• Hazardous Materials
  
• Bomb Threat
• Civil Disturbance
• Evacuation and Relocation
• Evacuation Plan for Persons with Disabilities
• Explosion
• Fire Evacuation
• Flooding & Water Damage
• Hostile Intruder / Active Shooter
• Medical Assistance
• Reporting a Threat
• Snow, Ice, Severe Weather
• Tornado, Hurricane
• Traffic Accident
• Workplace Violence

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Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Release (Nuclear, Biological or Chemical Hazard)

An incident involving the release of hazardous nuclear, biological or chemical agents can occur as the result of accidents or terrorist attacks. It may affect only a single building, a portion of campus, the entire campus or the entire region.

Outdoor Hazmat Release

• Report any HAZMAT release to 911 or Public Safety (x-9300 main campus, x-8725 law school).
  
  
• Distance yourself from the location of the incident and seek shelter indoors as soon as possible. An aboveground, interior room with the fewest doors and windows is best.
  
  
• Close all doors and windows, and seal preferably with plastic and tape or with towels, clothing, etc.
  
  
• Shut off air conditioners, fans and heating systems.
  
  
• Stay inside and monitor information sources (PirateAlert, Seton Hall University website, etc.). Do not leave until advised that it is safe to do so or you are instructed to evacuate.
  
  
• If exposed to a chemical agent or if you have trouble breathing, use a simple filter by covering your face and breathing through your clothing, a towel, etc.
  
  
• Do not eat or drink anything uncovered.
  
  
• If exposed to a chemical, biological, or radioactive agent, change out of any contaminated clothing, shower, put on clean clothing, and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Seal contaminated clothing in a plastic bag for disposal.
  
  
• Seek medical attention as soon as possible for any injuries, if you have trouble breathing, or believe you were exposed to a contaminating agent.
  
  

Indoor Hazmat Release

• If you become aware of the release of a hazardous or possibly hazardous substance within a building, report the release to 911 or Public Safety (x-9300 main campus, x-8725 law school) immediately.
  
  
• Exit the building. Avoid passing through the contaminated portion of the building while exiting. Inform others along your escape route of the hazard and need to evacuate.
  
  
• Meet responding Public Safety personnel and provide details such as location of the release, effects of the substance, etc.
  
  
• Once outside the affected building report your exposure to the emergency responders so that you can receive medical attention and/or be decontaminated.

If a release occurs within a university laboratory, follow the laboratory safety procedures.

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Bomb Threat or Suspicious Device

A bomb threat may come to the attention of the receiver in various ways. If a threat is received:

• Immediately dial 911 and report the threat.
  
  
• If the threat was made by phone, include details such as background noises and voice characteristics of the caller.
  
  
• In any instance in which a suspicious package or item is observed (e.g., a package, suitcase, knapsack, etc., whose appearance and/or location appears implausible), contact Public Safety and Security at 9300 (Main Campus) or 8725 (Law School).
  
  
• Do not inspect or touch any suspicious items.
  
  
• Leave the threatened facility or area of the suspicious device and go to a place that is out of the line of sight to the threat location and provides shielding (for example, place another building between you and the threat location).
  
  
• Go to an assembly area as directed by emergency services personnel.

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Civil Disturbance or Demonstration

Most demonstrations such as marches, meetings, picketing and rallies will be peaceful and non-obstructive. However, in the event of violent civil disorder it is important to take protective action.

• Seek shelter indoors and monitor information sources.
  
  
• Stay away from doors and windows.
  
  
• Do not interfere with those persons creating the disturbance or with authorities on the scene.
  
  
• Follow the instructions of public safety and law enforcement personnel.

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Evacuation and Relocation

When evacuating a building:

• Remain calm
  
  
• In a fire or fire alarm use stairwells – do NOT use elevators
  
  
• Follow the evacuation posted for the building
  

Relocation - South Orange Campus

• The Richie Regan Recreation Center will be used as a temporary shelter for persons displaced by the emergency incident.
  
  
• In the event that the Recreation Center is unavailable, shelter will be set up in the University Center.
  
  
• Public Safety will coordinate transportation to the Recreation Center if needed.
  
  
• Coordination for assistance, equipment, and supplies will be determined at the relocation as needed.
  

