LAMB

Building Emergency Plan (BEP) – West Lafayette

Ward L. Lambert Gymnasium
(LAMB)

800 West Stadium Avenue, West Lafayette, IN 47906

Revision Date: 04/10/2026

Emergency Contacts

For all emergencies, call/text 911

Non-emergency Contacts

Purdue University Police Department (PUPD): 765-494-8221 

Purdue University Fire Department (PUFD): 765-494-6919 

Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP): 765-494-0446 

Purdue Environmental Health and Safety (EHS): 765-494-6371 

Facilities Operations: 765-494-9999 

Emergency Contacts

For all emergencies, call/text 911

Non-emergency Contacts

Purdue University Police Department (PUPD): 765-494-8221 

Purdue University Fire Department (PUFD): 765-494-6919 

Office of Emergency Preparedness (OEP): 765-494-0446 

Purdue Environmental Health and Safety (EHS): 765-494-6371 

Facilities Operations: 765-494-9999 

Building Specific Information

Building Emergency Contacts

Building Deputy

Name: Jon T Laswell
Email Address: jonl@purdue.edu
Phone Number: 765-494-3183
Office/Room Number: LAMB 009B

Facility Manager

Name: Jon T Laswell
Email Address: jonl@purdue.edu
Phone Number: 765-494-3183
Office/Room Number: LAMB 009B

Safety Manager

Name: Jon T Laswell
Email Address: jonl@purdue.edu
Phone Number: 765-494-3183
Office/Room Number: LAMB 009B

Department Head

Name: Lishan Chou
Email Address: chou194@purdue.edu
Phone Number: 765-494-3757
Office/Room Number: LAMB 117

Life Safety Equipment

Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

AED Location 1: Basement North Door Room b005

Contact Person: Jon T Laswell

Contact Person’s Phone Number: 765-494-3183

AED Location 2: Gym room 006

Contact Person: Jon T Laswell

Contact Person’s Phone Number: 765-494-3183

AED Location 3: gym room 210

Contact Person: Jon T Laswell

Contact Person’s Phone Number: 765-494-3183

LAMB AED Basement Room B005
AED LAMB WASTL LAB R oom 006
AED LAMB GYM (Room 210)

Emergency Evacuation

In an emergency evacuation, building occupants shall leave the building at the nearest emergency exit, which may not be the main entrance.

In the event of an emergency evacuation, fire department personnel should attempt to remove fire and EMS apparatus from the apparatus if this can be accomplished safely.

Once out of the building, occupants shall meet at the following Evacuation/Emergency Assembly Area (EAA) locations:

1. Primary EAA Location (should be outside, in an area away from the building):

Wide sidewalk south of LAMB front entry.

2. Secondary EAA Location (should be inside a nearby building in case of inclement weather):

In case of inclement weather cross Stadium Avenue and proceed to Armstrong’s Lobby

“Aerial photograph of Ward L. Lambert Gymnasium surrounded by parking lots, driveways, and clusters of trees. Cars are parked in several rows around the property. In front of the building, a concrete sidewalk area is outlined with a red oval and labeled ‘Emergency Assembly Area’ in red text, indicating the designated Emergency Assembly Area (EAA) gathering point during an evacuation.”

Please note: Building occupants may return to the building once they receive an all-clear from on-site emergency personnel. Due to the nature of the facility. Many or all of the occupants will have emergency response duties.

Shelter in place

During a severe weather incident (such as a tornado warning), occupants can take shelter in a safe location, such as an interior room with no windows, ideally in the lower level of the building.

Severe weather shelter-in-place options in this building include, but are not limited to:

1st floor hallways, Ground floor hallways & Basement – SHELTER-IN PLACE IN PURPLE COLORED AREAS

