DISASTER RESPONSE
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
The Basics:
Consult this guide in event of a disaster
DO NOT ENDANGER YOURSELF
Step 1: CALL 911
Step 2: If the fire alarm is sounding, begin evacuation of the building immediately
Metadata & Preservation Services
ColoradoStateUniversity Libraries
2008
DISASTER SUPPLIES LOCATION
Preservation Supplies
*Cabinet in MorganRoom 208
*Cabinet on Lake StreetDepository first floor
Disaster React Packs
*Room 208 (2 near supplies cabinet)
*Archives & Special Collections
*Administrative Services
*Access Services
*Atmospheric Science Branch Library
*VET Branch Library
DISASTER PHONE NUMBERS
EmergencyDispatch911
CSU Facilities (non-emergency)491-0077
CSU Police(non-emergency)491-6425
Libraries Phone Numbers
Building Proctor
Jim Farmer491-1864
Preservation Services
Diane Lunde491-1825
Ann Schwalm491-1826
Access Services Desk491-1842
Desiree Eremondi491-1904
Stacks Supervisor
FIRE ALARM
RESPONSE & EVACUATION INFORMATION
*All staff and patrons MUST exit the building
* DO NOT use the elevators
*DO NOT search for people
*
Proceed to the department designated meeting place:
WEST OF LORYSTUDENTCENTER
If that location is inaccessible, proceed to the secondary meeting place:
LORYSTUDENTPLAZA
*Remain there until instructed to leave so roll call can be taken
*DO NOT re-enter the building until given the all-clear sign
FIRE & SMOKE
RESPONSE INFORMATION
Fire Alarm Information
*Outside Preservation Lab next to stairway
*In Journal Room, outside door to stairway south of entrance to
Room 210
Fire Extinguisher Locations
*Outside door to Rooms 208 and 210
*In hallway between bathrooms across from Rooms 204-206
*In Journal Room, outside door to stairway south of entrance to
Room 210
Response to Smoke or Fire
*Pull the fire alarm
*Evacuate building; Follow evacuation procedures
*DO NOT use elevators
*Proceed to designated meeting place
WEST of LORYSTUDENTCENTER
*Have someone call police at 911
Give the following information: name, location of fire in building, & whether or not people are trapped
*Have someone contact Building Proctor/RLO (491-1864)
[They may be outside the building]
EARTHQUAKE
RESPONSE INFORMATION
*Take cover under heavy furniture or crouch in an inside corner and cover your head and face
*Keep away from glass and book stacks
*DO NOT run outside or dash for exits
*DO NOT use the elevators
*Be aware that electricity may go out and/or fire alarms may sound
*Wait for tremor to subside and falling objects to come to rest
*Be aware that there may be aftershocks that may cause more damage
*If there is damage, call the Building Proctor (491-1864)
*DO NOT inspect the building!
*If leaking pipes are involved, see WATER EMERGENCY
*If possible, evacuate the building and proceed to the designated meeting location: WEST OF LORYSTUDENTCENTER
*If outside, move away from buildings, streetlights, utility wires and other tall or large structures
*Stay at least 300 feet from buildings and power lines and poles
*DO NOT re-enter the building until given the all clear
HIGH WINDS/TORNADO WARNING
RESPONSE INFORMATION
*Evacuate the Staff Lounge immediately
*Respond to the public address system
*Go to shelter area in Lower Level
*Take along flashlights just in case of power failure
*Keep away from west side glass windows
*Remain in shelter area until the all clear message is given
*Depending on any damage, call the Building Proctor (491-1864) and/or emergency at 911
WATER EMERGENCY
RESPONSE INFORMATION
Minor leaks or damage
*CallBuilding Proctor (491-1864)
*Call Access Services desk to inform them of the leak (491-1842)
*If materials are wet, call Preservation Lab (491-1826)
Running water
*If serious problem, pull the fire alarm
*Call 911 to report running water
*CallBuilding Proctor (491-1864)
*If appropriate, call Facilities Services at 491-0077 to have water shut off
*If materials are wet, call Preservation Lab (491-1826)
*Call Access Services desk to inform them of problem (491-1842)
*DO NOT enter flooded area
*DO NOT walk through moving water
*If necessary, post the affected area to keep patrons out
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WATER EMERGENCY
RESPONSE INFORMATION
Flooding
*Call 911
*Call the Building Proctor (491-1864)
*Call Access Services desk to inform them of flooding (491-1842)
*If water surrounds the building
DO NOT go outside
DO NOT the elevators
DO NOT pull the fire alarm.
Proceed to the highest point in the building