Relocation - Law School

• In coordination with local emergency response agencies, temporary shelter will be established at nearby locations such as NJPAC, PSE&G, or DEA.

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Evacuation Plan for Persons with Disabilities

All individuals with disabilities (students and University employees) should contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at (973) 313-6003 to register with that office. DSS personnel will develop an individualized plan to deal with your needs in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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Explosion

Signs of an explosion may be a very loud noise or series of noises and vibrations, fire, heat or smoke, falling glass or debris, or building damage. If you suspect that an explosion has occurred:

• Immediately evacuate the building as quickly and calmly as possible.
  
  
• Activate the nearest alarm pull station as you exit.
  
  
• In the event of fire or smoke, refer to the Fire Evacuation procedures.
  
  
• University personnel will defer to the emergency responders.
  

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Fire Evacuation

In the event of fire, or the smell or smoke or gas, evacuate the building quickly and calmly.

• Activate the nearest alarm pull station as you leave the building.
  
  
• Employees, students and guests are not allowed to fight fires and should evacuate the building immediately at the sound of an alarm. Evacuation should be made via the nearest safe exit. Employees and students are not allowed to alter their course of exit in order to search for or notify other occupants. Notification may only be made on the way to the closest exit.
  
  
• Once you have exited the building, stay out. Under no circumstance are you allowed to re-enter a building that is in alarm. Re-entry can only be made after an “all-clear” signal is given by the Fire Department and the fire alarm system is re-set.
  
  
• Respond to every alarm as if it were a real fire. Report information on false alarms to Public Safety.
  
  
• If conditions permit, close all doors as you leave in order to help contain the fire and smoke.
  
  
• If you have to exit through smoke, crawl low to your exit keeping your head one or two feet above the floor, where the air will be cleanest.
  
  
• Test doorknobs and spaces around the door with the back of your hand. If the door is warm, try another escape route. If it’s cool, open it slowly. Slam it shut if smoke pours through.
  
  
• Use the stairs; never use an elevator during a fire.
  
  
• If you are trapped, call 911 and tell them your location. Seal your door with rags and signal from your window. Open windows slightly at the top and bottom, but close them if smoke comes in.
  
  
• Hazardous equipment or processes, including laboratory experiments, should be shut down before leaving the building unless doing so presents a greater hazard.
  

Each University building has a designated collection area. After you have left the building, go to the pre-designated collection area and remain there. If you are not aware of where the collection area is, stand at least 150 feet from the building. At the collection area, supervisors need to account for their personnel and immediately report to the Fire Department and/or Building Fire Warden of any unaccounted personnel.

During an emergency, students and visitors who may not be familiar with the evacuation policy and plan must be informed of the requirement to evacuate. Special attention by other building occupants should be given to any persons with disabilities, especially those who are visitors or unfamiliar with the building.

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Flood and Water Damage

Serious water damage can occur from a number of sources: broken pipes, clogged drains, broken skylights or windows, construction oversights, or inclement weather.

• If a water leak occurs call Public Safety at (973) 761-9300
  
  
• Advise the dispatcher of the location and severity of the leak. Indicate whether any valuables, art collections, or books are involved, or are in imminent danger.
  
  
• Public Safety will notify the appropriate authorities and dispatch officers to assist.
  
  
• If there are electrical appliances or electrical outlets near the leak, use extreme caution. If there is any possible danger from electricity, evacuate the area.
  
  
• When moving through wet or flooded areas use caution to avoid slipping

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Hostile Intruder / Active Shooter

An individual must use his/her own discretion during an event as to whether he/she chooses to run to safety or remain in place. However, best practices are listed below.

If outside when a shooting occurs

• Drop to the ground immediately, face down as flat as possible. If within 15-20 feet of a safe place or cover, duck and run to it.
  
  
• Move or crawl away from gunfire, trying to utilize any obstructions between you and the gunfire.
  
  
• When you reach a place of relative safety, stay down and do not move.
  
  
• Wait and listen for directions from Public Safety and/or police.
  

If suspect is outside the classroom or office

• Stay inside the classroom/office.
  
  
• If possible, close and lock the outside door to the room.
  
