Overview

The College’s ability to successfully prevent accidents and respond to emergencies requires a team effort by administration, faculty, staff and students.

Procedures suggested in this manual serve as a “Quick Reference Guide” for general emergency situations. No plan can address every specific situation; however, adherence to these procedures enhances and maximizes the safety of students, employees and visitors of Indian River State College (IRSC).

In the event of an emergency that requires orderly evacuation of IRSC buildings, the safety of the occupants is our primary concern. Preservation of the building and contents is secondary.

Copies are available in the Student Affairs Office or can be accessed online.

Section I: Emergency Notification and Contacts

1. Any Immediate and/or Life Threatening Emergency

Call 911 (from campus phone dial 9-911)

Please call IRSC Campus Public Safety to advise the emergency vehicle is en route.

2. Indian River State College Campus Public Safety (Security)

Massey Campus: 772-462-4755 or 462-7777
Chastain Campus: 772-419-5666
Mueller Campus: 772-226-2531
Pruitt Campus: 772-336-6248
Dixon Hendry Campus: 863-610-2090
Blackburn Educational Building: 772-462-7103
Indian River Academy: 772-462-4755

3. Public Information Office

Suzanne Y. Seldes: 772-462-7265 or 585-766-7409
Robert Lane: 772-462-7506

4. Massey Campus (Fort Pierce)

Main Number: 772-462-4772

Frank L. Watkins, Jr.: 772-462-7475
Dr. Heather J. Belmont: 772-462-7215
Dr. Angela Browning: 772-462-4703
Elizabeth A. Gaskin: 772-462-7230
Michael Hageloh: 772-462-7072
Dr. Marvin L. Pyles: 772-462-7220
William R. Ward: 772-462-7751
Timothy J. Marshall: 772-462-7997
Jennifer Brown: 772-462-7282
Kevin E. Cooper: 772-462-7546
Dr. Patti Corey-Souza: 772-462-7826
Hall Solomon: 772-462-7860
John Osuch: 772-462-7186
Giovanni (John) Barbieri: 772-462-7428

5. Chastain Campus (Stuart)

Main Number: 772-419-5600

Dr. Alessandro Anzalone: 772-419-5604
Campus Public Safety: 772-419-5666
Jan Melichar: 772-419-5602
Debra Kohuth: 772-419-5751
Michelle A. Cuba: 772-419-5690
Crystal (Leigh) Chappell: 772-419-5608

6. Mueller Campus (Vero Beach)

Main Number: 772-226-2500

Dr. Terri Graham: 772-226-2505
Campus Public Safety: 772-226-2531
Lorraine Whalen: 772-226-2521
Rebecca Shearer: 772-226-2525
Joe Brozenick: 772-226-2690

7. Dixon Hendry Campus (Okeechobee)

Main Number: 863-824-6000

Russell P. Brown: 863-824-6004
Campus Public Safety: 863-610-2090
Twyla Blair: 863-824-6001
Maria Johnson: 863-824-6002

8. Pruitt Campus (Port St. Lucie)

Main Number: 772-336-6200

Andrew K. Treadwell: 772-336-6205
Campus Public Safety: 772-336-6248
Dr. Beth Amey: 772-336-6224
Dr. Anne Savastano: 772-336-6273
Nina Jewett: 772-336-6210
Kendra Auberry: 772-336-6268

9. Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex

Main Number: 772-462-7150

Dr. Raimundo J. Socorro: 772-462-7945
Campus Public Safety: 772-462-4755
Lisa Deleon: 772-462-7971
Michael Kemp: 772-462-7968

10. River Hammock (Student Housing)

Campus Public Safety: 772-462-4755
Latrice Thomas: 772-462-7246
Scott H. Kimmelman: 772-462-7760
Stephanie Skidmore: 772-462-7763
Dale Atkinson: 772-462-7419

11. Blackburn Educational Building

Main Number: 772-462-7100

Adriene B. Jefferson: 772-462-7101
Campus Public Safety: 772-462-7103
Linda Small: 772-462-7100

Section II: Emergency Announcements

IRSC Campus Safety will initiate sequenced announcements in the case of an emergency. Marketing, Media & Brand will communicate event updates.

