Safety and Emergencies

Campus Security Information
The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, Title II of Public Law 101-542 requires an institution to begin to collect certain information about crimes on campus. It also requires that the institution prepare, publish and distribute this information to all current students, employees, and any applicants for enrollment or employment upon request. The spirit of this legislation is to make our campus a safer place through awareness, clear channels of communication, and encouraging each of us to take reasonable precautions.

Procedures for Reporting Criminal Action
Security concerns during the office hours of 8:30AM to 4:30 PM should be reported directly to the Director of Administrative Operations or to the Director of Facilities Services. After office hours and when the facilities are open, make your reports to the person on duty at the library desk. It is Antioch's policy to respond quickly to any threats to the safety of students, employees or Antioch property. At off campus sites, criminal activity should be reported to the Site Director or faculty member present, who in turn will notify the appropriate local authority.

Access to Campus Facilities
From Monday through Friday, while classes are in session, Antioch facilities are generally open during the hours of 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM or one-half hour after the end of the last scheduled class, whichever is earlier. When classes are scheduled on the weekends, the appropriate spaces within the facilities are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or one-half hour after the end of the last class, whichever is earlier. On those days when there are no classes scheduled, but the administrative offices are open, the appropriate campus facilities are generally open during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Off-campus sites are open during posted hours. Since Antioch is a private university, access to our facilities is limited to current and prospective students, staff and faculty, and their guests. A community member should report anyone in the building they suspect is not a member of the educational community.

Campus Law Enforcement Policies
Antioch employees who are involved with security matters are authorized to take actions required to protect Antiochians and property of Antioch from immediate danger. They are not legal law enforcement officers so they will immediately call the Keene Police Department when there is danger to persons or facilities. It is our policy to promptly report all crimes to the Keene Police Department. As stated in Procedures for Reporting Criminal Action, report any suspected criminal activity to the appropriate official. In an emergency involving immediate threat to persons or property you should call the Keene Police Department at 352-2222 or dial 9 (for an outside line) followed by 911, and notify the appropriate Antioch staff member as soon as is reasonable. Antioch New England is on one of the Keene Police Department's routine patrol routes.

Statistics on Campus Crime and Arrests The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires disclosure of crimes beginning September 1, 1991 and each year thereafter. For an annual update of crime statistics for Antioch New England, refer to the website of the Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education.

Safety & Emergency Procedures

General Safety Guidelines

For all emergencies requiring Police, Fire or Ambulance assistance WITHOUT the need to sound the fire alarm, dial 9 (for an outside line) followed by 911.
Life Safety and Fire Codes of the State of New Hampshire and the City of Keene prohibit candles and smoldering type incense within our clean air designed building.

Minor Safety Concerns
All minor safety concerns including but not limited to spills of non-toxic materials, body fluids (vomit, blood, etc.), electrical or chemical odors, mechanical malfunctions, hazardous storage, blockage of corridors, stairways, entrances and exits must be brought to the attention of the Facilities Services Office by either phoning them directly at extension 268 or by contacting the receptionist in the lobby. On weekends please see the librarian.

Medical Emergencies
In the case of a medical emergency, stay with the patient and keep him/her still. Send someone else to notify the receptionist. She will then contact the appropriate personnel. If there is no receptionist present, call Mutual Aid at 352-1100 or dial 9 (for an outside line) followed by 911. Provide all the requested information and do not hang up until instructed to do so by the dispatcher. First-aid kits are located at the Receptionist's desk, in the Staff Lounge and in the Library.

Fire Emergencies
For all emergencies involving fire, smoke, explosions, large spills of toxic chemicals, strong irritating odors or gases, pull the nearest fire alarm and evacuate the building immediately. This will automatically alert the Fire Department. Report all necessary information to the Director of Facilities Services, Vice President of Fianance and Administration, or to the Keene Fire Department Incident Commander as soon as possible.

All alarms are real. When the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately. Make your way quickly and safely to the nearest uninvolved ground floor exit. These are marked by lighted green EXIT signs. Maps for general evacuation routes are posted inside the door of all rooms throughout the building and in corridors and common areas. Proceed to the end of the parking area farthest from the building and wait for additional instructions. Do NOT enter vehicles and attempt to leave the parking area. This action will result in delaying the incoming emergency apparatus. If there is to be a long delay in reentering the building, the Fire or Police Department will set up traffic control to facilitate departure in a controlled manner.

Earthquakes, Explosions, Building Collapse
Should an earthquake occur, seek shelter from flying glass and possible collapse of building components, under the nearest desk or, if unavailable, lay face down against the nearest interior wall. Protect your neck and head with your arms. When quaking stops, evacuate and help others to evacuate, by the nearest outside opening. If you must leave through a window opening, use any means available to clear glass from the frame.

Worker's Compensation
In the event of occupational injury or sickness, employees are protected under benefits of the Workers' Compensation Law. If you are injured on the job, contact the Human Resource Specialist as soon as possible. Antioch must report all injuries to the State of NH within five (5) working days of the incidence. A First Report of Injury form must be completed even if the injury does not require medical attention. This will protect you in the event that the injury causes a delayed reaction.

Last Updated: 5/15/12