A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium 1st Floor.” The plan shows a large central space titled “Wrestling Facility (On Ground Floor), Room 123,” surrounded by corridors, classrooms, offices, and support rooms. Purple highlighted corridor routes indicate Severe Weather Safe Zones left and right of the wrestling area. Red arrows directional routes through hallways and rooms, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward within the purple-highlighted area indicate Evacuation Paths. On the left side of the plan are numbered rooms including offices and storage areas, such as Rooms 111A, 111B, 113, 114, and a highlighted yellow room labeled 111C indicates the Mail Room. Near this area a small room 121 is labeled “Main Office” and adjacent room 115 highlighted tan indicates Lost and Found. At the bottom center is a main entrance Commons labeled “1H01,” with elevators marked “Elev” and stair areas labeled IS02 and IS03 & at the top right corner IS06. Nearby rooms include a “Health Training Lab” Room 122, a “Conference Room” Room 120A, and an “Athletic Training Simulation Lab” Room 101. On the right side of the floor plan are multiple classrooms labeled Rooms 104, 105, and 108, along with adjoining smaller rooms numbered 106A through 106D and 107A and 107B. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.
A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium Ground Floor.” The diagram shows labeled rooms, corridors, elevators, stairs, and emergency equipment. The central space is a large rectangular Wrestling Facility Room 25. The Physical Activity & Neuro Cognitive Lab Room 009A near its lower right edge. A long main hallway runs east–west across the middle of the floor, highlighted in purple indicating Severe Weather Safe Zones and labeled GH02, GH03, and GH04 connecting multiple rooms and stairwells. Red arrows directional routes through hallways and rooms, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward within the purple-highlighted area indicate Evacuation Paths. On the lower left is the Biomechanics Lab Room 021, adjacent to additional labs and storage rooms. On the right side are two Wasti Labs Rooms 006 & 008, a Cybex Testing Lab Room 007, and an AED location marked with a red star icon in Room 006. Multiple stairwells GS01–GS04, two elevators (including a labeled freight elevator), and restrooms are shown near hallway intersections. Emergency symbols, room numbers, and corridor labels are clearly marked. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.
A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium Basement Floor.” The diagram shows a large rectangular central space surrounded by smaller rooms labeled B01 through B16. Corridors run around the perimeter and between rooms. A long highlighted purple area spans the lower-right portion of the basement, connected to a smaller purple section at the bottom center indicates Severe Weather Safe Zones. Red arrows directional routes through hallways and rooms, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward within the purple-highlighted area indicate Evacuation Paths. A red star labeled “AED” marks the location of an automated external defibrillator near the middle of the purple zone. Stairwells are labeled BS01, BS02, BS03, BS04, and BS05. An elevator is labeled “Freight Elevator” near the upper-right corner. The drawing includes door symbols, walls, and room boundaries typical of an architectural floor plan. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.”

 

Building Information for First Responder

Building Description

Ward L. Lambert Gymnasium building is a mixed-use instruction, research, engagement and administration facility with classrooms, office space, research labs, a three-basketball court gym, and common areas. There are 5 floors, 2 of which are underground.

