Emergency Procedures
- Download Quick Reference Emergency Evacuation Card (pdf)
and the Quick Reference Emergency Lockdown Procedures Card (pdf) - Download Quick Reference Emergency Procedures Sheet (pdf)
Emergency Response Procedures
- ERP801 - Emergency Response Policy
- ERP803 - College/Campus Emergency Closure
- ERP805 - Emergency Evacuation
- ERP809 - Emergency Lockdown
- ERP810 - Reporting and Responding to Violence
- CR801 - Violence Prevention and Protection
Emergency Lockdown
If threat is viewed or perceived: Call Security at 55 (IAHS at 88) or call 911LOCKDOWN:
A full lockdown requires securing a campus or an area as quickly as possible.
SOUND:
Recorded announcement of a lockdown. (A lockdown drill will ALWAYS be preceded by an announcement 5 minutes in advance of the drill. If no announcement precedes a lockdown drill - it is real.)
ACTION:
- If you are able to do so safely... exit the building immediately. If safe exit is not possible, REMAIN CALM and encourage others to remain calm. Immediately cease all activity
- If you are in a classroom or office, remain there
- If you are in a hallway, move to a room or other place of safety immediately
- Provide assistance, where required, to individuals with a disability or language barriers
- Secure doors if possible, turn out lights, cover windows or pull shades if possible
- Remain quiet and out of sight. Stay away from all windows and doors
- Silence cell phones or devices that can generate noise
- Staff members or volunteers should record names of persons present
- Stay quiet and await instructions. Lockdowns can last a considerable time
- Do not open the door under any circumstances
- Do not evacuate if a fire alarm sounds UNLESS identifiable emergency officials knock on your door and advise evacuation or unless you are certain there is a need to evacuate
- Generally follow the same steps, as those listed above
- If there are no doors that can be locked or barricaded, take shelter under desks, tables, chairs or behind bookcases or other furniture or equipment
A partial lockdown where everyone remains inside the building.
SOUND:
A recorded announcement of an external lockdown.
END OF A LOCKDOWN:
A recorded announcement of an "all clear" signal will be given to indicate the end of a lockdown. Emergency Officials or College Security will conduct a door-to-door confirmation of this announcement.
Emergency Evacuation
AT THE SOUND OF THE ALARM:Go quickly and calmly to the nearest exit.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES:
- At the sound of the alarm, go immediately to the nearest exit
- Leave the building by the most direct route
- Follow instructions by Security, staff and/or Fire Wardens
- Do not use the elevator as a power failure will interrupt service
- Take a position away from the buildings so as to not interfere with emergency personnel
- If a person with a disability cannot be evacuated, assist them to a fire-rated room such as an office or classroom that is away from smoke or fire, as close as possible to an exit. Notify Security and/or the Fire Department of the specific location
- You will be directed by College Security, staff and/or Fire Wardens to a sheltered location
- If instructed, please move quickly and calmly to the designated assembly point
- Remain outside or in the sheltered area until an ALL CLEAR had been given by Emergency Officials, College Security, staff and/or Fire Wardens
NOTE:
Staff and students at the IAHS will follow McMaster University policies. For more information, visit security.mcmaster.ca/campus_emergencies.html
