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Emergency Procedures

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911 or 8-911 (CAMPUS EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY: Fire, Police, Medical, Hazmat Spills)
216.687.2020 (safety on campus, safety escorts, lost and found)

Evacuation (General)

In advance each staff member should:

Understand the evacuation plan.
Recognize the sound of the evacuation alarm.
Know at least two (2) ways out of the building from your regular work space.

When you hear the fire alarms or are notified via phone, fax, e-mail, or in person, begin to evacuate the building:

Remain calm.
Leave quickly and orderly
Try to make sure that all members of you department hear the alarm and evacuate the area.
Post the fax or a printed copy of the e-mail on the outside of the office door.
If requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities who appear to need direction or assistance.
Take with you essential personal items ONLY, such as keys and purses. Do not attempt to take large and heavy objects.
Shut all doors behind you as you go. Closed doors can slow the spread of fire, smoke and water.
Proceed as quickly s possible but in an orderly manner. Do not push or shove. Hold handrail when you are walking on stairs.
Once out of the building, move away at least 100 feet from the structure or as instructed by Police or Fire Department officials.
Do not return to the building until notified by Police or Fire Department officials.


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Procedures, Policies & Programs ___________________ Mailing Address Cleveland State University Office of Risk Management 2121 Euclid Avenue AC 203 Cleveland OH 44115-2214 Campus Location 2300 Euclid Avenue AC 203 Phone: 216.875.9801 d.leone@csuohio.edu	Emergency Procedures University Police 911 or 8-911 (CAMPUS EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY: Fire, Police, Medical, Hazmat Spills) 216.687.2020 (safety on campus, safety escorts, lost and found) Severe Weather \| Power Outage \| Water Damage \| Medical \| Explosion Suspicious Mail \| Fire \| Chemical Spill \| Earthquake \| Crime Prevention Evacuation (General) \| Evacuation (Cleveland) \| Workplace Violence \| Bomb Threat Evacuation (General) In advance each staff member should: Understand the evacuation plan. Recognize the sound of the evacuation alarm. Know at least two (2) ways out of the building from your regular work space. When you hear the fire alarms or are notified via phone, fax, e-mail, or in person, begin to evacuate the building: Remain calm. Leave quickly and orderly Try to make sure that all members of you department hear the alarm and evacuate the area. Post the fax or a printed copy of the e-mail on the outside of the office door. If requested, accompany and assist persons with disabilities who appear to need direction or assistance. Take with you essential personal items ONLY, such as keys and purses. Do not attempt to take large and heavy objects. Shut all doors behind you as you go. Closed doors can slow the spread of fire, smoke and water. Proceed as quickly s possible but in an orderly manner. Do not push or shove. Hold handrail when you are walking on stairs. Once out of the building, move away at least 100 feet from the structure or as instructed by Police or Fire Department officials. Do not return to the building until notified by Police or Fire Department officials.
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