BSC Emergency Response Manual

Quick Reference Section

• Fire
• Earthquake
• Chemical or Radiation Spill/Explosion
• Explosion and/or Aircraft Down (Crash) on Campus
• Civil Disturbance or Demonstrations
• Utility Failure
• Violent or Criminal Behavior
• Medical and First Aid, (Epidemic/Poisoning)
• Psychological Crisis
• Tornado/Severe Weather
• Inclement Weather/Declaration of School Closing
• Bomb Threat

To Report Emergencies Call Campus Police At
226-4700

Contents

• Definitions of an Emergency
• Declaration of a State of Emergency
• Direction and Coordination:Emergency Director   
• Campus Emergency Response Team
• Team Member Responsibilities
• Emergency Command Post
• Current Team Members
• Responsibilities for Building Coordinators, House Directors, House Managers
• Evacuation Locations
• On/Off Campus Sources of Assistance and Reporting Emergencies
• Evacuation Procedures

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Preface

This emergency procedure manual has been designed to provide a contingency plan for the Birmingham-Southern College community in the event of a campus emergency. While the guide does not address every conceivable situation, it does supply the basic guidelines necessary to cope with most campus emergencies.

This manual is the product of research with numerous emergency agencies, as well as colleges and universities throughout the state. Any procedural change(s) or suggestion(s) should be submitted for review to the Emergency Director. A copy of this manual will be kept in each building on campus.

Where and when applicable, the "Birmingham-Southern College Emergency Response Manual" should be adhered to by the entire College community.

Purpose

The basic emergency procedures outlined in this manual are designed to enhance the protection of lives and property through effective use of College and campus community resources. Whenever an emergency affecting the campus reaches proportions that cannot be handled by routine measure, the President, his designee, or Vice President of Business and Finance may declare a "state of emergency."

Media Relations

Only authorized persons will speak to the media concerning BSC incidents. Generally, authorization will be coordinated through the Office of Communications. Under no circumstances should an employee of BSC speak to the media unless directed to do so.