the media should be immediately referred to the President or PR/Marketing Specialist.
1. Greet the reporter/television crew politely. Tell them to wait in the designated area.
2. Call the President’s office and advise the president the whereabouts of the media personnel.
3. No students should be interviewed and/or photographed during a crisis, controversial, commercial, or
political situation.
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EVACUATION GUIDELINES
Evacuation of Campus Building(s) required because of:
Fire
Bomb Threat
Fire: Evacuate building(s) 300 feet. Proceed to nearest Assembly Area.
FIRE ASSEMBLY AREAS
Industrial Drive Campus
 Buildings 100, 200, 400, 500, 600—South Parking Lot
 Buildings 300, 700, 800—North Parking Lot
 Building 900—East Parking Lot
Veterans Parkway Campus
 Building A—Building A Parking Lot
 Building B—Building B Parking Lot
 Building C—Building A Parking Lot
Tifton Campus
 Buildings A, B—North East Parking Lot
 Building C—South Parking Lot
 Building D, Fire Science, Economic Development—Southwest Parking Lot
 Building F, Mobile Units—West Grassed Area
 Truck Driving—Truck Driving Course
Ashburn Campus—City Resource Center
 Farthest area of parking lot
Sylvester Adult Education Center
 South Parking Lot or Football Practice Field Behind Building
Farm
 Front of Building Grassed Area
Bomb Threat: Evacuate building(s) 1,000 Feet. Proceed to nearest Assembly Area designated by
Administration.
CAUTION: Evacuees should be careful crossing roadways. Be alert to responding Emergency vehicles.
Bomb Threat: Stay clear of vehicles in the parking lot.
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EVACUATING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Instructors and staff should be proactive and be aware of people who will need assistance.
Instructors should notify the Disabilities Services Coordinator each semester of all persons with disabilities who
may need assistance during an emergency.
Assisting Blind/Visually Impaired:
 Clearly announce the type of emergency
 Offer your arm for guidance
 Tell the person where you are going, and alert him/her to obstacles along the way
Assisting Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
 Turn lights on and off to gain the person attention
 Indicate directions with gestures or a written note
Assisting Mobility-Impaired/Wheelchair users:
 Elevators should not be used to move people with disabilities
 Seek volunteers to assist students/personnel with physical disabilities to the nearest enclosed
stairway or designated areas for rescue assistance
 One individual should remain with the person(s) if it can be done without unreasonable personal risk
 Others should advise emergency personnel of the location so that the evacuation can be completed
If an imminent danger situation exists and the person requests assistance in evacuation before emergency
personnel can arrive, assist in finding volunteers to evacuate the person per his/her instructions
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EMERGENCY SIGNALS
The following emergency signals will be used to direct emergency actions of employees and students.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Fire/Bomb Threat/Chemical Spill:
 Sounding of fire alarm
 PA System
 Messenger—during power outages and Bomb threats
 Flashing fire alarm strobe lights
 MTC Emergency Alert System (Do NOT use during Bomb threat)
Instructions:
 Depart the building via nearest exit
 Use stairs: DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
 Evacuate to designated assembly area
 Stay clear of roadways and responding emergency vehicles
 Stay clear of all parking lots and vehicles
TAKE COVER
Tornado Warning:
 PA System
 MTC Emergency Alert System
 Messenger (during power outage)
Instructions:
 PROCEED TO THE HALLWAY (OR WINDOWLESS ROOM) ON THE GROUND FLOOR
 Use stairs: DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. (HANDICAP USE ONLY)
 Stay clear of windows and skylights
 Close fire doors
LOCK DOWN
Intruder/Hostage/Terrorism:
 PA System
 Messenger (during power outage)
 MTC Emergency Alert System
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Instructions:
 Lock all doors. Turn off all lights
 Move away from all doors and windows. Take cover
ALL CLEAR
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PA System
MTC Emergency Alert System
Messenger (during power outage)
Instructions:
 Return to classroom/work area
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ACCIDENT, SERIOUS INJURY, OR ILLNESS
DEFINITION:
Emergency where one may be sick or injured; immediate concern is to aid the sick or injured person
SIGNALS:
 None
ACTIONS:
