Explosion
In the event of a violent accident such as an explosion or aircraft crash or similar incident on campus that could render a building or area unsafe, take the following actions:
Evacuation
An Evacuation is a total building or partial building evacuation due to conditions making it no longer safe to remain inside a building or a specific area in a building. All occupants must leave a building if an evacuation is ordered or a fire alarm is sounded.
Earthquake
During an earthquake, you may experience shaking that starts out gentle, but quickly grows violent and knocks you off your feet or you may be jarred by a violent jolt (as though a building was hit by a truck), feel shaking, and have difficulty moving about.
Civil Disturbance/Demonstration
Not all demonstrations are unlawful. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that certain activity is protected under the U.S. Constitution. However…
Chemical Spill
A chemical spill is any unplanned release of a chemical, whether it is a solid, liquid, or gas. A chemical is hazardous if it would cause harm to humans or the environment if not properly controlled.
Bomb Threat
If a bomb threat is received by phone:
Remain calm. Keep the caller on the line for as long as possible. DO NOT HANG UP, even if the caller does.
Bloodborne Pathogens
Bloodborne pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that are transmitted via human blood, saliva and other bodily fluids. They include — but are not limited to — hepatitis B and C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Active Shooter Situation
An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Because of this, individuals must be prepared to deal with an active shooter situation before law enforcement personnel arrive on the scene.
Campus Emergency Guide
This Campus Emergency Guide is designed to give guidance on how to handle various emergency situations on the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville. In any emergency, you are instructed to call 911 or Campus Security at 740-283-6911. Special emergency telephones that ring directly into the Campus Security Office are located strategically throughout the campus.…
Safety and Security Policies
Lockdown and Evacuation Policy Policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy for External Clerics Seeking to Serve Missing Student Notification Policy Policy for the Protection of Minors Threat Assessment Policy and Procedures