College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon,  and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary
» Back to SCC Home
» Faculty & Staff   » Human Resources   » Employee Safety   » Security Handbook
Campus Emergency Guidelines
Fire Utility Emergency
Medical Emergencies Important Numbers
Violent Situations Bomb Threats
Hazardous Material Spills  
Natural Disasters  

Fire
1. Pull the nearest fire alarm.
2. Dial 9-911 to alert fire department.
3. Dial 0 to alert the college information center
4. Use fire extinguisher if fire is small.
5. Evacuate the building closing doors as you exit.
   
 Medical Emergencies
1. Dial 9-911.
2. Advise Dispatcher what the patient is complaining of or type of injury (is the patient conscious, breathing and exhibiting a pulse)
3. Where is the patient located?
4. What is your name?
5. Dial 0 to alert the college information center.
See Medical Emergency Procedure 3.16.1 in the SCC Policies and Procedures Manual
   
Violent Situations
1. Evacuate the immediate area.
2. Dial 9-911.
3. Dial 0 to alert the college information center.
4. Evacuate the building, closing doors as you exit.
   
Hazardous Material Spills
1. Evacuate the immediate area.
2. Dial 9-911.
3. Dial 0 to alert the college information center.
4. Evacuate the building, closing doors as you exit.
5. Locate Material Safety Data Sheet.
    
Natural Disasters
To report an emergency
Dial 0 to alert the college information center

If a disaster threatens or strikes
Remain inside in a safe area.

Natural Disasters
  Earthquake
Floods
Hurricanes
Severe Thunderstorms
(Heavy Winds, Lightning, Fallen Trees)
Tornadoes
Winter Storms
(Rapid accumulations of snow/ice)
   
Utility Emergency
To report an emergency
1. Dial 0 to alert the college information center.
2. Evacuate area if unsafe.
   
Utility Emergencies
 

Breaks in Water/Sewage
Electricity Outages
Heating/Air Conditioning Disruptions
Propane Gas Outages
Telecommunications Disruptions


The College Information Center will contact the appropriate persons.
   
Important Numbers
After Hour Emergencies
College Administration  
  Dr. Cecil Groves, President 631-9338
  Janet Burnette , Vice Pres for Admin Services 488-9315
  Dr. Gene Couch, Vice Pres for Instruction and Student Services 586-3994
  Dr. Connie Haire, Vice Pres for Macon Campus & Development 586-9210
  Susan McCaskill , Vice Pres for Ext Ed and Econ Dev 524-1004
     
Campus Facilities and Utilities  
  Mark Buchanan, Physical Plant Manager 586-5875
     
  Duke Power 524-2121
  Freeman Gas (Propane) 586-9797
  PSNC Energy (Natural Gas) (877) 776-2427
  Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority 586-5189
     
Law Enforcement (Non-Emergency)  
  Jackson County Sheriff 586-1911
  Macon County Sheriff 369-9116
  Swain County Sheriff 488-4844
  Cherokee Tribal Police 497-4131
 
Other Resources  
  Nat'l Response Ctr for Oil and Toxic Chemical Spills 1-800-424-8802
  Poison Control Center 1-800-848-6946
   
Bomb Threats
1. Gather and record as much information as possible and then
dial 0 to alert the college information center.
2. Checklist.

Exact time of call: _______________
Exact words of caller: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Sex of caller (circle): Male Female      Approximate age: ______

Critical Questions
When is the bomb going to explode?
Where is the bomb?
What does it look like?
What kind of bomb is it?
What will cause it to explode?
Did you place the bomb?
Why?
Where are you calling from?
What is your name?

Callers voice (circle)
Calm Slow Crying Slurred
Stutter Deep Loud Broken
Giggling Accent Angry Rapid
Stressed Nasal Lisp Excited
Disguised Sincere Squeaky Normal

describe the threat language (circle)
Well Spoken Foul Incoherent Serious
Message Read Irrational    
       
describe background noise (circle)
Traffic Cell Phone Voice(s) Long Distance
Factory Animals Clear Motor
Music House Office Static
Other ___________________________________

See Bomb Threat Procedures 3.7.1 in SCC Policies and Procedures Manual

» Security Handbook
» Evacuation Plan & Procedures
» Safety & Security Home Page
» Employee Safety
 
 Last updated 3/19/08


 
Southwestern Community College • 447 College Drive • Sylva, NC 28779
828·586·4091 or 800·447·4091
fax 828·586·3129