Building Floor Plans

Legend titled “Lambert Gymnasium Legend” that explains symbols used on a building safety and facilities map. Symbols include: a red star labeled “AED” for Automated External Defibrillator; a red arrow for Evacuation Path; a green rectangle for Exit Doors; a yellow triangle for Fire Extinguisher; a pink square labeled “P” for Fire Pull Station; a white circle with a red cross for First Aid Supplies; a tan rectangle for Lost and Found, entered through Room 121; a yellow rectangle for Mailboxes, entered through Room 121; a light blue rectangle for Men’s Rest Room; a purple rectangle for Severe Weather Safe Zone; a light pink rectangle for Women’s Rest Room; and a red diamond symbol for Eye Wash Station. A note in the upper right reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.”
A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium 3rd Floor.” The diagram shows a long rectangular mezzanine level with labeled rooms, doors, corridors. At the upper left is the Physical Activity Psychology Lab 311–315. The corridor on the left side is labeled Ambassador Bridge. Along the lower left edge are several small rooms labeled 304 through 306D. Near the bottom center is a Teaching Lab 301, an elevator labeled Elev., and stair labeled 3S02. Red arrows directional routes through corridors and hallways, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward indicate Evacuation Paths. On the right side are Athletic Training Lab 302, and a stair area labeled 3507. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.”
A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium 2nd Floor.” The diagram shows a rectangular gym layout with three large basketball courts labeled “210” occupying the center. Around the perimeter are labeled rooms and labs, including “Motor Behavior Lab” Suite 205 at the upper left, “Motor Development Lab” 203, “Kinesiology Teaching Lab” 206 at the lower left, and “Athletic Training Simulation Lab” 200A to the left of center. Hallways, stairs, elevators, restrooms, and room numbers (for example 2H01, 2H03, 203A, 203B, 2S02) are clearly marked. Red arrows directional routes through corridors, hallways and rooms, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward indicate Evacuation Paths. Small colored icons mark entrances, accessibility features, or key locations. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.”
A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium 1st Floor.” The plan shows a large central space titled “Wrestling Facility (On Ground Floor), Room 123,” surrounded by corridors, classrooms, offices, and support rooms. Purple highlighted corridor routes indicate Severe Weather Safe Zones left and right of the wrestling area. Red arrows directional routes through hallways and rooms, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward within the purple-highlighted area indicate Evacuation Paths. On the left side of the plan are numbered rooms including offices and storage areas, such as Rooms 111A, 111B, 113, 114, and a highlighted yellow room labeled 111C indicates the Mail Room. Near this area a small room 121 is labeled “Main Office” and adjacent room 115 highlighted tan indicates Lost and Found. At the bottom center is a main entrance Commons labeled “1H01,” with elevators marked “Elev” and stair areas labeled IS02 and IS03 & at the top right corner IS06. Nearby rooms include a “Health Training Lab” Room 122, a “Conference Room” Room 120A, and an “Athletic Training Simulation Lab” Room 101. On the right side of the floor plan are multiple classrooms labeled Rooms 104, 105, and 108, along with adjoining smaller rooms numbered 106A through 106D and 107A and 107B. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.
A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium Ground Floor.” The diagram shows labeled rooms, corridors, elevators, stairs, and emergency equipment. The central space is a large rectangular Wrestling Facility Room 25. The Physical Activity & Neuro Cognitive Lab Room 009A near its lower right edge. A long main hallway runs east–west across the middle of the floor, highlighted in purple indicating Severe Weather Safe Zones and labeled GH02, GH03, and GH04 connecting multiple rooms and stairwells. Red arrows directional routes through hallways and rooms, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward within the purple-highlighted area indicate Evacuation Paths. On the lower left is the Biomechanics Lab Room 021, adjacent to additional labs and storage rooms. On the right side are two Wasti Labs Rooms 006 & 008, a Cybex Testing Lab Room 007, and an AED location marked with a red star icon in Room 006. Multiple stairwells GS01–GS04, two elevators (including a labeled freight elevator), and restrooms are shown near hallway intersections. Emergency symbols, room numbers, and corridor labels are clearly marked. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.
A detailed black-and-white floor plan labeled at the bottom “LAMB Gymnasium Basement Floor.” The diagram shows a large rectangular central space surrounded by smaller rooms labeled B01 through B16. Corridors run around the perimeter and between rooms. A long highlighted purple area spans the lower-right portion of the basement, connected to a smaller purple section at the bottom center indicates Severe Weather Safe Zones. Red arrows directional routes through hallways and rooms, including arrows pointing right, upward, and downward within the purple-highlighted area indicate Evacuation Paths. A red star labeled “AED” marks the location of an automated external defibrillator near the middle of the purple zone. Stairwells are labeled BS01, BS02, BS03, BS04, and BS05. An elevator is labeled “Freight Elevator” near the upper-right corner. The drawing includes door symbols, walls, and room boundaries typical of an architectural floor plan. A note at the bottom reads “April 2026 Jon T. Laswell.”

Building Description

The LAMB basement has caged utility areas housing HVAC, electrical and water infrastructure. It also has several storage areas for equipment, furniture, and supplies. There is a classroom with strength and conditioning weight and cardio equipment.

The LAMB ground floor has locker rooms, scientific labs, a mailbox, and rest rooms.

The LAMB 1st floor has the main office, faculty and staff offices, 3 classrooms, labs and rest rooms.

The LAMB 2nd floor has 3 basketball courts, graduate office, a class lab, academic advisors’ offices, faculty offices and labs.

The LAMB 3rd floor has a class lab, athletic lab, scientific lab, and faculty offices.

Building Departments

DepartmentSafety CoordinatorPhoneBuildingRoom
Health and KinesiologyJon T Laswell765-494-3183LAMB009B

Building Critical Operations

OperationDepartmentPhoneResponsible PersonRoom
Building DeputyHealth and Kinesiology765-494-3183Jon T Laswell009B

Building Alarms

In addition to building fire alarm systems, many campus buildings have specialized alarms that building occupants may need to be aware of. These could include freezer temperature alarms, HVAC flow alarms and door/access alarms.

