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Expectations During an Incident
General
Guidance >>
In an emergency, it is important to remain calm and be alert to what is
happening around you. Frequently, the best thing you can do during an
incident is to call emergency services:
- Call
University Police at 202-994-6111 (Foggy Bottom) or 202-242-6111 (Mount
Vernon), if the line is unavailable or you are at a different location
call 911.
- Radiological
incident: Shield yourself from the hazardous object/radiation source.
Wash your hands with soap and water. Isolate and don’t handle the
material. Call University Police at 202-994-6111 (Foggy Bottom) or 202-242-6111
(Mount Vernon), if the line is unavailable or you are at a different
location call 911.
- Biological
or Chemical incident: Wash your hands with soap and water. Isolate and
don’t handle the material. Call University Police at 202-994-6111
(Foggy Bottom) or 202-242-6111 (Mount Vernon), if the line is unavailable
or you are at a different location call 911.
The
more you familiarize yourself with your surroundings and are aware of
the location of all exits,
fire-pulls, fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, etc. the more likely you
will be to act quickly and instinctively during an incident.
If you are injured or unable to help yourself or those in your charge,
summon a colleague to come to your aid and fulfill your responsibilities
while you are awaiting help.
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