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1. There are no particular safety hazards to studying economics or personal finance. Discipline yourself to study regularly and for short durations in good reading light and with a minimum of distractions. Be careful not to burn yourself if you must open a printer, and take precautions against losing your work or your computer during an electrical storm or an electrical fluctuation or power outage. Have a backup plan in place when such emergencies occur.
2. Related information about evacuation plans, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits is found in the link Emergencies.
3. The following information should be used if crises or natural disasters occur at PHCC:
Identify the building in question with its 911 address:
Maintenance Bldg. 315 Patriot Avenue
Walker Bldg. 615 Patriot Avenue
Stone Hall 620 Patriot Avenue
West Hall 645 Patriot Avenue
LRC 660 Patriot Avenue
Philpott Hall 670 Patriot Avenue
Frith Hall 655 Patriot Avenue
Uptown Site 100 Moss & Church Sts.
Patrick County Site 212 Johnson Street, Stuart
Franklin County Site 303 Wray Street, Rocky Mt.
Contact at least one member of the crisis team:
PHCC Ext. Home phone: Cell Phone:
Bill Wingfield, VP, Financial and Admin. Services
Ext. 0205 732-4142
Joanne Whitley, VP, Academic and Student Develop. Serv.
Ext. 0314 647-5972 732-4905
Max Wingett, President
Ext. 0201 647-1135 634-8782
Sammie Seaton, Security Supervisor
Ext. 0221 647-9386 732-2406
Jeff Porter, Dean of Student Development
Ext. 0309 632-8379
Coralea Love, Frances Corbin, Switchboard Operators
Ext. 0340
Kris Landrum, Public Relations Coordinator
Ext. 0259 (804) 656-6586 (804) 251-0844
Carolyn Byrd, Dean of Instructional Services
Ext. 0211 638-2828
Bob Clary, Dean of Arts, Science & Business Tech.
Ext. 0208 (336) 788-6891
Earl Dodrill, Dean of Applied Science & Engineering
Ext. 0222 632-6568
Ext. 0256 632-4573
Ext. 0212 (540) 483-7298
All crisis team members have more detailed
procedures than those contained on this sheet.
Additionally, a copy can be found at the college switchboard.
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Assault and Rape |
Render first aid/transport to hospital. Obtain information regarding assailant and incident |
Call 911 Security Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Kris Landrum or other crisis team member |
Bomb Threats |
Keep caller on phone as long as possible and take notes. Follow procedures to evacuate the building/campus.
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Call 911 Security Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Buildings & Grounds Kris Landrum or other crisis team member |
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Chemical Spills/Gas Leaks |
Evacuate the area and notify emergency personnel for further evacuation and ventilation procedures. Assist disabled persons as needed. |
Call 911 Buildings & Grounds Security Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Kris Landrum or other crisis team member |
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Fire or Explosion |
Activate the fire alarm system and begin evacuation procedures. Assist disabled persons as needed. Do not deactivate fire alarm system until all areas have been checked and buildings evacuated. Locations of fire alarms and extinguishers are marked on maps beside classroom and office doors. |
Call 911 Security Buildings & Grounds Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Kris Landrum |
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Harassment, Threats, Suspicious Persons |
If threat involves a weapon, contact 911 first. Never confront threatening individuals. Gather information. |
Security Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Kris Landrum Jeff Porter
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Hostage Situations, Shootings |
Call 911 and security if possible. Remain calm and gather information. Do not be confrontational. |
Call 911 Security Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Buildings & Grounds Kris Landrum Jeff Porter |
Injuries |
Keep injured person quiet and calm. Call 911 if rescue squad is needed. Render first aid or call Nursing Dept. See list of first aid kit locations in this brochure. Gather information. |
Call 911 Nursing Dept. Security Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Kris Landrum
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Natural Disaster (Hurricanes, Tornadoes, etc.) or Atomic Attack |
Seek shelter below ground in building basements, interior corridors, or restrooms. Keep away from windows/doors to avoid shattering glass. Emergency supplies are located in each building basement. |
Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Security Buildings & Grounds Others as needed |
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Suicide Attempts |
Treat as medical emergency.
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Call 911 Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Jeff Porter |
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Suicide Threats |
Focus on individual's needs; let them talk. Supervise individual to insure safety. Call 911 if necessary. |
Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Counselor Security
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Vandalism or Theft |
If in progress, call 911. Do not try to apprehend the offender individually. Note details for police report. |
Security Bill Wingfield Joanne Whitley Buildings & Grounds |
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