Things to Know in an Emergency

Things to Know in an Emergency

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Know Your Surroundings

• Exit Routes: Identify at least two exit routes from your floor.
• Emergency Meeting Locations: Know where to go outside of the building after an evacuation.
• Automated External Defibrillators (AED): Know where the nearest AED is located on your floor or building.
• First Aid Kit: Know where to find the nearest first aid kit and know what is in the kit.
• Shelter in Place: Know where you will go in your building to shelter in place.

Know How to Be Notified

• Emerson Alert: Update your contact information at emerson.edu/emersonalert.
  • Text
  • Email
  • Phone
• Fire Alarms: Know where the fire alarms are located on your floor.
• emerson.edu/emergency: Go to the emergency page to receive status updates during an emergency.
• Emerson College LiveSafe App (Coming soon): Download the LiveSafe App and access safety and emergency preparedness resources.

Know How to Get Help

• Dial 911 for all fire and medical emergencies. For all other emergencies, call the Emerson College Police Department (ECPD) at 617-824-8888 or 8888.  When calling 911 or ECPD, remember to:
  • Stay calm;
  • Give your name, address, and nature of the emergency;
  • Stay on the line until you're told to hang up; and
  • Answer questions as clearly as possible.

Know How to Respond

• Review the Emergency Preparedness and Safety Guide.
• Gather information.
• Watch and listen for instructions.
• Follow instructions.
  • Evacuate = GO
  • Shelter in Place = STAY

Know How to Evacuate 

• Walk to the stairwell exits; DO NOT TAKE THE ELEVATORS.
• Close the doors as you exit.
• Assist others if necessary.
• Go to the building/floor emergency meeting site.
• Don't waste time gathering belongings.

Know How to Shelter in Place 

• Get indoors and go to the nearest room or office.
• Lock all the doors and windows.
• Seek protective cover if instructed to do so.
• Stay inside until informed that it's safe to go outside.

Know Your Emergency Contacts

• Personal
  • Spouse/significant other
  • RA/RD, Roommate
  • Out-of-town contacts
• Professional
  • Manager
  • Colleagues
  • Know how our department will communicate with you in an emergency
• Regularly review and update your emergency contact information to make sure all information is up to date.

Know How to Stay Informed 

• Emerson Alerts
• Go to emerson.edu/emergency for updates on an emergency situation.
• Emerson College Main Phone Line: 617-824-8500, select Option 2 for information on closings
• Emerson College LiveSafe App (Coming soon): Download the LiveSafe App
• Emerson Native App: Download the Emerson College App to receive Emerson Alert notifications
• Emerson College Social Media Accounts: Facebook and X
• Radio: WRKO 680 AM, WBZ 1030 AM, WERS 88.9 FM
• TV: WBZ Channel 4, WCVB Channel 5, WHDH Channel 7, WFXT Channel 25