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Marshall University

Emergency Management Plan Guidelines


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Emergency Management PlanSummary

The Marshall University EmergencyManagement Plan provides a managementframework for responding to varying levels ofemergencies that may threaten the safety andhealth of the University community, or disruptits programs and operations.

The plan specifically addresses, but is not

limited to, weather emergencies, chemicalspills or releases, fires, loss of utilities, bombthreats or explosive devices, suspicious mail,communicable diseases, and active shooters.


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Incident Commander

The EMT is lead by an Incident Commanderwho directs all of the operational aspects of

the response.

The Director of Public Safety will serve as theIncident Commander.

The Incident Commander reserves the right toappoint others to this group dependent uponthe nature of emergency.


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Executive Group

The Incident Commander will confer with theExecutive Group which is composed of the

University President, Chief of Staff, GeneralCounsel, Senior Vice President for AcademicAffairs/Provost, and the Senior Vice Presidentfor Finance and Administration. All decisions

concerning the discontinuation of universityfunctions, cancellation of classes, or cessationof operations, rest with the President and theExecutive Group.


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Goals of Emergency Management

Emergency response actions are guidedby Marshall University's overridingemergency goals, to:

Protect life safety

Secure our critical infrastructure and

facilities Resume the teaching and research

program


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Levels of Emergency

An emergency event at MarshallUniversity may be designated as a

Level 1,

Level 2, or

Level 3 event:


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Level 1

A minor, localized department or buildingincident that is quickly resolved with

existing University resources or limitedoutside help. A Level 1 emergency haslittle or no impact on personnel or normaloperations outside the locally affectedarea. Level 1 incidents generally do notrequire activation of the Emergency Plan.


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Level 2

A major emergency that disrupts sizable portionsof the campus community. A Level 2 emergency

may require assistance from externalorganizations. These events may escalate quicklyand have serious consequences for mission-criticalfunctions and/or life safety. May requireactivation of the Emergency Plan, as determined

by the President or his/her designee.Examples: Building fire, major chemical spill,extensive power or utility outage


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Level 3

A disaster involving the entire campus andsurrounding community. The effects of the

emergency are wide-ranging and complex andnormal University operations are suspended.A timely resolution of disaster conditions requiresUniversity-wide coordination and extensivecoordination with external jurisdictions. Upon a

determination by the President or his/herdesignee that a Level 3 incident exists, theEmergency Plan is automatically activated.


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What does this mean?


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Emergency Management Resources

http://www.marshall.edu/emergency
http://www.marshall.edu/emergencyhttp://www.marshall.edu/emergency


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MU AlertEmergency Notification System

Provides information on:

Situations threatening the safety andsecurity of our campuses and centers

Site closings and class cancellationsdue to emergency situations and

inclement weather

Serious, university-wide healthconcerns


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MU AlertEmergency Notification System

Authorized users (students, faculty,staff, and affiliates) register toreceive emergency notifications via

Email,

Text message, and/or

Voicemail

Users manage their own contactinformation, select their method(s)


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How do I sign up for MU Alert?

Students, faculty, staff, and affiliatescan sign up on myMU

Click the MU Alert icon on the top

navigation bar To register, click the icon


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Fire Safety


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What should you do in the event ofa fire at the university?

Evacuation procedures

Handicap evacuation Do I use the elevator?

What if I forgot something in the

building?


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Fire and/or Smoke

The following procedures should be followed oncethe alarm has been activated:

a. Everyone must evacuate the building in an orderlyfashion.

b. Elevators are not to be used to evacuate the building.All persons should use the nearest clear exit orstairwell.

c. Persons are to move a safe distance away from thebuilding.

d. Handicapped persons are to be assisted along the exitroute to the nearest clear exit or stairwell.


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Fire and/or Smoke

e. Persons in wheelchairs, located on other than theground floor, shall wait on the stairwell landing forevacuation by the City Fire Department. If an

immediate threat to life exists, these individuals willbe evacuated by any means necessary.

f. Reentry to the building is strictly prohibited untiladvised it is safe to do so by the Fire Department orthe Marshall University Police Department.

g. DO NOT ASSUME THAT AN ALARM IS FALSE. The firealarm system will be used to evacuate a building forany type of emergency.


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Fire and/or Smoke

All fire and/or smoke conditions must beimmediately reported to the MarshallUniversity Police Department (696-4357) orHuntington Fire Department (911)

The person making the report must providethe following information:

1. Nature of fire or smoke and exact location.2. Name and position with the University.3. Activate the building fire alarm. (M.U.

personnel will insure complete evacuation.)


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Fire and/or Smoke

The Office of Public Safety will: Respond to alarm site. Assist the fire department in any means required.

Notify Safety & Health of the incident.

The Office of Safety and Health will: Respond to alarm site, and assist both MUPD and the

fire department in securing the site.

Gather information regarding the number and extentof any injuries, extent of property damage, and theprobable cause of the incident. This information willbe passed on to the Assistant Vice President forAdministration and/or the President, and referred toHuman Resources.


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Emergency Evacuation Plans


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Fire Extinguisher Training

In order to understand how fireextinguishers work, you first need to

know a little bit about fire.


