Al Neuharth Center Evacuation and Severe Weather Plan

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What is the severe weather plan for Neuharth?

Evacuation Plan

In the event that the Al Neuharth Media Center Building must be evacuated, the following procedures shall be followed.

• · Upon hearing or seeing the fire evacuation signal, all persons within the Al Neuharth Media Center Building will immediately begin exiting the building through the nearest available exit route.
  • Elevators should NOT be used during an evacuation event unless necessary for the evacuation of a disabled/handicapped person.
  • Prior to leaving the room, any open fires, hot plates, coffee pots, or similar equipment should be turned off. Electrical equipment that cannot be left unattended for prolonged periods should also be turned off prior to exiting the room.
• · Designated persons from each area will quickly survey the floor to assure that evacuation is in progress or completed.
  • The following persons have been designated for each area:
    • SDPB First Floor – Brian Wood or Bill Orr
    • USD Media & Journalism First Floor – Michelle Van Maanen
    • SDPB Second Floor – Severn Ashes or Fritz Miller
    • USD Media & Journalism Second Floor – James Kelly
•  All persons within the Al Neuharth Media Center Building will convene on the lawn east of the building. This will allow quick assessment for any missing persons and avoid interference with the emergency responders. In the event of weather conditions where shelter is desired, please move inside either the School of Law or Beacom School of Business for comfort and safety.

Severe Weather Plan

1. In the event of severe weather alerts such as tornado or severe thunderstorm, persons within the Al Neuharth Media Center Building should immediately proceed to the basement areas of the building. If the basement areas cannot be safely reached, inner windowless rooms on the first floor should be used.
   • Designated persons from each area will quickly survey the floor to assure that evacuation is in progress or has been completed.
   • The following persons have been designated for each area:
     • SDPB First Floor – Brian Wood or Thad Utech
     • USD Media & Journalism First Floor – Michelle Van Maanen
     • SDPB Second Floor – Severn Ashes or Fritz Miller
     • USD Media & Journalism Second Floor – Don Harris

If you need further assistance, please contact the Environmental, Health and Safety Office