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Shelter in Place
Some emergencies may require that CPCC students, faculty, staff and visitors take shelter inside the building. Incidents such as severe weather, violent intruders, or hazardous material release are examples where it may be safer to shelter in place. Based on the incident, one of the following messages will be communicated:
1. Sheltering In
In some incidents, occupants may be directed to remain in place until further notice. Information concerning the event will be distributed through security, building captains, broadcast emails, CPCC TV and posted the CPCC website. The following initial actions should be taken:
• All students, faculty, staff and visitors should move into or stay inside a nearby campus building.
• Close and move away from all windows and doors. Lock doors if possible.
• Remain in place until notified by emergency personnel, security or building captains.
2. Severe Weather Response - Safe Area Locations
In severe weather incidents, such as a tornado, occupants will be notified to move to a safe location in the building through an email to all employees, posted on the CPCC website and included on CPCC TV. The following initial actions should be taken.
• If a tornado threatens, seek shelter immediately.
• Move to the lowest level of the building, basements are safest.
• Move to the interior area of the building (inner hallways, inner rooms).
• Stay away from windows, skylights and other glass areas.
• Stay out of areas with a large roof expanse (auditoriums, gymnasiums).
In case of a tornado, safe areas have been identified in every building at all campuses.
Click on the links below to find the safe areas for your building.