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• Listen to the voice to determine the person ’ s gender , age , accent , and distinguishing features .

• Listen for background noises .

• Note alleged location of the bomb / device .

• Immediately notify the local authorities by dialing 911 and contact College Security at ( 321 ) 403-5909 .

In the event of a bomb threat requiring the evacuation of the building , residents will be alerted by law enforcement , emergency management personnel , and / or staff in student housing . A bomb threat , even one made as a prank , is a serious offense and a violation of federal , state and local laws .

Emergency Evacuations and Drills 1 . The College will conduct evacuation drills in the student housing building each semester ( Fall and Spring ), within the first two weeks . 2 . RAs will be trained and notified of evacuation procedures in RA training and refreshed on material during semester in-service classes . 3 . If the alarm sounds : a . At the sound of the fire alarm it is the responsibility of all building occupants to evacuate immediately and proceed to the College parking lot away from the building . b . Building occupants will also be responsible for ensuring that their visitors follow the evacuation procedures and leave the building along with all other occupants . c . When the evacuation begins , members of the facilities office and college security will be walking through the building and checking rooms to ensure everyone ’ s safety and to verify that all students have evacuated the building . d . Facilities and College Security would also like to remind students that when a fire alarm is sounding it should be treated as a serious matter , and evacuation of the building is mandatory . Students will not be allowed to re-enter the building until an all clear is given by a member of the Facilities Department , College Security , or a member of the Melbourne Fire Department . Note : Students who fail to comply with any part of evacuation drills may face fines and / or disciplinary action .

Missing Students It is Eastern Florida State College ’ s policy to comply with the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act regarding missing persons by providing notice to an emergency contact , parent , or guardian if a student living in on-campus housing is missing for 24 hours . If any member of the College community has reason to believe a student living in on-campus housing has been missing for 24 hours , they should contact the Eastern Florida State College Department of Security at ( 321 ) 403-5909 immediately . The Eastern Florida State College Department of Security will generate a missing person report and initiate an investigation . Students living in on-campus housing will be instructed on how to register their contact person ( s ) during the application process and at the Housing Orientation . The student ’ s emergency contact person can be updated through Support Services . Emergency contact information provided by students will be registered confidentially and will be accessible

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