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Campus Safety Background Information

SKIDMORE COLLEGE Department of Campus Safety Special Programs: Student & Guest Orientation Training. Campus Safety Background Information. Staff 17 Full Time 12 Part Time 24/7/365 Experience Hundreds of Years Experience Complimentary Backgrounds. Emergency Contact Info.

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Campus Safety Background Information

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  1. SKIDMORE COLLEGEDepartment of Campus SafetySpecial Programs:Student & Guest Orientation Training

  2. Campus Safety Background Information Staff • 17 Full Time • 12 Part Time • 24/7/365 Experience • Hundreds of Years Experience • Complimentary Backgrounds

  3. Emergency Contact Info • Campus Safety Office – Open: 24 hours – 7 Days a week – 365 days per yearEmergency Numbers • x5566.…...…………..Campus Safety (on-campus extension only) • 518-580-5566…….Campus Safety (we will know your location on campus) • 911…………………….Saratoga Springs Police Department nnnnnnnnnnn n (they will call Campus Safety to find out location) • Cellular 911……….New York State Polices (they will call Campus Safety to find out location)

  4. Campus Safety Services • Escorts • CPR/AED Training • Battery Jump Start • Operation ID • Bike Registration • Defensive Driving Training • Fire & Personal Safety Programs • “TIPS” Line (8477) • “SNOW” Line (7669) • Safety Alerts • Student Patrol • Mounted Patrol • Community Policing • Skidmore Urgent Notification System

  5. Campus Safety TIPS & Weather Lines 518-580-TIPS“8477” 518-580-SNOW “7669”

  6. Siren Alert System Mounted on top of Library Tone followed by Audio Message Emergency Information Refuge Area (see sign) Located by stairwells – go into stairwell Go there if unable to get down stairs Call Campus Safety if possible • Evacuation Chairs • Used by trained personnel • DO NOT TAMPER WITH! • Locations: Tower, JKB, Palamountain, Library, Zankel AED UnitsLocations: Sports Center, Dining Hall, Case Center, Gannett lobby, Campus Safety Blue Safety LightsLocations: throughout campus • Elevators • Emergency phones should work during power outages • Campus Safety calls elevator phones to check if occupied

  7. Fire Safety Tips • Know the location of fire alarms and practice using your fire exit • DO NOT tamper with fire alarms or extinguishers. (IT’S A CRIME) • Keep flammable materials away from all heat sources • DO NOT overload electrical circuits • DO NOT smoke in bed • DO NOT store any highly combustible material in you room • Halogen lamps are prohibited • Candles, incense and open flames are prohibited.

  8. What to Do in the Event of a Fire • THINK… and DON’T PANIC • FEEL THE DOOR FOR HEAT: If the metal knobs or door are hot: • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR: Go to a window and call for help • DO NOT JUMP: our doors and walls are fire rated to survive a long time • KEEP LOW TO THE GROUND: There is more fresh air • If you CAN exit your room: Close the door behind you, pull a fire alarm if you pass one and go to the predetermined roll call location. • DO NOT USE ELEVATORS to exit a building.

  9. Siren/Audio Emergency System Siren mounted on roof of Library Extreme Emergency Situations • Tornado Warning • Dangerous Haz Mat Spill • Armed Intruder One Tone Followed by Audio Message • Listen for message

  10. Crime Triangle Ability Desire Opportunity If any of the points to the triangle are removed, a crime cannot occur – You can remove Opportunity by locking doors and being aware of surroundings

  11. Do: • Travel in groups when possible • Become familiar with surroundings • Lock your doors & carry your keys at all times • Report loss immediately • Use Designated Drivers • Produce your ID when requested • Stay in well lighted areas • Lock your vehicles at all times • Have a plan & Let others know it • Use positive peer pressure on others • Keep a record of important info – credit cards, serial numbers, etc.

  12. Safety Alerts Flyers will be posted on buildings

  13. Health Services – X5550 Location: Jonsson Tower- 1st Floor Hours: Mon – Fri 9AM – 3PM (closed 11:30A – 12P for lunch) Treatment for Minor Illness or Injury • Initial Evaluation by RNs • Nurse Practitioners • Doctor available for consultation After Hours & Weekends seek treatment at: • Wilton Medical Arts Urgent Care Center (518-580-2273) or • Saratoga Hospital Emergency Room (518-583-8313) for Medical Emergencies contact Campus Safety at X5566

  14. Rabies Information • What is rabies and how do people get it? • An infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system • Caused from a bite of an animal with rabies. Any wild mammal, such as a raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote or bat can have rabies and transmit it to people. • Small rodents, such as squirrels, rats, mice, hamsters and chipmunks, are almost never found to be infected with rabies and have not been known to cause rabies in humans • How to protect yourself? • Prevent bats from entering living quarters – do not leave doors propped open or open unscreened windows. • What to do if come in contact or are bitten? • Wash the affected area thoroughly and get medical attention. • If possible, contain the bat by closing all windows and doors and call Campus Safety immediately at ext. 5566. • So, if you awaken and find a bat in your room, contact Campus Safety because the animal must be captured to test…or you will need treatment. • Do NOT let the bat out of the room if you wake up…YOU get out and call us.

  15. Questions ???

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