Resources
Remember, when you hear:
- All-Hazards Outdoor Warning Sirens: Immediately seek shelter in a safe location within the closest facility. Audio example* (.wmv)
- Building Fire Alarms: Immediately evacuate the building and move to a safe location. Audio example* (.wav)
In both cases, you should solicit additional clarifying information by all possible means, including the Purdue homepage, TV, radio, email, etc.
*Sound files are examples only. There are different types of alarms, and sounds may vary.
Training & Exercise
- All-Hazards Awareness Training Opportunities
- Online Presentation via WebCert/Brightspace log-on to WebCert with your career account to access the main catalog, click on the "Other/Miscellaneous" category to find:
- All-Hazards Awareness Training Presentation
- Direct Link to Brightspace: Select "Purdue West Lafayette" campus from the catalog options then search for desired training class.
- In-person and virtual All-Hazards Awareness / Safety training upon request. To schedule a training session contact Jefferson Howells at jfhowells@purdue.edu or 765-494-0446.
- Refresher Training: All-Hazards Awareness (PPT)
- Online Presentation via WebCert/Brightspace log-on to WebCert with your career account to access the main catalog, click on the "Other/Miscellaneous" category to find:
- Campus Threat Specific Exercise Plans (ExPlan)
- The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is an annual opportunity to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes. Access the ExPlan [here].
University Policies
Prevention/Mitigation
- Protect Purdue (COVID-19 information): Protect Yourself. Protect Others. Protect Purdue.
- Voluntary Registry for Persons Requesting Additional Assistance (PDF)
- Individual planning tool for persons requesting additional assistance during times of campus emergencies.
- Emergency Preparedness Safety Briefing Template (PDF) (Word)
Preparedness
- Purdue EAPS-XTRRA Radar
- Large/complex Event Weather Decision Support Services
- In support of our commitments as a StormReady University and Weather Ready Nation Ambassador the Emergency Preparedness & Planning Office will assist in developing event-related weather forecast decision support resources for event organizers.
- Emergency Procedures Guide Flipbook
- Building Emergency Plans (BEP)
- Building specific emergency contacts, evacuation, and sheltering guidance for buildings on/off campus.
- Building Emergency Plan Edits/Updates using Cascade CMS
- Workshops and individual training sessions to aid Building Deputies and BEP Developers in maintaining online BEPs using the Cascade Content Management System.
- Special Event Emergency Planning Checklist PDF / Word
- A guideline for Student, Staff, and Faculty event organizers to follow while planning events on campus
Response
- Campus Emergency Status webpage (www.purdue.edu/ea)
- This web site is your primary online resource for current and developing PurdueALERT information and changes to the operational status of campus.
- Campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- A multi-location scalable center designed to support the needs of expanding incidents and/or large complex preplanned events.
- Twitter Feed (@purdueemergency): Sign up for a free Twitter account, then use the app to push notifications directly from @purdueemergency to your smartphone.
- Information for PurdueALERT
- Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Decision Assistance Tool
Recovery
- After Action Review (AAR) process and After Action Report product.
- This phase involves assessing damage and restoring systems to normal status.