General
What are the 3 methods MSB is going to use to alert you of an emergency?
Phone call, text and email
If you discover fire or smoke, what is the first thing you should do?
Pull the fire alarm.
In the case of a tornado, where should you go?
Go to lowest level of the building and seek shelter in a hallway near the center of the building.
In the case of an earthquake, what are the 3 things you need to do with your body?
Drop, Cover, and Hold On.
What is the first thing you should do to the physical space when sheltering in place?
Close windows and door.
Seal around doors, windows and vents using any materials available. I.e. tape, blankets, wet towels.
Shut down the HVAC system
If trapped in an elevator, what button should you press?
Emergency button
True or false: If there is smoke, you can use the elevator to exit the building.
False! With smoke or fire avoid the elevator.
True or false: In a tornado, a safe place to seek shelter is in a stairway.
FALSE: Stay away from windows, glass, stairwells, and unsecured objects.
True or false: If you are indoors during a earthquake you should hide under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture.
True. If there is no table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
If sheltering in place when are the only times you should leave your area.
ONLY when necessitated by eminent threat to life or notified by emergency personnel.
True or false: If trapped in an elevator try to crawl through escape hatches or force elevator doors open.
False! Only trained mechanics should do this.
What should you do if you encounter smoke? (hint: with your body)
Stay low to the floor, crawl if necessary.
If you are outdoors and see a tornado approaching, what 3 things should you do with your body?
DROP – COVER – HOLD
True or false: If you cannot find a sturdy desk, look for a doorway in which to hide.
FALSE: Do not use a doorway unless you know it is a strongly supported, load-bearing doorway and it is close to you. Many inside doorways are lightly constructed and do not offer protection. This is the case with MSB doorways.
In the case of a lockdown, who is allowed to give the go ahead to stop the lockdown?
Only emergency personnel.
If the emergency button on the elevator does not work, who should you call?
Security.
True or false: You are free to stop evacuating the building if the alarm turns off. This is in indicator that there is no more emergency.
FALSE. Once you hear the alarm, exit the building! Do not return until you get the go ahead!
When you are 'cover' as part of: Drop, cover, hold. What should you be covering?
Your face and head.
True or false: During an earthquake, if you are in a moving vehicle stop, get out of your car and look for a nearby overpass.
FALSE: Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
True or false: Make sure you keep your cell phone on and at high volume so you can hear any MSB notifications during a lockdown.
FALSE: Silence cells phones, remain quiet and wait. Having your cell phone on can be a security risk alerting an intruder of your whearabouts.
True or false: Staff should exercise leadership and provide directions for students and visitors during emergency situations.
True.
How many feet away from the building must you be at a minimum to be considered safe?
200 feet away.
If you want to capture a good selfie of the tornado as it approaches, where is the best place to do this?
Don't!! Drop, cover and hold.
What should you do if you are trapped under debris?
Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available.
Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
What is the number to call security? (Either the radio or extension)
Radio 410-444-5054
Extension: 1333