EMERGENCY PLAN
for
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Incident occurs on college site:
· Notify building administrator/office.
· Call Campus Police at 504-671-6111. If the type and/or location of hazardous material are known, report that information.
· Evacuate to an upwind location, taking class roster. Teachers take attendance after evacuation.
· Seal off area of leak/spill. Close doors.
· Fireman or police officer in charge will determine additional shelter-in-place or evacuation actions.
· Shut off heating, cooling and ventilation systems in contaminated area to reduce the spread of contamination.
· Resume normal operations when fire officials approve.
Incident occurs near college property:
· Fire department or law enforcement personnel will notify college officials.
· Consider closing outside air intake, evacuating students to a safe area or sheltering students inside the building until emergency passes or relocation is necessary.
· Fireman or police officer in charge of scene will instruct college officials on the need for sheltering or evacuation.
· Follow procedures for sheltering or evacuation.
· If evacuating, teachers take class rosters and take attendance after evacuation.
· If evacuation is not ordered, be aware of and remain alert for any change in health conditions of students and staff, especially respiratory problems. Seek medical attention, if necessary.
· Notify emergency contact, if students are evacuated, according to college policy and/or guidance.
· Resume normal operations when fire or law enforcement officials approve.
Extra staffing is necessary for students with special medical and/or physical needs.
Approved --/--/08