Quick Emergency Procedures
These procedures are provided as guidance only. Never do anything to endanger yourself or others.
This sheet is intended as a quick reference. Please see the full emergency procedures located on the navigation bar at the top left area of this page.
Bomb Threat
- Remain calm
- Take all threats seriously
- Do not panic others
- Obtain as much information as possible about the bomb and caller
- Take notes on everything said
- Have co-worker call “911” while you’re talking to caller if possible
- Do not hang up phone when done with caller
- Call the Dean on Call at 309-337-5713
- If evacuation ordered, move at least 500 feet away from building
- Do not re-enter area until instructed
Fire
- Remain calm
- Call “911” immediately!
- Activate building fire alarm
- Evacuate building closing all doors – Do not lock
- Do not use elevators
- Assist the disabled outside or to enclosed stairwell
- Advise Police Department or Fire Department of location of disabled persons
- If evacuation ordered, move at least 500 feet away from building
- Keep roads and drives clear
- Do not re-enter area until instructed
- Call the Dean on Call at 309-337-5713
Flooding
- Call Maintenance immediately at 3333
- Indicate nature of valuables at risk
- Notify supervisor
- Use extreme caution if electrical appliances or outlets are near leak
- Evacuate if any possible danger
Hazardous Material Incident
- Remove individual from area unless unsafe to do so
- Call “911” and the Dean on Call at 309-337-5713
- If immediate medical attention is required:
- Administer first aid if qualified or seek someone who is
- Use emergency eyewash/shower
- Remove contaminated clothing
- Contaminated person should seek medical attention
- Contaminated person should avoid contact with others
Medical/First Aid Accidents
- Call or have someone call “911”
- Administer first aid if qualified or seek someone who is qualified
- DO NOT MOVE VICTIM except to prevent further injury
- Stay with victim until someone arrives
Weather
- Seek shelter in basement or interior hall of lower floor
- Avoid auditoriums, gymnasiums and similar large rooms
- Stay away from all windows and exterior doors
- Take cover under heavy tables and/or sturdy furniture when possible
- Follow room exit plans
Suspicious Package
- Do not shake or empty contents
- Do not try to clean up spilled contents
- Cover with plastic to prevent leakage
- Leave room, close door or section off
- Wash hands with soap and water
- Call the Police “911”
- Call the Dean on Call at 309-337-5713
- List all persons who may have been exposed
Psychological/Suicidal
- Call 911, then call the Dean on Call at 309-337-5713.
- If you are in a residence hall, contact the RA on duty.
- Nothing should be touched. Be observant but do not tamper with the scene.
- Maintain confidentiality. Keep the involvement of others to a minimum.
Important Phone Numbers:
- Police/Fire/Medical Emergency: 911
- Security: 309-337-5708
- Dean on Call : 309-337-5713