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BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SAFETY PLAN
2021-2022
www.bishop.edu
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LETTER OF PROMULGATION
In the event of a natural or technological disaster, or intentional criminal / terrorist act affecting
Bishop State Community College, we must be prepared to implement plans and procedures to
protect lives and property.
The purpose of this plan is to provide direction and guidance to Bishop State Community College
and supporting agencies. It constitutes a directive for this organization to prepare for and execute
assigned emergency tasks to ensure maximum survival of the population and property in the event
of a disaster or other overwhelming event.
__________________________________________
Dr. Lawrence Brandyburg
Interim President, Bishop State Community College
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Emergency Response & Threat Assessment Team
Chief of Police TBD
Chair Person
_____________________________________________________________________________
Interim President Dr. Lawrence Brandyburg lbrandyburg@bishop.edu
Chief Student Affairs Officer Dr. Katheryn Pavey kpavey@bishop.edu
Dean of Health Sciences Dr. Dolly Horton dhorton@bishop.edu
Director of Marketing & Courtney Steele csteelte@bishop.edu
Public Relations
Director of Human Resources Kenya Parrish-Onukwuli konukwuli@bishop.edu
Senior Personnel Officer
Director of Facilities Kenney Holder kholder@bishop.edu
Southwest Campus Theodore Labay tlabay@bishop.edu
Associate Dean of Academics
Carver Campus Dr. Andrea Agnew aagnew@bishop.edu
Associate Dean of Instruction
Dean of Instruction Dr. Katherine Malone kmalone@bishop.edu
Director of Information Lee Thrasher lthrasher@bishop.edu
Technology
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Table of Contents
Section I - Executive Summary
Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 7
Scope ........................................................................................................................... 7
Mission ........................................................................................................................ 8
Assumption .................................................................................................................. 8
Section II - Organization
Emergency Operation Center (EOC) .......................................................................... 10
Emergency Response Leads and Functions................................................................15
Section III – Plan Activation & Operation
Levels of Response ................................................................................................... 19
Level 1 – Minor Incident .......................................................................................... 20
Alcohol/Controlled Substance ......................................................................... 21
Building Access/after Hours ............................................................................ 21
Civil Disturbances ........................................................................................... 22
Theft ................................................................................................................. 23
Level 2 - Emergency................................................................................................. 24
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Behavioral ........................................................................................................ 25
Utility Failure................................................................................................... 25
Blood Borne Pathogens ................................................................................... 26
Bomb Threat .................................................................................................... 27
Chemical or Radiation Spills ........................................................................... 29
Evacuation Routes ........................................................................................... 31
Fire ................................................................................................................... 32
Fire Arms ......................................................................................................... 34
Emergency Guidelines for Active Shooter Response ...................................... 35
Medical ............................................................................................................ 37
Campus Emergency Phone Numbers .............................................................. 39
Level 3 - Disaster ...................................................................................................... 41
Flooding ........................................................................................................... 42
Tornado ............................................................................................................ 43
Hurricane ......................................................................................................... 44
Plan Notification and Activation ..................................................................... 47
Emergency Alert Systems................................................................................ 51
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Training, Drills, and Exercises .................................................................................. 54
Campus Fire Exit Drill Report ......................................................................... 55
Fire Drill Checklist Summary .......................................................................... 57
Fire Drill Attendance Roster ............................................................................ 59
EMSP Scenario #1 ........................................................................................... 60
Campus Coordinators ............................................................................................... 61
Recovery Process ..................................................................................................... 62
Appendix
A-Aerial Maps ................................................................................................ 64
B-Monthly Facility Safety Checklist .............................................................. 69
C-Hurricane Definitions ................................................................................. 72
D-Hurricane Preparation/Recovery Checklist ................................................ 74
E-Emergency Response & Threat Assessment Team Contact Numbers ......76
Safety Plan ................................................................................................................ 78
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Section I - Executive Summary
PURPOSE
The Emergency Management and Safety Plan (EMSP) has been developed to provide an
organized manner to respond to various emergencies affecting the normal functioning level of
the college, which could range from minor incident to disaster. This plan describes the roles and
responsibilities of personnel employed with Bishop State Community College during
emergencies. The procedures focus on initial preservation of human life and secondly on the
safety and security of college property. The identified procedures are meant to serve strictly as
guidelines and should be modified based on the scope of each situation.
SCOPE
This plan is a community college-level plan that addresses the emergency response of Bishop State
Community College personnel and resources during an emergency. It is the official emergency
response plan of the college and overrides any functions not in accordance with the goals of this
plan or the organization established by it. Additionally, this plan must be implemented with the use
of good judgment and common sense in cases of unforeseen situations. Federal, state, or local plans
during a disaster declaration by those authorities shall take precedence over Bishop State
Community College EMSP. This Emergency Management Plan is consistent with established
practices relating to coordination of emergency response. This plan will facilitate interagency
coordination; promote the use of common emergency response jargon and chain of command. It
will facilitate the flow of information between responding agencies more effectively.
The College will cooperate with the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency, State,
County and City Police and other responders in the development of emergency response plans
and participate in multi-jurisdictional emergency planning exercises as instructed.
