Emergency Action Plan

The Mendoza College of Business, housed in the Mendoza and Stayer Center buildings, is committed to complying with all emergency regulations to protect faculty, staff, and students in emergencies. The following information comprises instructions and resources specific to the Emergency Action Plan for the Mendoza College of Business and Stayer Center Buildings only. Additional University resources for students regarding emergency preparedness can be found on the websites of the following departments:

• du Lac: A Guide to Student Life
• Campus Safety and University Operations
• Risk Management and Safety

HOW TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY Dial 911 from any campus phone or dial 574-631-5555 from a mobile phone and provide the following:

• Your name
• Building
• Exact location of emergency
• Type and extent of the emergency

EVACUATION PROCEDURES

• Follow instructions from emergency personnel
• Check doors for heat before opening, and if the door is hot, DO NOT open it
• Walk, DO NOT run, push, or crowd
• Use handrails in stairwells and stay to the right
• Keep noise to a minimum so you can hear emergency instructions
• Assist persons with disabilities
• Unless otherwise instructed, move quickly away from the building towards the designated assembly area as outlined below:
  • Mendoza evacuees should go to the Stayer Center 1^st-floor atrium
  • Stayer Center evacuees should go to the Mendoza 1^st-floor atrium
• Watch for falling glass and other debris
• Keep roadways and walkways clear for emergency responders and vehicles

SHELTER-IN-PLACE PROCEDURES

Evacuation may not be appropriate for all emergencies. Shelter in place may be appropriate for active violence, severe weather, and hazardous material release.

Active Violence:

In the case of active violence, all faculty, staff, and students must be familiar with the following resources provided by the University to establish their plan of action:

• University’s Active Violence Preparedness training video
• Campus Safety Active Violence, Active Shooter & Hostage Situations website

Severe Weather:

When a tornado warning is announced, all building occupants should immediately proceed to their designated tornado refuge area as outlined below:

• Mendoza → Lower Level Collaboration Corridor (lounge area near the Mendoza L068 classroom)
• Stayer Center → Lower Level main hallway (hallway between MBA lounge and Stayer B003 Classroom)

Avoid using elevators and stay away from glass windows and doors.

Hazardous Material:

Shelter in place may also be appropriate for a hazardous material release. Listen carefully for instructions from ND Alert, and if shelter in place is required, proceed to the designated area as outlined below:

• Mendoza → Lower Level Collaboration Corridor (lounge area near the Mendoza L068 classroom)
• Stayer Center → Lower Level main hallway (hallway between MBA lounge and Stayer B003 Classroom)

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

Fire Extinguishers:

In most cases, employees are at less risk if they evacuate rather than use fire extinguishers. Fight the fire with an extinguisher only if:

• The Fire Department has been notified, but the fire needs immediate containment
• The fire is small and is not spreading to other areas
• An escape route is unavailable
• The fire extinguisher is in working condition, and personnel are trained to use it

Heart Defibrillator (Automated external defibrillator or A.E.D.):

There is one A.E.D. in each building; please see below for the exact locations. 

• Mendoza College of Business → First-floor atrium, near the west entrance
• Stayer Center → First-floor atrium, near the west elevator