1. Contact First Aid Providers for assistance. See page five (5) for your campus First Aid Providers.
2. Contact emergency services: 911
3. Contact Student Services/appropriate administrator and stay with the sick/injured person
4. Disperse the crowd, if necessary
5. Utilize first aid/follow universal precautions. Do not move the victim unless in danger of further injury
6. Inform staff/students as needed
7. Complete accident report form and file in Business Office
ROLES:
First Aid Providers
 Administer First Aid as needed
 Contact 911 and Student Services
VP Student Services
 Supervise care of person(s)
 Communicate with parents/family
Secretary
 Aid in communication with emergency services
 Contact President’s office, if appropriate
Nursing Instructors
 Aid instructors and others in first aid
Instructors
 Stay with students, assess first aid needs, and contact Student Services, if appropriate
Staff
 Help with communication to family, if necessary
 Assist with first aid
Security
 Maintain crowd control
 Direct Emergency Personnel to injured/sick person
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EXPOSURE CONTROL
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS:
Most approaches to infection control are based on a concept called Universal Precautions. It requires that
persons administering aid consider every person, all blood and body fluids to be a potential carrier of infectious
disease. When administering first aid, the standards of practice listed below should be followed.
ACTIONS:
1. Wash hands with antiseptic wipes if there is any possibility of contact with blood, body fluids or human
tissue from an injured worker. Wash hands with soap and water as soon as possible
2. Wear gloves when anticipating contact with blood, body fluids, tissues, mucous membranes or
contaminated surfaces, or if breaks in the skin are present
3. Wear an impervious gown or apron if splattering of clothing is likely
4. Wear a mask if there is to be contact with an infectious disease spread by splatter droplets
5. Wear appropriate protective equipment at all times including a mask and eye protection if splattering is
likely to occur when attending to an injured person
6. Make mouthpieces, resuscitation bags and other resuscitation devices readily available for use in areas
where the need for resuscitation is likely and carry appropriate devices in emergency response kits
7. Handle sharp objects carefully
 Do not cut, bend, break or reinsert used needles into original sheath by hand
 Discard sharp objects intact, immediately after use into an impervious sharps disposal box which
should be carried whenever needles are in the emergency response kit
 Report immediately all needle stick accidents, mucosal splashes or contamination of open wounds
with blood or body fluids
8. Dispose of all spills which contain or may contain biological contaminants in accordance with policies
for hazardous waste disposal. Until cleanup is complete, the accident area should be roped off to other
workers
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FIRE
DEFINITION:
A fire in the building or on the premises requiring the evacuation of the building(s)
SIGNALS:
 Fire Alarm; Flashing Strobe Lights
 PA System
 MTC Emergency Alert System
 Messenger (during power outage)
 Try to stay calm and remember: R.A.C.E.—Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Evacuate or Extinguish
ACTIONS:
1. Activate fire alarm by pulling nearest pull-station
2. Notify Fire Department and Police by dialing 911
 Give your name and location
 Give the location of fire
3. Fight the fire with a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
 The fire department has been notified, AND
 The fire is small and confined to its area of origin, AND
 You have a way out and can fight the fire with your back to the exit, AND
 You have the proper extinguisher, in good working order, AND
 You know how to use it
 If you are not sure of your ability or the capability of the fire extinguisher to contain the fire, GET
OUT AND LEAVE THE FIRE FIGHTING TO THE EXPERTS
4. Close all doors and windows to confine the fire
5. Instructions and information will be broadcast using the MTC Emergency Alert System.
6. Evacuate the building (Assist Handicapped) and proceed to designated assembly area
7. Instructors stay with student and confirm roll
8. Remain in assembly area until you receive the “ALL CLEAR” from the Fire Department
IF TRAPPED:
1. Secure your area from smoke. Close doors. If possible, use wet towels, clothing, etc. to seal large gaps
under doors.
