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Emergency Procedures

The following provide general guidance during an emergency. No guideline covers every circumstance. Evaluate the situation and take the safest course of action.
 
Campus Security

905.721.3211 or dial extension 2400

  • MEDICAL
    If someone requires medical attention:
    Call Campus Security. They will dispatch the Campus Emergency Response Team and the appropriate authorities.
  • FIRE

    STAGE ONE ALARM

    Charles Hall (CHA), Bordessa Hall (BOR), Regent Theatre (REG), U5, UL, Campus Corners (CC), Campus Field House (CFH)

    Upon discovery of a fire:
    Remove all occupants.
    Enclose the area you are leaving.
    Activate the fire alarm.
    Call Campus Security to report a fire.
    Take the stairs.

    ALARM: The signal is a continuous ring tone, with strobe pulse every two seconds.
    • Evacuation is required.
    • Offer assistance to persons with a disability, or help them to a designated safety zone located near all major stairwells and are marked with a red sign.
    • Close doors behind you.
    • Exit the building through the nearest safe exit. Do not use elevators.
    • Move a safe distance away once outside.
    • Wait for clearance from the appropriate authorities before re-entering the building.

    STAGE TWO ALARM

    Energy Research Centre (ERC), Business and IT (BIT), Science Building (SCI), OPG Engineering Building (ENG), Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIR), ACE

    Upon discovery of a fire:
    Remove all occupants.
    Enclose the area you are leaving.
    Activate the fire alarm.
    Call Campus Security to report a fire.
    Take the stairs.

    STAGE ONE: The signal is one pulse every two seconds.
    • Evacuation is not required.
    • Stay calm, remain where you are, and prepare to leave the building if instructed to do so.

    STAGE TWO: The signal is one pulse every second.
    • Evacuation is required.
    • Offer assistance to persons with a disability, or help them to a designated safety zone located near all major stairwells and are marked with a red sign.
    • Close doors behind you.
    • Exit the building through the nearest safe exit. Do not use elevators.
    • Move a safe distance away once outside.
    • Wait for clearance from the appropriate authorities before re-entering the building.

  • SECURE AND HOLD
    Occurs when a lockdown is not necessary, but public safety is still an issue.
    • Do not exit the building unless instructed to do so.
    • Follow directions from the appropriate authorities.
  • CAMPUS THREATS/SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE
    • Do not pull the fire alarm.
    • Do not touch any suspicious packages.
    • Call Campus Security. The appropriate authorities will assess the situation and provide direction.
  • LOCKDOWN
    The public address system(s) will announce, ‘lockdown, lockdown, lockdown’.
    • Remain in or go to the nearest room.
    • Close, lock or barricade the door.
    • Turn off the lights and stay out of sight.
    • Do not open the door for anyone.
    • Account for everyone in the room.
    • Remain quiet and turn off cellphone ringer.
    • Do not use cellphones or safety phones unless you have information about the threat.
    • Wait for further instruction.

    If the fire alarm sounds during the lockdown:
    • Assess your area for signs of fire.
    • If no sign of fire, remain in lockdown.
    • If signs of fire, evacuate if safe to do so.
    • If you choose to evacuate, use the safest exit.
  • CRIMINAL ACTS/VIOLENCE
    In the event you witness a criminal act (e.g. violence, observe a weapon, theft, vandalism, etc.):
    • Do not intervene.
    • Call Campus Security and report the threat.
  • BUILDING FAILURE
    In the event of a building failure (e.g. power outage, gas leak, chemical spill, flooding, elevator failure, etc.)
    • Call Campus Security. The appropriate authorities will assess the situation and provide direction.
    • If instructed to do so, vacate the area.
  • INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
    Additional resources related to safety and security:

    Campus security services:
    • Campus Security from any campus phone: ext. 2400
    • Campus Security from external lines: 905.721.3211
    • Campus Walk: ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211

    Other contacts:
    • Campus Health Centre: 905.721.3037
    • Durham Regional Police Services: 905.579.1520
    • For lost and found, contact Campus Security.

    Hazard reporting:
    • Between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Call ext. 3333 or 905.721.3333
    • After 10 p.m.: Call Campus Security