Emergencies
The ORU campus is private property. Any emergencies that arise (fire, theft, vandalism, etc.) are to be reported to the Department of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) immediately at 918.495.7750. DPSS will coordinate efforts with Student Development and necessary city departments and officials. If at any time, emergency personnel are present on campus, DPSS must be informed. Emergency Evacuation — Individuals with Mobility Issues Extraction Points—Evacuation Placards Building evacuation placards are located on each floor of the buildings throughout the ORU campus. Generally, they are posted in close proximity to stairwells and elevators. One should take a moment and locate the Evacuation Placard nearest to areas that one frequents. In addition to providing routes for safe evacuation, Evacuation Placards serve as a collection point for individuals who may require assistance in vacating a building. In the event of an evacuation alarm, proceed to the nearest Evacuation Placard to obtain assistance.
If an alarm is sounded faculty/staff will immediately ask if there is anyone who requires transportation assistance. They will see that the individual is escorted to the closest Evacuation Placard.
DRILLS
Drills for emergency procedures are conducted periodically.
FIRE
An alarm sounds if there is a fire in the residence hall. Students are to leave their rooms immediately, close their doors and use the staircases to leave the building. THEY MUST NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. The end doors of Claudius Roberts Hall, Ellis M. Roberts Hall and Gabrielle Hall are to be used for emergency exits only. Exterior fire escape stairways are only to be used in the event of an emergency.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Medical emergencies are to be handled by Student Development personnel. Decisions to transport a student by ambulance should involve the Dean of Student Development or the Vice President for Student Life. If an ambulance is needed, DPSS should be contacted immediately. DPSS will then arrange for an ambulance as well as a DPSS vehicle to escort the ambulance directly to the location. This is a prearranged agreement with the ambulance service in order to avoid the needless delay caused by searching through the campus. The student is financially responsible for all expenses related to ambulance service.
TORNADO
In case of a tornado or high-wind warning, students should immediately go to the basement of their buildings or the Hamill Student Center. Residents of Claudius Roberts Hall should go to the Hamill Student Center, Zoppelt Auditorium. Do not open windows. If time is short, go to the interior (away from windows) of the lowest floor possible. Students should take a pillow into the hall (closing the door as they exit), sit along the wall with knees to their chest and put their heads down with the pillow covering their heads to protect themselves from flying debris. Peak months for tornadic activity are March through August, though tornados could occur during any month. A tornado watch means that weather conditions are conducive for a tornado; stay tuned to a radio or TV for emergency updates. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or may occur soon; seek shelter immediately.
The ORU campus is private property. Any emergencies that arise (fire, theft, vandalism, etc.) are to be reported to the Department of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) immediately at 918.495.7750. DPSS will coordinate efforts with Student Development and necessary city departments and officials. If at any time, emergency personnel are present on campus, DPSS must be informed. Emergency Evacuation — Individuals with Mobility Issues Extraction Points—Evacuation Placards Building evacuation placards are located on each floor of the buildings throughout the ORU campus. Generally, they are posted in close proximity to stairwells and elevators. One should take a moment and locate the Evacuation Placard nearest to areas that one frequents. In addition to providing routes for safe evacuation, Evacuation Placards serve as a collection point for individuals who may require assistance in vacating a building. In the event of an evacuation alarm, proceed to the nearest Evacuation Placard to obtain assistance.
If an alarm is sounded faculty/staff will immediately ask if there is anyone who requires transportation assistance. They will see that the individual is escorted to the closest Evacuation Placard.
DRILLS
Drills for emergency procedures are conducted periodically.
FIRE
An alarm sounds if there is a fire in the residence hall. Students are to leave their rooms immediately, close their doors and use the staircases to leave the building. THEY MUST NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. The end doors of Claudius Roberts Hall, Ellis M. Roberts Hall and Gabrielle Hall are to be used for emergency exits only. Exterior fire escape stairways are only to be used in the event of an emergency.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
Medical emergencies are to be handled by Student Development personnel. Decisions to transport a student by ambulance should involve the Dean of Student Development or the Vice President for Student Life. If an ambulance is needed, DPSS should be contacted immediately. DPSS will then arrange for an ambulance as well as a DPSS vehicle to escort the ambulance directly to the location. This is a prearranged agreement with the ambulance service in order to avoid the needless delay caused by searching through the campus. The student is financially responsible for all expenses related to ambulance service.
TORNADO
In case of a tornado or high-wind warning, students should immediately go to the basement of their buildings or the Hamill Student Center. Residents of Claudius Roberts Hall should go to the Hamill Student Center, Zoppelt Auditorium. Do not open windows. If time is short, go to the interior (away from windows) of the lowest floor possible. Students should take a pillow into the hall (closing the door as they exit), sit along the wall with knees to their chest and put their heads down with the pillow covering their heads to protect themselves from flying debris. Peak months for tornadic activity are March through August, though tornados could occur during any month. A tornado watch means that weather conditions are conducive for a tornado; stay tuned to a radio or TV for emergency updates. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or may occur soon; seek shelter immediately.