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MISSION
The college will respond to identified emergencies in a safe, effective, and timely manner. Bishop
State Community College personnel and equipment will be utilized to accomplish the following
priorities:
PRIORITIES
1. Protection of Human Life
2. Support of Health & Safety Services
3. Protection of College Assets
4. Maintenance of College Services
5. Assessment of Damages
6. Restoration of General Campus Operations
ASSUMPTIONS
This Emergency Management Plan is predicated on a realistic approach to the problems likely to
be encountered during emergencies or disasters. The following assumptions are used as general
guidelines in such events:
1. An emergency or a disaster may occur at any time of the day or night, weekend, or holiday,
with little or no warning.
2. The succession of events in an emergency or disaster is not predictable; therefore, published
operational plans, such as this plan, should serve only as a guide and a checklist, and may
require modifications in order to meet the requirements of the emergency.
3. An emergency or a disaster may be declared if information indicates that such conditions
are developing or probable.
4. In case of community-wide disasters, the college will carry out disaster response and short-
term recovery operations in conjunction with local resources.
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Section II – Organization
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC)
An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is established as a centralized location where disaster
strategies, tactics, and plans are discussed and implemented by the Emergency Response &
Threat Assessment Team (ERTAT) during an actual emergency. The ERTAT consists of a group
of identified persons tasked to assess the level and potential of the emergency incident. The Chief
of Police acts as the director of the EOC. Additionally, the Chief ensures that an active log is
maintained on each campus before, during, and after the disaster. Campus police on the
Southwest, Carver, and Central Campuses will submit information from their logs to the Master
Log maintained in the EOC on the Main Campus. At any given time, a status report can be
provided for all campus Locations.
FOR EMERGENCY UPDATES 251-405-7060
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
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Emergency Response & Threat Assessment Team
Chief of Police TBD
Chair Person
_____________________________________________________________________________
Interim President Dr. Lawrence Brandyburg lbrandyburg@bishop.edu
Chief Student Affairs Officer Dr. Katheryn Pavey kpavey@bishop.edu
Dean of Health Sciences Dr. Dolly Horton dhorton@bishop.edu
Director of Marketing & Courtney Steele csteelte@bishop.edu
Public Relations
Director of Human Resources Kenya Parrish-Onukwuli konukwuli@bishop.edu
Senior Personnel Officer
Director of Facilities Kenney Holder kholder@bishop.edu
Southwest Campus Theodore Labay tlabay@bishop.edu
Associate Dean of Academics
Carver Campus Dr. Andrea Agnew aagnew@bishop.edu
Associate Dean of Instruction
Dean of Instruction Dr. Katherine Malone kmalone@bishop.edu
Director of Information Lee Thrasher lthrasher@bishop.edu
Technology
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE & THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM
Bishop State Community College has established an Emergency Response & Threat Assessment
Team (ERTAT) to assist in addressing situations where students, faculty, staff, or others are
displaying disruptive or threatening behaviors that potentially impede their own or other’s ability
to function successfully or safely. The process is designated to help identify people whose
behaviors potentially endanger their own or others’ health and safely.
It is the responsibility of faculty, staff, and students to immediately report any situation that
could possibly result in harm to anyone at the college. Any member of the campus
community may become aware of a troubling person or situation that is causing serious anxiety,
stress, or fear, and if so, this information should be forwarded to the Chief of Campus Police. In
cases where a person may pose an immediate risk of violence to self or others, the Campus
Police can be reached at (251) 405-7062.
For the safety of the campus community, any threat, explicit or implied, will be considered a
statement of intent. The ERTAT will recommend actions to the President and/or Vice Presidents
in order to protect the student, employee, and college community.
The ERTAT has been established to
1. Respond to circumstances of violence, threatening behavior, unwanted pursuit, or
harassment.
2. Investigate the situation and recommend appropriate actions including suspension,
expulsion, termination of employment, filing of criminal charges, or ongoing monitoring
for follow-up and observation of behavior patterns.
3. Respond quickly to behavior indicating a student, faculty, or staff member poses a risk to
himself / herself or others.
4. Identify resources for troubled students and personnel and male referrals to appropriate
campus and off-campus agencies.
5. Notify, within FERPA guidelines, parents, guardians, and / or next-of-kin.
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6. Initiate action to place a student / employee in the custody of a mental health facility
capable of supporting specific behaviors.
7. Require psychological evaluations.
8. Coordinate and assess information from faculty, administrators, students, and local
authorities.
9. Make recommendations to the President who may sign off on action to be taken.
10. Periodically assess the outcomes of actions taken
PROCEDURES
Threat-related information must be forwarded to the Chief of Campus Police, Director of
Human Resources if an employee is involved, the Dean of Students if a student is involved,
and the Academic Dean if faculty is involved. The initial report will be evaluated and, if
appropriate, the ERTAT will be convened. Individual members of the team are also
available for advice and consultation.
Once a report is received, the following preliminary investigative information will be
collected:
1. Interviews to determine the existence of corroborating evidence.
2. Initiation of threat assessment review.
3. Student disciplinary or employee history.
4. Relevant employment records under the custody of the Director of Human
Resources.
5. Relevant student records under the custody of the College Registrar,
Disciplinary Records and /or Dean of Students.
