In the event of an emergency or a disaster, the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety has primary responsibility for immediate response. Faculty, staff, and students report emergencies by dialing 911.

EMERGENCY AND RESOURCE UNITS

Emergency Units
A unit which is properly trained and equipped to handle the emergency for which it is called. The unit responds immediately, 24 hours a day, and is capable of physically bringing emergency situations under control.

Resources Units Information
A unit which provides assistance to emergency units in the form of information, knowledge, and/or equipment acquisition. The unit may or may not respond immediately to an emergency site.

On-Campus Units

	Public Safety Office (Emergency): 911 or 335-5022
	Health Protection Office (Resource): 335-8501
	Facilities Planning Office Resource): 335-1249
	Business Managers Office (Resource): 335-0125
	Office of Academic Affairs (Resource): 335-3565
	Office of University Relations (Resource): 335-0293

Off-Campus Information

	Iowa City Fire Department (Emergency):911 or 356-5260
	Iowa City Police Department (Emergency): 911 or 356-5275
	Johnson County HAZMAT Team (Emergency): 911
	Johnson County Ambulance (Emergency): 911 or 356-6013
	Johnson County Sheriff's Department (Emergency): 911 or 354-1100
	Johnson County Civil Defense (Resource): 356-6028

ACTIONS AND DECISIONS MADE AT THE SCENE

Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety building serves as command center during an emergency. The Director of Public Safety or designee will inform University administration and recommend whether the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) should be placed into operation.

Fire Department
The Director of Department of Public Safety is in charge at the scene unless responsibility is transferred by the Director. Fire emergencies are an exception, the Fire Department is in immediate charge until the situation is brought under control and responsibility is transferred to the University.

Re-occupancy
Depending on the situation, the decision to re-occupy or close a building or area after an incident is made by the Facilities Planning Office, the Health Protection Office, or the Department of Public Safety. One or all three may be included in making this decision.

INDIVIDUAL PROCEDURES

If fire cannot be extinguished

1. Close doors to fire area.
2. Pull building fire alarm if there is one.
3. Call Fire Department, dial 911.

Building occupants should:

1. Close doors to immediate area.
2. Evacuate building via nearest exit.
3. Do not use elevators.
4. Avoid smoke filled areas.

Tornado
It is important to seek shelter in the best location to minimize your exposure. Upon hearing the Johnson County sirens (steady tone for 3 to 5 minutes), or by other means of notification such as radio, etc., confirming a tornado warning, you should:

	go to innermost portion of the building, such as a hallway on the lowest floor;
	close door(s) to hallway and face the wall in a curled up body position to protect your head;
	avoid windows and glass doors; and
	do not use elevators.

Rescue
Dial 911.

Hazardous Material
Dial 911. Identify yourself and be able to provide emergency response personnel with information when they arrive. If possible, collect Material Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals involved and provide them to response personnel.

References
    UI Operations Manual 60.140