Emergency Procedures

Accountability Areas

If you are notified to evacuate the building due to fire or other safety hazards, please go to the following locations after leaving your building.

Active Shooter

An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.

Bomb Threats/Explosions

Evacuate the affected building immediately and call 911.

Chemical Spills

Avoid the affected area and contact security immediately.

Crime Reporting

Contact security immediately.

Earthquake

Although the risk of a severe earthquake in Fort Wayne is rare, take these actions.

Fire/Building Evacuation

Remain calm. Leave through nearest marked exit.

Information Security Incidents

Your immediate action can help protect Indiana Tech’s data assets and networks.

Medical Emergencies

In the event of a medical emergency, take these actions.

Shelter, Secure and Lockdown

If a threat of violence is imminent on campus, one of these protocols will be activated and announced.

Snow and/or Ice Emergencies

Do not drive in extremely snowy or icy conditions unless absolutely necessary.

Tornadoes

If a tornado warning has been issued, take shelter immediately.

Terrorism/Threat Disasters

Most threats are received over the phone but it could also be a note or suspicious package.

Utility Emergencies

If you smell natural gas, call 911 immediately. If power lines are down, stay away.