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What It Takes For A Fire

Enough oxygen to sustaincombustion,

Enough heat to raise the material toits ignition temperature,

Some sort offuel or combustible

material, and The chemical, exothermic reaction

that is fire.


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Oxygen, Heat, and Fuel:The Fire Triangle


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Fire Triangle

Take any of these four things away and youwill not have a fire or the fire will be

extinguished. Essentially, fire extinguishers put out fire

by taking away one or more elements ofthe fire triangle.

Fire safety, at its most basic, is based uponthe principle of keeping fuel sources andignition sources separate.


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Classification of Fuels

Not all fires are thesame, and they areclassified accordingto the type of fuelthat is burning.

If you use thewrong type of fireextinguisher on thewrong class of fire,you can, in fact,make mattersworse.

It is very important

to understand thefour different fireclassifications.


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Class A - wood, paper, cloth, trash,plastics

Solid combustible materials that arenot metals. (Class A fires generallyleave an Ash.)


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Class B Flammable Liquids:gasoline, oil, grease, acetone

Any non-metal in a liquid state, onfire. This classification also includesflammable gases. (Class B firesgenerally involve materials that Boilor Bubble.)


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Class C - Electrical: energizedelectrical equipment

As long as it's "plugged in," it wouldbe considered a class C fire. (Class Cfires generally deal with electricalCurrent.)


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Class D - Metals: potassium,sodium, aluminum, magnesium

Unless you work in a laboratory or inan industry that uses these materials,it is unlikely you'll have to deal with aClass D fire.

It takes special extinguishing

agents (Metal-X, foam)

to fight such a fire.


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Fires

Fires can be very dangerous and youshould always make sure that you willnot endanger yourself or others whenattempting to put out a fire.

When a fire is discovered:

Assist any person in immediate dangerto safety, if it can be accomplishedwithout risk to yourself.


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Attempting to Fight The Fire

The time to use anextinguisher is in the

beginning, or incipient,stage of a fire.

If the fire is alreadyspreading quickly, it is

best to evacuate thebuilding, closing doorsand windows behind youas you leave.


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Do Not Fight The Fire If:

You don't have adequate orappropriate equipment.

If you don't have the correct type orlarge enough extinguisher, it is bestnot to try to fight the fire.


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Toxic Smoke

If the fire is producing large amounts ofsmoke that you would have to breathein order to fight it, it is best not to try.

Combustion produces some amount ofcarbon monoxide.

When synthetic materials such as thenylon in carpeting or foam padding in a

sofa burn, they can produce highly toxicgases such as hydrogen cyanide and. These gases can be fatal in very small

amounts.


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Follow Your Instincts

If you areuncomfortable

with the situationfor any reason,

just let the firedepartment dotheir job.


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Means Of Escape

The final rule is to always positionyourself with an exit or means of escape

at your back before you use anextinguisher.

In case the extinguisher malfunctions orsomething unexpected happens, you needto be able to get out quickly. You don'twant to become trapped. Remember,always keep an exit at your back.


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How To Use A Fire Extinguisher


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PASS

It's easy to remember how to use afire extinguisher if you can rememberthe acronym PASS, which stands forPull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep.


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Pull

Pull the pin.

This will allow you

to discharge theextinguisher.


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Aim

Aim at the base of the fire.

If you aim at the flames (which is

frequently the temptation), theextinguishing agent will fly rightthrough and do no good.

You want to hit the fuel.


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Squeeze

Squeeze the tophandle or lever.

This depresses abutton that releasesthe pressurizedextinguishing agent

in the extinguisher.


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Sweep

Sweep from side to sideuntil the fire is

completely out. Start using the

extinguisher from a safedistance away, thenmove forward.

Once the fire is out,keep an eye on the areain case it reignites.


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Locate Fire Extinguisher

It is extremely important to identifywhich types of fire extinguishers are

located in your area.

Read the labels and know their usesand locations!


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Common Fire Extinguisher


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Dry Chemical Extinguishers

Dry chemical extinguishers put outfire by coating the fuel with a thin

layer of dust, separating the fuel fromthe oxygen in the air.

The powder also works to interrupt

the chemical reaction of fire. These extinguishers are extremely

effective at putting out fire.


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Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers


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Filled with non-flammable carbondioxide gas under extreme pressure.

Recognizable by its hard horn andlack of pressure gauge. The pressurein the cylinder is so great that when

you use one of these extinguishers,bits of dry ice may shoot out thehorn.


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CO2s are designed for Class B and C(flammable liquid and electrical) fires

only CO2 cylinders are red and range in size

from 5 lbs to 100 lbs or larger.

In the larger sizes, the hard horn will belocated on the end of a long, flexiblehose.


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Air-Pressurized Water (APW)extinguishers are large, silver

extinguishers filled about two-thirdsof the way with ordinary water, thenpressurized with air. In essence, anAPW is a giant squirt gun.

APWs stand about 2 feet tall andweigh approximately 25 poundswhen full.

Air-Pressurized Water Extinguishers


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APW Extinguishers

APWs are designed for Class A (wood,paper, cloth) fires only.


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Questions?

Contact Safety & Health:

Brian Carrico

696-3432Tracy Smith 696-2993

Nathan Douglas 696-3461

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