Security call (509) 793-2286
All Calls to 9-1-1 must also be reported to Campus Safety
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The college has established the following procedures to help prevent or minimize injury to BBCC students, employees, and visitors in the event of an emergency. Students and employees are encouraged to review and learn the steps for each emergency scenario*, as well as familiarize themselves with the location of all first-aid stations, manual fire alarm boxes, and fire extinguishers.
Emergency maps posted in classrooms and offices point out the location of these items as well as the evacuation routes and assembly areas.
*All calls to 911 must also be reported to Campus Safety at 509.793.2286.
*Fill out Incident/Accident form for all incidents.
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Rape is a crime of violence. For the rape victims, it often is an experience of fear, loss of control, humiliation, and violence. Rape victims may experience a full range of emotional reactions. It is extremely beneficial for rape victims to seek emotional support regarding the assault. Monitor any school intervention in a rape incident with the following checklist.
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General rules to remember in a medical emergency:
Call 911
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General rules to follow when dealing with a violent person with a weapon:
How to act when the police arrive (a.k.a. how to avoid being shot mistakenly by police)
What to do During a Severe Weather Watch
What to do During a Severe Weather Warning
What to do After Severe Weather has Passed
ALL BOMB THREATS SHOULD BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY! If you receive a bomb threat, DO NOT TRY AND LOCATE THE BOMB. Instead, notify Campus Safety so they can evaluate the seriousness of the bomb threat, then the President (or designee) will act in a manner that reflects the best safety interests of those under his/her charge and the College. Bomb and other threats may be originated in writing, in person, over the telephone, or related through a second source.
Receiving a Call about a Bomb Threat
When a telephone call is received, try to get two people to listen to the call at the same time. Stay as calm as possible and remember to record as much data as possible about the caller, including the phone number. Complete the Bomb Threat Checklist. If one is not readily available, the following information should be collected:
Receiving a Bomb Threat (Other than by Telephone)
If a bomb threat is received by any means other than telephone, do the following:
Call 911
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What to do During a Fire
Students and staff should not attempt to leave the building until told to do so by security or police personnel.
Procedures for Cancelling Lockdown
After consulting with law enforcement, once the emergency or threat has passed, Security and Maintenance & Operations will notify staff and students of such fact.
When you are told to evacuate the building: