Emergency Preparedness

• Shelter in the lowest level of the building
• Stay away from windows and move to interior hallways
• Don’t walk or drive through flooded areas

If someone requires immediate medical attention:

• Call 911 right away and report the emergency
• Provide first aid and medical assistance as necessary, if trained
• Follow instructions of the emergency dispatcher. Do not hang up until the dispatcher ends the call.
• Do not move the victim unless they are in immediate danger
• If the victim is conscious, try to comfort them and obtain medical information (e.g. medical problems, medications, etc.). Any medical information will assist emergency personnel if the victim loses consciousness.
• Have someone meet the ambulance at the building entrance and direct emergency personnel to the victim
• Contact TCC Security to advise them of the situation

• Smell or see smoke? Call TCC Campus Security at one of the numbers listed at the bottom of this page or dial 911 with location of the fire
• Activate the fire alarm. If there are no fire alarms, knock on doors and yell “Fire!” as you exit the building.
• Use the stairs to evacuate the building. Do not take the elevator.
• Feel doors with the back of your hand before opening. Do not open if doors are hot.
• If there is smoke stay low to the ground, hold your breath, and move quickly
• If your clothing catches fire, Stop, Drop, and Roll
• Once outside, move away from the building to a designated Assembly Area
• Do not re-enter buildings until instructed to do so

• Do not physically confront the person or block their access to an exit.
• Call Campus Security at one of the numbers listed at the bottom of this page or dial 911. Remain calm and provide as much information as possible about the person.
• Do not let anyone into the building without proper authority

• Remain calm. Stay away from the package and do not allow anyone near it.
• Do not use a cell phone or other electronic device around the package
• Do not handle or touch the suspicious package
• Retreat to a safe location and call Campus Security at one of the numbers listed at the bottom of this page
• Be prepared to evacuate quickly

AVOID

• Evacuate and escape if you can. Have an escape route in mind.
• Call 911
• Leave your belongings behind.
• Keep your hands visible.

DELAY

• Hide in an area outside the shooter’s view.
• Block entry to your hdiing place.
• Silence your cell phone.
• Do not let anyone into a secure area.

DEFEND

• As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to incapacitate the shooter.
• Act with physical aggression and throw objects at the aggressor.
• Commit to your actions… your life depends on it.

• Move away from the site of the hazard to a safe location (upwind if possible)
• Call 911
• Follow instructions of emergency personnel
• Alert others to stay clear of the area
• Notify emergency personnel if you have been exposed to the hazard or have information about its release