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Emergency guidelines

Medical

If someone requires medical attention:

  • Call Campus Security. They will dispatch the Campus Emergency Response Team and the appropriate authorities.

Fire

Upon discovery of a fire:

Remove all occupants.
Enclose the area you are leaving.
Activate the fire alarm.
Call Campus Security to report a fire.
Take the stairs.

Single-stage alarm

The signal is a continuous ring tone with strobe pulse every two seconds.

  • Evacuation is required.
  • Offer assistance to persons with a disability, or help them to a designated safety zone located near all major stairwells and are marked with a red sign.
  • Close doors behind you.
  • Exit the building through the nearest safe exit. Do not use elevators.
  • Move a safe distance away once outside.
  • Wait for clearance from the appropriate authorities before re-entering the building.

Single-stage alarm systems are in the following buildings:

  • 2 Simcoe Street South
  • Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre
  • Bordessa Hall
  • Campus Corners
  • Campus Fieldhouse
  • Charles Hall
  • Regent Theatre
  • U5 Building

Two-stage alarm

Stage one
The signal is one pulse every two seconds.

  • Evacuation is not required.
  • Stay calm, remain where you are, and prepare to leave the building if instructed to do so.
Stage two
The signal is one pulse every second.

  • Evacuation is required.
  • Offer assistance to persons with a disability, or help them to a designated safety zone located near all major stairwells and are marked with a red sign.
  • Close doors behind you.
  • Exit the building through the nearest safe exit. Do not use elevators.
  • Move a safe distance away once outside.
  • Wait for clearance from the appropriate authorities before re-entering the building.

Two-stage alarm systems are in the following buildings:

  • Business and Information Technology Building
  • Campus Ice Centre
  • Energy Research Centre
  • North Oshawa Library
  • OPG Engineering Building
  • Science Building
  • Shawenjigewining Hall
  • Software and Informatics Research Centre

Secure and hold

Occurs when a lockdown is not necessary, but public safety is still an issue.

  • Do not exit the building unless instructed to do so.
  • Follow directions from the appropriate authorities.

Campus threat/suspicious package

  • Do not pull the fire alarm.
  • Do not touch any suspicious packages.
  • Call Campus Security. The appropriate authorities will assess the situation and provide direction.

Lockdown

The public address system(s) will announce, 'lockdown, lockdown, lockdown'.

  • Remain in or go to the nearest room.
  • Close, lock or barricade the door.
  • Turn off the lights and stay out of sight.
  • Do not open the door for anyone.
  • Account for everyone in the room.
  • Remain quiet and turn off cellphone ringer.
  • Do not use cellphones or safety phones unless you have information about the threat.
  • Wait for further instruction.

If the fire alarm sounds during the lockdown:

  • Assess your area for signs of fire.
  • If no sign of fire, remain in lockdown.
  • If signs of fire, evacuate if safe to do so.
  • If you choose to evacuate, use the safest exit.

Criminal acts/violence

In the event you witness a criminal act (e.g. violence, observe a weapon, theft, vandalism, etc.):

  • Do not intervene.
  • Call Campus Security and report the threat.

Building failure

In the event of a building failure (e.g. power outage, gas leak, flooding, elevator failure, etc.)

  • Call Campus Security. The appropriate authorities will assess the situation and provide direction.
  • If instructed to do so, vacate the area.

Information and resources

Additional resources related to safety and security:

Campus security services:
  • Campus Security: ext. 2400 from any campus phone or 905.721.3211 from external lines.
  • Campus Walk: ext. 2400 or 905.721.3211
Other contacts:
  • Campus Health Centre: 905.721.3037
  • Durham Regional Police Services: 905.579.1520 • For lost and found, contact Campus Security.
Hazard reporting:
  • Between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Call ext. 3333 or 905.721.3333
  • After 10 p.m.: Call Campus Security.