SKIDMORE COLLEGEDepartment of Campus Safety

Special Programs:Student & Guest Orientation

Training

Campus Safety Background InformationStaff• 17 Full Time• 12 Part Time• 24/7/365

Experience• Hundreds of Years Experience• Complimentary Backgrounds

Emergency Contact InfoCampus Safety Office – Open: 24 hours – 7 Days a week – 365 days per year

Emergency Numbersx5566.…...…………..Campus Safety (on-campus extension only)

518-580-5566…….Campus Safety (we will know your location on campus)

911…………………….Saratoga Springs Police Department nnnnnnnnnnn n (they will call Campus Safety to find out location)

Cellular 911……….New York State Police s (they will call Campus Safety to find out location)

Campus Safety Services

• Escorts • CPR/AED Training• Battery Jump Start• Operation ID• Bike Registration• Defensive Driving

Training• Fire & Personal Safety

Programs

• “TIPS” Line (8477)• “SNOW” Line (7669)• Safety Alerts• Student Patrol• Mounted Patrol• Community Policing• Skidmore Urgent

Notification System

Campus Safety TIPS & Weather Lines

518-580-TIPS“8477”

518-580-SNOW“7669”

Emergency Information

Blue Safety Lights Locations: throughout campus

AED UnitsLocations: Sports Center, Dining Hall, Case Center, Gannett lobby, Campus Safety

Evacuation ChairsUsed by trained personnelDO NOT TAMPER WITH!Locations: Tower, JKB, Palamountain, Library, Zankel

Refuge Area (see sign)

Located by stairwells – go into stairwellGo there if unable to get down stairsCall Campus Safety if possible

ElevatorsEmergency phones should work during power outagesCampus Safety calls elevator phones to check if occupied

Siren Alert SystemMounted on top of LibraryTone followed by Audio Message

 Know the location of fire alarms and practice using your fire exit

DO NOT tamper with fire alarms or extinguishers. (IT’S A CRIME)

Keep flammable materials away from all heat sources

DO NOT overload electrical circuits

DO NOT smoke in bed

DO NOT store any highly combustible material in you room

Halogen lamps are prohibited

Candles, incense and open flames are prohibited.

Fire Safety Tips

 THINK… and DON’T PANIC

FEEL THE DOOR FOR HEAT: If the metal knobs or door are hot: • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR: Go to a window and call for help • DO NOT JUMP: our doors and walls are fire rated to survive a

long time • KEEP LOW TO THE GROUND: There is more fresh air

If you CAN exit your room: Close the door behind you, pull a fire alarm if you pass one and go to the predetermined roll call location.

DO NOT USE ELEVATORS to exit a building.

What to Do in the Event of a Fire

Siren/Audio Emergency SystemSiren mounted on roof of LibraryExtreme Emergency Situations• Tornado Warning• Dangerous Haz Mat Spill• Armed Intruder

One Tone Followed by Audio Message• Listen for message

Crime TriangleAbility

Desire Opportunity

If any of the points to the triangle are removed, a crime cannot occur –

You can remove Opportunity by locking doors and being aware of surroundings

Do:• Travel in groups when possible• Become familiar with surroundings• Lock your doors & carry your keys at all times• Report loss immediately

• Use Designated Drivers • Produce your ID when requested• Stay in well lighted areas• Lock your vehicles at all times• Have a plan & Let others know it• Use positive peer pressure on others• Keep a record of important info – credit cards,

serial numbers, etc.

Safety AlertsDo Not Remove 12/14/01

Safety Alert! Predatory Drugs

Incident: There has been a recent incident at an off campus party where there is evidence that a drug had been deliberately placed in the drink of an unsuspecting student. The victim was rendered physically helpless. This act constitutes a FELONY assault and police are investigating. The use of predatory drugs is illegal and creates a significant risk of serious injury, possible death and exposure to sexual assault.

Predatory Drugs: There are several predatory drugs that include: Ecstasy, Rohypnol and GHB. Street names include: ruffies, rope, potatoes, roaches, liquid X, G-juice and vita-G. These illegal drugs create serious health risks, especially when combined with alcohol.

Effects: When mixed with alcohol various effects include: respiratory distress, long term memory loss, confusion, nausea, blackouts, seizure, unconsciousness, coma and possible death.

Safety Tip: These drugs come in various forms including liquid, powder and tablets and are difficult to detect.

DO NOT: Leave beverages unattended

Drink from a common container Drink from a container that was not opened by you

Attend or leave any party alone Call Campus Safety @ X5566 or Saratoga Police @ 584-1800 with any information regarding this incident. Your information will remain confidential.

Flyers will be postedon buildings

Health Services – X5550Location: Jonsson Tower- 1st Floor

Hours: Mon – Fri 9AM – 3PM (closed 11:30A – 12P for lunch)

Treatment for Minor Illness or Injury• Initial Evaluation by RNs• Nurse Practitioners• Doctor available for consultation

After Hours & Weekends seek treatment at:• Wilton Medical Arts Urgent Care Center

(518-580-2273) or• Saratoga Hospital Emergency Room (518-

583-8313)

for Medical Emergencies

contact Campus Safety at X5566

What is rabies and how do people get it?•An infectious viral disease that affects the nervous system

•Caused from a bite of an animal with rabies. Any wild mammal, such as a raccoon, skunk, fox, coyote or bat can have rabies and transmit it to people.

•Small rodents, such as squirrels, rats, mice, hamsters and chipmunks, are almost never found to be infected with rabies and have not been known to cause rabies in humans

How to protect yourself?

Prevent bats from entering living quarters – do not leave doors propped open or open unscreened windows.

What to do if come in contact or are bitten?•Wash the affected area thoroughly and get medical attention.

•If possible, contain the bat by closing all windows and doors and call Campus Safety immediately at ext. 5566.

•So, if you awaken and find a bat in your room, contact Campus Safety because the animal must be captured to test…or you will need treatment.

•Do NOT let the bat out of the room if you wake up…YOU get out and call us.

Rabies Information

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