  
• Close the blinds, turn off the lights, remain quiet and move behind available cover. Stay on the floor, away from doors or windows, and do not peek out to see what may be happening.
  
  
• If possible and safe to do so, report the location of the assailant.
  

If suspect is within close proximity

• Lie motionless and pretend to be unconscious.
  
  
• Do not attempt to apprehend or interfere with the suspect except for self-protection. An individual must use his/her own discretion about when he or she must engage a shooter for survival.

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Medical Assistance

Do NOT attempt to move a seriously injured person unless there is a life threatening situation.

• Call 911.
  

Note: Public Safety monitors 911 calls and will respond automatically to calls made from campus landline phones.

• If you are calling from a cell phone give your name, location, and phone number.
  
  
• Provide as much information as you can about the nature of the illness or injury, whether or not the victim is conscious, etc.
  
  
• Do not hang up until instructed to do so by the emergency operator.
  
  
• Return to the victim, administer first aid, and remain there until emergency personnel arrive.
  

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Reporting a Threat

Every member of the University community has a responsibility to be vigilant of possible threats. If you are concerned about an individual or a dangerous situation, it is better to err on the side of caution by notifying the appropriate authorities than to remain silent. The University has resources with which to assess these situations and any individuals of concern. In the event you would like to submit a report during non-business hours, the Department of Public Safety is open everyday, 24 hours a day. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Public Safety.

• If you believe that an individual or situation poses an imminent threat to a member or members of the University community, please contact our Department of Public Safety immediately at (973) 761-9300.
  
  
• If you do not believe that harm is imminent, but an individual’s behavior seems threatening or seems like it could lead to harm to the individual or to the community, you should report the concern to Public Safety or the Dean of Students at (973) 761-9076.

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Snow, Ice, Severe Weather

The University Administration will announce decisions regarding postponement of activities or closure of the University as soon as possible.

• Stay informed. Information will be broadcast to the Community via mobile messaging, South Orange SHU Web at http://www.shu.edu/ and the Law Web at http://law.shu.edu/ and the University phone system, South Orange Campus x9000, Law School x 8725, WSOU, News 12 NJ.
  
  
• Keep parking lots clear. During snowstorms (or in anticipation of a predicted snowstorm), drivers should try to park in the indoor parking deck, or in available parking spaces under buildings, to minimize the number of cars in areas that will need to be plowed.
  

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Tornado, Hurricane

A tornado or hurricane watch means conditions are right for the development of such a storm. A tornado or hurricane warning means that a storm is likely.

• Stay informed. Information will be broadcast to the Community via mobile messaging, South Orange SHU Web at http://www.shu.edu/ and the Law Web at http://law.shu.edu/ and the University phone system, South Orange Campus x9000, Law School x 8725, WSOU, News 12 NJ.
  
  
• Secure the area. At the time of warning of impending severe winds, property and equipment not properly anchored should be moved inside a building or tied down. Close windows.
  
  
• Shelter or evacuate. Depending on the nature of the weather incident, an order will be issued to either shelter in place or evacuate the campus. Stay informed and follow the directions issued by public safety officials.
  

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Traffic Accident

Public Safety will take a report for traffic accidents that occur on the South Orange campus. Public Safety reports do not assign fault. Our reports contain the facts as reported to us by the involved party/parties.

• If you observe, or are involved in, a traffic accident on campus, call Public Safety at (973) 761-9300.
  
  
• If there are injured persons, call 911. Do NOT attempt to move a seriously injured person unless there is a life threatening situation.
  
  
• Stay clear of any hazardous materials (gasoline etc.) that may spill as the result of a traffic accident.
  
  
• If a driver who is involved in a traffic accident attempts to leave the scene, do NOT attempt to stop them. Make a note of the license plate number, vehicle description and direction of travel and give this information to authorities when they arrive.
  

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Workplace Violence

Workplace violence is any physical assault, threatening, or intimidating behavior, or verbal abuse, perpetrated by anyone and occurring in the work setting.

• Any employee who perceives an immediate threat of bodily harm should contact Public Safety/Security immediately.
  
  
• Disengage and evacuate the area.
  
  
• Isolate the threatening individual if it is safe to do so.
  
  
• Notify the supervisor.
  
  
• Do whatever is responsible to keep other employees from potential harm.