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Shelter-in-Place

Remember, always use good judgment. There are exceptions to all guidance and prescribed directions.

Shelter-in-place is an action taken to seek immediate shelter indoors when emergency conditions DO NOT warrant or allow evacuation. These situations may include a security threat, extreme weather or dangerous air quality due to the accidental or intentional release of hazardous materials.

Shelter-in-Place

  • An outlined square contains a shape of a square with a triangle attached to the upper part that often connotes roofs, houses, or shelters. Above it there is the silhouette of clouds and rain. It connotes a situation of heavy raining. It illustrates “Severe Weather” from the category
    Severe Weather
  • An outlined square contains a shape of a square with a triangle attached to the upper part that often connotes roofs, houses, or shelters. Inside this shape there is the silhouette of a standing person. In this context, it illustrates “Security Threat (lockdown) from the category
    Security Threat (Lockdown)

EMERGENCY GUIDELINES

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  • Natural Hazards
    • Earthquake
    • Extreme Heat
    • Flooding
    • Tornados
    • Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
  • Physical Threats
    • Acts of Violence or Threatening Behavior
    • Active Threat/Shooter
    • Bomb Threat
    • Suspicious Package/Mail/Email
    • Suspicious Person
  • Evacuation Procedures
    • Accountability
    • Areas of Rescue Assistance
    • Building Evacuation
    • Floor Coordinators
    • Persons with disabilities
    • Shelter-in-Place
      • Security Threat (Lockdown)
      • Severe Weather
  • Medical Emergency/Illness or Injury
    • Medical Emergency
    • Infectious Diseases
  • Hazardous Material Incident/Suspicious Odor
    • Before, During and After a Hazmat Release
    • Oil, Chemical or Biological Spill
    • Suspicious Odors, Gas or Chemical Fumes
  • Facilities/Operations
    • Elevator Entrapment
    • Fire (candles, cooking, smoking)
      • If you discover fire on your floor
      • Fire Alarm
      • Using a Fire Extinguisher
    • Power Outage/Utility Failure
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Emergency Response Guidelines

  • Active Threat/Shooter
  • Building Evacuation
  • Extreme Heat
  • Fire (candles, cooking, smoking)
  • Shelter-in-Place

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1140 S. Paulina St.
Phone: (312) 355-3341
ready@uic.edu

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