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Checklist 3-B

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FOR IMMEDIATE 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.
	If your office or building is not affected, report to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). (If unable to report to EOC, call Dispatch at 208-282-2515). Check in with the Planning Coordinator.
	Install and set up status boards, maps and other displays. Collect information from all available sources and post it for easy access and interpretation, keeping the displays current and updated as new information is received.
	Quickly collect Priority 1 information necessary to determine operational problems and immediate needs of the victims:
	Type of emergency (e.g., fire, earthquake, air crash)
	Location of emergency
	Types of facilities involved (student housing, classrooms, etc.)
	Size of area involved (limited area or campuswide)
	Incident Command Post location
	Staging Area locations
	Access routes for emergency vehicles
	Assistance required (e.g., medical, fire, Facility Services, EHS)
	Number and type of casualties/injuries
	Identify inconsistencies or information that obviously are not correct.
	Refer to the appropriate EOC section to verify and clear up any problems.
	Refrain from posting information until it is verified.
	Maintain the EOC Activity/Master Log. (Record major events, situation reports, major decisions, etc.)
	Provide copies to the Incident Commander and other EOC staff as needed.
	Evaluate information and disseminate it to EOC staff, assisting with periodic briefings.
	Provide information to Structural Damage Assessment for use in compiling damage cost estimates.
	Evaluate information and disseminate it to EOC staff, assisting with periodic briefings.
	Provide information to Structural Damage Assessment for use in compiling damage cost estimates.
	Assist the Public Information Officer by providing and verifying information and assisting with rumor control.
	Monitor radio and television broadcasts for information that is of importance to SDSU operations, including:
	Weather
	Transportation routes status
	Local sheltering sites
	Reports from other Idaho university/college campuses
	Major Activities from the City and County
	Take pictures of status boards at regular intervals as a record keeping measure to track the progress of operations.
	Provide information, recommendations, and assistance to the Planning Coordinator for the After Action Report.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
	Collect, verify and process all information and intelligence.
	Evaluate and disseminate information throughout the EOC. Monitor radio and television for information.
	Maintain the current status of all ISU buildings, facilities, and operations.
	Post and maintain status boards and other EOC displays.
	Identify inconsistencies and verify information for accuracy.

SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES
	Assist the Public Information Officer with information verification, rumor control, and event posting.
	Assist the Operations Coordinator with keeping track of field operations, staff, numbers and the progress of building inspections.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO CONSIDER
	Campus condition:
	What is the extent of casualties, injuries, and damage? What is the extent of the damage to the surrounding local community?
	Campus closure:
	Will the incident require the closure of campus? How long will the campus be closed? What information will students, faculty and staff need?
	When will the academic process resume?

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