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糖心Vlog视频's Emergency Messages -What They Mean and What To Do

In the event of an emergency or drill, the University Police Department may use the 糖心Vlog视频 Alert System to communicate with the campus community via email, text, phone or public address system using the following key words or phrases:

Lockdown - When there is a threat or hazard inside a campus building
Example: Active shooter or armed intruder

Secure windows and doors
Turn off lights
Spread out
Keep quiet
Silence phones
Make a plan to protect yourself/others as a last resort

Shelter in Place - When there is a need to seek safety inside a building, classroom or office
Example: Weather - related event or hazardous situation

Close doors and windows and seal as tightly as possible, using tape, towels, etc.
Shut off heating / air conditioning if possible

Building Evacuation - When there is a potential hazard inside a campus building
Example: Earthquake or fire

Immediately exit buildings and walk to the nearest designated collection point
Follow the instructions of building marshals and first responders
Take your phone
Do not return to any building until cleared to do so by a building marshal or first responder

Campus Evacuation - When the campus is unsafe or unable to operate normally
Example: Power outage or catastrophic event

Exit buildings and leave campus as directed
Leave calmly and in an orderly fashion
Obey all traffic laws
Follow instructions of law enforcement personnel

All Clear - When the situation or drill is complete and the campus resumes operation
Routine Test - "This is a test" may be broadcast during a drill or a routine test of the speaker notification system