Shelter-in-Place Procedure

A Shelter-in-Place order could be triggered by release of a chemical, biological or radiological substance into the environment. It could also be issued due to severe weather.

If you are told to Shelter-in-Place, immediately do the following:

• Bring everyone into the building or room.
• Shut and lock the door(s).
• Ask students and visitors to stay, not leave.
• Unless there is an imminent threat, ask everyone to call or text their emergency contact to let them know where they are and that they are safe.
• If possible, change outgoing telephone messages to say that the college is currently closed, and employees, students and visitors are remaining on campus until authorities advise it is safe to leave.
• Check to ensure that all windows, exterior doors, and other openings to the outside are closed.
• Close window shades, blinds or curtains.
• Choose an interior room or rooms large enough to comfortably hold everyone in the immediate area. Avoid rooms with mechanical equipment such as ventilation pipes.
• If possible, select a room that contains a land-line telephone.
• Use duct tape and plastic sheeting if available to seal all cracks around the door(s) and any vents into the room.
• Write down the names of everyone in the room in case you are asked to report it.
• Monitor emergency communication channels (LCC website, Twitter Alert, FlashAlert, radio, television, etc.) for further instructions.
• Do not come out until you are told it is safe to do so.