Lipscomb Security and Safety

Personal Safety

Things to do to stay safe:

Always be aware of people and things around you especially if walking to/from your vehicle or dorm.
Walk with a buddy (especially at night) or call 966-7600 for a security escort (Bison Walk Program)
Avoid poorly lit and densely populated areas such as alleys
Do not let strangers in to your residence
Do not give rides to strangers
Do not give money to panhandlers
Report suspicious activity immediately

Consider These Things Now before a disaster:

Find out where the nearest two or three shelters are likely to be located. (Allen Arena, High School Gym, etc.)
Discuss your planning with friends/roommates/local family members.
Identify alternate meeting places in case of separation.
Alert out-of-area family members of your plans.
Make arrangements for special needs.
Store sufficient personal survival supplies (medications, toiletry items, clothing, etc)
Store supplies to sustain you during relocation (see suggested list on this page).

After a Disaster:

Locate any missing friend/roommate/family member.
Advise out-of-area family contact of your status.
Use safety glasses, leather gloves, etc., when working.
Exercise extreme caution when exiting damaged buildings.
Exercise extreme care with fire.
Avoid electrical appliances where there is water.
Stay away from power lines.
Check water and food before consumption.
Monitor and obey directives from government and campus officials.
For residential students: contact the University if you are not at a campus-operated shelter.
If you have telephone service, use it only for emergencies.

Suggested items for Relocation:

Bedding
Flashlights
Batteries
Toiletries
Games, Books
Medications
Special dietary foods
Valuable papers
Treasured photographs
Telephone Lists
Photo ID with home address/University ID
Pens and paper
Personal hygiene supplies (e.g., toothbrush, soap, insect repellent, sunscreen)

Do NOT Bring to Relocation Shelter:

Alcohol, drugs, firearms
Candles
Heating devices
Beds or furniture
Excessive cash, jewelry, financial papers

Relocation of Persons with Disabilities
In the event of an emergency, individuals who use wheelchairs and other individuals with disabilities should observe the following procedures:

Move toward the nearest marked exit.
As a first choice, use the building elevator, BUT NEVER IN THE CASE OF FIRE OR EARTHQUAKE.
If there is a fire or an earthquake - - or if there is an obstruction in the pathway - - request assistance from others in the area.
If assistance is not immediately available, stay in the exit corridor or the stairway landing. Continue to call for help until rescued. Individuals who cannot speak loudly should carry a whistle or have other means for attracting the attention of others.
Rescue personnel, Public Safety, Emergency Response Teams, Fire and Police Departments will first check all exit corridors and exit stairwells for trapped persons.
If you use a wheelchair, or have any other mobility or physical impairment, please register and file a Class Schedule with Disability Services (extension 5737, Elam 208-B).

NOTE: It is suggested that individuals who use wheelchairs or have a mobility impairment prepare for an emergency ahead of time by instructing faculty/staff or classmates on how to assist him/her in an emergency.