PPAC – Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center

Building Emergency Plan (BEP) – West Lafayette

Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center (PPAC)

11402 S County Line Rd, Wanatah, IN 46390

Revision Date: 05/13/2026

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 

Building Specific Information

Building Emergency Contacts

Building Deputy or Manager

Name: Stephen Boyer
Email Address: sboyer@purdue.edu
Phone Number: 219-733-2379
Office/Room Number: PPAC office

Facility Manager, if applicable

Name: Russell Muehler
Email Address: muell112@purdue.edu
Phone Number: 219-733-2379
Office/Room Number: PPAC office

Non-emergency Contacts

Porter County Sheriff Department: 219-465-1515
LaPorte County Sheriff Department: 219-733-2925
Fire Department: 219-462-1161
LaPorte Emergency Medical Service: 219-733-2080
Porter Emergency Medical Services: 219-464-9663
South County Line Vet, DVM Tom Troxel: 219-754-2458
LaPorte County Emergency Management Office: 219-362-7210
Porter Emergency Planning: 219-465-3593

    Safety Manager, if applicable

    Name: Alex Leman
    Email Address: leman1@purdue.edu
    Phone Number: 219-733-2379
    Office/Room Number: PPAC office

    List any other contacts if applicable

    Name: Jaela Gudeman
    Email Address: gudeman@purdue.edu
    Phone Number: 219-733-2379
    Office/Room Number: PPAC office

    Name: Jon Leuck, Director, PACs
    Email Address: leuckj@purdue.edu
    Phone Number: 765-494-8368
    Office/Room Number: AGAD 106

    Name: Alex Helms, Assistant Director, PACs
    Email Address: helms0@purdue.edu
    Phone Number: 765-494-8367
    Office/Room Number: AGAD 106

    Life Safety Equipment

    Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

    AED Location 1: PPAC Conference room

    Contact Person: Stephen Boyer

    Contact Person’s Phone Number: 219-733-2379

    Emergency Evacuation

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

    See below for map of evacuation and shelter in place locations.

    PPAC evacuation and shelter in place locations

    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):

    Open yard on east side of County Line Road

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

    Go to nearest building if you are working outside or try to get to the office/shop restroom if possible

    Please note: Building occupants may return to the building once they receive an all-clear from on-site emergency personnel.

    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:

    See map below of office/shop evacuation and shelter-in-place locations.