6. Other relevant information as deemed appropriate to assure the safety of the
college community.
When information is received about a possible threat, it will be investigated and a probability
will be identified. It should be noted that assessing a possible threat cannot be 100% accurate.
Information on “red flags, warning signs, and indicators” will be used to help guide decision-
making.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE & THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM (ERTAT)
The Emergency Response & Threat Assessment Team consists of college personnel with
expertise in human resources / employee assistance, law enforcement / threat assessment /
tactical applications, college operations, medical knowledge, and student affairs.
A collaborative process to assess threats will be used and depending on the situation, personnel
with areas of specialization / responsibility may be called upon to assist the Team. The Chief of
Campus Police will keep senior officials advised of situations and specifically will communicate
with the Director of Public Relations on PR matters. Other individuals may also be consulted as
needed such as a faculty member who has a concern about a student, a counseling psychologist
to share expertise, and / or a manager who has information concerning an employee.
The Team may meet on an emergency basis as well as regularly to review reports brought
forward by faculty, staff, and students concerning disruptive, inappropriate and/or threatening
behavior.
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Emergency Response Leads and Functions
A. PUBLIC RELATIONS (main 251-405-7135 or csteele@bishop.edu)
• Coordinate all information disseminated to the press and public;
• Provide for rumor control and emergency communications;
• Assign specific individuals (primary & alternate) to disseminate information, specify
emergency response steps and maintain contact with the following:
• News media (TV, Newspapers, etc.);
• Government agencies and civil authorities;
• Faculty and Staff;
• Students and/or relatives;
• Chief of Police, and
• President
• CAMPUS POLICE / SECURITY (main 251-405-7060 or TBD)
• Preserve law and order and campus security;
• Monitor and disseminate warning and threats;
• Provide traffic and crowd control;
• Direct evacuation efforts;
• Control access to all campuses, buildings, and any known threat areas;
• Local and State Police entities to implement mutual assistance agreements;
• Maintain EOC operations continuously until instructed to do otherwise by College
President;
• Assist in damage assessment and building condition reports;
• Maintain information on the content and location of radiological, chemical, biological,
and fire safety hazards, and
• Provide for emergency response to HAZMAT release.
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C. GROUNDS AND FACILITIES (Main 251-405-7170 or kholder@bishop.edu)
• Develop and maintain building evacuation plans;
• Provide for the structural security of buildings;
• Provide utility services and, as necessary, shut down utility services;
• Provide for emergency water and sanitation;
• In the event of a pending emergency, secure the campus grounds and buildings;
• Distribute supplies to Faculty and Staff to secure building contents;
• Clearance of debris removal of debris;
• Conduct building damage assessments / determine if buildings are safe;
• Repair buildings, and
• Assist Campus Police with maintaining the Emergency Operations Center.
D. ADMINISTRATION (President’s Office 251-405-7130 or gsterling@bishop.edu)
• Together with Human Resources, maintain the continuity of Payroll Processing Services;
• Ensure that emergency funds are available for expenditure;
• Provide ongoing legal advice;
• Develop plans to reschedule classes;
• Maintain accurate financial and administrative records;
• Implement a comprehensive program for emergency rally point for personnel
accountability;
• Provide student crisis counseling services, as needed, and
• Communicate with and account for students in emergencies by requesting an actual
personnel count from all four campuses.
E. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) (Main 251-405-7071 or lthrasher@bishop.edu)
• Maintain the operation of voice, intranet, data, video, and wireless communications
services;
• Coordinate radio (Southern Link) and telephone systems;
• Implement proper backup controls and redundancies to maintain critical services;
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• Properly document all hardware and its configuration;
• Perform hardware replacement and setup;
• Provide adequate information security controls;
• Maintain a records management plan that duplicates data on a regular basis and secures
this information at a remote location, and
• As necessary, maintain a plan to perform critical applications at a remote site.
F. INSTRUCTION (251-405-7012 or kmalone@bishop.edu)
• Communicate with and account for teaching faculty in emergency situations;
• Identify alternate facilities where college activities can be conducted in the event of the
destruction, disablement or denial of access to existing facilities;
• Prioritize critical support services and systems, and
• Identify and ensure recovery of critical assets.
G. STUDENT AFFAIRS (251-405-7089 or kpavey@bishop.edu)
• Provide student crisis counseling services, as needed;
• Communicate with and account for students in emergency situations by requesting an
actual personnel count from all four campuses, and
• Prepare student center to be used as an alternate shelter during and after an emergency.
H. HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) (251-405-7052 or konukwuli@bishop.edu)
• Assist the Business Office to maintain the continuity of Payroll Processing Services;
• Maintain the continuity of critical Employee Benefit Services;
• Provide employee time off to take care of personal needs, and
• In a post disaster community – wide disaster:
• Assess Faculty and Staff availability and
• Assist with the appropriation of personnel
I. BUSINESS OFFICE (Main 251-405-7040 or jessica.davis@accs.edu)
• Facilitate emergency procurement of goods and services;
• Maintain Mail Service operations;
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• Assess the value of college property – buildings, building contents and other college
assets;
• Documentation and submission of claims;
• Collect & analyze damage assessment reports, and
• Evaluation of damaged assets.