Access Emergency Announcements Through These College Channels

Website at www.irsc.edu
IRSC Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages

Access Instructions for Severe Weather Announcements Through

WQCS 88.9 FM
Local television station news programs, websites and announcement “crawls”

Emergency announcements will be sent through the College’s Emergency Alert system. Students, faculty and staff who have submitted their cell phone number and email address may be alerted through text and email.

For Students: Keep Emergency Contact Information Current

Keep your emergency contact information, including mobile phone numbers, up to date in MyPioneerPortal:

Log into MyPioneerPortal.
Update your emergency contact information in Workday.
Make sure your mobile phone is listed and correct.

For Employees: Keep Emergency Contact Information Current

Employee emergency contact information, including mobile phone numbers, should be updated through MyPioneerPortal in the Workday profile.

Section III: Emergency Plan for Fire

If You Encounter Smoke or Flames

Crawl low under the smoke to get clean air.
Test doors before you open them by kneeling or crouching at the door.
- Reach up as high as you can, and touch the doorknob with the back of your hand.
- If doorknob is hot, use another escape route.
- If doorknob is cool, open it cautiously, and continue along your escape route.
Isolate FIRE by closing off doors if possible.
- Evacuate using stairwells, not elevators.
- Follow directions from those in authority.
- STAY CALM.
Once you are safe and immediate emergency procedures have been followed, notify appropriate administrative authority.

Section IV: Evacuation Procedures

The following evacuation procedures are presented as general guidelines. Each building and work area has established unique procedures, specific to the facility, to ensure safe evacuation of students, employees and visitors. See Building Manager for specific building procedures.

1. When to Evacuate

In the event of a fire alarm, complete evacuation of the building will be IMMEDIATE AND MANDATORY.
For other emergencies that may require partial or total evacuation, IRSC Campus Public Safety, Building Managers or other responsible authorities, will notify you.
The method of NOTIFICATION of an evacuation will be identified and included in the evacuation plan.

2. Evacuation Routes

Primary evacuation routes for each floor of each building are the nearest safe stairwells or hallway.
Elevators should NOT be used during evacuation.
All occupants should be familiar with the evacuation routes, which are posted on each floor.
Evacuees should meet at designated area for a headcount.
“Assembly points” to be used during an evacuation are identified and included in the Facility Evacuation Plan.

3. Total Evacuation

If a condition exists that requires total evacuation of the building, the Emergency Alert system and/or the fire alarm should be used for notification.
In buildings without a standard fire alarm system, the Emergency Alert system and/or a voice alert will be used to notify occupants.

4. Method of Evacuation

Evacuation should begin with those persons not requiring assistance.
Position persons with disabilities near the stairwell farthest from danger.
If possible, designate one person to stay with the disabled and another to notify emergency responders of their location.
Elevators should NOT be used during emergency evacuation.
Flashlights or emergency lighting will be useful in case of electrical power failure.
Occupants will proceed to the nearest stairwell in an orderly manner, staying to the right side of the stairs and exiting the building on the ground floor.
Close office doors and windows as you leave.
Occupants should be informed to leave personal items behind.
Occupants should remain quiet in the evacuation process in order to hear directions.

5. Bomb Threat Evacuation

If the evacuation is due to a bomb threat, be alert, make note of any unusual packages in or near your office area.
Do not touch the package, but report it to authorities immediately.
See Section VIII of this guide for Bomb Threat Procedures.

6. Conduct Following Evacuation

DO NOT PANIC.
Once in the safe area, stay visible.
Occupants not accounted for are assumed to be missing and requiring firefighters rescue.
Occupants will proceed to the area outside identified for assembly as warranted by existing conditions.
All personnel should follow instructions given by those in charge.
Do not return to an evacuated building unless authorities give “ALL CLEAR” designation.
Instructors and supervisors should account for occupants from their respective areas.

