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Checklist 1-A

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FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
	Remain calm.
	Turn on your cellular phone.
	If situation warrants evacuation of your building, coordinate evacuation with Public Safety.  See Section 8.2 of the Emergency Response Plan on Evacuation Procedures. Do not go to the incident site.
	Assess situation; obtain information through the Incident Commander.
	Consult with the Incident Commander to consider declaring a State of Emergency. (If warranted, sign Declaration of Campus Emergency.) Notify vice presidents and the Public Informatin Officer.
	Consult with the Incident Commander to consider closure of the university. (If warranted, sign Declaration of Campus Closure.) Notify vice presidents and Public Information Officer (Director, University Relations).
	If the incident requires campus closure, how long will the campus be closed? What information will students and employees need?
	Activate Emergency Plan on recommendation of the Incident Commander or ranking Public Safety officer on duty.
	Activate President's Executive Group.
	Inform and brief the President's Executive Group on the emergency situation and status as it affects their areas.
	Through the Incident Commander, monitor the campus condition. What is the extent of casualties, injuries, and damage. What is the extent of the damage to the surrounding local community?
	Issue any necessary public statements through the Public Information Officer
	Confer as needed with local and state officials.
	Authorize the Incident Commander to announce the end of the State of Emergency when appropriate.

CONTINUING CONSIDERATIONS
	Keep Informed: Obtain periodic situation updates from the Incident Commander.
	Share Information: Review and approve media releases.

END OF EMERGENCY INCIDENT
	State of Emergency Over: Authorize the Incident Commander to announce the end of the State of Emergency when appropriate.
	Recovery Expectations: When will the academic process resume?

Dial 208-282-2515 for any emergency and ISU Public Safety will respond.