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Emergency Campus Sheltering-Lockdowns


The MCC Department of Public Safety continues preparation efforts with the college community for a lockdown drill at the Brighton Campus. The drill is being implemented to help keep you safe while at MCC. It also serves to increase your understanding of the process and test the systems in place used to manage an emergency situation. The information below is a continuing reminder of the steps to take during an announced lockdown:

Faculty and staff should lock the door to their classroom or office and remain in their rooms until an “ALL CLEAR” announcement is made.

Students and faculty in open areas need to move to an area of cover (securable area). Individuals outside must seek shelter and cover immediately during a lockdown. 

Occupants of each room should:

1.      Barricade the door(s) if possible using heavy furniture or desks;

2.      Cover any windows or openings that have a direct line of sight into the hallway or outside, if safe to do so;

3.      Stay away from windows and interior glass walls;

4.      Take shelter in the most interior area of the space they are in and if possible behind solid walls, cabinets, or bookcases;

5.      Not make noise or otherwise draw attention to their location.  Put all cell phone and/or mobile devices on silent or vibrate;

6.      Not attempt to leave the building until told to do so by MCC Public Safety and/or law enforcement personnel;

7.      Ignore a fire alarm during a lockdown unless instructed to evacuate by MCC Public Safety or law enforcement personnel, unless they clearly perceive threatening fire or smoke. Pulling a fire alarm during a lockdown could be a ruse by an active shooter to gain access to a building or to lure people out of safe spaces.

8.      Stay alert for further instructions and monitor email, phone, and voicemail (if possible).

You can find more information on lockdown procedures on the MCC Department of Public Safety website or by
clicking the link below.

https://ensemble.itec.suny.edu/app/sites/index.aspx?destinationID=DOs0GEX_skipHisqp_POGA&contentID=CCTMyoZFhUeHqGnUG-cxEQ&pageIndex=1&pageSize=10


Richard Schill
Public Safety
04/04/2014