Tornados
Other Emergencies
CRASE
Who Do I Call?
Chain of Command
100
When the tornado siren sounds, what do you do? Describe the criteria for appropriate shelter.
What is take immediate shelter in place in an interior hallway/stairwell/room without windows on the lowest level.
According to the National Weather Service, the average lead time for a tornado when the siren sounds is only 9 minutes.
100
When the fire alarm is activated, what 6 steps do you take?
Evacuate the building using the nearest exit. The closest exit is likely not the one you use everyday.
Instruct residents to move to your respective Emergency Assembly Area (EAA).
Inform the GA On Duty. (if you are cognizant handle the matter, if not call the on call GA).
Take a count of residents.
Connect with PD to determine reason and location of alarm.
Once given the all clear to return, complete the Fire Alarm Log.
100
Define CHRASE
“What is” Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events?
100
You spot vomit in the lobby bathroom while doing office hours, what are your next steps?
Using a Body Fluid Kit, the student staff will clean it up and disinfect the area.
If there is a large amount of bodily fluid(s), consult an Assistant Director to determine if maintenance should be called.
100
Describe an emergency maintenance situation and who you’d call and describe a non-emergency maintenance situation and what you’d submit.
Emergency maintenance issues: consult an Assistant Director and contact the appropriate duty number for physical plant.
Non-emergency issues: submit a work order using StarRez or the staff toolbox and place a sign in the area, if appropriate.
200
During a tornado watch, what are three things you should do?
When a tornado watch is issued impacting the UCA area, Faulkner County, or Conway:
Monitor local weather channels.
Move to storm shelters when advised accordingly.
Encourage residents to go to your assigned storm shelter location.
200
If a student is having a medical emergency, how do you provide aid?
Call UCA PD (or 9-1-1) and inform an Assistant Director.
You CANNOT provide first aid as a representative of the Department. If you choose to do so anyways, you are taking on the personal responsibility associated with that aid which could include litigation. You are discouraged from giving first aid. Unless you have a current certification to do so.
Ask yourself:
Is immediate action needed to save a life?
Will I place myself in harm or jeopardy?
200
If immediate shelter in place is your best option during an active shooter situation, how do you create a safe shelter?
Lock and/or barricade doors.
Turn off lights.
Close blinds.
Block windows.
Turn off radios and other sound making devices.
Dim computer screens.
Keep calm, quiet, and out of sight.
To protect yourself from gunfire, take cover behind thick desks, behind cabinets or against concrete walls.
Silence all phones in the immediate area.
If injured, place sign in exterior window for first responders to see.
200
You observe someone trying to break into a car, who do you call?
Call UCA PD.
200
You have found alcohol or drugs during Safety & Cleaning Checks, who do you contact and what do you submit?
“Who is” UCA Police? What is an incident report?
300
UCA's 6 campus storm shelter locations.
What is the Ronnie Williams Student Center Basement, Basement of Bernard Hall, Village Den, Lewis Science Center, Burdick Hall, and the Farris Center.
300
If you believe a student is dead, what do you do?
Call UCA PD (or 9-1-1) and inform an Assistant Director.
Do not touch anything and secure the area. Keep record of what exactly you touched.
300
“What is” the first step in an active shooter event?
Assess Individual Situation
Your response to an active shooter emergency is situational. Options include:
Run - Move away from the incident.
Hide - take shelter in a secure location.
Fight - Actively engage the assailant(s).
300
An older looking, non-student, is walking through the residence hall unaccompanied by a resident, who do you call?
It depends…
If you feel unsure/unsafe, call UCA Police 501-450-311.
If you feel comfortable, address the person yourself.
300
When student staff have feedback, conflict, complaints, grievances, or ideas, what is the chain of command?
400
Each R(L)C will answer: The storm shelter for each UCA residential community.
Arkansas Hall - windowless 1st floor hallway
Bernard Hall - Bernard Basement
Bear Hall - Farris Center
Bear Village - Village Den
Baridon Hall - Student Center
Carmichael Hall - Windowless 1st floor hallway
Conway Hall - Student Center
Donaghey Hall - Burdick Hall
Farris Honors Hall - Windowless 1st floor hallway
Greek Village - Farris Center, Burdick Hall
Hughes Hall - Windowless 1st floor hallway
New Hall - Farris Center
State Hall - Windowless 1st floor hallway
The Oaks - Bernard Basement
400
In the event that a bomb threat is called into the duty phone, what are your immediate steps?
Do Not Hang Up. Ask informational questions:
When is the bomb going to explode?
Where is the bomb located?
What kind of bomb is it?
What will cause the bomb to explode?
What does the bomb look like?
Who placed the bomb?
Why was the bomb placed?
What is your name?
Where are you calling from?
Regardless of your assessment, any threat is responded to as if it is real.
Pay special attention to the background noise and the voice of the caller to help determine their surroundings or any identifying information such as gender, age, etc.
Call 9-1-1.
If appropriate, evacuate the area and assist the Police in doing so.
Do not pull the fire alarm during a bomb threat, unless instructed by Police.
400
When reporting an active shooter situation, who do you call and what do you inform them of?
Call 9-1-1 (or UCA PD)
Share the following information, when possible:
Building Name and Office/Room Number.
Number of people at your location.
Injuries:
Number
description
Information on assailant(s):
Gender
Physical Features
Clothing
Location
Number of suspects
400
You tried calling Dr. Fricks, Myron, and Ricky, they didn’t answer and you have an active emergency and need immediate assistance, who do you call?
Associate Director Dr. Craig Seager
Assistant Vice President Dr. Stephanie McBrayer
400
When responding to situations be it emergencies or on-call needs, appropriately identify the order of who to call.
500
During a tornado, or other emergency, the three best sources of information.
“What is” UCA Alert?
Register at MyUCA < UCA Alert Contact Information
“What is” Safe@UCA app?
“What is” local media stations?
500
Each R(L)C will answer: My buildings Emergency Assembly Area is.
Consult the Assistant Director(s).
500
Staff should be alert to these behaviors that may indicate a suspicious situation.
People in the building who do not appear to be conducting legitimate business.
People “monitoring” areas, buildings, entrances, etc.
Unfamiliar people in the building/complex.
People wearing clothing not consistent with the weather conditions (bulky coats in warm weather
Unattended items in unusual areas.
Individuals attempting to access rooms or utility areas.
Vehicles containing unusual/suspicious materials or staying for long periods of time.
500
Identify situations where you would call UCA Police at 501-450-3111 vs. 9-1-1.
What is 9-1-1, for life safety emergencies (active shooter events, unconscious person) and anytime you need IMMEDIATE help!
What is UCA Police 501-450-3111, for campus emergencies (fire alarms, door lock issues, alcohol/drugs) Remember this is a non-emergency line.
500
Residence Life has 3 areas, accurately assign each hall/complex to their respective area:
WEBS, South Side, or CORE.
“Who is” West End Bear Suites (WEBS): Greek Village, Farris Honors Hall, Stadium Park & Western Heights Apartments, Bear Village Apartments, and The Oaks Community.
“Who is” South Side: State Hall, Conway Hall, Carmichael Hall, Donaghey Hall, RHA/NRHH, and Bernard Hall
“Who is” the CORE: Arkansas Hall, Hughes Hall, Baridon Hall, Bear Hall, and New Hall.