Emergencies
Emergencies
Below, please find the university's guidelines relative to fire safety, severe weather, active attacker, and medical emergencies along with additional emergency preparedness resources. We also encourage you to review and become familiar with specific emergency preparedness and response practices and procedures within your unit/building as appropriate.
Medical Emergencies
Call 911.
If trained, administer first aid/CPR/automated external defibrillator (AED) as appropriate.
Keep people clear of the area where emergency has occurred.
Direct first responders to incident location.
Re-enter area only when directed by authorities.
Fire Safety
If you see smoke or fire, activate the fire alarm and call 911 from a safe location.
Familiarize yourself with locations of fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, stairways and emergency exits in your building(s). Always identify two means of egress from your location.
If the building's fire alarm sounds, immediately evacuate via the nearest exit, encouraging those around you to evacuate as well.
Fire alarm activations require "full" evacuation of all affected buildings.
Evacuate through the nearest available exit.
Use stairs, not elevators.
Assist those with disabilities or special needs.
Stay clear of building exits and fire lanes.
Meet at designated assembly areas.
Re-enter only when directed by authorities.
Tornados
Close all doors, including main corridors.
Move to the lowest interior space of the building (hallway, basement, restroom).
Stay away from windows and glass.
Crouch near the floor or under heavy, well-supported objects and cover the back of your head.
Monitor local media outlets for updates and all clear.
Active Attacker (RUN, HIDE, FIGHT)
Call 911.
The new protocol for individual response is: Run
Evacuate via a safe route and remove yourself from the threat.
Encourage others to leave but don't slow down to escape.
Prevent others from walking into the danger zone.
Hide – if not safe to run
Seek a safe location.
Secure area by locking or barricading door.
Turn off the lights and silence electronic devices.
Fight – as a last resort
Distract, disorient and disarm the attacker.
Use improvised weapons.
Fight to survive.
Register for UM Emergency Alerts
http://dpss.umich.edu/emergency-management/alert/
For more information on these and other emergency preparedness-related topics, please visit the following websites and become familiar with the important role and responsibility you have during an emergency:
U-M Division of Public Safety and Security
U-M Hazard Guidelines
https://ehs.umich.edu/working-safely/hazard-communication-hazcom/