    PPAC evacuation and shelter in place locations

    Building Information for First Responder

    Building Description

    PPAC Headquarters and Shop
    PPAC Headquarters and Shop (P01)
    • History: Morton Building. Constructed pre 1972. New shop addition in 1994, shown being the taller roof.
    • Current Purpose: Building houses PAC offices for Superintendent, Operational Technician, and Shop Foreman. Shop, meeting room, rest rooms, tool room and equipment storage. All spaces are used for large and small meetings. Meeting room can handle 45 attendees and also serves as break room area for campus based visiting work crews. Machinery maintenance is performed in the shop area. The equipment storage space houses PAC vehicles including pickup trucks, people movers and utility vehicles, along with storage of tables and chairs. The equipment storage area is used for the annual field day event which does not have enough adequate space.
    • Quantity of Space: 58’ x 134’ = 7,772 ft2
      Shop 54’ x 14’ x 45’ = 2,430’
      Tool room 10’ x 10’= 100’
      Restrooms Men’s/Women’s 6’ x 12’= 144’
      Offices 11’ x 11’ (3 offices) = 363
      Mechanical room 7.5’ x 5.5’= 41.25’
      Meeting room 30’ x 32’= 960’
      Equipment storage 40’ x 80’= 3,200’
    PPAC dwelling rental house
    PPAC Dwelling Rental (P02)
    • History: Rental or employee housing, 1912
    • Current Purpose: Employee housing
    • Quantity of Space: 28’ x 42’ = 1,364 ft2
    PPAC Garage for rental
    PPAC Garage Rental (P03)
    • History: Built November 2013
    • Current Purpose: Employee garage
    • Quantity of Space: 28’ x 32’ = 896 ft2
    PPAC Superintendent dwelling
    PPAC Dwelling – Supt (P04)
    • History: Superintendent housing was constructed in 1949. In 1998 and addition was added including garage, utility room, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. At that time new siding and roof were also done.
    • Current Purpose: Superintendent Residence
    • Quantity of Space: 3,568 ft2
    PPAC Machine Shed and pump controls
    Machine Shed and pump controls (P10)
    • History: Equipment storage shed constructed in 2013
    • Current Purpose: Equipment storage
    • Quantity of Space: 54’ x 128’ = 6,912 ft2
    PPAC grain handling system
    Grain Handling System (P11 – 27′, P12 Wet Grain, P13 37′, P14 27′, B15 Super B Grain Dryer)
    • History: Constructed in 1977. Butler Bin and Wet Bin. 1991 GSI Bins (2), 2000 Super B Grain Dryer
    • Current Purpose: Drying and storage of grain
    • Quantity of Space: 30,000 bu. & 10,000 bu. corn and 10,000 bu. Soybeans. 2,000 bu. Wet bin supplies dryer. Pneumatic Grain System added in 2008 for transfer of grain.
    PPAC small equipment storage shed
    Small Equipment Storage (P16)
    • History: Cattle barn up till 1986, built pre 1970’s
    • Current Purpose: Small equipment storage
    • Quantity of Space: 40’ x 96’ = 3,840 ft2
    PPAC Horticulture research
    HORT Research (P17)
    • History: Constructed 1959, Cattle milking parlor converted to other uses
    • Current Purpose: Horticulture seasonal operations, plant dryer, and work space.  Buildings functionality is poor, rooms are small without adequate work space or storage
    • Quantity of Space: 24’ x 40’ = 960 ft2
    PPAC Research pesticide building
    Research Pesticide 3-4 (P18)
    • History: Cattle barn, built 1965
    • Current Purpose: Horticulture grading, cooler, and horticulture storage areas. PAC pesticide, fertilizer and seed storage. Building material storage for lumber, doors, tile, tires, etc.
    • Quantity of Space: 40’ x 64’ = 2,560 ft2
    PPAC large equipment storage
    Large Equipment Storage 5 (P19)
    • History: Cattle barn. September 1972
    • Current Purpose: Small equipment storage. Functionality is very limited to only small equipment and tools. Bird netting, post replaced, and new gutters and downspouts done in 2013. New skirt boards in 2005 near and below ground level.
    • Quantity of Space: 42’ x 72’ = 3,024 ft2
    PPAC fuel tanks
    Fuel Tanks (P21)
    • History: This is the PAC fuel depot for all trucks, tractors, and equipment that run on either diesel or gasoline. Road diesel can be purchased locally in the town of Wanatah, Indiana. Put in place in 1995, vendor owned tanks and pumps.
    • Current Purpose: Fuel for PPAC.
    • Quantity of Space: Location is not ideal with larger equipment and building locations. Suggest upgrade when new shop is built.
    PPAC irrigation wells
    Irrigation Wells (3) (P31, P32, P33)
    • History: Tracy Sandy Loam well installed in 1988. Sebewa Loam well installed in 2005.
    • Current Purpose: Primarily used for irrigation purposes to establish, maintain, and produce agricultural research test plot results

    Building Departments

    DepartmentSafety CoordinatorPhoneBuildingRoom
    Purdue Pinney Ag CenterStephen Boyer219-733-2379PPACoffice

    Building Critical Operations

    OperationDepartmentPhoneResponsible PersonRoom
    Pesticide/machinery storagePPAC219-733-2379Stephen Boyeroffice

    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:

    Add a description of the alarm(s) in the specific building. 

    Not applicable

    Building Safety Committee

    Name & PositionDepartmentPhoneBuildingRoom
    Stephen BoyerPinney-PAC219-733-2379PPAC
    Alex LemanPinney-PAC219-733-2379PPAC
    Russell MuellerPinney-PAC219-733-2379PPAC
    Jon LeuckARGE – Director PACs765-479-3759AGAD106
    Alex HelmsARGE – Asst Dir PACs812-614-9814AGAD106
    Nancy CramerARGE – Admin Asst765-496-5038AGAD109

    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.