2. Yell or hang an object (towel, shirt, coat, etc.) out the window to attract attention. Use the telephone to
call Security (VPC: 229-821-0042, IDC: 229-821-1166, Tifton: 229-850-0850) or anyone to advise them
of your situation and your location.
3. ONLY AS A LAST RESORT: If you are trapped and unable to communicate and no one is likely to
know you are there, should you consider using a fire extinguisher, fire blanket, coat, etc. in an attempt to
escape through a fire. Remain low to the floor to avoid smoke and crawl to your nearest exit
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ROLES:
President
 Supervise evacuation and check for injuries
 Assign roles to auxiliary persons as needed
 Keep access roads open
First Aid Providers
 Administer first aid/see Universal Precautions (see page )
Instructors
 Evacuate
 Take roll
Floor Marshalls (Custodians)
 Check restrooms and other areas for students and faculty
 Make sure evacuation is complete
 Check with president when area is clear
Security
 Maintain crowd control
 Direct emergency personnel
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
DEFINITION:
Snow, ice or extremely cold weather; floods, hurricanes; etc
SIGNALS:
 PA System
 Messenger (during power outage)
 MTC Emergency Alert System
ACTIONS:
During the school day:
1. NOAA Weather radio will alert to weather situation
2. Evaluate actions to be taken
3. Students will remain in rooms until advised about school operation
4. President decides to suspend class—will advise faculty and students
5. Personnel will depart the campus
6. Instructions and information will be broadcast using MTC Emergency Alert System
Before the school day or school not in session:
1. If the weather forecast is for some type of severe weather and the president decides to suspend classes
and/or school operations, the decision will be broadcast over the following media resources:
 FM radio WMTM 93.9 Moultrie
 FM radio 95.3
 TV Channel 10 WALB
 School closing will also be broadcast using the MTC Emergency Alert System
ROLES:
President
 Notify staff as needed
 Utilize Emergency Telephone Notification, if needed
 Call emergency numbers, if necessary
Maintenance
 Check on buildings as weather permits
 Come in early on the first day back and check steps, stairs, and sidewalks
 Place caution signs as needed
PR/Marketing
 Inform Media
Security
 Provide assistance as needed
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TORNADO WATCH OR WARNING
DEFINITION:
Tornado Watch: Conditions are favorable for a tornado or severe weather. Make staff aware, but take no action
Tornado Warning: Tornado has been sighted; take shelter immediately
SIGNALS: (See EMERGENCY SIGNALS page 7)
 PA System
 Messenger (during power outage)
o *TAKE COVER*
o *ALL CLEAR*
 MTC Emergency Alert System
ACTIONS:
1. Agency receives the Tornado Warning via NOAA emergency radio
2. Notify President’s Office/evening manager immediately
3. President/evening manager to issue take cover signal
 *TAKE COVER* signal is initiated
 Instructions and information will be broadcast using the MTC Emergency Alert System
4. Instructors, staff, and students
 PROCEED TO HALLWAY OR WINDOWLESS ROOMS ON GROUND FLOOR.
 DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. (HANDICAP USE ONLY)
 Stay clear of windows and skylights
 Close fire doors
5. Students should not be permitted to leave the school during a TORNADO WARNING
6. Instructors are to close windows and doors upon leaving with their students
7. Instructors should keep their class rosters and verify student classroom count
8. When the all clear signal is initiated, return to classroom/work area
Note: Each room has an evacuation sheet that gives the locations of where to assemble for a tornado. Be
familiar with this sheet.