These alarms are listed below:

There is a buzzing alarm on the fume hood in LAMB 303.

Building Safety Committee

Name & PositionDepartmentPhoneBuildingRoom
Jon T Laswell / Safety ChairHealth and Kinesiology765-494-3183LAMB009B

Building Occupants and Responsibilities

Department Head or Designated Representative

  1. Appoint the building deputy or designated representative to develop, coordinate and distribute the BEP to building residents.
  2. Approve the plan prior to inclusion in the online BEP list on the Office of Emergency Preparedness BEP webpage.
  3. Ensure all people in their department are aware of the BEP and its content including exit routes and the location of their Evacuation/Emergency Assembly area (EAA).

Building deputy or BEP developer

  1. Prepare, coordinate and distribute the BEP to building occupants.
  2. Ensure the BEP is readily available and used during emergency incidents.
  3. Review the BEP to ensure information and procedures are current.
  4. List all Critical Operations in the BEP for first responder reference and use.
  5. Assist in the development of internal emergency notification procedures ensuring building occupants are notified of the emergency.
  6. Assist in building evacuation.
  7. Report to Emergency Assembly Area (EAA) and provide any incident information to Incident Command, Command 14 (PUFD command vehicle) or the nearest public safety official as soon as possible.
  8. Collect and provide essential information to emergency response personnel (e.g. location of the incident, persons in the building, special hazards, etc.).
  9. Develop additional building-specific information that makes the BEP more effective (e.g. specific procedures for any assigned individual that requests additional assistance, evacuation maps, emergency assembly area, etc.).
  10. Include in the BEP any additional information as directed by the department head or the individual responsible for the building.

Building Occupants

It is the responsibility of all members of the Purdue community to ensure a healthy and safe environment. Whereas the BEP is regulated by OSHA and the Indiana Fire Code, all elements within the plan apply to all members of the Purdue community. Building occupants should be familiar with emergency procedures and are expected to take all alarms and alerts seriously.

Emergency Notifications (PurdueALERT)

PurdueALERT is Purdue University’s mass communication tool for alerting campus to immediate dangers such as severe weather, active threats and ongoing threats that could cause harm.

The following communication methods make up the university’s Emergency Communication Plan for Indianapolis:

  1. ALL-HAZARDS OUTDOOR EMERGENCY WARNING SIRENS: This means to immediately seek shelter (shelter in place) in a safe location within the closest facility/building. This course of action may need to be taken during a tornado, active threat such as a shooting or a major release of hazardous materials in the outside air.
  2. BUILDING FIRE ALARMS (INDOORS): This means immediately evacuate the building and proceed to your emergency assembly area as defined in the BEP.
    • Use all communication means available to find out more details about the emergency. Remain in place until police, fire or other emergency response personnel say it is safe to leave.
  3. TEXT MESSAGING: Purdue University faculty, staff and students may sign up to receive an emergency notification text message. Members of the campus community may register up to three numbers to receive emergency text messages.
  4. X (formerly Twitter): Use the X app for push notifications from @purdueALERT to your smartphone. This is a good method for contractors, parents, visitors or community members to receive PurdueALERT emergency messages.
  5. DIGITAL SIGNS: Digital signs around campus will display the same PurdueALERT message that gets sent via text message to opted-in campus subscribers.
  6. DESKTOP POPUP ALERT: An alert will be sent to the majority of university computers. Alert language will only display if a user is logged in.
  7. EMAIL: An email can be sent to all people with a purdue.edu address. When building deputies receive an emergency notification, they will forward an email to others in the building or go to offices or rooms in person, if time permits and their safety is not in jeopardy. They also may post signs on doors or in hallways.
  8. WEST LAFAYETTE / INDIANAPOLIS EMERGENCY STATUS WEBPAGE: The Campus Emergency Status webpage is the focal point of the most complete information for all campus-related emergencies.
  9. MEDIA: The university works with the news media including radio, TV and newspapers to help spread the word.

