For all life/property threatening emergencies dial 911. Protective Services should then be called at X3456. When calling emergency personnel, stay on the line until all requested information is provided. Hang up only after you have been told.

As quickly as possible, people at the scene of an emergency must determine the basic incident facts (who, what, when, where, and how) and get this information to Protective Services. Protective Services assesses the situation and if warranted will contact at least one Emergency Advisor. Together they will assess the seriousness of the event and decide whether to contact a line officer. In the event none of the emergency advisors are available or the seriousness of the event warrants, Protective Services will directly contact a Line Officer.

Upon being informed of the situation, the Line Officer will inform the Chancellor who must decide whether to assemble an Emergency Response Team. When assembled, the Emergency Response Team carries out the responsibilities outlined above in Section 8.1.

A UWSP campus map can be found online at http://www.uwsp.edu/tour/campusMap.shtm.

Updated Campus Building Plans can be found on the web at:
http://www.uwsp.edu/admin/busaffairs/facplan/cbp.htm

Response

In the event of a fire or other event (e.g. chemical spill) requiring evacuation:

1. Pull a fire alarm and leave the building. Alert others to the nature and location of emergency on your way out. Remain calm and do not panic, proceed calmly to the exterior, and never push others. If the exit is blocked or crowded, use a secondary exit.
2. If time permits, shut down any hazardous equipment or processes.
3. Evacuate the building using stairs and closest exit. Do not use elevator during fires.
4. From a safe location and distance, dial 911 and call Protective Services at X3456 with information about the emergency and its location. Note: protective Services will receive electronic alarm signal stating location of incident.
5. Once evacuated, move away from the building a minimum of 100 yards and go to your designated meeting location. Ensure you are accounted for by your Supervisor, Hall Director, or Faculty. Follow directions of fire, police, and Protective Services. Advise responding emergency personnel if anyone requires medical treatment. Expanded evacuation may be required depending on the hazards present.
6. For individuals with disabilities, see the following section, “Evacuations of People with Disabilities” for applicable instructions.
7. The individual that pulled the alarm and persons with information regarding stranded occupants or emergency details must notify responding emergency personnel.
8. Do not reenter the building until authorized by emergency command personnel.
9. If you observe staff or students not taking an alarm seriously, please encourage them to do so. It may save their life and will reduce the risks to responding emergency personnel.
10. Be familiar with all exit locations of buildings you frequent prior to an emergency.
11. Never ignore an evacuation alarm. To do so puts yours and responding emergency personnel lives in extreme danger. It is your responsibility to evacuate and is also required by Wisconsin law. Violators will be fined.
    

In the event of an evacuation, UWSP Protective Services and Emergency Personnel will check the stairwells and the building to determine if any person(s) require evacuation. The Stevens Point Fire Department will provide emergency evacuation services for personnel with disabilities. If you are aware of an individual unable to self-evacuate, immediately notify the Stevens Point Fire Department or Protective Services of that person’s location.

It is the responsibility of the disabled person to follow evacuation procedures. The Building Manager, Dean, Department Chair, or Director shall ensure that the evacuation procedures are made available to all students and employees. UW Stevens Point employees and students are not required to evacuate disabled individuals. Any assistance that is rendered is voluntary.

1. If you are on a building floor WITHOUT exit doorways directly to the outside, and you hear a fire alarm, or are informed of fire or other emergency situation:
   1. Go to a safe area immediately and close the door. Safe areas should have a closable door and may include:
      1. Emergency Stairwell Landings (Generally exit stairwells are enclosed with fire protective materials). Landings are the preferred location because they provide quicker response and access for emergency personnel.
      2. Rooms with windows to the outside and equipped with a telephone.
   2. Inform or ask someone, a building occupant or manager in particular, to alert the first arriving emergency responders of your presence and location.
   3. If possible, call 911 to ensure rescue personnel are notified of your location and:
      1. Request "IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO EVACUATE", especially if threatened by smoke or toxic fumes;
      2. Provide operator with your exact location, building name, floor and room number;
      3. Give phone number you are calling from;
      4. Remain by the phone. Police have radio contact with officers at the scene and will keep you informed of situation
2. If unable to communicate or call from a safe area, get in front of a window and signal emergency responders from the window to alert them of your presence. Use towel or other means to draw attention to your location. Try to seal any cracks, vents, etc. where smoke might enter. Follow other applicable Fire procedures.
3. If you are on a ground floor (main floor) with exit doors, leave the building by normal means.
   

Designated Meeting Locations

Each Department must (in advance) designate meeting locations 100 yards away from the building for their employees, students, staff, or visitors to meet at in the event of an evacuation. This meeting point must be communicated in advance to affected personnel. The Department must designate an individual who will be charged with accounting for all persons and reporting missing individuals to emergency personnel.

Temporary Housing

In the event there is a need for emergency mass shelter areas to temporarily house students or staff, the Emergency Response Team will assign appropriate locations and announce to affected campus areas through available communication methods. These can include but are not limited to The Centers, Health Enhancement Center, Resident Halls, or other designated areas. In addition, the Emergency Response Team will procure adequate food, water, and other life necessities. See UWSP EMERGENCY MASS SHELTER AVAILABILITY agreement with the American Red Cross for specific details.

Resources

Knowing the location and operation of a fire alarm pull-station is essential. Alarm pull-stations are most commonly found near exits and stairwells. Simple directions on its use are written on the pull-station. Know where pull-stations are located in the areas that you frequent on campus. Instantly sounding the alarm at the first sign of the need to evacuate is critical. Rapid initiation of an alarm may mean the difference between life and death.

Media Inquiries

The Emergency Response Team will designate an official spokesperson to handle official media relations. Refer all media request to the UWSP News Services department at X3046. If asked for information, communicate only that information that has been authorized by the Director of News Services. See UWSP News Services website for additional information and resources.

Communication Methods

Effective communication is essential during an emergency or disaster situation. The telephone system is the primary communications link for the immediate transmission of specific emergency information to all affected campus areas. Phone lines must be made available for emergency use and may be restricted by the Chancellor when appropriate. Primary campus communications methods include:

• Telephone network.
• Cellular phones.
• Computer network - Win Pop, web page, email.
• Wireless radio – Facility Services, Residential Living, Protective Services
• Public address systems - residence halls, gymnasiums, theaters, centers.
• Media (TV/Cable/Radio), Weather Radios, Federal Emergency Alert System.

In the event of a telecommunication failure, couriers will also be utilized to relay messages as needed. Couriers will be identified and authorized by the Emergency Response Team.

All departments should have a battery operated weather radio and an AM/FM radio available for use during an emergency.

Contact the Telephone Support Office at X2562 for assistance with telephone system.

Enhanced 911 Directions

UWSP has the enhanced 911 Public Emergency Reporting System. 911 is for emergency situations when Police, Fire, or Ambulance services are needed.

You may dial [9-1-1] or [9-9-1-1]. After dialing, speak slowly and clearly. Listen carefully to the questions being asked. Keep in mind; there will be approximately seven (7) seconds of silence before you hear your call ring. DO NOT HANG UP! Your call is automatically sent when you complete dialing, you just don't hear it happening. We realize this can seem longer in emergency situations, but during those few seconds your call is being routed to the proper 911 Communications Center. This process identifies the location of the call. It displays the telephone number, name, street and address, building name, floor, and room number. This information will appear automatically on the Communications Center computer screen.

If you dial [9-1-1], or [9-9-1-1] by mistake, stay on the line! The operator must be instructed of the mistake otherwise they will call back. If there is no answer on the call back, the City of Stevens Point will send emergency services.