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39 Emergency Evacuations Whenever the evacuation alarm or fire alarm sounds or you are verbally informed to evacuate: • Remain calm. • Do not call the Public Safety Department to ascertain if the alarm is false or not. The phone lines will be needed to contact assisting agencies. • Leave the building through the closest exit. While leaving: • Assist disabled persons or others requiring assistance • Shut all doors behind you as you go. Closed doors tend to slow the spread of fire, smoke and water • Proceed quickly, but in an orderly manner. Hold onto handrails while on the stairway • Do not use elevators • Follow the instructions of instructors and staff Once outside, proceed to the designated assembly area. Follow the instructions of emergency personnel at the scene Safety Escorts A safety escort is available to students, faculty and staff who wish to be accompanied to any location on campus. Anyone may request an escort in person at the Public Safety Building or by calling (480) 784-0911 (ext. 4-0911). A Public Safety employee will accompany you to your on-campus destination. Areas of Refuge Areas of Refuge for disabled persons are located in the following areas: • In the Main Building, second floor (southwest side) in the vicinity of Room MA2305 • In the Main Building, second floor (southeast side) in the vicinity of Room MA2111 • In the Center for Health Careers Education, west of Room 2153 in the north wing • In the Center for Health Careers Education on the opposite side of Room CH-2035 in the south wing • In the Integrated Education Building, second floor (east side) by the elevators near the Learning Center • In the Integrated Education Building, second floor (west side) in the vicinity of Room IE2214 • In the Integrated Education Building, third floor (east side) by the elevators near the faculty offices • In the Integrated Education Building, third floor (west side) in the vicinity of Room IE3209 During evacuations, disabled persons should be assisted to these locations for evacuation by Public Safety, police or fire personnel. Lost and Found Property The Public Safety Department maintains a lost and found section. Anyone who lose's property on campus may check with Public Safety to determine if an item has been found. Found items brought to the Public Safety Department will be held for 30 days. Items not claimed within this period of time will be disposed of in accordance to established procedures. Parking Permits All vehicles that are parked on the college campus must be registered with the Public Safety Department. A parking permit is required for each registered vehicle used by a student. Parking permits are issued at no charge. The issued parking permit is valid for five years and should be placed on the inside of the windshield in the lower left (driver's side) corner. On motorized cycles, the permit shall be affixed where it can be seen without difficulty on the front fender. A state issued handicapped license plate or disabled parking permit is required for parking in designated handicapped parking spaces. As of January 1, 1989, all out-of-state and out-of-county students must sign an affidavit at the time of registration indicating that their vehicle is in compliance with emissions inspections guidelines. Assistance with Disabled Motor Vehicles Reasonable attempts will be made to assist persons are experiencing vehicle problems, such as a dead battery, flat tire or similar issue. Persons experiencing such problems should proceed to the Public Safety Department. A valid driver's license, proof of vehicle ownership and a college vehicle parking permit are required to receive vehicle assistance. Those individuals receiving assistance for a battery boost will also be required to sign a waiver form in the event that damage occurs as a result of the attempted assistance. Student Services 2017-2018