For more information, see

Delgado’s Emergency Planning, Response and Recovery Policy

 

 

EMERGENCY PLAN

for

 

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

 

Incident occurs on college site:

 

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Notify building administrator/office.

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Call Campus Police at

504-671-6111

. If the type and/or location of hazardous

material are known, report that information.

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Evacuate to an upwind location, taking class roster. Teachers take attendance after

evacuation.

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Seal off area of leak/spill. Close doors.

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Fireman or police officer in charge will determine additional shelter-in-place or

evacuation actions.

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Shut off heating, cooling and ventilation systems in contaminated area to reduce the

spread of contamination.

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Resume normal operations when fire officials approve.

 

Incident occurs near college property:

 

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Fire department or law enforcement personnel will notify college officials.

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Consider closing outside air intake, evacuating students to a safe area or sheltering

students inside the building until emergency passes or relocation is necessary.

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Fireman or police officer in charge of scene will instruct college officials on the need

for sheltering or evacuation.

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Follow procedures for sheltering or evacuation.

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If evacuating, teachers take class rosters and take attendance after evacuation.

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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.

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Notify emergency contact, if students are evacuated, according to college policy

and/or guidance.

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Resume normal operations when fire or law enforcement officials approve.

 

    

Extra staffing is necessary for students with special medical and/or physical needs.