Precautionary Tips for Students

Be aware and alert.
Watch for and report to Public Safety or Residential Life staff* any unusual circumstances or behaviors such as:
- People who appear out of place or “casing the area.”
- People who seem unusually distracted, have a dazed appearance, are openly agitated, nervous or hostile.
- Packages, backpacks, etc. that seem to have been abandoned or are noticeably out of place.
- Vehicles that are parked in restricted or unusual areas or appear to have been abandoned.
- Know the location of the emergency exits in your Residence Hall and classroom buildings.
- Have a plan in place for contacting your family if an emergency occurs on campus.

*Note: Please report all threats and emergencies directly to Public Safety. Direct only non-emergency questions and comments to Residential Life staff.

General Tips for Emergencies

In the event of a campus emergency, remain calm. Use common sense and assist others as necessary without endangering yourself.

Contact the nearest Truman staff member for information, instructions or assistance.
Evacuate buildings immediately if requested by authorities, upon hearing an alarm or when you sense that remaining inside may be dangerous.
In emergencies, do not use the campus telephone system except to report the emergency situation.
Do not use elevators.
Do not risk your life or the lives of others by reentering a building to save personal or University property.
Do not cross Police barriers without permission.
Do not exceed your training or knowledge in attempting to provide first aid.
Use your cellular phone as the University phone services may be down or overloaded.
Contact a family member or a friend to let them know you’re safe once you have reached a secure location.
Visit the trualert.truman.edu website for current information regarding an emergency.

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