Section V: Accidental Spill of Hazardous Substance

1. Notifications

Notify Emergency Contacts (refer to Emergency Contacts, Section I).
Contact IRSC Campus Public Safety.
Contact Student Affairs Office or Campus President.
Non-business hours, contact IRSC Campus Public Safety.

2. Action—Restrict Access to Area of Spill

Evacuate all personnel from the building containing the hazardous substance.
Depending on the severity of the emergency, request assistance from the following parties in order of severity:
- Fire Department
- Police Department
- County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
- State/National Emergency Services and Disaster Agency

3. After Emergency is Over

Restore the facilities and safety equipment to pre-emergency status before resuming operations.

Section VI: Disruptive or Disorderly Conduct

Incidents involving complaints or minor misconduct by students, visitors or other non-employee individuals should be resolved by faculty/staff personnel when at all possible.

The appropriate administrator, Campus President or other supervisor on duty is responsible for assisting faculty/staff personnel if they are unable to immediately resolve the incident/complaint.

IRSC Campus Public Safety will respond to complaints/incidents if the situation or conducts warrants intervention.
Factors, which might indicate IRSC Campus Public Safety involvement, may include conduct which has escalated beyond the capabilities of the faculty or staff available.
Any student, faculty or staff member should call IRSC Campus Public Safety immediately when conduct may endanger personal safety or property.

Report Incidents or Reach IRSC Campus Public Safety by Calling

Massey Campus: 772-462-4755 or 462-7777
Chastain Campus: 772-419-5666
Mueller Campus: 772-226-2531
Pruitt Campus: 772-336-6248
Dixon Hendry Campus: 863-610-2090
Blackburn Educational Building: 772-462-7103
Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex: 772-462-4755 or 462-7777
Indian River Academy: 772-462-4755 or 462-7777

Section VII: Weapons on Campus

Anyone having knowledge of a weapon or an armed person on campus should immediately call 911, then alert IRSC Campus Public Safety.

1. Be Prepared to Provide the Following Information

Location of the armed person
How the person is armed, e.g., rifle, pistol, knife
Actions (and, if known, purpose) of armed individual
A complete description of the individual
Whether or not any shots have been fired
Your name and where you can be located if needed

IRSC Board Policies and State Statutes do not permit the possession of firearms in College buildings or on designated College property.*

Policies Governing Student Conduct

The following may govern student conduct:

Indian River State College Board Policy 6Hx11-7.24 Student Standards of Conduct
Indian River State College Student Handbook/Planner; Section on Discipline

2. After Notifying IRSC Campus Public Safety, Campus President and/or Appropriate Dean’s of the Situation

(Refer to Emergency Contacts, Section I)

Unless otherwise directed, persons on campus should remain in their office or classroom with doors closed and locked, if possible.
If there is danger of shots being fired or if shots have been fired, all persons employ the “run, hide, fight” model and remain as calm as possible.
Individuals should remain in a place of safety until assured that any danger has been resolved.

3. Call IRSC Campus Public Safety Immediately

A student, faculty or staff member should call IRSC Campus Public Safety immediately when conduct may endanger personal safety or property.

* Only certified law enforcement officers, certified IRSC Campus Public Safety Officers and certain persons designated by the College President are allowed to possess a firearm on campus.

Section VIII: Bomb Threat Procedures

1. Remain Calm, Listen and Take Notes if You Received a Bomb Threat by Phone

Remember what you hear!
Keep the caller talking while you notify someone nearby that you are on a bomb threat call and to reach IRSC Campus Public Safety at 772-462-4755 or 772-462-7777 or the appropriate IRSC Campus Public Safety site number.
If the call is received on a telephone with the caller ID—RECORD THE DISPLAYED NUMBER.

2. Try to Get as Much Information as Possible

Questions could include:

Where is the bomb?
What does it look like?
Building in question?
Time of setting?
Location of the bomb?
Can you repeat the message?
Can you tell me the reason you are doing this?