J. LIBRARY / RESOURCE CENTERS (Main 251-405-7112 or mmickles@bishop.edu)
• Identify and assist with the evaluation of library assets – books, collections, etc. and
• Protect critical library assets.
K. MUSEUM (Central 251-405-4408)
• Identify and assist with the evaluation of museum assets – art works, collections, etc. and
• Protect critical museum assets.
L. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (251-405-7165 or cbumpers@bishop.edu)
• Protect critical research assets.
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Section III – Plan Activation & Operation
LEVELS OF RESPONSE
There are three levels or types of emergencies/levels of response:
LEVEL 1 – MINOR INCIDENT. A Minor Incident is defined as a local event with
limited impact, which does not affect the overall functioning capacity of the College. The
Emergency Management Plan will not be activated.
LEVEL 2 – EMERGENCY. An Emergency is defined as a serious event that
completely disrupts one or more operations of the College. Multiple College resources are
involved; the Emergency Management Plan is activated based on each case scenario.
LEVEL 3 – DISASTER. A Disaster is defined as a very serious event that seriously
impairs or halts the operations of the College. The Emergency Management Plan is fully
activated.
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*Level 1 – Minor Incident
Alcohol/Controlled Substance
Building Access/After Hours
Civil Disturbance
Theft
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ALCOHOL/CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Alcohol and Controlled substance are prohibited on property owned and operated by Bishop
State Community College. Violators will be arrested by Campus Police and prosecuted
according to the laws set forth by the State of Alabama. Students are viewed as mature adults
based on their enrollment status with the college. They are believed to possess positive attitudes
and unquestionable conduct. BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE reserves the right to
discontinue services to students based
on their undesirable or unsafe actions for the college. This applies to all college-sponsored
activities, on and off campus.
The Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment, passed by the U.S. Congress in 1989,
dictates that BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE and other state colleges implement a
program, which prohibits the use of
illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol by students and employees. If the preventive measures are
violated, BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE will, within compliance with Federal and
State due process requirements,
execute appropriate administrative or disciplinary actions. Violations by a student may include,
but not limited to, suspension or expulsion. In contract, violations by employees may include but
not limited to, reprimand, suspension, and termination of employment or successful completion
of a rehabilitation program.
AFTER HOURS ACCESS TO BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDINGS
AND OFFICES
For personnel safety, campus police/security must be aware of individuals on campus and in
each building at any time after normal work hours or on holidays. Accountability will be
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maintained with a logbook located at each guard post for after hour’s access/entry to buildings.
If individuals desiring access/entry do not possess a valid identification, entry will be denied.
A log entry stating the individual’s reason for wanting entry will be made. Every request for
access / entry shall be dealt with individually.
CIVIL DISTURBANCE
(Can elevate to Level 2 or Level 3 Emergency Based on threat level)
Civil disturbance is defined as any assemblage, including terrorists on the school premises by
unauthorized or authorized person(s) whose purpose and conduct of school and the welfare of
students. Call Campus Police or 911 on a cell phone or landline. Be prepared to give as much
information as possible, description of person(s) involved, where they are, what is going on,
what you think the extent of the threat is. Assure the safety of other students / staff / visitors.
Assess your role – is it safe to get involved or not. Involvement is ONLY advised when
continued safety is dependent on immediate action and inability to wait for police or other
outside assistance.
If deem necessary or safe to get involved:
• Remove all bystanders;
• Try to remain calm, speak in a slow, calm voice;
• Do not threaten or try to physically restrain the threatening person;
• Do not threaten legal action;
• Do not laugh or joke with the threatening person;
• Keep track of the threatening person’s location until Emergency Personnel arrive, and
• Take steps necessary to bring the situation under control.
If deem unnecessary or unsafe to get involved:
• Call Campus Police at 251-405-7060 or 911 on a cell phone or landline and
• Stay on the line with campus Police or Mobile Police Department dispatcher until
Emergency Personnel arrive.
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The BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE campus police/security will deal quickly and
decisively with any civil disturbance.
The police/security officers in sufficient numbers shall be summoned to eliminate any questions
as to the capacity of the department to cope with a given disruptive situation. The ranking
police/security officer on the scene shall act as spokesperson, to attend to the disturbance in an
orderly manner. If unable to do so, they will contact Mobile Police Department for assistance.
THEFT
Theft must be reported immediately to Campus Police to preserve any evidence left behind by
perpetrators. Individuals must attain any information on stolen property, to assist Campus Police
in identifying the stolen merchandise.
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Level 2 – Emergency
Behavioral
Utility Failure
Blood Bore Pathogens
Bomb Threat
Chemical or Radiation Spills
Evacuation Routes
Fire
Fire Arms
Medical
Flooding
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BEHAVIORAL
Workplace Violence
Workplace violence often begins with inappropriate behavior or signs that, when detected and
reported, may help prevent its occurrence. The following information is a starting place for
workplace violence education and a safer, healthier workplace for everyone.
Examples of Workplace Violence
• Threats, direct, or implied;
• Physical conduct that results in harm to people or property;
• Conduct which harasses, disrupts, or interferes with another individual’s performance and
• Conduct that creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment.
