Page 23 - FIDM Student Handbook & Planner 2022-2023

EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
In the event of an emergency, students receive “FIDM Alert” messages
via cell phone, email, and text messaging. It is the student’s responsibility
to provide current contact information quarterly in order to receive timely communications. To ensure the optimal level of performance in an emergency, FIDM will regularly conduct a test of the emergency alert notification system. Phone calls and text messages are subject to the conditions and rates of
the student’s particular calling plan. FIDM will not be held responsible
for any charges billed by cell phone providers in efforts to relay
emergency information.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES
Evacuations to safe locations will be implemented when necessary and proceed in an organized manner per policy and procedure. All students are required to comply with the plan and the directions given to them by campus safety staff, faculty, public emergency response teams or law enforcement agencies during actual emergencies and drills for their personal safety. At no time during an actual campus emergency or drill shall students be permitted to leave the campus unless directed to do so. The campus has an Emergency Response Team (ERT) which, in all emergencies, is responsible for providing guidance and directions. Emergency evacuation procedures are located on the back of the classroom doors. It is important that students familiarize themselves with fire evacuation procedures. If the fire alarm rings, students must evacuate the building. Follow arrows marked on the maps to the nearest exit. Emergency Response Team members wear orange vests and will direct students during an evacuation.
FIRE PROCEDURES
In the detection of smoke or fire, pull the Fire Alarm immediately and evacuate the building. Report the location of the smoke or fire to Campus Security, a member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), or a FIDM Employee.
FIRST-AID/HEALTH INFORMATION
Although FIDM does not have a health office or a nurse’s center, first-aid supplies are available by inquiring with the receptionist for the specific location of the first-aid supplies. In alignment with guidelines from public authorities, FIDM may require vaccinations. Students needing vaccinations should contact a health care professional. Students may visit the Student Activities Office or the Personal Counseling Office for health insurance brochures and other health information. Health resources are not affiliated with FIDM.
SAFETY TIPS
While FIDM Students are on-campus...
• UseFIDMsecurityescortwhenavailable.
• Programemergencynumberslike911andcampussecurityinto
cell phone speed dial.
• Reportanysuspiciousbehavior,activity,orsituationstocampussecurity
or local police department.
• Do not leave valuables such as cellphones, laptops, and tablets unattended.
While FIDM Students travel on public transportation...
• NoticewhogetsonandofftheMetrosubway,train,andbusstops.
• KnowthelocationofemergencyphoneslocatedinMetrostations
to report crimes or ask questions when using the trains.
• Donotleavebelongingsunattended.
• Don’tbeafraidtopolitelydeclineunwantedconversationwhen
using public transportation.
• Changeseatsoraskforhelpinthecaseofanythreateningbehavior.
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