What to do: Individual
If an emergency occurs at work or school
- The University Emergency Operating Center will command the University’s operations, open the emergency Web site, and coordinate responses.
- The Web site at http://emergency.uchicago.edu will be used as the University’s central information post and will be accessible from any active, Internet-connected terminal on or off campus.
- The University Police Department (UCPD) will immediately take physical charge of the campus. They will know where it is safe to travel. Do not move about until UCPD confirms that it is safe to do so.
- Search for announcements about the emergency on the radio, television, and WBBM news radio’s Web site at http://www.wbbm780.com.
- Try to remain calm. Call your partner/spouse, relative, or child, if possible.
- Be flexible. In an emergency, everyone must work together as a team to maximize the care and treatment of as many people as possible.
- Follow instructions from your supervisor or Dean of Students. For University employees, your role in an emergency may differ from your typical job responsibilities. Even if you don’t have clinical experience, you still may be needed to help in crucial ways.
- Do not take chances. If you can’t confirm the status of your work surroundings and your safe path to a particular site, stay where you are.
- Use your Emergency Supply Kit as needed.
- Wear or carry your University ID badge so you can be easily identified.
- Know about the emergency response plan for your department and who you will report to during a disaster.
