BHCC Alert: This is a test of the BHCC Alert emergency notification system. This is only a test.
Alternate Communications Methods
Here is a list of other communications methods, tools and some helpful tips:
- BHCC Alerts - BHCC emails are automatically opted in. You need to sign-up for text alerts and enter in your cell number. You can also enter alternate phone numbers for voice messages and alternate emails.
- BHCC Moodle - You can still submit assignments and send messages through your Moodle courses.
- WebEx Meetings - Use your personal room or set up a meeting.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Click on a procedure to get more details
Active Shooter
Escape if safe to do so.
If you know location of assailant, consider escaping if a safe route is available.
If unsafe to escape:
- Lock and barricade doors if applicable.
- Turn off lights and close blinds.
- Keep out of sight and take adequate cover behind concrete walls, thick desks or file cabinets.
- Silence cell phones, radios and televisions.
- Do not leave your classroom/work space until notified via BHCC alert or a building coordinator or BHCC police officer/security.
If an armed intruder comes into your office or classroom:
- If possible, identify an escape route behind you.
- If flight or escape is impossible and there are no other options, make a personal choice to negotiate with or overpower the armed intruder.
Active Shooter: How to Respond (PDF)
Active Shooter: Informational Poster (PDF)
Fire
- Walk to the nearest exit; do not use elevators.
- Activate the nearest fire alarm or call 911.
- If you get caught in smoke, drop to hands and knees and crawl to nearest exit.
- Hold your breath as much as possible; breathe through your nose and use a filter such as a shirt, towel or scarf.
- Assist persons with disabilities and direct emergency responders to location of disabled or trapped persons.
- Meet at designated assembly areas.
- Move away from building entrances.
Hurricane
- Go to rooms and corridors in the innermost part of a building.
- Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
- Close all doors, including those in main corridors, making sure they latch.
- Avoid being under heavy objects such as lights, wall hangings and other items which may fall.
- Do not use elevators.
- Remain inside until the hurricane has passed or you are cleared to leave.
- Help direct people with disabilities to a safe place.
- If you’re caught outdoors, lie flat in nearest depression (a ditch or ravine) and cover your head.
Hazardous Materials /Chemical Spills
- Alert people to evacuate the immediate spill area.
- Alert the BHCC police department.
- Avoid breathing vapors from spilled chemicals or substances.
- If personally contaminated, seek eye wash and/or emergency shower.
- If clothing or footwear is contaminated, remove if possible before leaving the area of the spill.
- Do not attempt to clean up the spill on your own. Leave it to the experts.
- Do not operate any electrical devices, phones (including mobile), appliances, light switches or equipment with open flames, within spill area.
- Re-enter area only when directed by authorities.
Severe Winter Storm
- The community will be notified via local TV and radio stations, BHCC Alert, Twitter, Facebook and the College website if the College plans to close or close early.
- Stay safe, warm, dry and calm.
- Do not drive unnecessarily.
- Dress warm enough to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
- Do not go outside unless absolutely necessary.
- When shoveling snow, do not overtax your physical abilities; take frequent breaks.
Medical Emergency
- Activate Emergency Medical Services by calling ext. 2222, 617-228-2222 or 911.
- If trained, administer first aid or CPR or utilize an automated external defibrillator (AED) as needed.
- If not trained, remain calm and direct first responders to the incident.
- Reassure the victim that help is on the way.
Power Outage
- Remain calm and follow directions from the BHCC police.
- Secure all experiments, unplug electrical equipment, turn off lights, and shut off lab equipment.
- Do not use candles or other type of flame for lighting.
- Fully close fume hoods.
- If trapped in an elevator, do not pry open elevator doors. Use the emergency phone to contact campus police.
Evacuation
- Know and follow your emergency exit routes
- If main exit route is unsafe, proceed to secondary building exits
- Follow instructions from emergency notifications, public address system or BHCC police/security
- Maintain personal safety
- Identify and assist persons with functional needs during an evacuation
- Do not stop once you have begun evacuating
- Report all safety issues or suspicious persons/events along the evacuation route to BHCC police personnel.
Shelter In Place
- Report possible incidents that may require shelter-in-place (tornado, violent activity, external hazardous release) to Campus Police (x2222)
- Inform students and visitors of the shelter-in-place procedure when applicable
- Assist students and visitors in following this shelter-in-place procedure
- Know the BHCC Functional Annex regarding Active Shooter/Intruder (Functional Annex F - Active Shooter/Intruder)
- Follow all instructions from the emergency notification, public address system, or security personnel during a sheltering event
- Identify and assist persons with functional needs during a shelter or lockdown
- In the case of an Active Shooter/Violent Intruder, follow the Active Shooter protocols also listed on this page.
- Do not leave your classroom/work space until notified via BHCC alert or a building coordinator or BHCC police officer/security.
View the BHCC Emergency Operations Plan Shelter-in-Place Annex
Functional Annexes
Annex 1: Evacuation
Annex 2: Shelter in Place
Annex 3: Accounting and Reunification
Annex 4: Health and Medical
Annex 5: Psychological
Annex 6: After Action Reporting
Incident Annexes
Annex A: Natural Notice Event
Annex B: Natural No Notice Event
Annex C: HazMat
Annex D:
D. Active Shooter
D.1 DHS active shooter how to respond
D.2 DHS active shooter poster
Annex E:
E. Bomb Threat
E.1 DHS Bomb Threat Guidance
E.2 ocso bomb threat samepage brochure
Annex F: Suspicious Objects
Annex G: Mass Casualty Incident
Annex H:
H. Pandemic
H.1 DHHS Pandemic Planning Checklist
Annex I: Demonstrations and Protest
Annex J: Utility Failure