Record a description of the caller’s voice: male, female, excited, slurred, etc.
Listen for background noises such as railroad, streets, aircraft.

3. Immediately Call IRSC Campus Public Safety

Immediately call IRSC Campus Public Safety, if not already notified.

4. Do Not Discuss the Call With Anyone But Appropriate Authority-in-Charge

Do not discuss the call with anyone but appropriate authority-in-charge to prevent alarming others.

5. IRSC Campus Public Safety Will Contact Local Police Department

IRSC Campus Public Safety will contact the local Police Department, or other agency, for necessary assistance concerning the call.

6. Procedures to Be Implemented

Procedures to be implemented will be based on the content of the bomb threat and course of action selected by the authorities.

Section IX: Severe Weather Alert

A decision to dismiss classes or close campus will be made by the College President or by his designee when weather or other conditions pose a potentially serious threat to the safety of the College’s students and employees.

Monitor the IRSC website at www.irsc.edu, Facebook, Twitter and WQCS 88.9 FM for information regarding IRSC classes and activities in the case of a hurricane, tornado or other emergency.

During Business Hours

During business hours, IRSC Marketing, Media and Brand issues notices to WQCS 88.9 FM, the media, the IRSC website and the Emergency Alert system.
If classes are in session and offices occupied, the notification to close may be done in person, by phone, via email or the Emergency Alert system.
Should the decision be made to close the College, employees will receive directions for preparing work and classroom areas as necessary to lessen potential property loss from the adverse event.

During Non-Business Hours

The College President or his designee will notify IRSC Marketing, Media and Brand who will be responsible for notifying the news media of the closing decision.
WQCS 88.9 FM and other radio and local television stations will be notified and should be monitored to serve as one source of information when a potential widespread emergency condition is present.
WQCS 88.9 FM and the College website www.irsc.edu will have the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Section X: Medical Emergencies

1. Life Threatening

Upon observation of a life threatening medical emergency, take the following actions:

Call or have someone call 911 and then IRSC Campus Public Safety, Campus President and Health & Wellness Center/Student Affairs Office.
- State the nature or type of emergency.
- Give the location of building, floor and room.
Identify the person and any other pertinent information which will help prepare responders.
- Age
- Gender
- Symptoms victim is exhibiting
- Pre-existing health condition (if known)
- Any medication the victim may have ingested (if known)
- Stay with the victim until emergency personnel arrive.
Have another individual in the area meet the emergency personnel to expedite locating the victim inside a building.
Following the medical emergency, prepare an incident report regarding the actions taken in response to the emergency. Copies of this report should be provided to the Vice President of Student Affairs, Campus President, appropriate administrators and IRSC Campus Public Safety.

2. Not Life Threatening

For injuries which are not life threatening, but which have occurred on College property:

Contact Health and Wellness, Campus President and IRSC Campus Public Safety.
First aid should be provided within the scope of knowledge and skill by anyone who is readily accessible and willing to manage the situation.
College personnel will not, as College representatives, provide personal transportation for injured or ill persons.
IRSC Campus Public Safety will make a written report for any injury that occurs on College property.
- Instructors will submit a report to their Department Chair concerning the circumstances of student injuries occurring in their activities.
- Initial reports should be forwarded to the administrator immediately responsible for the instructional or operational program for appropriate distribution.
- Supervisors are responsible for reporting injuries and sickness of employees in compliance with IRSC Workers’ Compensation policies.

3. COVID-19

If an employee or student falls ill, receives a positive COVID-19 result, or has a confirmed exposure to a COVID-19-positive individual, it is important that they communicate immediately with the right source at IRSC so we may assess the situation and take further action.

Employees should contact their immediate supervisor and Human Resources with any COVID-19-related issues.
Students should contact Health and Wellness, and contact their instructors as their courses may be impacted.

Communication is one of our most valuable tools in mitigating the virus spread.

Emergency Procedures Quick Reference Guide