Indiana University School of Optometry Emergency Action Plan Summary for the Optometry Building
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 This summary is only a quick reference. For complete building-specific plans, contact Lyn Bryan, Optometry 307, or Glenn Herringshaw, Optometry 110.

(Emergency action plan supplement: specific to AECC and BCOR.)

Emergency Phone Numbers
Fire/Police9-911
Department of Environmental Health and Safety
Emergency Response Team		855-6311
TDD (telecommunications device for deaf)855-4111 or 9-911

In the event of:
Fire:
Activate fire alarm if necessary. Call 9-911 and give IU Police Department all relevant information. When alarm sounds, complete evacuation is required. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATOR. Exit to the large parking lot north of the building.

Unless advised otherwise, evacuate as follows:

  • East Wing exit through east stairwell.
  • West Wing exit through west stairwell.
  • Rooms near center of building exit through center stairwell.

Tornado Warning:
Stay clear of windows. Evacuate to the basement using center stairwell. Do not use elevator unless transporting elderly or handicapped persons.
Earthquake:
Get under desk, sturdy table, countertop or move to a doorway. Stay clear of windows and bookcases. DO NOT USE ELEVATOR. Do not leave the building until the quake has ended. Once outside, move away from building.
Bomb Threat:
If taking the call, get as much information from caller as possible. Call 9-911, notify supervisor and, if advised, evacuate building. Assemble in the grassy areas east and west of the building. (A few houses down on the same side of the street.) DO NOT USE FIRE ALARM.
Bioterrorism:
Isolate cause, evacuate immediate area and try to put a barrier between people and substance. Then call 9-911. If substance is outside, call Physical Plant to shut off air handler (5-8728).
Hazardous Materials Release:
Evacuate immediate area. Notify administrative office. Call 9-911 if release is extensive or especially toxic. Evacuate building if so advised. Call IU Environmental Health and Safety for assistance: 5-6311, after hours call 9-911.

Questions?
Contact:
Glenn Herringshaw 5-5305
Dr. Dan Gerstman 5-7203
Dean Jerry Lowther 5-4440

URL: http://www.opt.indiana.edu/misc/eap_opt.htm
Revised: July 16, 2004
IU Optometry home page: http://www.opt.indiana.edu/
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