If you witness an individual who is threatening or causing harm to himself / herself or to others,
or demonstrating behavior which indicates the person may be out of touch with reality, contact
Campus Police or dial 911.
UTILITY FAILURE
1. In the event of a major utility failure, please notify Campus Police. This may have to be
done in person since the power failure may terminate phone availability.
2. If there is a potential danger to building occupants or if the utility failure occurs on
weekends or holidays, notify Campus Police at 251-405-7060.
3. Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by Campus Police or
appropriate emergency personnel.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
Always observe steps “1 and 2 and 3” above whenever the following emergencies arise.
Electrical / Light failure: It is advisable to have a flashlight available for emergencies.
Plumbing Failure / Flooding: Cease using all electrical equipment. Notify the Campus Police.
If necessary, vacate the area.
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Ventilation Problem: If smoke odors come from the ventilation system, immediately notify the
Campus Police, and if necessary, cease all operations and vacate the area.
BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS
(Primarily Science and Nursing Departments)
Universal precaution is an approach to infection control that assumes that all human blood and
other bodily fluids and tissues are potentially infectious materials. According to the concept of
universal precautions, all human blood and other bodily fluids and tissues are treated as if known
to be infectious including, but not limited to, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), HBV
(Hepatitis B Virus), HCV (Hepatitis C Virus), and other blood borne pathogens.
Engineering and Work Practice Controls
The following engineering and work practice controls are in place at this facility in order to
minimize employee exposure:
1. Hand washing s required at this facility. Faculty and students have been instructed to
wash their hands immediately or soon as feasible after removal of gloves or other
personal protective equipment. Faculty and students have also been instructed to wash
their hands or any other skin with soap and water or flush mucous membranes with water
immediately or as soon as feasible following contact of these areas with blood or other
potentially infectious materials and to report such exposures immediately to the Campus
Police. File a report with Divisional Chair and Campus Police.
2. Whenever hand-washing facilities are not feasible, faculty and students have been
instructed on the use of antiseptic hand cleaners or towelettes. Whenever antiseptic
cleaners or towelettes are used, the area should be washed with soap and water as soon as
possible.
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3. Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics or lip balm, and handling contact lenses
are prohibited in work areas where there is risk of an occupational exposure.
4. Food and drink shall not be kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets or bench tops
where blood or other potentially infectious materials are present.
5. The work site must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The actual
decontamination procedure to be used is based upon location within the facility type or
surface to be cleaned, type of soil present and tasks or procedures being performed in the
area.
6. Broken glassware, which may be contaminated, shall not be picked up directly with the
hands. It must be cleaned up using mechanical means, such as a brush and dustpan,
tongs, or forceps.
7. Reusable receptacles, which have a reasonable likelihood for becoming contaminated
with blood or other potentially infectious materials, shall be inspected and
decontaminated immediately or as soon as feasible upon visible contamination.
BOMB THREAT PROCEDURES
If you receive a bomb threat, listen carefully.
• Be polite and show interest;
• Do not interrupt the caller;
• Keep the caller talking as long as possible to gather more information. Ask the caller to
repeat the message;
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• Advise the caller that the building is occupied and innocent people may be injured or
worse;
• If you can, give a note to a coworker asking them to notify College Police Department
(CPD). Alternatively, notify CPD and your supervisor immediately after hanging up;
• Do not discuss the threat with other employees, you may compromise an investigation by
inadvertently revealing critical information, and
• Use this guide to document the details of the incident.
Remain calm. Listen carefully. Try to obtain the following information:
• When is the bomb going to explode?
• Where was the bomb placed?
• What kind of bomb is it?
• What does the bomb look like?
• Why did you place the bomb?
Note the following:
• Date and time of call;
• Apparent age and sex of caller;
• Accent, speech pattern;
• Emotional state, and
• Background noise or sounds that may reveal caller’s location.
If You Receive a Suspicious Letter or Package:
• No return address;
• Possibly mailed from a foreign country;
• Excessive postage;
• Misspelled words;
• Addressed to title only or incorrect title with name;
• Badly typed or written;
• Protruding wires;
• Lopsided or uneven distribution of contents;
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• Rigid or bulky;
• Strange odor;
• Excessive tape or string, and
• Oily stains.
What Should You Do?
• Handle with care -- don’t shake or bump;
• Isolate and look for indicators;
• Don’t open, smell or taste, and
• Treat it as suspicious! Call 911 - If parcel is open and/or a threat is identified –
Evacuate immediately. Call 911
CHEMICAL OR RADIATION SPILLS
1. Any spillage of a hazardous chemical or radioactive material is reported immediately to the
Campus Police on your campus. If the Campus Police/Security cannot be reached then please
dial 911 for the Mobile Police/Fire-Rescue Department. Do not hang up until told to do so.
2. When reporting please be as specific as possible regarding the nature of the involved material
and its exact location, along with your location. The Campus Police/Security will then notify the
appropriate college official with this information. Specialized response agencies and medical
personnel may also be called.
3. The senior person on site should evacuate the affected area at once and seal it off to prevent
further contamination.
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4. Anyone contaminated by the spill should avoid contact with others and remain in the general
vicinity of the accident but in a location deemed safe by the Campus Police/Security or designee.
