Purpose

Ensure the safe handling of animals during emergencies. Should the emergency occur during regular school-time hours, the normal emergency response of instructors, students, and Administration will follow established guidelines and will also include the safe handling and containment of animals as necessary. In the event of an emergency occurring after hours, the following contingency plan is in place:

Emergency Contingency Plan for Animal Welfare

Bridgerland Technical College houses animals utilized for training purposes. The facility is equipped with an electronic security, fire, and alarm system. Once triggered, the alarm monitoring company is immediately notified electronically along with the college’s alarm response team. The designated response member reports to the building to investigate the alarm.

If conditions are such that the animals must be evacuated, they will be safely transported in readily available kennels. Secure locations include but are not limited to local animal shelters, veterinary practices, and personal residences of response members. Appropriate faculty/staff will be notified.

If You Discover a Biological Hazard

• Immediately notify building personnel.
• Do not activate the fire alarm.
• Notify your supervisor.
• Wait for instructions from Administration.
• Do not attempt to clean up or handle any suspicious material.

If You Receive a Biological Hazard Threat

• Remain calm and assess the situation.
• Isolate the threat.
• Call 911 and notify college security.
• Do not spread panic - avoid unnecessary alarms.
• Follow instructions of emergency responders.

If You Experience a Chemical Release

• Call 911 and follow instructions of 911 operator who is trained to talk you through procedures.
• Remain calm and observant.
• Isolate container, device, or envelope.
• Isolate yourself to a location that minimizes exposure of you or your clothing to others.
• Make every attempt to stop or limit the spread of hazardous material.
• Warn others not to come near you or the hazardous material.
• Follow instructions of emergency responders.

What To Do

• Be calm and courteous.
• Do not put the caller on hold.
• Do not attempt to transfer the call.
• As the caller talks, fill in the checklist information. When caller finishes, try to finish filling in the checklist.
• If possible, have a colleague CALL 911 without alerting the source of the threat.
• Talk to only your supervisor and law enforcement.
• Follow instructions from emergency responders and evacuate if directed.

Specific Questions for Bomb Threat

• Where is it located?
• What kind of bomb?
• What does the bomb look like?
• When will it go off?
• Why are you doing this?
• Who are you?
• Where are you now?

Evaluation for Telephone Threat

• Caller characteristics: Male, female, older, younger
• Voice and manner characteristics: Loud, raspy, soft, pleasant, deep, nasal, high, intoxicated
• Speech patterns: Fast, slow, stutter, distinct, lisp, distorted, slurred
• Language use: Poor, fair, good, obscene, abusive
• Accent: Loud, foreign, unknown
• Background sounds: Party, noise, traffic, quiet, machines, voices, trains, airplanes, animals

Conflict Resolution

• If a person is potentially violent or becomes violent, follow these procedures:
• Do not take person’s remarks personally.
• Focus on the situation. Be helpful, and be attentive.
• Let hostile person vent his/her feelings.
• Listen actively. Acknowledge what the person says.
• Maintain eye contact.
• Use the person’s name.
• Be polite and professional.
• Take notes. Write down details the person tells so he/she will see you are interested in helping.
• Ask questions. Clarify anything that you do not understand.
• Repeat details back to person. This demonstrates you understand important points.
• Apologize sincerely for their inconvenience.
• Take responsibility to solve problems. If you do not know the answer, say you do not know. Then tell person you will find the answer.
• Do not make promises you cannot keep.

How To Respond To A Violent Act

• Do not move or make any sudden gestures that may alarm or attract the perpetrator’s attention.
• If you can do so without attracting attention, leave area immediately and summon help. If you must stay, try to seek cover under a table or desk, or just lie on the floor where you are.
• If you will attract attention, stay where you are. Do not move until otherwise directed.
• If you are near a location of a violent act, do not go toward location. Go to a safe area.
• CALL 911 if feasible.

What To Do If Taken Hostage

• Remain calm. Try to think of other things.
• Do not talk to hostage-takers or accompany them, except by force or threat of force.
• Observe features and attitudes of hostage-takers, but avoid eye contact.
• Drink water and eat to maintain strength.
• If shots are fired, drop to the ground with your hands on your head.
• Cooperate with emergency responders.

What To Do If Aware Of A Hostage Situation

• CALL 911. Stay on the line with the dispatcher.
• Notify your building security.
• Notify Administration.
• Notify those in immediate area of the danger.
• Quickly and quietly evacuate area.
• Do not re-enter building until told to do so by emergency responders or Administration.
• Report any damage to your department head or Administration.
• Document all you remember about the incident.

Preparation

• Always leave a message with a co-worker or your immediate family if you will be out of the office for a long time.

What To Do

• CALL 911 if needed or call an emergency contact to take them to the emergency room.
• If appropriate, CALL, TEXT, or CHAT 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• If the individual is not an immediate threat to themselves or others, call your immediate supervisor or Administration.
• Reduce risk to the individual and others by identifying potential hazards.
• Remove individual from the environment that may be creating stress, anxiety, or anger.
• Mentor individual on available resources.
• If transport is required, call the school resource officer, police, or local emergency medical services.

Recognizing Psychiatric Emergencies

Psychiatric emergencies encompass situations in which an individual cannot refrain from acting in a manner that is dangerous to or others. Because of the person’s lack of insight or judgment, this person will need to see a medical professional.

Mental/Behavioral Health Resources

SafeUT is a service contracted through BTECH that provides real-time crisis intervention to students through live chat and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone. Licensed clinicians are available for emotional crises, bullying, relationship problems, mental health, or suicide-related issues.

• Encourage the individual to download the app to their phone as soon as possible and/or
• Call the SafeUT Direct Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Additional resources can be found on the BTECH Community Resource webpage.

General Procedures

• Remain calm and wait for instructions.
• Stay in place and avoid moving around the building.
• Use emergency lighting, if available; use flashlights or emergency lights; avoid using candles.
• Check for updates using official college communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Students
  • Follow instructions.
• Faculty and Staff
  • Follow instructions.
• Building Representatives and Maintenance Staff
  • Call the power company to report the power outage and gather information.
    • Logan City Power & Water: 435-716-9090
    • Brigham City Power & Water: 435-734-2001
  • Report the power outage to members of the college's Command Center Team/Administration
• Command Center Team/Administration
  • Gather information, including the estimated timeframe for the outage.
  • Strategize plan for the possibility of delaying or canceling classes.
  • Communicate updates through official college communication channels.

Preparation

• To safeguard electronic devices from power surges, it’s best to shut down computers daily.
• Keep phones, power banks, and laptops fully charged.
• Backup important data.
• Use surge protectors for sensitive electronics.
• Keep flashlights and extra batteries available.

What To Do

• Do not allow anyone to touch or move the package.
• CALL 911. Have someone notify building security.
• Notify your immediate supervisor immediately.
• Follow instructions from security, your immediate supervisor, or other emergency responders.
• If applicable, notify other agencies.

Preparation

• Learn the following characteristics of letter and parcel bombs:
  • Foreign mail, airmail or special delivery.
  • Restrictive markings.
  • Excessive weight.
  • Handwritten or poorly typed envelope.
  • Incorrect titles.
  • A title but no name.
  • Misspelled common verbs.
  • Oily stains or discolorations.
  • Rigid envelope.
  • Lopsided or uneven envelope.
  • Wires or foil protruding from package or envelope.
  • Excessive masking tape, string or other wrapping.