EmergencyPreparednessInformation Booklet

When evacuating the building or work area:

• STAY CALM and DO NOT PANIC• Proceed to the closest safe exit away from

the emergency do not use the elevator• Follow instructions of Public Safety Officers

and Emergency Evacuation Volunteers (EEVs)

Once outside the building, continue to follow the directions of Public Safety Officers who will direct you to an assembly area.

Based on the nature of the incident, individuals may be instructed by Public Safety to stay in place.

If you are instructed to stay in place:

• Do not stand in hallways or stairwells• Do not stand near windows or doors• Do not leave your immediate area if you are

in a room• Wait for further instructions

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•LogontoUISor St. John’s Central•OnyourPersonal

Information Menu click on “Updateyouremergencyinformation for Instant Messaging System

•Enterthephone(cellor off-campus wired phone) number that you want to receive the emergency alert starting with the area code and leaving out the hyphen between the third and fourth numbers.

HOW TO ENROLL IN THE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION INSTANT MESSAGING SYSTEM:

EMERGENCY CONTACT NuMbERS

Closure and Emergency Information:

1 (888) STJ-24991 (888) 785-2499www.stjohns.edu

Manhattan x5155 (212) 277-5155Oakdale 911Queens x5252 (718) 990-5252Staten Island x4487 (718) 390-4487

In order to receive prompt notification of emergency situations that impact the campus, theUniversitywillusetextmessageandcellphone calls to issue emergency alerts.

• YOu MuST SIGN uP FOR THIS SERVICE!• St. John’s will not share your number with

any other persons or organizations.• The brief emergency text and voice message

will simply provide information on location of emergency and instructions on the action to take.

St.John’sUniversityisveryfortunatetohavean excellent working relationship with NYPD and FDNY as well as with the NYC Office of Emergency Management.

Public Safety is routinely informed of any emergency affecting the surrounding communities.

Remember to review your emergency contact information periodically and change your phone number on the Emergency Notification Instant Messaging System when necessary!

The health and safety of all our students are of paramountconcernatSt.John’sUniversity.St.John’srecognizes the critical importance of being prepared and has designed a comprehensive emergency plan thatensuresthesecurityoftheUniversitycommunityin the event of a crisis. We encourage you to review the EmErgEncyStrUctUrEPLan online at: www.stjohns.edu/safety