5. Decontamination will start as soon as possible by specialized authorities.
6. If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm system.
7. When told to evacuate the building by a College official, or you hear the evacuation alarm
sound, walk quickly to the nearest emergency exit and ask others to do the same.
8. Assist the disabled and injured in exiting the building. Remember that elevators are reserved
for the handicapped and the injured. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS IN CASE OF FIRE.
9. If there are injured individuals who cannot be moved, remain with them if possible and direct
those exiting the building to notify emergency personnel of your location, the extent of the
injuries (if known) and the number of persons involved.
10. Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected
building. Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and
personnel. Know your area assembly points.
11. Do not return to an evacuated building until the affected area has been cleared by the
Campus Police.
12. If requested assist Emergency crews as necessary.
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13. A Campus Emergency Command post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of
the Command post unless you have official business.
Important: After any evacuation, report to your designated area assembly point. Stay there until
an accurate head count is taken. The appropriate college official (or designee) will take
attendance and assist in the accounting for all building occupants.
EVACUATION ROUTES
Building Evacuations
1. All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds and/or upon notification by Campus
Police.
2. When the building evacuation alarm is activated during an emergency, leave by the nearest
marked exit and alert others to do the same.
3. Assist disabled individuals with exiting the building. Remember that elevators are reserved for
disabled persons. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS IN CASES OF FIRE.
4. Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from the affected building.
Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel.
5. Do not return to an evacuated building until the affected area has been cleared by campus
police.
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Campus Evacuations
1. Evacuation of all or part of the campus grounds will be announced by the Campus
Police/Security.
2. All persons (student, faculty, staff and guests) are to immediately vacate the area of campus in
question and relocate to another part of campus as directed by the Campus Police/Security.
3. In the event of an evacuation with an undetermined length, faculty and staff may retrieve
essential items as time or the nature of the emergency permits. If the seriousness of the
emergency dictates such activities are not possible then no individuals will be permitted back
into the affected area until directed by the Campus Police/Security or appropriate college official.
FIRE
Before a fire occurs, make yourself familiar with all fire extinguisher locations in or near your
normal workplace. Fire extinguishers are located in hallways and/or in classrooms.
In the event of fire:
• Pull the nearest Fire alarm to evacuate the building. This will also simultaneously contact
the Fire Department.
• Call the Campus Police on your campus. Give the following information:
• The building name or number
• Classroom number
• Location of the fire
• Extent of the fire: e.g., waste basket, storeroom
• Your telephone number
• If possible, attempt to extinguish the fire, avoiding possible injury to you or others.
• If the building is involved in a fire and there is possible danger to you and others, DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO FIGHT THE FIRE.
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• If, for any reason, you are unable to evacuate a handicapped person, Campus
Police/Security and the Fire Department personnel must be notified immediately.
If you observe a FIRE on campus, clear the area and immediately call the Campus
Police/Security. If the Campus Police/Security cannot be reached, then please dial 911 for
emergency services from any campus extension. Do not hang up until told to do so.
1. If a MINOR fire appears controllable, immediately clear the area and call the Campus
Police/Security. If the Campus Police cannot be reached, then please dial 911 for
emergency services. Do not hang up until told to do so.
2. If a MINOR fire appears controllable, read the directions on the extinguisher to determine
method of use and if it is a proper extinguisher device for the type of fire, you are trying
to extinguish. Direct the discharge of the fire extinguisher towards the base of the flame.
Discharge the fire extinguisher completely and exit the area. Do not wait for the fog to
clear to determine if the fire is out. Firefighting personnel will arrive shortly.
3. On large fires that do not appear controllable, immediately clear the area and call the
Campus Police / Security on your campus. If the Campus Police / Security cannot be
reached, then please dial 911 for Mobile Fire and Rescue. Do not lock doors while
exiting or attempt to retrieve personal items – GET OUT!
4. If you become trapped in a building during a fire and a window is available, place an
article of clothing (shirt, coat, etc.) outside the window as a marker for rescue personnel.
If there is no window, stay near the floor where the air is less toxic. Shout at regular
intervals to alert emergency of your location. DO NOT PANIC!
5. If a fire exists, activate the building alarm system.
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6. When told to evacuate the building by a College official, or you hear the evacuation
alarm sound, walk quickly to the nearest emergency exit and ask others to do the same.
7. Assist the handicapped and injured in exiting the building. Remember that elevators are
reserved for the handicapped and the injured. Do not use elevators in case of fire.
8. If there are injured individuals who cannot be moved, remain with them if possible and
direct those exiting the building to notify emergency personnel of your location, the
extent of the injuries (if known) and the number of persons involved.
9. Once outside, proceed to a clear area that is at least 500 feet away from affected building.
Keep streets. Fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicle and
personnel. Know your area assembly points.
10. Do not return to an evacuated building until the affected area has been cleared by the
safety and security department.
11. If requested, assist Emergency crew as necessary.
12. A Campus Emergency Command post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear
of the Command post unless you have official business.
Important: After any evacuation, report to your designated area assembly point. Stay there until
an accurate head count is taken. The Emergency Coordinator (or designee) will take attendance
and assist in the accounting for all building occupant.
FIRE ARMS
Reporting Armed Person (possible shooter)
1. Anyone having knowledge that an armed person is present on campus should
immediately alert the Campus Police of the situation.
