Emergency Preparedness

The School of Social Work is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all UTA students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Emergency Preparedness

An emergency consists of any situation that poses immediate and extreme danger to people, property, or processes. Because most emergencies are sudden, severe, and unexpected, it is extremely important to prepare ahead of time for a possible emergency. Proper preparation helps ensure safety and survival.

Emergency Definitions:

 

A lockdown may be instructed or necessary during situations such as the presence of a hostile or armed intruder on campus or in close proximity to campus. A lockdown requires locking doors, windows, and barricading oneself to block entry to a campus facility, a classroom, or to an office until further information is received from UTA PD.

Lockdown Procedures:

  • Go to the closest room, close the door and lock if possible. Blockade door with furniture or heavy items.
  • Close windows, blinds, and turn off lights.
  • Remain silent.
  • Spread out.
  • Silence ringer on cell phones or any noise producing devices.
  • Remain in lockdown until it is safe to leave and/or you receive notice from UTA PD.
Cooperate with rescuers.
To take immediate shelter where you are for protection from the elements outside (severe weather, chemical release, etc.). To effectively shelter-in-place, you must first consider the hazard and then choose to shelter in a building that is safe.

Run/Hide/Fight may be instructed or necessary during an emergency situation such as an active shooter. Make a decision, trusting your instincts, to take action to protect yourself to survive the situation.

 

Run

Have an escape route and plan in mind.
Leave your belongings behind.
Keep your hands visible.

Hide

Hide in an area out of the shooter's view.
Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors.
Silence your cell phone and/or pager.

Fight

As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger.
Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.
Act with physical aggression and throw items at the active shooter.

Emergency Management

 

All threats to School of Social Work will divided into two categories, those that require immediate evacuation of floors and those that require seeking shelter with the buildings.

Drills will be put in place…Evacuation of buildings will be signaled by activation of the fire alarm evacuation systems.  The assembly locations will be predetermined and will practice during evacuation exercises each year.

Power Outage

If evacuation of the building is necessary, exit via stairway, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS.

Power Outage
Bomb Threat

Stay Calm and keep your voice calm. Pay close attention to details. Talk to the caller to obtain as much information as possible.

Bomb Threat
Weather Emergencies

The primary dangers associated with weather emergencies are high winds and flying debris. Severe thunderstorms and hail commonly precede a tornado.

Weather Emergencies
Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials in various forms can cause death; serious injury; long-lasting health effects; and damage to buildings, homes, and other property.

Hazardous Materials
Fire On Campus

Notify UTA Police at ext. 23003. They will notify the fire department and guide them quickly to the location of the fire.

Fire on Campus
First Aid

The primary objective of first aid is to save lives. First aid training can help treat and/or prevent further complications from sudden illness or accidental injury. This information will help in aiding those in need.

First Aid
Campus Active Shooter

A Campus Active Shooter is a situation where one or more suspects participate in a random or systematic shooting spree and demonstrate intent to continuously harm others.

Campus Active Shooter
Suspicious Package

What to look for when receiving a suspicious letter?

Suspicious Package