Evacuation from Facilities
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A university facility may be evacuated due to a fire, bomb threat, hazardous material release, or other emergency. |
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An evacuation may be initiated either by the activation of a fire alarm or by direct instructions from emergency personnel |
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Comply with the specific instructions in an orderly fashion |
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If you are in charge of others you may be asked to inform them of the evacuation instructions and to help guide them from the facility |
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Persons operating equipment that poses a hazard if left unattended should, if at all possible, shut down the equipment prior to evacuating |
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When evacuated you will be directed to a rally point or shelter |
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Persons at the rally point may be asked to identify themselves in case medical screening or decontamination becomes necessary |
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At the rally point you should attempt to account for co-workers, students, classmates, fellow residents, etc. and to inform emergency personnel if persons are missing or unaccounted for |
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No one should leave the rally point until instructed to do so by emergency personnel |
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Current Threat Level
New Jersey - YELLOW
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Public Safety
55 Commercial Avenue
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Emergency Number 911
From a University Phone Obtain an Outside Line and Dial 911
Non-Emergency Numbers
Office of Emergency Management
Main 732-932-4876
OEM Fax 732-932-4975
Rutgers Police
Main 732-932-7211
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