2. Be prepared to provide the following information to the police:
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• Location of the armed person
• How is the person armed, i.e. rifle, pistol, knife
• Actions (and if known purpose) of armed individual
• A complete description of the individual
• Whether or not any shots have been fired
• Your name and where you can be located if needed
3. After notifying the police, notify the president’s and/or dean’s office of the situation:
• Unless otherwise directed, persons on campus should remain in
their office or classroom with doors closed and locked, if possible.
• If there is danger of shots being fired or if shots have been fired, all
persons should lie on the floor and remain as calm as possible.
• Individuals should remain in a place of safety until assured that
any danger has been resolved.
4. College police should be called by any student, faculty, or staff member immediately
when conduct may endanger personal safety or property.
EMERGENCY GUIDELINES FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
Colleges are no longer immune to serious or violent crime. Bishop State Community College
provides students, staff, and faculty with the protocol and procedures to respond during potential
violent criminal attacks on Campus. These recommended procedures cannot cover every possible
situation that may occur.
1. Response to potentially Violent Criminal Behavior. If you see or know that a person
has a firearm on Campus, or if you hear shots fired on Campus, or if you witness an
armed person shooting people, protect yourself first and move to a safe location.
a. As soon as possible, call 911.
b. Tell the dispatcher your name, location, phone number, and describe the situation you
are reporting: who, what, when, where, and how? Is anyone hurt?
2. Active Shooter Incident. An active shooter can be described as a person who causes
death or serious bodily injury through the use of a firearm. This is a situation that usually
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evolves rapidly and demands an immediate response from law enforcement officers to
terminate the life threatening situation. The immediate response of the first officers on the
scene is to take aggressive action to find and stop the shooter or shooters.
a. ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE. Officers from Bishop State Campus Police will
be the first responders on the scene. Outside agencies including Mobile Police, Mobile
County Sheriff’s Office, F.B.I. and other agencies will be secondary responders.
b. As the officers move into the affected area, rescue efforts will be delayed until the
shooter is located and stopped or no longer a threat.
c. If you are wounded or with someone who is wounded, these officers will bypass you to
search for and apprehend / stop the shooter.
d. To assist the police, please stay calm; do not interfere with police operations. If you
know where the shooter is, or have a description, tell the officers.
e. When you encounter the police, keep your hands empty and in plain view at all times.
Listen to their instructions and do exactly what they say. If you are evacuating, carry
nothing that could be mistaken as a weapon.
f. Rescue teams will follow shortly after the first responding officers enter the
building. They will attend the injured and remove everyone safely from the area.
3. If the shooter is outside your building:
a. Turn off all lights, close and lock all doors and windows. If you cannot lock the door,
try to block the door with desks and chairs.
b. If you can do so safely, get all occupants on the floor and out of the line of fire.
c. If you can do so safely, move to the safe area of the building and remain there until a
uniformed police officer tells you it is safe to leave. Do not respond to commands until
you are certain they are issued by a police officer.
4. If the shooter is inside your building:
a. If it is possible to escape the area safely and avoid danger, do so by the nearest exit or
window. Leave behind books and backpacks.
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b. As you exit the building, keep your hands above your head and listen for instructions
that may be given by the police officers. If an officer should point a firearm at you, make
no movements that may cause the officer to mistake your actions for a threat.
c. If you are unable to escape the building, move into an office or classroom. Try to lock
or barricade the door with a desk or chair. Lie on the floor, out of site if possible, and
remain silent. Remain there until a uniform police officer comes to your aid.
5. If the shooter enters your office or classroom:
a. There is no one set procedure in this situation. Options may vary.
b. If possible, call 911
c. If the shooter opens fire, move as quickly as possible and exit the room. It is more
difficult to hit a moving target as opposed to a stationary target.
d. At last resort, (only you can decide if this is something you should do), attempt to
overcome the shooter by physical force.
e. If the shooter exits your area, lock the door.
Remember: When a police officer arrives on the scene, remain calm and follow directions.
The Department of Homeland Security recommends the RUN, HIDE, FIGHT strategy.
Viewing the Run, Hide, Fight video by the DHS is highly recommended.
Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ESNae70oyM
MEDICAL
Please call the Campus Police on your campus for all request for assistance. If the Campus
Police cannot be reached, please call 911.
1. If serious injury or illness occurs on campus, please call the Campus Police. Give your
name, describe the nature and severity of the medical problem and the campus location of
the victim.
2. In case of minor injury or illness, provide first aid care.⃰
3. It is recommended that:
• the victim be kept still and comfortable, do not move the victim
• ask the victim where they are injured and how do they feel
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• check breathing and perform CPR as trained
• control serious bleeding by direct pressure on the wound
• continue to assist and comfort the victim until help arrives
• look for emergency medical identification tags (bracelets, necklace, anklets)
• give all information to responding paramedics
4. The Campus Police Force SHOULD NOT attempt to render direct emergency medical
assistance to persons on the campuses who suffer an injury or illness unless the officer
possesses a certificate that fully qualifies him or her to render the specific kind of
emergency medical assistance required.
5. If emergency medical assistance is required before or after regular school hours on all
campuses, students should immediately dial 9-1-1.