ROLES:
President
 Maintain contact with student body and staff
 Initiate alarm as necessary
 Use megaphone for crowd control if necessary
 Give the All Clear signal
Student Services
 Man phones and monitor weather radios
Security
 Provide assistance as needed
Note: Tornado watches may last from two to six hours.
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INDIVIDUAL POSING THREAT REQUIRING SHELTER IN PLACE
DEFINITION:
Any person(s) on the school premises who may present a threat to students, guests, faculty and staff
SIGNALS:
1. PA System
2. Messenger (during power outage)
3. MTC Emergency Alert System
If the individual is in the hall, staff will call security. (VPC: 821-0042; IDC: 821-1166; Tifton: 850-0850;
Ashburn—City Resource Center: 911; Sylvester: 911) Security will assess the situation and determine if the
individual should be escorted off of property or if individual needs to talk to a member of the staff. If the
individual presents a threat or is armed, notify 911, security, and the President’s Office or Student Affairs
immediately so that shelter in place can be announced over the PA.
ACTIONS:
1. Staff who spots armed individual will call 911 and report the situation to Security. Also call the
President’s Office or Student Affairs.
2. Security will assess the situation and direct action.
3. Any staff or faculty member may give the shelter in place alert by calling the President’s Office or
Student Affairs. Ask whoever is in the President’s Office or Student Affairs to make the shelter in place
announcement.
4. Lock all doors. Turn off all lights. Silence cell phones and remain as quiet as possible.
5. Move away from all doors and windows. Take cover. If you are able to get to a safe place with no
windows and only an interior door that locks, move to that location.
6. If you cannot get to a safe place, try to get away from the individual.
7. If no escape is possible, be prepared to fight individual, looking for anything that will help you defend
yourself if possible.
8. Follow Police instructions.
9. Instructions and information will be broadcast using the MTC Emergency Alert System.
ROLES:
President or Senior Administration
 Take charge of the situation and call police, if needed
 Give the All Clear signal
Security
 Provide assistance as needed to law enforcement
 Follow directives given by President or Senior Administration
Instructors
 Lock doors and await further instructions
 Take roll
 Instruct students, as needed, to follow procedures
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STUDENT DISRUPTIONS/CIVIL DISTURBANCES
DEFINITION:
An incident that disrupts or has the potential to disrupt the orderly functions of the school
 Level 1: Disruption is confined to one area, but no threat to students or staff
 Level 2: Disruptive forces are mobile or pose a direct threat to students and/or staff
 Level 3: Disruptive is widespread with large-scale student to participation and is a serious threat to
students and staff
SIGNALS:
1. Use PA system to signal level and location of disruption (e.g., “level 3-Bldg. B-second floor”). Specific
instructions should follow.
2. If staff is reporting disruption to Student Services, send messenger to office by safe route. Indicate
description and location of disruption.
ACTIONS:
1. Isolate disruption. Keep students in classrooms. Initiate building lock-down, if necessary, by locking
classroom doors, offices and entrances. In case of lock-down, instructions and information will be
broadcast using the MTC Emergency Alert System
2. Clear the immediate area, including restrooms and hallways. Use megaphone for crowd control
3. Use intercom to signal level, location and specific instructions
4. If disruption is Level 2 or 3, call 911
5. If disruption is Level 2 or 3, staff members trained in CPR and first aid (if they are not supervising
students) should go to the area
6. Instructors should not leave students unsupervised
7. Use intercom to signal that disruption is over
ROLES:
President
 Assess level of disruption
 Supervise response to disruption
 Give intercom signals. Give directions using megaphone if necessary
Secretary
 Contact Emergency Services
Instructors
 Stay with students
Security
 Keep visitors and outsiders from entering the building
FOLLOW-UP:
1. Activate Senior Staff if necessary
2. Hold staff meeting to discuss disruption
3. Prepare Press Release (if necessary)
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MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY
In the event of overtly threatening behavior constituting an immediate threat to self or others, notify
Campus Security and Student Affairs.
In non-emergency situations, refer students to Student Affairs.
