Emergency Guides

A bomb threat involves threatening to detonate an explosive device with the intent to cause injury, death, or property damage, whether or not a device actually exists. Bomb threats may be communicated verbally or non-verbally, and indicate that a bomb has been or will be placed somewhere to cause harm. If you receive a bomb…

Suspicious can be defined as anything that appears unusual or out-of-place. If you witness a person, vehicle, or object that makes you feel uneasy, trust your instincts and report it. If you see something, say something – immediately and to police – and UCFPD will do something. Suspicious person or vehicle Suspicious object

Weather conditions in Central Florida can change quickly and unexpectedly. Always monitor the weather and take precautions to minimize the potential of being affected by threats associated with hazardous weather. Severe thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes: Flooding

Minor spills of hazardous materials that pose little or no threat to the safety and health of personnel can be cleaned by trained personnel. A hazardous material emergency exists when clean-up of hazardous material is beyond the level of knowledge, training or ability of the staff in the immediate area or if the spill creates…

A mental health crisis is a potentially life-threatening situation in which an individual is imminently threatening harm to themselves or others. The person may also be disoriented, have a severe inability to function, and be distraught and out of control. If you are aware of a student experiencing challenges or difficulties, report the concern using…

Prior to an emergency, familiarize yourself with exits and fire safety equipment, and designate an assembly area for evacuations. R.A.C.E Fire Response Procedure Rescue/Remove Alert/Alarm Contain Evacuate/Extinguish If smoke, heat, or flames block your exit routes: To use a fire extinguisher, remember PASS.

If you have an injury or illness requiring immediate care:

Active threat situations involve the use of firearms or other weapons to target as many victims are possible, with no pattern or method to the selection of victims. These situations are unpredictable and evolve very quickly. Each active threat scenario is different, and it’s up to the individual to determine their best option based on…

Shelter-in-place is the process utilizing a physical structure or building to temporarily shelter individuals from a hazardous outdoor environment. Some examples are wildfires, hazardous weather, utility emergencies, chemical or biological threats, radiological releases or explosives. Hazardous Weather Shelter-In-Place Protocol: Outdoor Hazardous Material/Utilities Shelter-In-Place Protocol:

An evacuation is the dispersal of people from a dangerous or potentially dangerous area. Properly preparing for an evacuation includes identifying and designating evacuation points and a primary and alternate location to reunite. Each department should designate a coordinator to account for all persons upon reunification.