In the event of a threat of severe weather:

• Contact the Butler University Police Department at 911
• The Butler University Police Department will assign an officer to monitor the progress of the severe weather.
• Test of the emergency generators will be done and a check of the fluid levels.
• Check all HVAC Units to make sure that all access panels are secure
• Check all first aid kits to make sure they are supplied.
• Ensure all roof drains are free and clear of debris.
• Review evacuation procedures.

In the event severe weather is detected on campus:

• Close and lock all cash registers.
• Close and lock all areas containing money including safes.
• Shut down all computers and electrical equipment that might be damaged.
• Evacuate the building if the safety of the faculty/staff, students and visitors are threatened.
• The decision to evacuate a building will be announced by BUPD.
• Meet at a predetermined location away from the building.
• Check all areas of the building to make sure everyone is evacuated

In the event of property damage resulting from severe weather:

• The Butler University Police Department will establish control of security around the affected area.
• Only authorized persons may enter the area after it is declared safe to enter.

If the roof is leaking:

• Cover with plastic any property that may be damaged
• Place trash cans under leaking areas
• Elevate property off the floor to at least 12 inches.
• Rope off damaged areas.

If there is water in the building:

• Notify the Butler University Police Department
• Building services will be notified to facilitate cleanup of the area
• Document all expenses