In Case of Emergency

An emergency or disaster can occur at any time of day or night, weekend, or holiday without little or no warning. We need to be prepared before, during and after an emergency.

To Report An Emergency

1. Call Public Safety at 781-239-5555 or dial 911 if off campus
2. Use one of the emergency call boxes located throughout campus

What To Do 

In Case of Fire:

R-Rescue and relocate anyone in immediate danger
A-Alert others by activating the building fire alarm
C- Confine the emergency by closing the doors
E- Evacuate to the designated building evacuation assembly area immediately. Use stairwells. Do not use elevators

Fire Extinguisher Operation:

P- Pull the pin from the extinguisher
A-Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire
S- Squeeze the handle 
S-Sweep from side to side

Active Attack:

Avoid-When there is an active attack, when safe to do so dial 781-239-5555 or dial 911 if off campus
Deny-When getting away is difficult or even possible
Defend-Protect yourself when feasible and appropriate

How To Respond to an Active Threat (ALERRT)

https://youtu.be/j0It68YxLQQ?si=3vGRCc_S_GGI-3o6

How to Prepare

Some steps to take at work or school to be better prepared:

• Familiarize yourself with the building specific evacuation plan and other specialized emergency response plans. Note the designated meeting location for a building evacuation.
• Each time you enter a building or room, note the exit routes, the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, manual pull station, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Note locations of exit stairways as you walk from location to location.
• Keep your own personal supply kit in your desk or room that you can access quickly.
• Set up a communication plan with family and friends in case of an emergency.
• Ensure that all information within Workday is accurate and up to date.
• Please visit the Department of Public Safety webpage for more information regarding preparedness activities.