Additional Assistance During an Emergency

Tips for individuals needing assistance

In the event of an emergency that may require the evacuation of a campus building, the following procedures are recommended:

  1. If able to evacuated, please do so at that time. Remember to use the stairs if able. Never use the elevator during a fire alarm.
  2. If not, shelter in place in an area with no immediate hazards and call or text 911. Advise the police dispatcher of the location. Even if the caller is unable to speak, the dispatcher will then automatically surmise that the caller may be in trouble and will respond accordingly.
  3. If unable to call 911, advise others of the location and have them inform emergency personnel of the location.
  4. If in no immediate danger, remain in the location and wait for emergency personnel to arrive.
  5. If in immediate danger, move to an area to shelter in place. Recommended areas would be a room with an outside window or a room with a sprinkler system if available.
  6. Carry a sounding device like a small whistle, flashlight and cell phone to alert emergency personnel of the location.

Tips for people who offer to help those needing assistance

  1. Always ask someone requiring additional assistance how to help before attempting to provide assistance.
  2. Only attempt an emergency evacuation after having emergency assistance training or if the person is in immediate danger and cannot wait for emergency personnel.
  3. If you know of someone who needs assistance, notify emergency personnel or call/text 911 immediately.

Evacuation & Shelter In Place

Evacuation

In the event of an emergency that may require the evacuation of a campus building, the following procedures are recommended:

  1. Immediately obey evacuation alarms and orders. Tell others to evacuate.
  2. No one may remain inside a building when an evacuation is in progress.
  3. Classes in session must cease and immediately evacuate the building.
  4. If involved with hazardous research or doing a dangerous procedure, immediately shut down operations that could create additional hazards if left unattended. Evacuate as soon as possible.
  5. Take keys, coat, purse and any other critical personal items to the Evacuation/Emergency Assembly Area (EAA). REMEMBER, IN CASE OF A FIRE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOT DELAY EVACUATION.
  6. Close doors as rooms are vacant.
  7. Assist those who need help, but do not put yourself at risk attempting to rescue trapped or injured victims.
  8. Note location of trapped and injured victims and notify emergency responders.
  9. Walk calmly but quickly to the nearest emergency exit.
  10. Use stairways only. Do not use elevators.
  11. Keep to the right side of corridors and stairwells as you exit.
  12. Remain in EAA until roll is taken and instructions are given.
  13. Do not reenter the building until authorized fire or police department personnel give the “All Clear” instruction.

Shelter In Place

Shelter in place means seeking immediate shelter inside a building or university residence. This course of action may need to be taken during a tornado, active threat, release of hazardous materials in the outside air or a civil disturbance. When you hear the sirens, immediately go inside a building to a safe location and use all means of communication available to find out more details about the emergency. Remain in place until police, fire or other emergency response personnel provide additional guidance or tell you it is safe to leave. Keep to the right side of corridors and stairwells as you exit.

Severe Weather

  1. Proceed to the basement of any building that has a basement or sub-walk. Position yourself in the safest portion of the area away from glass. Be prepared to kneel facing a wall and cover your head.
  2. In high-rise (four stories or more) buildings, vacate the top floor and move to a lower floor or to the basement. Position yourself in an interior corridor away from glass. Be prepared to kneel facing the wall and cover your head.
  3. If time permits, occupants of wood-frame or brick buildings with wood floors should leave the building and go directly to a more substantial concrete building, preferably with a basement.
  4. Any occupant who encounters a student or visitor should direct them to take appropriate actions.
  5. Any occupant that encounters a physically disabled individual should assist them if possible or note the person’s location and communicate it to emergency responders.
  6. Try and obtain additional clarifying information by all possible means (e.g. Campus Emergency Status page, TV, radio, email, etc.)