ACTIONS:
1. Express your concerns directly to the individual
2. Make referral in presence of the individual and offer to accompany them
3. Watch for changes in behavior:
 Significant changes in academic or work performance
 Changes in hygiene, speech, attentiveness or social interaction
 Sever loss of emotional control
 High levels of irritability
 Impaired speech or garbled/disjointed thoughts
 Excessively morbid, violent or depressing themes in written assignments
 Verbal expression of suicidal or violent thoughts
MENACING BEHAVIOR
 Stay calm and unhurried in your response to the person
 Be empathetic and show your concern
 Try to set down with the person, as sitting is less aggressive posture than standing or moving
around
 Be helpful. Schedule an appointment for a later time and take notes
 Provide positive feedback such as “we can get this straightened out”, or “I’m glad you’re telling
me how you feel about this”
 Stay out of arms reach
 Limit eye contact
 Do not argue, yell or joke
 Do not touch the person
If the individuals level of agitation increases, attempt the following:
 Leave the scene
 Notify Security and Student Affairs
 Alert co-workers using an agreed-upon code word to indicate trouble
 Do not allow menacing behavior to go unreported. Alert Security, Student Affairs and coworkers immediately after the person leaves
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VIOLENT CRIME IN PROGRESS
If exiting the building is possible:
 Exit the building immediately
 Notify others as you are exiting the building
 Be aware of your surroundings
 Notify Security and Student Affairs upon reaching a safe location
If exiting the building is not possible:
 Go to the nearest room or office
 Close and lock the door
 Cover the door windows
 Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room
 DO NOT answer the door
 Notify Security and Student Affairs
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/RADIOLOGICAL INCIDENT
DEFINITION:
Incident involving hazardous materials that pose a threat to faculty, staff, and students and possibly the local
community
SIGNALS:
1. MTC Emergency Alert System
2. PA System if necessary
3. Messenger during power outage
4. Inform staff/students:
 What is going on and why? OR
 Send a note (e-mail) to all staff explaining the emergency, give specific instructions
ACTIONS:
1. Restrict access to area of hazardous materials (spill)
2. One (1) gallon or less:
 Refer to the chemicals Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for spill clean-up
 MSDS Section Seven (7), “Precautions for Safe Handling and Use”
 Use recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 Use appropriate neutralizer and absorbent medium
 Most solids can be swept up
 Transfer material into appropriate container
 Contact Maintenance Department for proper disposal
3. Over one (1) gallon:
 Cordon area off within 250 ft. of spill
 Evacuate personnel upwind
 Utilize Hazardous Spill Kit
 Notify Fire Department/Police 911
 Obtain MSDS sheet and provide to responders
4. Instructions and information will be broadcast using the MTC Emergency Alert System
ROLES:
President
 Oversee response activities
Secretary
 Coordinate communication
Instructors
 Maintain normal routine unless otherwise instructed
Security
 Assist in traffic control/crowd control into and out of school site
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BOMB OR BOMB THREAT
DEFINITION:
A device present in the school or on the premises which may or may not have exploded
SIGNAL:
1. Messengers
ACTIONS:
1. Notify President or designated representative, Call 911 on a land-line; work cooperatively with Law
Enforcement Agency responding to call
2. Obtain as many details as possible if a bomb threat is made. Record identifying information (see next
page)
3. Evacuate the building and move to designated assembly area
4. Have staff look for unusual or suspicious noises, devices or disturbances while evacuating the building.
Report suspicious items to the bomb squad
5. Protect face and head with arms, books, coats, etc. from flying debris
6. Leave door open; do not use switches, cell phones, or other electronic devices
7. Instructions and information will be broadcast using the MTC Emergency Alert System
ROLES:
President
 Determine the need for evacuation and notify staff
 Gather information from staff on anything suspicious
 Assess injuries
 Assign qualified staff to first aid assistance at designated assembly area
Secretary
 Call emergency numbers listed
 Take emergency information folder to evacuation site
Maintenance
 Report to President
 Secure building by shutting off gas and electricity
Instructors
 Evacuate to designated area; remain with class; take roll
Security
 Provide assistance as needed
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MTC BOMB THREAT DATA FORM
This checklist should be duplicated and placed at phone station that receives direct incoming calls from any
source. All who staff those lines must be trained in the use of this checklist.
