It’s Your Move: What Would You Do?

Learning Objectives Knowing your College's Emergency Protocols Recognizing potential natural disasters Recognizing dangers caused by people such as texting and driving as well as violence Implementing the safety methods for overcoming these dangers

Safety Protocols  

The Basic Protocols for Students In order to increase student safety here are a few general tips to learn: Know your schools Evacuation Plan Know your schools Severe Weather Plan Know the shelter plan that is in place for your school Know the location of your campus Rally Point

Active Shooters and Gun Violence

Active Gun Violence in the United States "Since 2013 there have been over 200 school shootings in America. This number has since risen to 226 as of June 2017. That’s an average of nearly one shooting a week."                                                                                               -everytown "18 campus shootings have occurred in the United States so far in 2017. Elementary schools - 3, Middle school - 1, high schools - 6, and colleges - 8."                                                -everytown As of this year, no shootings have occurred in North Carolina but this could change at any moment.  

Active Shooter Safety Tips Consider your surroundings Look for escape routes out of the area Listen for dangerous sounds Be observant Be aware of suspicious activity When attempting to hide from an active shooter, consider the hiding place that will offer either cover or concealment

What to do after a Crisis, Incident, or Drill Happens? If you have evacuated, do not enter the building until given permission by campus police, Rally Point Leader or other emergency personnel. If you have taken shelter, do not move until you receive instructions from an official safety coordinator. 

Rape and Stalking 

Rape and Stalking  “11.2% of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students)." "Among graduate and professional students, 8.8% of females and 2.2% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation." "Among undergraduate students, 23.1% of females and 5.4% of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation." "4.2% of students have experienced stalking since entering college."

Rape and Stalking Ways to avoid being targeted Take a buddy with you Be vigilant when traveling through dark areas Park in well lit locations as close to the building as possible Carry a flashlight on your keychain Carry your keys in hand to your car  Have your phone in your hand Don’t be afraid to report suspicious activity

Weather Hazards 

In Case of A Tornado Upon hearing the alarm or receiving a warning from staff, don't panic is rule number one. Safely and timely evacuate to the designated tornado shelter. If a tornado touches down before arriving at the shelter then, seek shelter in a closet. Once in a safe area, crouch next to the wall and cover your head until it is safe. 

Fire Safety 

If A Fire Starts Sound the fire alarm and call the fire department, if appropriate. Identify a safe evacuation path before approaching the fire. Select an appropriate fire extinguisher. Discharge the extinguisher within its effective range using the P.A.S.S. technique (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep). Back away from an extinguished fire in case it flames up again. Evacuate immediately if the extinguisher is empty and the fire is not out.                                                   -United States Department of Labor

STOP Texting and Driving

Texting While Driving "80 Percent of college students text while driving." -U.S. News "Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting while driving. " -Edger Snyder and Associates "11 Teens die every day as a result of texting while driving." -Edger Snyder and Associates

Texting While Driving

Texting While Driving Reasons Not to Text and Drive 1. It's Illegal 2. Insurance Rates Climb 3. Consider Your Passengers Safety 4. Consider Other Motorists Safety 5. Protect the Pedestrians 6. It Only Takes A Couple of Seconds to Park Your Vehicle 7. Hands-free Technology is Easy to Use and Widely Available 8. Texting While Driving Slows Your Reaction Time More Than Alcohol

IT'S NOW YOUR  MOVE! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO??

Public Safety Officers have a very important job Public Safety Officers have a very important job. Public Safety Officers not only make sure that students are following the words, but they also make sure that the flow the campus goes without a hitch. 

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