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Remain calm and attempt to keep the caller on the line as long as possible to gather as much information as possible.
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Write down the caller's phone number; note any distinctive qualities about the caller's voice or background noise.
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Attempt to obtain information on the description, location, and time/method of detonation of the device.
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Call 911 as soon as the call has ended.
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If inside, stay there. Shelter in place - drop, cover, and hold on.
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If there is nothing to hide under, crouch near an interior wall and cover head.
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If outside, stay outside and move away from buildings, street lights, and utility wires.
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Only evacuate if additional hazards threaten your safety.
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Call 911 to report injuries, fire, gas leaks, debris, etc.
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Activate nearest fire alarm pull station.
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Evacuate; if smoke is present, stay low to the floor.
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Watch out for falling debris; take cover and protect head.
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If you become trapped, tap on a wall or pipe to alert rescuers.
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Call 911 when safe to do so.
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Move away from the site of the hazard to a safe location.
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Call 911.
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Call Environmental Health & Safety at 434-982-4911.
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Alert others to stay clear of the area.
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Notify emergency personnel if you have been exposed or have information about the release.
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Voice Communications: 434-924-8600.
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Computer Systems: 434-924-4357.
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Water, power, heating, or cooling: 434-924-1777.
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If illness or injury is serious, do not move the person.
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Call 911.
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If appropriate and available, get someone trained in CPR to help and get an AED.
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Send someone to meet emergency personnel outside and direct them to the person's location.
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A WATCH means weather conditions are favorable for the development of hazardous weather.
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A WARNING means hazardous weather is happening or imminent.
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Seek shelter immediately; go to internal, lowest area of safety away from windows.
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If instructed to evacuate, follow evacuation procedures.
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Do not touch or disturb object.
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Call 911.
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Prepare to evacuate if instructed.
Smell of Smoke or Gas
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Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
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Evacuate the immediate area and dial 911.
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Report type of odor and location to first responders. Prepare to evacuate if instructed.
Any Other Odor
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Investigate, if possible and safe to do so.
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If you do not know which utility service to contact, call UVA Police at 924-7166 (for non-emergency situations).
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Do not confront, stop, or apprehend the person.
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Note the person's description and suspicious activity.
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Call 911.
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Provide details on the person and his/her direction of travel.
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Seek shelter immediately; go to internal, lowest area of safety away from windows.
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Close all doors, including main corridors.
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Crouch near the floor or under heavy, well-supported objects and cover head.
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If outside, move inside a sturdy structure or lie down in a low area such as a ditch and cover your head.
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Call 911 to report injuries, fire, gas leaks, debris, etc.
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RUN: Evacuate if a safe route is available.
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Call 911 when safe to do so.
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HIDE: If it is unsafe to escape, hide in an area out of view.
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Lock the door and block entry; stay behind solid objects away from door.
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Turn off lights and computers; silence cell phones.
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FIGHT: Prepare to defend yourself if necessary.