• Listen to the voice to best determine the person ’ s gender , age , accent , or any distinguishing features
• Listen for background noises
• Note the alleged location of the bomb / device
• Immediately notify the local authorities by dialing 911 and contact Campus Security at ( 321 ) 403-5909
If a threat is made via text message , please screenshot and provide the documentation to 911 , Campus Security , and Support Services . If a threat is made via email , please forward and / or print the message for delivery to local and campus authorities .
In the event of a bomb threat requiring the evacuation of any building ( s ), 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 buildings each semester ( Fall and Spring ). 2 . RAs will be trained and notified of evacuation procedures in RA training and refreshed on procedures 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 parking lot / determined rally point . b . Building occupants will also be responsible for ensuring their visitors follow the evacuation procedures and leave the building with all other occupants . c . When evacuation begins , members of Support Services , the Facilities Office , and Campus Security will be walking through the buildings and checking rooms to ensure everyone ’ s safety . This is to verify all students have evacuated the buildings .
D . Facilities and Campus Security remind students that any time a fire alarm sounds should be treated as serious , and evacuation of the building is mandatory . Students will not be allowed to re-enter buildings until an “ all clear ” is given by a member of the Facilities Department , Campus 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 and / or parent / guardian if a student living in campus housing is missing for 24 hours . If any member of the College community has reason to believe a student living in campus housing has been missing for 24 hours , they should contact the Eastern Florida State College Department of Security at ( 321 ) 403-5909 immediately . EFSC ’ s Department of Security will generate a missing person report and investigate .
Students living in campus housing will be instructed on how to register their contact person ( s ) during the application process and at Housing Orientation . The student ’ s emergency contact person can be
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