WEATHER
Shelter-in-Place
> Seek shelter indoors
> Check atu.edu/emergency for shelter-in-place
procedures at Arkansas Tech
> If a Tornado Warning is issued, seek shelter indoors
in an interior room away from windows, and on the
lowest floor possible
> Do NOT leave buildings if you are indoors
ACTIVE SHOOTER
Avoid, Deny, Defend
If an active shooter or violent person is in your
vicinity, please attempt to take the following steps:
> AVOID: If possible, exit the building immediately and call
dial
911.
> DENY: If you cannot exit, clear the hallway quickly,
remain behind closed doors in a locked or barricaded
room,
if possible, and stay away from interior windows
> DEFEND: Do not attempt to confront or apprehend the
shooter, unless it is a last resort
See atu.edu/emergency for more information about
“Avoid, Deny, Defend”.
FIRE
Evacuate
Emergency Preparedness Information
Syllabus Insert
Instructor ___________________________________________
Course ______________________________________________
Building/Room _____________________________________
Emergency Phone Numbers
479-968-0222 Public Safety
911 Emergency Dispatch
Course Information
Evacuation Exits and Meeting Areas
Primary Meeting Area:
(Near) _______________________________________________
Secondary Meeting Area:
(Far)
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ATU Alert
Students, faculty, and staff are automatically enrolled
into the ATU Alert System. In the event of an
emergency, the University will activate an ATU Alert
to provide information. You should follow the
instructions received in these alerts, and wait for
further updates.
ATU Alert will disseminate messages
in the following ways:
Text Message
Email
Phone Call
Digital Signage
Website: atu.edu/emergency
> Call 911 to report the fire
> Notify and assist people in the immediate area
> Close all doors behind you
> Do not re-enter until authorized by emergency
personnel
> Never assume an alarm is false
> Do not use elevators
> If unable to exit, go to nearest exit stairwell or safe
area and call 911
> Use fire extinguisher if fire is small, contained and
room is not filled with smoke
> Move 500 feet away from building once evacuated
SEVERE WEATHER
>
1.
2.
Two
emergency exits are located:
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