Public Safety
Emergency Procedures
Inform In an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you are calling from a campus phone, dial 9 first, then 911. For non-emergency calls, dial 3333 from a campus phone or call 317-788-3333 from a cell phone.
React Follow emergency procedures below.
Follow Up Report to campus police.
Fire
- As you evacuate, activate the nearest fire alarm.
- Do not use elevators.
- Do not enter building until authorized by emergency personnel.
Active Aggressor
- Follow University lockdown procedures.
- Shelter in place.
- Run Hide Fight — do not go to rally point.
Evacuate
- Evacuate the building using the nearest exit (or alternate if nearest is blocked). Report to a designated rally point.
- Do not use elevators.
- Take personal belongings (keys, shoes, wallet/purse, and your emergency go-kit).
- Follow directions given by building safety officials.
Suspicious Person or Object
- Do not physically confront the person. Do not touch or distrub any suspicious object.
- Do not let anyone into a locked building/apartment/office.
- Notify a campus official.
- Be prepared to evacuate.
Tornado Shelter
- Seek shelter underground.
- Go to an interior hallway or lower floor if possible
- Take cover under heavy furniture
- Stay clear of all windows.
- If outside, seek indoor shelter or lie flat in nearest depression.
Power Outage
- Remain calm. Provide assistance to others if necessary.
- Move cautiouisly and retrieve a flashlight. Proceed to a lighted area.
- If you are in an elevator, remain calm and press the button with the phone receiver icon at the bottom of the elevator.
Earthquakes
- Take cover under a table or desk to avoid falling objects.
- Do not attempt to evacuate the building until it is safe to do so.
- If you are outside, move away from buildings, trees, and power lines.
- Remain calm and be prepared for aftershocks.
- Report to a designated assembly area.
Hazardous Materials
- Move away from hazard site to safe location. Follow the instructions of emergency/housing personnel.
- Alert others to stay clear of area.
- Notify emergency personnel if you’ve been exposed or have information about the release.
Get Notified
Watchdog, the University’s emergency notification system, will be used to disseminate important information and instructions.