Active Threat

If an active threat is outside the building, the best option may be to shelter in place:
  1. Proceed to a room that can be locked, barricaded or secured in some way. Close and lock all the windows and doors and turn off all the lights.
  2. Hide under a desk, in a closet or in the corner. If possible, get everyone down on the floor and ensure that no one is visible from outside the room.
  3. One person in the room should call/text 911, advise the dispatcher of what is taking place and inform them of your location.
  4. Remain in place until the police, or a campus administrator known to you, gives the all-clear. Unfamiliar voices may be the threat attempting to lure victims from their safe space.
  5. Do not respond to any voice commands until you can verify with certainty that they are being issued by a police officer.
  6. After getting to a safe location and without jeopardizing your safety, try and obtain additional clarifying information by all possible means, including text, email, Campus Emergency Status page, TV, radio, etc.
  7. It would be useful to have a cell phone, hard-wired telephone or computer system in the shelter location to assist in obtaining additional information as well as being able to report any life-threatening conditions.
  8. Report any suspicious activity if you can do so without jeopardizing your safety. Call/text 911 if possible.
  9. Normally, police department personnel, PurdueALERT text and all-hazards outdoor warning siren layers will be the primary notification methods.
If an active threat is in the same building:
  1. Determine if the room can be locked. If so, follow the same procedure described in the previous paragraph.
  2. If the room cannot be locked, determine if there is a nearby location that can be reached
    safely and securely, or if you can safely exit the building.
  3. If you decide to move from your current location, be sure to follow the instructions outlined
    below.
If an active threat enters your office or classroom:
  1. Try to remain calm.
  2. Call/text 911, if possible, and alert police to the location of the threat. If you can’t speak, leave the line open so the dispatcher can listen to what’s taking place. Normally, the location of a 911 call can be determined without speaking.
  3. You have options–you can make attempts to run, hide or fight.
  4. Run and escape the area of threat.
  5. Hide by seeking cover and/or concealment.
  6. Fight by overpowering or distracting with force. This should be considered a very last resort.
  7. If the threat leaves the area, proceed immediately to a safer place and do not touch anything that was in the vicinity of the threat.
Under all circumstances:
  1. If you decide to flee during an active threat situation, make sure to have an escape route and plan in mind.
  2. Do not carry anything while fleeing. Move quickly, keep hands visible and follow the instructions of any police officers you may encounter.
  3. Do not attempt to remove injured people. Instead, leave wounded victims where they are and notify authorities of their location as soon as possible.

Hazardous Materials Release

For spills, releases or incidents requiring special training, procedures or personal protective equipment (PPE) that is beyond the abilities of present personnel, take the following steps:
  1. Immediately notify affected personnel and evacuate the spill area. Pull the fire alarm if building evacuation is required.
  2. Call 911 to report the incident.
  3. Give the operator the following information:
  4. Your name, telephone number, and location
  5. Time and type of incident
  6. Name and quantity of the material, if known
  7. The extent of injuries or damage, if any
  8. If possible, seal off the affective area to prevent further contamination of others until the arrival of emergency personnel.
  9. Anyone who is contaminated by the spill should wash off the contamination, remain in the vicinity and give his/her name to the emergency personnel. If needed, first aid can be started immediately.
  10. No effort to contain or clean up spills and releases should be made unless you have been trained in the proper methods to do so.
  11. Take appropriate steps to make sure no one evacuates through the contaminated area.
  12. If an alarm sounds, follow established building evacuation procedures listed above.
  13. An incident command post will be set up near the emergency site. Keep clear of the incident command area unless you have official business, including information regarding the chemical or other material that has been spilled.
  14. Do not re-enter the area until directed by emergency personnel.
If you are directed to shelter in place due to a hazardous material (HAZMAT) accidental release, the air quality may be threatened and sheltering offers more protection. For a HAZMAT shelter in place situation, take the following actions:
  1. Close all windows and doors.
  2. Move to the shelter-in-place location.
  3. Select an interior room above ground with the fewest windows or vents. The room(s) should have adequate space for everyone to sit.
  4. Do not go outside or attempt to drive unless specifically instructed to evacuate.
  5. Do not use elevators as they may pump air into or out of the building.
  6. Share notification with others and assist persons with disabilities, if possible.
  7. Try and obtain additional clarifying information by all possible means, including text, email, Campus Emergency Status page, TV, radio, etc.
  8. It would be useful to have a cell phone, hard-wired telephone or computer system in the shelter location to assist in obtaining additional information as well as being able to report any life-threatening conditions.

All-Clear Procedures

  1. Do not re-enter the building until the all-clear announcement is made by police or fire personnel.
  2. The All-Hazards Outdoor Warning Sirens will not be used to send an all-clear signal. Seek additional information by all means possible, including through PurdueALERT, Campus Emergency Status page, TV and radio channels.