Emergency Procedures

Critical Emergency:

CUC Administration (8am-5pm)

Pierre Police Department:

• Medical Emergency

  Call 911 and provide as much information as requested. Then call CUC Administration.
   Do not move individual; keep victim still.
   Protect victim from any disturbances.
   Wait for emergency personnel to arrive.
   Do not leave victim alone, if possible.

• Fire

  Call 911.
   Activate nearest fire alarm and evacuate.
   Do not use elevators.
   Do not attempt to retrieve valuables.
   Do not re-enter building until authorized by emergency personnel.

• Threatening/Disruptive Behavior

  Call CUC Administration. If immediate danger, call 911. Then call CUC Administration.
   Secure area by locking or barricading door, using any means available.
   Stay behind solid objects away from door.
   Follow all directions of authorities.

 

• Rape/Sexual Assault

  If you are the victim of sexual assault, report incident immediately; call 911. Then call CUC Administration. Report Online Here.
   Do not shower.
   Provide as much information as requested.
   Report assault to CUC Administration.

 

• Hazardous Material Spill

  Call CUC Administration.
   Be alert for further instructions.
   If hazardous material spill is in the Pierre area, evacuation of the campus may be necessary.

 

• Suspicious Object

   Do not touch or disturb object.
   Call 911 and provide as much information as possible. Then call CUC Administration.
   Be prepared to evacuate.

 

• Shooting

  Call 911. Tell operator, “This is an emergency.” Then call CUC Administration.
   Be assertive; escape if possible.
   Follow directions of authorities.
   DO NOT hang up until told, unless immediate safety is threatened.
   Notify CUC Administration.
   CUC will declare a partial or entire “lockdown.”
   During lockdown, remain in location until told.
   Barricade or lock doors if possible.
   Instruct others to get on the floor, away from windows and doors.
   Turn lights off; remain quiet. 

• Evacuation Information

   Follow directions of authorities.
   Secure hazardous materials or equipment.
   Take personal belongings (keys, purses, wallets, cell phones, etc.).
   Use nearest exit; if blocked, use alternate exit.
   Do not use elevators.
   Assist persons with disabilities or special needs.
   Account for individuals.

• Suspicious Person

   Do not let anyone into a locked building/office or allow anyone to “tailgate” into the building behind you.
   Do not confront the person or block the person’s exit.
   Call 911 and provide as much information as possible. Then call CUC Administration.

 

• Utility Problem

   In case of water, power, heating, or cooling outages, call CUC Administration.
   Remain alert for further instructions.

 

• Tornado/Weather Response

  Tornado Watch means conditions are right for tornado; remain alert to weather conditions.
  Tornado Warning means a tornado has been sighted within a 25-mile radius; warnings are typically available 3 to 15 minutes in advance of a tornado.
  In the Pierre area, Civil Defense Sirens will sound whenever there is a tornado warning.
   Go to internal, lowest area of safety: hallways away from windows or glass.
   Do not use elevators during tornado warning. Persons with mobility concerns should go to a safe place during a tornado watch; do not wait for warning.
   Close doors, including main corridors.
   Crouch near floor or under heavy, well-supported objects; cover your head.
   If outside, lie down in a low area such as a ditch; cover your head.
   Be alert for fire; use fire plan as needed.