CPR and basic first aid courses are available through the American Red Cross. Contact your
supervisor for more information.
⃰ Only trained personnel should administer first aid.
Evacuation Assembly Areas
If evacuation of a building is necessary, walk quickly to the nearest available exit that can be
reached safely; alert others to do the same. Help persons requiring assistance out of the building
or to the nearest stair landing; notify emergency personnel of any persons remaining on the
landing. (NOTE: elevators are not to be used during any evacuation.) Go to the nearest
evacuation assembly are; remain in the evacuation assembly area until it is safe to return to class
or work.
Important: After any building evacuation, stay in the designated assembly area until an accurate
head count is taken. The appropriate College official (or designee) will take attendance and
assist in the accounting for all building occupants.
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CAMPUS EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
CAMPUS PRIMARY ALTERNATE
MAIN CAMPUS 251-405-7060 251-405-7135
CENTRAL CAMPUS 251-405-4478 251-331-0328
CARVER CAMPUS 251-331-1815
SOUTHWEST CAMPUS 251-665-4080 251-331-1175
EMERGENCY UPDATES 251-405-7060
OTHER EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
ALABAMA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 251-660-2350
CRIME, TRAUMA, DEATH SCENE & BIO 1-800-759-6960
TERRORISM CLEAN UP
DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION 251-441-5831
(DEA)
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 251-438-3674
MOBILE COUNTY EMERGENCY 251-460-8000
MANAGEMENT AGENCY (HOMELAND
SECURITY)
MOBILE FIRE 251-208-7351
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MOBILE POLICE 251-208-7211
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER TOXIC 1-800-424-8802
CHEMICAL AND OIL SPILLS
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⃰ Level 3 – Disaster
Flooding
Tornadoes
Hurricane
Plan Notification and Activation
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FLOODING
Serious water damage can occur from a number of sources: broken popes, clogged drains,
damaged windows, construction errors, or wind driven rain. Cease using all electrical equipment.
If necessary, vacate the area. Call the Campus Police on your campus.
1. Do not try to cross a flowing stream where water is above your knees. Do not try to drive
over a flooded road.
2. If your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, abandon it IMMEDIATELY and seek higher
ground. Many deaths have resulted from attempts to move stalled vehicles.
3. Do not sightsee in flooded areas. Do not try to enter area blocked off by the Campus
Police or local authorities.
4. Avoid unnecessary trips. If you must travel during the storm, dress in warm, loose layers
of clothing. Advise others of your destination.
5. Use the telephone ONLY for emergency needs or to report dangerous conditions.
6. Tune to local radio or television stations for emergency information and instructions from
local authorities and watch for a Wildcat Alert.
7. If advised by local authorities to leave, move to a safe area before access is cut off by
floodwater.
8. Move to higher ground and away from rivers. Streams, creeks, and storm drains. Do not
drive around barricades. These are placed to keep you out of harm’s way.
9. Before leaving, disconnect all electrical appliances.
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TORNADO
When the National Weather Service issues a tornado watch, it means that tornadoes and severe
thunderstorms are possible. When a warning is issued, it means that a tornado has been detected.
In the event that a tornado watch or warning has been issued during the regular workday, the
campus police will notify the office of the President and each administrative team member. Each
administrative officer shall notify each divisional chair under his or her supervision and all
employees and students will subsequently be notified.
1. When a tornado is spotted in the Mobile area, a warning message will be issued by
the city through the Mobile County Emergency Management Office. If this happens,
move to the lowest level of the building you are in and as far away as possible from
windows and glass. If a basement area is not available, interior hallways or restrooms
without windows on the ground floor are generally the safest places to be.
2. If caught outdoors, lie flat on the ground and protect your head. Do not rely on the
warning system alone in order to seek shelter. If severe weather conditions exist, the
safest policy is to follow the instructions above. Seek shelter on a designated area and
monitor the weather by radio and / or television.
3. In case of severe thunderstorms, do not carry or go near anything made of metal
because lightning is attracted to metal. Also, do not use the telephone or computers
unless it is an emergency. If you are in a vehicle, remain there.
The following specific safety precautions should be followed:
1. Take shelter immediately and do not go outdoors.
2. Close all windows and doors.
3. If possible, seek refuge in a basement; this is the safest place to be during a tornado.
4. If a basement is not available, seek refuge in a small room with no windows such as a
closet or bathroom.
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5. If there are no central rooms available, take refuge in a hallway away from any
doorways or windows. Sit with your back against the wall and with your knees drawn
into your chest.
Important: All precautions that are put into effect in response to a tornado warning shall remain
in effect until an authorized official of the college indicates that the immediate threat of a
tornado passed.
HURRICANE
EVACUATION PLAN
PURPOSE
To establish safety procedures that will ensure in protecting personnel, property and equipment
of Bishop State Community College against possible injury or damage due to hurricane
conditions.
SCOPE
This Evacuation Plan is applicable to Bishop State Community College operating on the Main,
Carver, Central and Southwest campuses.
GENERAL
Destructive weather occurs throughout the year in the local area. The most serious threat is from
tropical hurricanes during the months June through November - - with greatest frequency during
August, September, and October.
EXECUTION
Concept of Operations
Campus Directors will:
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