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An emergency closure is a closure of a portion or the entire University, in order for emergency operations to occur with the least amount of interruptions, while protecting the life and safety of the University community and visitors.
A Lock Down is a procedure used when there is an immediate threat to building occupants. Students, faculty and staff would be instructed to secure themselves in the room they are in and remain there until the situation has been curtailed and an “all clear” announcement has been given by the Division of Public Safety. The Lock Down allows emergency responders to ensure the security and safety of the students and staff, address the immediate threat and remove or evacuate any innocent bystanders from immediate danger to an area of refuge. This procedure is most commonly used to secure areas not directly impacted by an incident occurring inside a building.
A Lock Out is a procedure that allows no unauthorized personnel into a building. All exterior doors should be locked and the main entrance will be monitored by the UPPD, Allied Security, and/or administrators. This procedure allows the occupants of a building to continue as normal, but curtails outside activity. A Lock Out is most commonly used when an incident is occurring outside a building.
“Evacuation” means there is a potential threat to a building, area or the entire University that requires immediate evacuation.
A Shelter-In-Place is a procedure whereby the entire building population is moved to a single (or multiple) location(s) in a building. This procedure is most commonly used during weather emergencies or when an extremely hazardous substance is released into the outside atmosphere.
An “Avoid Hazardous Condition” means there is a condition where an immediate threat to the life, safety and health of the public exists.