Initial Assessment

• Contact University Police (203) 932-7070 from a location outside of the gas leak area and provide as much detail as possible.
  • Your location, the location of the odor, and the identification of the source (if known).
• Clear the area immediately.
• Notify University Police of anyone with special assistance or mobility needs.

Evacuation of Building or Area

• Do not use the elevators.
• Notify others to leave other areas adjacent to the location.
• Report to the building’s muster point and await further instructions from University Police, the Fire Department, or the Fire Wardens.
• Do not smoke or use a cigarette lighter anywhere near the area of the gas leak.
• Follow instructions from University Police and the Fire Department through the duration of the incident.

• Remain calm, do not confront.
• If possible to safely escape area, do so quietly and quickly (keep hands empty and visible to enforcement personnel).
• If safe escape is not possible, lock or barricade yourself in the safest place you can quickly get to.
• Call 9-1-1 and give your location.
• Turn lights off, remain quiet, out of sight and take cover near concrete walls, file cabinets or whatever is available and keep away from windows and doors.
• Turn off cell phone ringers.
• Do not open door, or respond to voice command until you can confirm it is a police officer or University official.

Definitions

• Hurricane Watch – Issued when there is a possibility that the path of a hurricane could threaten the region.
• Hurricane Warning – Issued when a hurricane is spotted or its path indicated on Doppler radar at the National Weather Service.

Response

The University of New Haven has a comprehensive plan to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a hurricane. Important information will be relayed to the university community via email, text message, voice, web postings and the media.
If the university should lose power a back-up website www.unhinfo.org will be operational and should be accessed for important emergency information and instructions.

Decisions on whether to order the cancellation of classes or to order a delay or early release are based on information gathered by multiple agencies.

• If the decision to cancel classes or delay opening is made, information will be available in the following ways:
  • UNH website
  • UNH main phone line, (203) 932-7000
  • Email
  • Text message
  • Local media
• Decisions on cancellation of classes or delayed opening of the university will be made no later than 6 a.m.

To ensure that you receive notification of weather delays or cancellations, update your contact information in University systems by visiting our main Emergency Procedures and Notifications page.

• Call 9-1-1 for SERIOUS injuries.
• Call University of New Haven Police at (203) 932-7070.
• Control severe bleeding with direct pressure.
• Maintain open airway.
• Begin rescue breathing or CPR as needed.

Missing Person – Any person who is reported missing to a law enforcement unit until the person is located or determined to be a voluntarily missing adult. This also includes any child who is missing voluntarily or involuntarily, or under circumstances not conforming to his/her habits or behavior that may be in need of assistance per CGS Section 46b-120.

Missing Child – Any person who is under the age of eighteen years, whose temporary or permanent residence is in Connecticut or is believed to be in Connecticut, whose location has not been determined, and who has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency CGS 29-1e(b)(1).

Evidence that a Missing Person is “At Risk” – “At Risk” includes, but is not limited to, the person missing being the victim of a crime or foul play, in need of medical attention, has no pattern or running away or disappearing, the victim of a parent/family abduction, or mentally impaired.

Anyone Reporting a Missing Person should:

• Contact University of New Haven Police 203-932-7070
• Give the dispatcher as much information as possible including:
  • Last known location and time the person was seen
  • Description of person
  • Any other information that is requested if known

Definition of a Bloodborne Pathogen

Pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Training is provided yearly during the fall semester for employees that may come in contact with Bloodborne Pathogens.

Action Steps For Buildings

• For any situation involving blood, call University Police (203-932-7014) immediately and provide details (where, what is the issue, etc.).
• If University Police or Facilities do not respond in a reasonable time (within 30-45 min.) follow up with University Police again.
• DO NOT handle or touch anything.
• Seal off the area immediately and keep people away. If possible cover the substance with a towel or paper towels.
• In the event a community area is contaminated (i.e. bathroom, stairwell, etc.) hang signs to direct students and faculty to another community facility.

• Call UNH Police at (203) 932-7070.
• If a decision to evacuate is made you will be notified. Follow instructions.
• Emergency lighting is only to assist in evacuation and is short lived.
• Turn off equipment, machines and computers.
• Do not attempt to use elevators.
• If physically unable to use stairs, call UNH Police and assistance will be arranged.

Action While Indoors

• Take shelter on lowest level of nearest building.
• Remain in place until emergency is over
• Seek cover under a table, desk, door arch, interior hallway, or stairwell and stay away from large windows, shelving systems, or tall room partitions.
• Do not use elevators in case of after shocks.
• Implement the “Drop and Cover” procedure by doing the following:
  • Drop to knees, clasp both hands behind neck, bury face in arms, make body as small as possible, close eyes, and cover ears with forearms.
  • If notebooks or jackets are handy, hold over head for added protection.
  • Hold position until shaking has stopped.
• Contact University Police (203) 932-7070 with the names and locations of persons.
• Be prepared for aftershocks. Aftershocks can occur for a period of up to several days. They may last from 5 seconds to 5 minutes.

Action While Outdoors

• Walk away from buildings, trees, power line poles and exposed wires.
• Implement the “Drop and Cover” procedure by doing the following:
  • In an open space drop to knees, clasp both hands behind neck, bury face in arms, make body as small as possible, close eyes, and cover ears with forearms.
  • Maintain position until shaking has stopped.
• Do not enter any building until they are deemed safe by emergency personnel.