Fire

• Upon discovering a fire, immediately sound the fire alarm. Pull stations are located near exits and stairwells. Exit immediately and via the stairwell closest to you. Please remember to assist physically challenged persons.
• Dial 911
• Call campus security at 587-5442
• SPECIAL NOTE: Do not use elevators. All elevators will return to the ground floor and will be inoperative. Evacuate at east 500 feet from the building. Do not return to the building until instructed to do so by public safety personnel. If you suspect someone may be trapped inside the building, immediately notify the closest firefighter.

Medical Emergencies

• Call Campus Security at 587-5442 to report minor injuries.
• Call 911 for major injuries. If not sure, call 911 as a precaution.
• Send a runner to meet and guide the emergency crew to the scene. Remember to provide the dispatcher with your name, location and telephone number. Give as much information as possible regarding the nature of the injury or illness.
• Administer first aid/CPR if qualified; keep the victim calm and comfortable. Remain with the victim until Campus Security or Emergency Crews arrive.

Criminal Activity

Any member of the college community who needs emergency help or medical assistance may contact security personnel by dialing 587-5442 (on campus).

• Remain calm and describe the incident as fully as possible.
• Provide your name, telephone number and campus location.

Contacting Seattle Police

Dial 9-911 (on campus) and 911 (off campus) to report incidents which threaten your safety or the safety of others.

Disturbance

Please report all disturbances to campus security by dialing 587-5442.
Here are a few examples:

• A disruptive student or visitor
• A fight or struggle
• Physical intimidation and verbal aggression which causes you to perceive a threat to your personal safety
• Drug/alcohol activity
• Panhandling on campus

Bomb Threat

• Remain calm and attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller. Listen for unusual noises or voice characteristics.
• If possible, ask a nearby staff member to call 911 and/or campus security. while you have the caller on your line. Keep the caller on the phone as long as possible.
• Inform your supervisor or department head.
• Campus Authorities will be responsible for building evacuation.
• If you spot a suspicious object or package, immediately report the location to campus officials and police. Do not touch the item under any circumstances.
• If instructed to evacuate, move a safe distance away from the building (a minimum of 100 yards).

Earthquake

During an earthquake, remain calm and quickly follow the steps outlined below.

• If indoors, seek refuge in a doorway or under a desk or table. Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and heavy equipment.
• If outdoors, move quickly away from buildings, utility poles, and other structures. Caution: Always avoid power or utility lines as they may be energized.
• If in an automobile, stop in the safest place available, preferably away from power lines and trees. Stop as quickly as safety permits, but stay in the vehicle for the shelter it offers.
• After the initial shock, evaluate the situation. If emergency help is necessary, call the Department of Campus Public Safety at 587-5442 if on campus, or 911 if off campus. Protect yourself at all times and be prepared for aftershocks.
• Damaged facilities should be reported to the Department of Campus Services at 587-6930.
• If an emergency exists, activate the building alarm (fire alarm).
• When the building evacuation alarm is sounded, walk to the nearest marked exit and ask others to do the same.
• Assist those with disabilities in exiting the building! Remember that elevators are reserved for their use. Do not use elevators in case of fire.
• Once outside, move to a clear area at least 500 feet away from the affected building(s). Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and crews.
• If requested, assist emergency crews as necessary.
• A Campus Emergency Command Post may be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the Command Post unless you have official business.
• Do not return to an evacuated building unless told to do so by a College official.

Hazardous Materials

In the event of a chemical spill, gas leak or other dangerous emission, please take the following steps to minimize the risk of serious injury.

• Confine the fumes or fire by shutting the room door.
• Sound the building fire alarm so evacuation can begin.
• Call 911 and Campus Security at 587-5442. Describe the incident as fully as possible.
• Evacuate at least 500 feet away from the hazardous spill. Do not return to the affected area until you have been instructed to do so.

Lockdown

The following types of events may necessitate a campus area being locked down.

• Active shooter / Mass shooting.
• Hostage situation.
• Riot / Large uprising.
• Nearby bank robbery.
• Other situations where evacuation may pose a greater risk than staying where you are.

Active Shooter on campus

If you are in a building or nearby area when a shooting occurs please use your own discretion and decision making abilities to enhance your chances of survival.

The following procedures are only guidelines that may help you survive an active shooter incident.

• If safe to do so, leave the building or area as quickly and safely as possible; do not run in a straight line - use a zigzag pattern.
• If you are unable to leave, go to an area that can be locked or secured.
• DO NOT PULL FIRE ALARM. (Students will evacuate the building possibly being exposed to the shooter.) (The noise will possibly impede Police responders who are trying to identify the threat and effectively communicate with their co-hort.)
• When safe to do so, call 911; never assume that someone else has called or will call 911.
• Lock all doors leading to your area, if doors are unable to be locked; place heavy objects or furniture in front of doors to create a barricade. If doors open outwardly use any means necessary to keep them from being opened from the outside (belts or ropes tied to door handles, etc).
• Close room curtains to help conceal your presence, turn off lights and put cell phones on vibrate. Only use text to communicate while in lockdown mode.
• Move to the furthest point from the locked or secured doors; SPREAD OUT AND DO NOT HUDDLE UP.
• Keep out of sight; stay low / behind heavy object if available.
• Do not attempt to rescue anyone if it will endanger the persons within the secured area.
• If possible, quietly call 911 to provide your location. Report any injuries and provide a description of the assailant(s) (e.g., name, number of suspects, gender, race, clothing, physical features, type of weapon(s)).
• If a shooter gains access to your location and you cannot flee; consider these options depending upon the situation and your best judgment for survival.
  1. If the shooter is not being aggressive or firing shots. (Do not provoke the shooter, do exactly as they say and remain as calm as possible, negotiations may work at this point.)
  2. If the shooter becomes aggressive and begins firing shots. (Stay still in the hopes that the shooter will not shoot in your direction.) Or (Begin throwing objects at the shooter to disrupt or slow the shooter down, this may create an opening for escape.)
• Police officers responding to an active shooter are trained to proceed immediately to the area in which shots were last heard in order to stop the shooting as quickly as possible.
• If you encounter Police Officers, raise your hands and follow their commands immediately and completely. They may not know who the shooter is.
• The first officers to arrive will not stop to aid injured people. The first responding officers will focus on stopping the shooter and creating a safe environment for medical assistance to be brought in to aid the injured.
• Please remain in lockdown mode until you are notified by either Campus Safety and Security, or local Law Enforcement, that the shooter has been contained or has been neutralized.
• After the shooter has been neutralized, use text to notify family and friends that you are safe. Please leave cell phone lines open and available for emergency first responders.
• Remember, every emergency situation is different, use your own best judgment and instincts to enhance your chances of survival. Ultimately you have the greatest control and responsibility for your own safety and well being during an active shooter incident.

Depending upon the circumstances, one or more of the following methods of communication may be used to alert our campus community of an active shooter.

Emergency E-Mail & Text Messaging: Seattle Central Community College has the ability to send emergency campus alerts via e-mail and text messaging; cell phones must be equipped with a text messaging feature in order to receive emergency text alerts. If you have not already signed up for this important safety warning feature please do so now by clicking on the following link. https://alert.seattlecolleges.edu/LogIn.aspx.

Word of Mouth: If the situation safely permits, Campus Safety and Security along with other staff may provide word of mouth notification to individuals present on campus that an active shooter emergency has been issued.

Seattle Central Community College Public Announcement System: When safe to do so; Seattle Central Community College will utilize its PA system to announce that an active shooter emergency has been issued. Seattle Central Community College will also use its PA system to announce the all clear from an active shooter incident.