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Emergency Procedure Guide

[Call for Assistance] • [Emergency Phone Numbers] • [Evacuation] • [Lockdown]

Call for Assistance

Step Action Notes
1. Call Security: 973-300-2222 • The Secured command will alert the First Response Team via
two-way radio of the need for assistance in your area.
2. Call 911 • If in your judgment the situation warrants such action, call 911
first then notify Security to alert the First Response Team.
3. Be prepared to state:
  • Your Name
  • Nature of the Emergency
  • Location of Emergency
Please note the building and room number where the emergency is so emergency personnel can be directed to that location without unnecessary delay.
4. Stay with any victim(s) until help
arrives, but only if you can safely do
so without endangering yourself		  

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Emergency Phone Numbers

Person Time Phone Number
Security Mon–Fri: 8 am–10 pm
Sat–Sun: 8 am–5 pm		 • Yellow phones in hallways connect directly to the
Security 973-300-2222 (office) • 973-459-1131 (cell)
Receptionist Mon–Fri: 8 am–10 pm
Saturday: 8 am–3 pm		 • Emergency Phones
• 973-300-2104 from outside phone
• 2104 from campus phone
Campus
Caretaker		 Available during hours
that the college is closed		 • 826-268-3026
Emergency
Supervisor		 Day
Night		 • 973-300-2350 (office) • 862-268-2887 (cell)
• 973-300-2236 (office) • 973-459-1130 (cell)
Newton Police
Fire/Ambulance		 All Hours 911 or 973-383-2525

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Evacuation Procedure

Step Action Notes
1. At the sounds of the fire alarm, immediately evacuate the building:
  • Students should take their car keys, stay together and to
    assemble at the posted location.

  • Rescue or assist people in immediate danger, but only if
    you can safely do so without endangering yourself.

  • Steer clear of elevators.Use stairways for emergency evacuation.

  
2. Assemble your in the designated Evacuation Assembly Area:
  • Do not attempt to reenter the building until instructed to do so
    by Emergency Supervisor or his designee.

  
3. If a physically challenged occupant is unable to exit the building:
  • Relocate the individual to an Area of Rescue Assistance on the landing of the closest stairwell.

  • Notify the college personnel of the persons’ location.

 Emergency Personnel will evacuate the disabled
person.
4. If Circumstances prevent you from evacuating the building::
  • Remain in your room and close the door

  • Call 973-300-2104 and report your location to the receptionist.

 The receptionist has the ability to call for assistance
via two way radio.

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Lockdown Procedure

Step Action Notes
1. Lock the doors and close the windows and shades.
  • Turn off lights and all electric and gas appliances.

 • Do not admit anyone into the room once the
door is locked
2. Move to a safe corner of the room:
  • To reduce visibility, take shelter under desks, tables or other large furniture.

  • Keep away from windows.

 • The safest area will be different in each room.
The optimal location is out of the line of sight
of someone outside of the room.
3. Remain in your position:
  • “ALL CLEAR” will be announced by the Emergency Supervisor or his designee.

 • Designee could be law enforcement or fire
personnel or security.

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