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Safety and Security GuidelinesSafety and Security guidelines can be found on the EMU website at https://emu.edu/safety-and-security/ |
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Harrisonburg residents enjoy a relatively low crime rate. However, it is the responsibility of every member of the campus community to take reasonable precautions for maintaining personal safety as well as the safety of others. The university’s campus safety and security program is an ongoing process that includes the development and enforcement of regulations, procedures and practices. Safety and Security concerns may be addressed to: Campus Safety and Security: (540) 432-4911 The following information is designed to give you “how to” information on staying safe and responding to emergencies should they occur. Crime Awareness and Prevention Crime prevention is essentially being aware of one’s environment, commonly referred to as situational awareness, and being alert to and avoiding situations that allows vulnerability to crime. Listing specific measures to protect people from every threatening situation that may arise is difficult; however, here are a few “crime prevention” suggestions to practice in day-to-day living. This is not an exhaustive list of crime prevention measures, but |
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Lock your door when you are away from your room. Most burglaries in student housing units occur in unlocked rooms. Lock your door to remove the easy opportunity for thieves.
Engrave all personal items of value in your room with your driver’s license or other identifying number. Engraving tends to deter theft and facilitates recovery of your possessions should they be stolen.
Keep a record of the serial numbers of all your belongings. Items of value that do not have serial numbers should be photographed. Clothing can be marked on an inside label with an indelible laundry marker
Do not advertise your valuables. Keep them out of sight. Arrange your room so that high risk items such as cameras, stereos, and televisions are not visible from the hallway when the door is open, or from ground-level windows.
Items of high monetary value and minimal use in a college environment (such as expensive jewelry) should be left at home. Very expensive items should be stored in a safe deposit box
All students should have insurance for their belongings. Insurance against loss of, or damage to, personal possessions must be provided by the student. Check with parents regarding coverage under the family’s homeowner’s policy. Tenant’s insurance may be obtained from a local agency if desired.
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Emergencies: How to Respond
The following guidelines apply to emergency conditions on campus. It is not possible to establish procedures for every conceivable type of emergency, but these guidelines can be used for any similar emergency or hazardous situation. Please review them frequently so you will be prepared in an emergency.
Fire Alarm
If you hear a fire alarm, leave the building immediately via the stairways. Cooperate with all staff members and other authorities. Do not reenter the building until you are given permission to do so. If you discover a fire, immediately sound an alarm and call the fire department at 911 stating your location. Then call 540-432-4911 to alert Campus Security.
Bomb Threats
Notify the police at 911 and Campus Security at 540-432-4911 immediately if you receive a bomb threat. You will be notified as to whether or not the building will be evacuated.
Intruder/Lockdown Emergencies
In the event that it becomes necessary to activate and intruder/lockdown response, EMU has various tools to use for emergency notification. RAVE mobile alerts and HEARO/Via Radio devices ALERTUS desktop notifications and beacons are a few of the resources available. If actions are required the best response is to be prepared through personal pre-planned response actions. Typically in intruder situations, authorities suggest a stair stepped approach to a response:
- Exit the building if at all possible. AVOID the situation.
- Barricade and go into a lockdown mode. DENY entry or access
- Take decisive action against the intruder. DEFEND yourself with whatever means possible.
Any response needs to be based on one’s own personal safety. EMU has posted suggestions as how one might respond on the Emergency Procedure guidelines. These can be found throughout campus, it can also be found by visiting the EMU website. Please familiarize yourself with these guidelines and be prepared.
Medical Emergencies
For any situation requiring emergency medical assistance on campus, call 911. Notify the RD on call immediately (540-476-4578). Remember to dial “9” to call external numbers from landline phones.
Physical Facilities
If you observe what you consider to be a hazardous condition in your residence hall, notify your community advisor or residence director.
Weather/Tornado Emergency
In the event of a tornado warning, seek shelter ASAP in the pre-designated locations within buildings. These locations can be found by looking for the Tornado Shelter Location signage found throughout all buildings on campus. Please familiarize yourself with these locations.
Fire Safety Response Procedures
EMU strives to maintain a fire-safe campus community, through the implementation of proven safety standards and regulations. We hold to high expectations all those who use, and live on our campus with regard to fire safety.
Fire safety is always a concern. Students should not tamper with alarms or make changes to or modify any existing electrical equipment such as lighting, wiring or switches. As well they should understand and abide by all storage policies and guidelines for campus living.
The complete Fire Safety Response Procedure can be found at https://emu.edu/safety-and-security/emergencies.
The campus fire safety Right-To-Know law requires all colleges and universities, to provide full disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with regard to campus buildings. The annual safety and security report is available at the Facilities Management during normal operating hours or online at www.emu.edu/safety-and-security/report.
Fire Procedures for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Living arrangements will be made on the ground level when the incoming student provides timely and necessary information on their housing questionnaire.
Residents who are identified as having a physical disability will be asked, in a private setting, whether he/she desires help in arranging for any needed assistance in evacuation. This includes persons who acquire a temporary disability. If the student declines assistance, documentation should be provided and the student must verify that he/she has made arrangements on his/her own. If the resident requests assistance, the CA will solicit volunteers beginning with roommates, and suitemates, and then occupants in the nearest adjoining rooms.
Carrying an individual downstairs requires training and a great deal of caution and care. It should not be attempted when the stairs are occupied by residents evacuating the building. Wait for a clearing to carry an individual down the stairs.
Landings in the fire stairwells are used as an "area of safe refuge" for individuals who utilize wheelchairs or any other person who, for any reason, is unable to descend and leave the building. Individuals utilizing wheelchairs may evacuate in their chair from the hall to the landing, where they may await evacuation assistance from fire and rescue or other persons providing assistance, provided egress by others is not impeded.
In the event of an evacuation, the CA on call will check to ensure that residents known to have a physical disability are safely evacuated, provided the CA is not endangering him/herself to accomplish the check.
Fire Extinguishers/Alarms/Suppression Systems/Emergency Notification Devices, etc.
Tampering with any of these will incur a fine of $500, may result in additional outcomes (i.e. restitution for harmed parties) and legal repercussions.
Fireworks
The use or possession of fireworks is prohibited on the university campus. Because of safety concerns, violators will be fined.
Weapons
The use or possession of firearms, explosives, knives, bows, flammable material or weapons of any kind (including BB, pellet, or paintball guns) is prohibited on the university campus, in vehicles on campus, or at any university-related function. If any of these items be needed on campus for educational purposes the vice president for student life Dean of Students must be contacted. The vice president for the student life Dean of Students must be contacted for storage questions related to hunting weapons.
University Bookstore
The bookstore, located in University Commons beside the Royals’ Den, carries textbooks, school and office supplies, religious and secular trade books, gift items, EMU- imprinted clothing and novelty items, and a variety of other items. Special orders for books and supplies not in stock are always available upon request. Purchases may be charged with a valid EMU identification card or major credit card. Store hours are 8:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m., M-F, and extended hours during special events. The bookstore is operated by Follett Higher Education GroupThe Safety and Security Coordinator will be consulted on all questions related to weapons on campus.