Emergency Procedures

THOSE USING FACILITIES OF CLOUD COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CONCORDIA, KANSAS, ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW THIS EMERGENCY PROCEDURE INFORMATION PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. WE ALSO ADVISE THAT YOU TAKE TIME TO IDENTIFY WHERE THE SHELTERS ARE LOCATED BEFORE YOUR EVENT BEGINS. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL EVENT PARTICIPANTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS INFORMATION. If you need assistance outside of regular college hours (after 5 pm or on weekends), call Security at 785-243-6646.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
When alarms are sounded or crisis conditions arise, you are instructed to move to the designated safe area or to remain in the classroom until the crisis has passed. If you leave the room, take as many of your personal belongings as time permits. Cell phones and other electronic devices are only to be used once you arrive in the safe area.

FIRE EVACUATION:
Please take a few minutes to identify the two emergency exits closest to you. In the event of a fire, proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building. Please take personal belongings with you and do NOT use elevators.

TORNADO/SEVERE STORM PROCEDURE:
Gymnasium: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the locker rooms, business office, and Classrooms 231, 232, and 233. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.
Cafeteria: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music Room 101 or restrooms. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.
Cook Theatre: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the locker rooms by the gym area men’s restrooms. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.
Conference Room SC 105: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music Room 101 or restrooms. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.
ROOMS 251-258: In the event of a tornado warning, you are advised to take shelter immediately in the best available shelters located in the Music Room 101 or restrooms located on the Student Union level. Please take personal belongings with you AND remain in the shelter areas until the “all clear” is announced by a college official.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:
In case of extremely severe weather, the college may close. The following radio and TV stations will be notified:

You may also go to www.cancellations.com

Best Available Shelters at Cloud County Community College:

Concordia Campus

Lower Level (Union Area)

• Music Room
• Rest Rooms

Middle Level

• Men’s Locker Room
• Women’s Locker Room
• Training Room
• Computer Labs (Rooms 231, 232, 233)
• President’s Office

Tech East and Tech West

• Interior Restrooms
• Interior Hallways
• Nursing Office
• Computer Lab

Wind Energy Technology Facility

• Rooms 102 and 103

Geary County Campus

• Interior Restrooms
• Interior Hallways

Note:
Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
Avoid the GYMNASIUM.