Shelter in Place

Some emergencies may require that CSB/SJU students, faculty, staff and visitors take shelter inside the building.

Incidents such as severe weather, violent intruders, or a hazardous material release are examples where the safest method to protect members of the campus community is to shelter in place.

In some incidents, occupants may be directed to shelter in place until further notice. Information concerning the event will be distributed through security, outside law enforcement, fire department, civil defense sirens, broadcast e-mails, Channel 6 TV and posted on the CSB/SJU website at www.csbsju.edu.

The order to shelter in place will be given by CSB Security or SJU Life Safety Services at which time the following actions should be taken:

• All students, faculty, staff and visitors should move into the nearest building.
• Close and move away from all windows and doors.
• Lock doors if possible.
• Turn off air-conditioning, ventilation and lighting if possible.
• Close window coverings if possible.
• Remain quiet and in place until notified by emergency personnel for further instructions.
• Silence cell phones.
• Place signs in exterior windows to identify the location of injured people.
• Do not call 911 for information. Keep telephone lines open for emergency responders.
• Depending on incident, barricade doors/windows and take adequate cover to protect yourself.