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Campus Emergencies

Declaration of Campus State of Emergency

The authority to declare a campus state of emergency rests with the Emergency Crisis Management Team.

When this declaration is made, only registered students, faculty, staff and affiliates; (i.e. persons required by employment), are authorized to be present on campus. Those who cannot present proper identification (registration or identification card, or other ID) showing their legitimate business on campus will be asked to leave the campus. In addition, only those faculty and staff members who have been assigned emergency resource team duties will be allowed to enter the immediate disaster site.

Emergency Closure Notification Procedures

When hazardous weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances require emergency closure of University classes and offices, the Office of the Provost, in consultation with other senior members of the Office of the President and/or the Academic Deans, will notify the campus community.

Notification Methods

The University notifies the community by a number of means:

• The Eagle web site always has most up to date information: http://eagle.northwestu.edu/.
• A text message will be sent through the Campus Alert system. Be sure that you have subscribed to this system: http://eagle.northwestu.edu/ca/.
• An email message will be sent to all the pertinent listservs.
• The main University switchboard will have an outgoing message announcing closures: 425-822-8266.
• Announcements will be sent to the following media outlets:
  • KCIS 630 AM
  • KCMS 105.3 FM
  • KING 1090 AM – KING Channel 5
  • KIRO 710 AM – KIRO Channel 7
  • KOMO 1000 AM – KOMO Channel 4
  Please note—radio and TV announcements are notoriously undependable. The previous four methods are much more consistent and accurate.

Any member of the University community that endangers persons or property during an emergency or potential emergency will result in corrective disciplinary action, which may include suspension or dismissal from Northwest University.

Emergency Services

• Campus Security:
  • On-campus 5500
  • Off-campus (425) 864-1552
• Emergency 911
• Kirkland Fire Department (425) 587-3650
• Kirkland Police Department (425) 587-3400
• Evergreen Hospital (Kirkland) (425) 899-1000
• Overlake Hospital (Bellevue) (425) 688-5233

Fire and Fire Drills

Fire drills will be conducted in all of the University buildings. General instructions are:

1. Close all windows and doors.
2. Walk — do not run — to the nearest exit. Exit routes are posted in each building.
3. Move to designated evacuation areas or at least 250 feet away from the building in case of a natural gas explosion.
4. Stay outside until a clearance signal is given.
5. If you notice a fire in the building:
   • Activate the fire alarm.
   • Call 911.
   • Notify security as to the location of the fire.
6. Use stairs only! Do not use elevators.

Liability

The University does not assume the responsibility to provide housing or food service in the case of a major disaster that would render the present facilities inoperable. The University cannot and does not insure against or assume responsibility for loss due to fire, theft, vandalism, loss of life, personal injury or vehicle damage.