Aircraft or Motor Vehicle Incident

If an aircraft incident occurs on the campus, buildings close to or downwind of the site may be evacuated.

Refer to the Evacuation Section of this guide for more information.

If you witness an aircraft accident:
  • Call 911. Notify the operator of the accident location, the number of casualties (if known), and any campus structures affected.
  • Do Not approach a downed aircraft. The responding Fire Department has equipment and personnel that are trained for such incidents.

Motor Vehicle Accident

If you witness a motor vehicle accident involving injuries
  • Call 911
  • Provide as much information as possible to the call taker.
  • Look for hazards that could affect you or responding emergency personnel (fuel, chemicals, etc.) and report them to the 911 operator.
  • Do not attempt to move the injured unless it is more dangerous to leave them where they are.
  • Attempt to keep the victims calm and reassure them that assistance is on the way.
  • Wear appropriate protective equipment if rendering aid.