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CRISIS COORDINATOR COMMUNIQUEOctober 2021
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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IN THIS ISSUETake a Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Training Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Crisis Coordinator Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CC and the COVID Response. . . . . . . . . . . 4
Request for Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Crisis Coordinator Response Quiz!1. What is the first thing you do when you arrive on scene to an
emergency?2. True or False: You should only put on a tourniquet as a last resort.3. Fill in the blanks: You are the help until _________ arrives.4. Fill in the blanks: When responding as a Crisis Coordinator, it's
important to always wear your ___________ and have your __________.5. What does P.A.S.S. stand for as it relates to using a fire
extinguisher?Answers on page 8
Fire Safety Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LiveSafe How To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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SAVE THE DATE!The next Quarterly Crisis Coordinator meeting is Wednesday, October 13, 2021 1pm-2pm via Teams. This meeting will focus on the Crisis Coordinator role in an active attack scenario.
Training While Emergency Management training continues to be affected by COVID-19, future planning will be the topic ofdiscussions this month as OEM Staff andCrisis Coordinator Representatives from bothcampuses meet to plan revisions and updates forthe next calendar year training. All Crisis Coordinators are welcome to contact Wayne or Christy should you wish to suggest a specific class.
Expanding Capabilities Kennesaw State Crisis Coordinators are fortunate to have a very sound radio network, with solid radios, strong repeaters, and direct communication to the KSU Police Dispatch Center. Important to note not all schools have this expanded and extensive communications capability. That being said, we have additional opportunities for expanding ourcapabilities utilizing the American Radio Relay League and Amateur Radio Emergency Service.
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Crisis Coordinator and the COVID-19 ResponseCrisis Coordinators' role in COVID response increased in September. Specifically, we asked CC's to monitor designated buildings to assure there is a stockpile of masks available.
OEM identified several buildings on both campuses where masks are available. We would appreciate it if you would monitor your respective buildings and advise OEM when stocks are low. OEM will provide additional masks, as needed. As CC's, should you wish to keep a case of masks in your office to replenish, we will deliver them to you. Please contact us at [email protected] to let us know.
We all have the responsibility to support students, faculty, and staff as we navigate through this pandemic. This support includes advising your building occupants as to what is available to them. Here is what is available to everyone:
• Vaccines and COVID testing at all KSU Student HealthClinics
• Face masks (cloth and disposable)• Hand sanitizers• Wipes• Sanitizers• And much more!
Just email us at [email protected]!
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Crisis Coordinators Request for Information
OEM is requesting Crisis Coordinators provide information as to the location of shelters in your building. If you have not already done so, please send your shelter location information to [email protected] by Friday, October 8, 2021.
Thank You!
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College Campus Fire Safety TipsSteve Ingram, MBAFire and Life Safety ManagerEnvironmental Health and SafetyKennesaw State University
October is Fire Prevention Month! The goal of Fire Prevention Month (and week October 3rd – 9th) is to raise fire safety awareness, and help ensure your home and family is protected. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. Today, we celebrate Fire Prevention Week and Month by raising fire safety awareness and educating families, students and communities across the United States. During this month, fire departments provide education to their communities, and encourage parents and loved ones to practice fire prevention and whole home safety. KSU Fire and Life Safety Manager Steve Ingram shares important Fire Safety Tips to assure a fire safe university!
KSU Safety Tips
• Always look for fully sprinklered housing when choosing a dorm or off-campushousing.• Make sure you can hear the building alarm system when you are in your dormroom.• Fires in dormitories are more common during the evening hours, between 5–11pm, and on weekends.• Six out of seven fires in dormitories are started by cooking.• If you live in a dormitory, make sure your sleeping room has a smoke alarm, oryour dormitory suite has a smoke alarm in each living area as well as the sleepingroom. For the best protection, all smoke alarms in the dormitory suite should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound. • Never remove batteries or disable smoke alarm.• Learn your building’s evacuation plan and practice all drills as if they were the realthing.• If you live off campus, have a fire escape plan with two ways out of every room.• When the smoke alarm or fire alarm sounds, get out of the building quickly andstay out.• Stay in the kitchen when cooking.• Cook only when you are alert, not sleepy or drowsy from medicine or alcohol.• Check your school's rules for any restrictions before using a barbeque grill or firepit• Check your school’s rules before using electrical appliances in your room.
Contact Steve at "[email protected]" and have a FIRE SAFE fall season!
Want more information?
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ANSWERS!Crisis Coordinator Response Quiz!
What is the first thing you do when you arrive on scene to an emergency? Scene Safety!
T or F: You should only put on a tourniquet as a last resort! False: When in doubt, put on a Combat Application Tourniquet.
Fill in the Blank: You are the help, until ________ arrives. Help
Fill in the Blanks: When responding as a crisis coordinator, it’s important to always wear your ______ and have your ______. Vest and Radio
What does P.A.S.S. stand for as it relates to using a fire extinguisher? Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
How did you do? It is important for Crisis Coordinators to be trained to be responders in an emergency situation. More about training soon!
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See Something Suspicious?Say something! It only takes a moment to send in a suspicious activity
question or concern via the LiveSafe Mobile App.
Suspicious activity is any behavior or incident that deviates from the norm and that may indicate a future crime or security incident.
What is suspicious activity?
In your community, you know what is normal, when someone might need help, or when something is out of place and may pose a risk.
What does this have to do with me?
Examples of suspicious behavior include:
Loitering outside of buildings or public spaces
Unseasonal attire (ex: wearing a puffy winter jacket in the summer)
Testing locked doors and windows or trying to access secure spaces
Continuously observing offices, schools, parks, or residences
Abandoned bags or vehicles
Peering into car or home windows
How Do I Report Suspicious Activity?
Get the App:
1. Download LiveSafe from the App Store orGoogle Play or using the QR code
2. Register and complete your profile
3. Search for and select your organization
LiveSafe makes it easy to report suspicious activity or other safety and security incidents. Empower yourself to share safety information and feel confident that
LiveSafe will get your concern to the right people who can respond appropriately.
Open the LiveSafe app on your smartphone.
On the LiveSafe home screen, select the button with the plus icon and choose the type of report you want to submit.
Enter report information, including images or videos.
you wish to withhold your contact information.
for
Finally, submit your report by
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