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The Emergency Plan is coordinated by the University Safety Office.

There may be instances in which you will be asked to remain where you are for safety reasons, such as during an airborne hazardous materials release. If this occurs:

• Remain in the building you are in or, if outdoors, get into nearest building and stay there.

• Close all doors behind you and all windows in rooms.

• Turn off heaters/air conditioners, bathroom and kitchen exhausts, and any other device that may draw in outside air or circulate inside air.

• Seal any cracks around windows and doorways with tape, rolled-up towels, etc; or seal doors and windows with plastic taped over them.

• Do not stand by windows or doors. Go to an inside room away from windows or doors if possible.

• Stay tuned to local television or radio for more information or visit the IUP website at www.iup.edu for updates.

• DO NOT leave the building until told to do so by police or emergency personnel.

• Avoid tying up the telephone lines; use phone only for emergency calls.

Shelter in place has been shown to be a safe response to an airborne hazardous materials release.

It is imperative that you stay indoors, especially if you can see a cloud, vapor or smoke from the materials outdoors or smell the materials indoors. You will be safer indoors.