{"id":1569,"date":"2014-06-09T12:50:01","date_gmt":"2014-06-09T17:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/policy-procedure-manual\/?page_id=1569"},"modified":"2014-06-09T12:50:01","modified_gmt":"2014-06-09T17:50:01","slug":"5-15-emergency-protocol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/policy-procedure-manual\/5-general-university-policies\/5-15-emergency-protocol\/","title":{"rendered":"5.15. Emergency Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n5.15.1 Emergency Closing Procedures<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2 Emergency and Disaster Procedures<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.1 Medical Emergencies<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.2 Hazardous Materials Incidents<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.3 Bomb Threat or Bomb Occurrence<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.4 Fire Alarm<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.5 Gas Leaks, Electrical Emergencies, Broken Pipes, and Individual Building Power Outages<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.6 Power Outages, Water Problems, etc. Affecting More Than One Building or Campus-wide<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.7 On\u2013Campus Vehicular Accidents (with or without injury)<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.8 Off\u2013Campus Vehicular Problems (University travel, accident, or breakdown while in university travel status)<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.9 Illness (life threatening or requiring transport to hospital)<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.10 On\u2013Campus Injury, Including Battery<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.11 Sexual Assault, on\u2013campus and at Campus\u2013Related Events<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.12 Suicide and Other Incidents Resulting in Death, On\u2013Campus and Off\u2013Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.13 Severe Emotional Crisis\/Attempted Suicide, On\u2013Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.14 Arrests<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.2.15 Serious Off\u2013Campus Incidents<\/a><\/p>\n

5.15.3 Responding to the Death of a Faculty Member, Staff Member, or Retiree<\/a><\/p>\n

In all life endangering situations or events, and in the case of the arrest of a member of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ community, the President is to be contacted immediately, as soon as the police dispatcher receives word of the emergency.<\/p>\n

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5.15.1 Emergency Closing Procedures<\/h3>\n

Under extreme weather conditions, power outages, or other emergency conditions, it is sometimes necessary to partially or totally shut down University operations. When such conditions occur, the President shall make the decision as to whether a partial or total shutdown shall be ordered.<\/p>\n

A decision to close the University is made prior to 8 a.m. when severe weather conditions or other emergency conditions develop overnight. Employees will be notified by 6:30 a.m. over local radio stations. Faculty will also be notified through their department heads whether or not to report to work. Faculty who have not received notification within a reasonable amount of time should contact their heads if unsure of whether or not to report to campus.<\/p>\n

Students, faculty, and staff will be advised regarding any shutdown through the news media.<\/p>\n

Decisions on afternoon and evening classes will be made no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day classes are scheduled. Even if conditions improve, any decisions for closure will remain in effect for the period of time originally specified.<\/p>\n

When the University is officially closed, no classified employee will be allowed to report to work or remain on the job. Some unclassified administrative employees may be required and\/or allowed to report to work or remain on the job depending on the need for their services. Under extenuating circumstances, supervisors may obtain permission for their employees to work. Permission must be obtained from the administrative Vice President or the President. In addition, a written justification outlining the importance of the task to be completed must be submitted through channels to the President\u2019s Cabinet.<\/p>\n

In accordance with Board of Supervisors policy, unclassified professional employees will earn compensatory time only. This compensatory time (Section 5.11.7.9) can be used during periods when the University is officially closed (in lieu of vacation).<\/p>\n

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5.15.2 Emergency and Disaster Procedures<\/h3>\n

Employees should be aware of the various types of emergencies and disasters that can happen and the procedures for dealing with them. In particular, if the fire alarm sounds, everyone should exit the building as quickly as possible, using the stairways. Employees should remain calm, assist the handicapped, and make certain that the students are aware that they must exit the building as well. Once out of the building, everyone should remain well clear until told by the appropriate authority that it is safe to return. The University has established detailed protocols for the purpose of establishing which University employees must be contacted, and by whom, for various emergencies and problems. Of the possible kinds of emergencies, fire, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and bomb threats are the most likely. The appropriate responses to such emergencies are given below.<\/p>\n

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5.15.2.1 Medical Emergencies<\/h4>\n

In case of a medical emergency, employees should remain calm, dial extension 4911 (Emergency) or 4764. (University Police) and give the dispatcher the following information:<\/p>\n

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