EXPLOSION OR THREAT OF EXPLOSION

In the event of an explosion at the College, or threat of an explosion – such as those caused by leaking gas, a faulty broiler or bomb within a campus/site building – the following will be accomplished:

Explosion

• Command “DOWN” is given.*
• If the explosion occurs within the building, or threatens the building, the instructor should immediately implement action Evacuate Building.
• Sound the fire alarm and/or shout alarm.
• Move to an area of safety and maintain control.
• Render first aid as necessary.
• Notify the Chancellor’s Office.  The Chancellor’s Office will notify Security and other agencies as needed.
• Fight incipient fires without endangering life.
• The Chancellor or authorized representative will direct further action as required.
• Faculty, staff, and students should not return to the building until a Fire Department official declare the area safe.

Threat of Explosion

• Sound the building fire alarm.  This will automatically implement action Evacuate Building.
• Follow procedures d. and f. under “Explosion” above.

* Faculty should instruct students to react in the same manner on their own to this type of catastrophe in case it occurs when the faculty is not present.