STEP 1: RECORD THE THREAT. If you have recording equipment, START IT.
Telephone number at which call was received: __________________________ Extension: _______________
Date Call Received: ___________________________________ Time Call Received: ____________________
Write down the threat exactly as made by the caller: ______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone number Appearing on Caller ID, if available: ______________________________________________
STEP 2: GET MORE INFORMATION
Ask the following questions (The caller may provide more information than you may expect in order to draw
attention to his/her cause.)
“Where is the bomb right now?” (If the caller refuses to answer, say “The building is occupied and that the
detonation could result in death or serious injury to many innocent children.”)
__________________________________________________________________________________________
“When was the bomb planted?” _______________________________________________________________
“When is the bomb going to explode?” _________________________________________________________
“What does the bomb look like?” ______________________________________________________________
“What will cause the bomb to explode?” ________________________________________________________
“Who planted the bomb?” ___________________________________________________________________
“Why was the bomb planted?” ________________________________________________________________
“What is your address?” _____________________________________________________________________
“What is your name?” ______________________________________________________________________
“How did the person get the bomb in the building?” ______________________________________________
STEP 3: DESCRIBE THE ATMOSPHERE
Background Sounds Heard on the Call (Circle ALL that apply):
Street Noises
Children
Construction
Music
Animal Noises
Echo
Airplanes (propeller/jet)
Machinery
Motor
House Noises
Quiet
Office Equipment
Heavy Equipment
PA System
Restaurant Noises
Party
Trains
Factory
Vehicle Noises
Static
Bar/Club Noises
Other: ____________
Could you make out anything said in the background? What did you hear? ___________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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STEP 4: DESCRIBE THE CALLER
Sex of the caller: (Mark one) __________Male __________Female __________Unsure
Approximate age of the caller: __________
Caller’s Voice was… (Circle ALL that apply.)
SPEED AND PITCH
EMOTION
QUALITY
LANGUAGE
Hurried or Rapid
Distant
Stutter
Accented (___________)
Moderately paced
Excited
Lisp
Well-spoken
Slow
Angry
Slurred
Foul
Hushed or Quiet
Sad
Whispered
Taped
Loud
Happy
Laughing or Giggling
Incoherent
Deep
Calm
Raspy
Message read
High-pitched
Agitated
Nasal
Irrational
Squeaky
Matter-of-Fact
Deep Breathing
Broken
Other: ______________
Boastful
Crying
Drunk
Sincere
Stressed
Other: ______________
Crazed
Whining
Other: ______________
Clearing Throat
Cracking Voice
Other: ______________
STEP 5: PERSON WHO RECEIVED THE CALL
Your Name: _____________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
Your Telephone Number: _______________________ Was a recording of the call made: _____Yes _____ No
Department Name: _______________________________ Location: _________________________________
Any other remarks about the call: _____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
NOTIFY THE POLICE AND/OR SECURITY IMMEDIATELY AND THEN YOUR SUPERVISOR.
POLICE DEPARTMENT ....................................................................................................................... DIAL 911
CAMPUS SECURITY
Moultrie...................................................................................................................... VPC Security 229-821-0042
..................................................................................................................................... IDC Security 229-821-1166
............................................................................................................................................... No answer DIAL 911
Tifton................................................................................................................................................. 229-850-0850
Ashburn City Resource Center ............................................................................................................... DIAL 911
Sylvester Adult Ed .................................................................................................................................. DIAL 911
Revised Date: April 2014