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| Stephens Hall | Parking Lot south of the building (across Kenilworth Place) |
| Commons | |
| Dunham Hall | West to Dunham Parking Lot |
| Freeman Partnership School | Parking Lot South of the Building |
| Freeman Portable School | South to the Practice Field |
| Wilkinson Hall | East to Library Parking Lot |
| Eckhart Hall | East and West of the Building (front of hall and Quad) |
| Library | South to the front of Eckhart Hall |
| All Gladstone Houses | Across the Street |
| All Calumet Houses | |
| All Marseillaise Houses | |
| Memorial Hall | To Quad |
| Davis Hall | |
| Jenks Hall | |
| Watkins Hall | |
| Alumni Hall (and dinning) |
Notification during business hours:
Upon notification
of a severe thunderstorm watch, Campus Safety will immediately attempt
to notify one or more of the building Evacuation/Safety Captains and
advise them that a severe weather or tornado watch has been issued. If
possible, an e-mail announcement will be dispatched with details as they
are received. Campus Safety is registered with www.emergencyemail.org which is a web site that provides direct information from the national
weather service.
Because of the number of calls that have to be placed, the caller will limit the call to the following: “This is Campus Safety. A severe weather watch has been issued as of (time watch was issued)”. If possible, updates will later be issued.
The Captain has the responsibility of notifying people within their areas. Campus Safety will make every attempt to keep Captains updated. Captains can stay informed about the storm by listening to commercial radio and television for the latest severe weather or tornado WATCHES and WARNINGS.
All Clear Notification:
Campus Safety will not issue an all clear notification,
until verification from the Aurora Police Department has been given.
Campus Safety will then only issue an all clear to the Captains. When
possible, runners for Campus Safety will provide all clear notification.
If some period of time has elapsed without contact, the Captains should
contact Campus Safety at x: 6140 to verify and sound the all clear to
the occupants of their building.
Notification after business hours and during
evening classes:
Campus Safety will notify the Residence Hall Director
on duty. Resident life protocol will then be followed, which includes
the issuing of emergency lighting equipment which is stored in Campus
Safety.
Campus Safety will notify those departments that remain open after business hours. Phone calls or Campus Safety runners will be sent to classrooms, offices, and departments to notify faculty and students of severe weather warnings or watches.
All Clear Notification:
Campus Safety will not issue an all clear notification,
until verification from the Aurora Police Department has been given.
Campus Safety will then only issue an all clear to the Captains. When
possible, runners for Campus Safety will provide all clear notification.
If some period of time has elapsed without contact, the Captains should
contact Campus Safety at x: 6140 to verify and sound the all clear to
the occupants of their building.
When a tornado warning occurs, proceed to the shelter area, if time permits. The better your shelter, the better your ability to avoid injury.
Buildings with basements:
Some information about tornados:
"...the safer places in a school with no basement usually will be on the lowest floor in interior corridors that run only to the east and north, where wind forces usually will be less destructive." ("In a Life and Death Arena, Some New Ideas About Tornados," by Ed Weigel)
Researchers say that in their opinion, the principle effects of a large tornado are, in order of importance, "First, the disintegrating pressure of wind against windows, doors, and walls; Second, the devastating effect of missile type objects propelled by these winds; Third, the collapse of high portions of buildings such as chimneys into lower parts which otherwise would suffer little damage; And fourth, the explosive pressure differential when air pressure inside a building is momentarily greater than outside."
Earthquakes:
You will have little to no notice of an earthquake. In the event
of an earthquake:
After the quake has stopped, quickly evacuate the building and move personnel outside of all buildings and to an open area outside. Remember, there may be aftershocks that follow, so move quickly when the quake stops! Do not re-enter any building until it has been inspected and declared safe by competent personnel.
A damaged structure can be re-occupied only after authorization by the city and/or state building division. University officials will be notified of the corrective actions to be taken to return a building to use.
Hazardous Materials Incidents (HAZMAT Incidents):
For any suspected HAZMAT incidents the Aurora Police Department
should be called immediately for assessment of the incident. Stay clear
of the area! Officials who respond to damage-structure reports assume
there are hazardous materials in all laboratories. If the structure
is damaged, the laboratories must be checked by qualified persons before
entry by any other person.
Spills:
The accidental spill of material considered hazardous must
be handled by qualified personnel. First, the qualified personnel will
seal off the area to prevent entry. If possible, they will shut
off any sources of ignition at the source of the spill.
The spill must be contained to prevent the chemical from entering the drains or other uncontrolled areas.
Clean-up should be completed with proper equipment and materials for the particular substance. Once the clean-up is completed, the substance and other materials must be disposed of according to EPA standards.
Transportation of hazardous material that is either highly flammable or suspected to be explosive shall be directed by the Aurora Police and/or Fire Department. Such transfer and/or transportation must be executed with life safety as the number one priority at all times.
Handling of Body Fluids /Waste:
Do not handle body fluids with ungloved hands. Body fluids
consist of blood, urine, feces, vomit, saliva, etc. If you need
to clean up soiled items, surfaces, materials and objects contaminated
by body fluids, you must wear disposable protection (gloves, masks, etc.)
Wherever possible, call the custodians at x5534 and advise them of the
situation - they are trained and equipped to handle these items.
If you find body fluids, after notifying the custodians, use the following procedures to minimize possible contact:
Further questions should be directed to the Wellness Center at ext. 5434.
News Releases, Interviews, etc.:
In order to coordinate communications with the news media, all news
releases and media requests will be coordinated through the Assistant
Vice President of University Communications or an appointed representative.
This includes any written communication, oral statement, interview, or pictorial material that would have any information about an occurrence, individual, or situation of any sort relating to Aurora University.
The Assistant Vice President of University Communications or their appointed representative shall be responsible for designating an area, away from the incident, as a press information/conference area (bearing in mind that a disaster or crime scene are the responsibility of fire and police personnel and premature intrusion is a violation of Illinois Revised Statutes). News media personnel should not gather, assemble or intrude beyond any police line.
Aurora University Department of Campus Safety:
Aurora University employs it’s own officers to patrol the
campus 24/7 year round. This service provides building openings and
closings on a set schedule. Campus Safety operates under the direction
of the Director of Campus Safety (ext. 7870). Campus Safety is available
24 hours a day by calling x555 for emergencies and X6140 for non-emergencies,
from any telephone on campus (or 844-6140 from off campus)
AU places the highest priority on personal safety for students, faculty, and staff. Campus safety is everyone's business and responsibility! Here are a few tips for keeping yourself safe on campus:
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