What should I do in the event of an explosion on campus?

Law enforcement personnel will immediately request appropriate assistance (i.e. FAA if a plane crash, bomb disposal, etc.) The area will be sealed as debris may be possible evidence.

IF INDOORS:

• Get under a sturdy table or desk if things are falling around you. When they stop falling, leave the building quickly, watching for weakened floors and stairways. As you exit the building, be especially watchful of falling debris. Stay low if there is smoke. Do not stop to retrieve personal possessions.
• Assist the handicapped in leaving the building.
• Do not use elevators.
• Check for fire and other hazards.
• Call ABAC Police or 911 and give as much information as possible.

IF TRAPPED INDOORS:

• If you are trapped in debris, use any available light to signal your location.
• Tap on a pipe or wall, so rescuers can hear where you are.
• If possible, use a whistle to signal rescuers. Shout only as a last resort as it may cause one to inhale unsafe amounts of dust.
• Avoid unnecessary movement so you don’t kick up dust.
• Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand. Dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter. Try to breathe through the material.

IF OUTDOORS:

• Once you are out, do not stand in front of windows, glass doors, or other potentially hazardous areas.
• Move at least 1500 feet away from the explosion site. Do not block areas to be used by emergency officials or others still exiting the building.
• Do NOT return to an evacuated building unless cleared to do so by a college official.