Know What To Do in an Emergency

SHU Emergency Management Brochure

What is an emergency?

An emergency is an event that threatens people, property, business continuity or communities and may develop into a disaster or critical incident.

What do I do in an emergency?

To simplify your preparedness to react to emergencies of any kind, public safety wants you to have a clear understanding of three general response concepts:

• Lockdown
• Evacuate
• Seek shelter

Familiarize yourself with all three response processes, so you know when and how to react in the event of an emergency.

How can I contact Public Safety?

Public Safety recommends you program the phone numbers below into your cell phone:

• (203) 371-7911 (emergency)
• (203) 371-7995 (routine calls)

Be prepared to provide the dispatcher with all incident-related information.

Lockdown

When: Lockdown when an active shooter or other violence has been reported in your area.

Actions

• Depending on the situation: run away or hide under furniture where you are; lock or barricade doors; turn out lights; remain quiet. As a last resort, fight to defend yourself
• Warn others if possible.
• Call 911 if you have information for the police.
• Wait for official notice from the SHU EAS or first responders that it is safe to resume normal activities.

Evacuate

When: Evacuate in the event of a fire, chemical spill or other danger reported in the building.

Actions

• Take your cell phone and other valuables with you.
• Assist persons with disabilities and alert first responders to their location.
• Leave the building - do not use elevators.
• Proceed to a designated assembly area outside and away from the building.
• Wait for official notice from the SHU EAS that it is safe to resume normal activities.

Seek Shelter

When: Seek shelter when severe weather is imminent or an environmental hazard has been reported in the area.

Actions

• Seek shelter inside a building and remain there.
• Go to the lowest level of the building and stay in interior hallways away from glass doors and windows.
• Monitor television, radio and online news for weather updates.
• Wait for official notice through the SHU EAS to resume normal activities.