We have developed a number of Emergency and Safety Response Plans designed to provide you with important information as well as how we handle critical situations. We have also developed a quick reference guide for your information.
Our Fire Response Plan provides important information regarding general fire safety as well as “what to do in case of a fire.” Our Environmental Health & Safety Program provides useful information on topics such as electrical safety, exposure control for bloodborne pathogens, and personal protective equipment. Our Hazard Communication Plan provides information related to hazard evaluation procedures, Material Safety Data Sheets, and container labeling. Our Chemical Hygiene Plan provides policy and procedure for safe operations in our laboratories. Finally, our Emergency Operations Plan provides a framework on how we effectively and efficiently respond to and manage major emergencies and disasters that may affect us.
We hope you will become familiar with them at your earliest convenience.
Orientation to our Active Shooter Response Options
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to view this presentation, which explains the dynamics of active shooter incidents, response options each individual has if faced with such a threat, and how these options can be used anywhere.
While the presentation does not contain any graphic imagery, its subject matter (gun violence and shootings) may be distressing to some viewers. If you have any questions about this presentation or would like assistance of how to apply the RUN - HIDE - FIGHT concepts in your department, office, classroom, or residence hall, please contact the director or designee at 847-735-5555 or publicsafety@lakeforest.edu.
Medical emergency
Call 911 or Public Safety at (847) 735-5555
- Unconscious
- Difficulty Breathing
- Chest Pain
- Bleeding Profusely
- Fire
- Suspicious Activity
- Assault
- Report Trespassers
Tornado — Hearing the city alert
- Seek shelter inside a building
- Go to a basement or small room or hallway on the lowest level
- Stay away from windows and pull shades down
- Remain sheltered until you receive an “all clear” message
Active shooter
- Run — Leave the building, leave belongings, help others, prevent others from entering the area — Call 911
- Hide — Lock and barricade the door, silence your devices, be quiet.
- Fight — Attempt to incapacitate the shooter, act with physical aggression and improvise weapons.