1.0
PURPOSE:
To
set forth guidelines for both precautionary and protective measures to be taken
when natural disasters
threaten the University community.
These weather related emergencies include disasters such as hurricanes,
tornados, thunderstorms, flash floods, and the occasional hard
freeze.
2.0
RESPONSIBILITY:
It is
the responsibility of the President of McNeese State University to coordinate
the
overall response of the
University community during the time associated with a natural
disaster.
It is, however, the
responsibility of all University faculty, staff, and students to work
cooperatively with the President and his staff to maximize execution and
response time during the activation of this plan.
Faculty, staff, and
students should follow all directives issued by law enforcement and/or emergency
preparedness personnel.
3.0
HURRICANE
3.1
Logistical
Operation
3.1.1
The President of the
University, after consultation with state and local officials, along with
members of the University staff, will determine if and when the University will
officially dismiss class and close the University.
3.1.1.1
The media will be advised
to notify the University community in the event a mandatory evacuation directive
is issued.
3.1.1.2
University police will be
called upon to assist in instructing faculty, staff, and students in evacuation
procedures.
3.2
Crisis
Response Team
3.2.1
University
President
3.2.1.1
Coordinates overall
response
3.2.2
Vice President of
Academic Affairs
3.2.2.1
Assists University
President in execution of response plan
3.2.3
Vice President of
Administration and Student Affairs
3.2.3.1
Designates shelter sites
to be used by McNeese students
3.2.3.2
Insures adequate medical
and law enforcement support is available
3.2.3.3
Coordinates transfer of
students from residence halls to shelters
3.2.3.4
Establishes supervision
for students
3.2.3.5
Coordinates delivery of
food and water to students during crisis
3.2.4
Vice President of
Business Affairs
3.2.4.1
Aids in provision of
items necessary to survive crisis
3.2.4.2
Arranges for purchase and
preparation of food and water for students and support personnel housed in
on-campus shelters
3.2.5
Director Of Facilities
and Planning
3.2.5.1
Provides logistical and
maintenance support needed, as well as communication
system
3.2.6
Environmental, Health,
Safety and Hazardous Waste Officer
3.2.6.1
Serves as liaison between
University officials and support personnel for students
3.2.7
Purchasing
Agent
3.2.7.1
Purchase items needed for
protection of University buildings and property
3.2.8
Campus Dining
Service
3.2.8.1
Disperse food and drink
to evacuees and staff members on duty
3.2.9
Faculty, Staff,
Students
3.2.9.1
Expected to work
cooperatively with Crisis Team and emergency personnel to execute the activation
of response plan
3.3
Shelter
Information
3.3.1
For 12-month resident
students unable to comply with a mandatory evacuation directive, a shelter will
be established in the Intramurals/Recreation Complex.
3.3.2
Evacuees shall be
sheltered until the crisis is over and an “all clear” notice is
issued.
3.3.3
University medical and
law enforcement personnel shall be housed in the Intramurals/Recreation
Complex to provide support services.
4.0
Other Weather
Emergencies
4.1
Tornado
4.1.1
Take immediate cover in
nearest major building
4.1.1.1
Seek shelter in an inside
corridor or room
4.1.1.2
Stay away from windows
and glass doors
4.1.2
Wait for tornado to pass
before leaving safe area
4.1.3
Upon exiting safe
area, personal safety is of utmost
importance
4.1.3.1
Report any structural
damage, downed power lines, odd odors, etc. to University Police
4.2
Thunderstorm
4.2.1
Take immediate cover in
the nearest building
4.2.2
Do not shelter underneath
trees or in open structures
4.2.3
Avoid usage of
telephone.
4.2.4
Stay away from windows
and glass doors
4.2.5
Wait for the thunderstorm
to pass before leaving the building
4.2.5.1
Report any visible damage
to University Police
4.3
Flash Flood
4.3.1
Take immediate cover in
nearest building
4.3.2
Wait until flooding
subsides before leaving building
4.3.3
If stranded inside a
vehicle, remain inside the vehicle until flooding subsides
4.3.4
Do not attempt to drive
through flooded areas or areas known to hold deep water
4.4
Hard
Freeze
4.4.1
Remain
inside
4.4.2
Seek areas of
warmth
4.4.3
Do not use gas oven or
stove as heating source since these can produce carbon monoxide
fumes
4.4.4
Do not burn products in
trash cans in an attempt to generate heat
4.4.5
Do not drive during
freezing rain, sleet, snow unless an emergency condition
exists
5.0
Advisories
5.1
In all weather
related emergencies, tune in to a local radio or television station for public
advisories.
5.2
Follow all
directives issued by law enforcement personnel and/or emergency preparedness
personnel.