SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH: Always keep your valuables secured, no matter where you are. Larcenies of laptops and other valuable items occur most when left unattended in libraries and offices.

PREPARE YOURSELF: REDUCE THE RISKS OF DISASTERS

Disasters such as fires, floods, explosions and civil disturbances can endanger employees, customers and the public. You ability to react quickly and rationally during an emergency can save your life and those around you. Have a plan in place is the key to ensuring a safer environment.

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HOME INVASION: FAMILY SURVIVAL TIPS

You are at home with your family and you hear a knock at the door late night. As soon as you unlock the door, two people come bursting into your home. This is something you never expected. The level of terror and anxiety is enormous. What can you do to avoid or deal with this?

1.      Alarm system to press for police help and have SIRENS on alarm system.

2.      Strong solid doors, to slow intruders down so you can call for help.

3.      Peephole on door and use it, don’t just unlock the door (BE SUSPICIOUS)

4.      Have an escape plan (Don’t be afraid to run for help, making noise or having someone else run for help) Running to get help is actually better than waiting to be tied up and or worse and allowing the intruders to take over.

5.      Above all keep a cool head and keep thinking. Even a cell phone can be used.

6.      Finally, compliance might be your only option. It is not a wrong choice to try to stay safe and buy time.

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Never forgotten: Binge Drinking Fatalities

Todd Cruikshank—sophomore at the University of New Hampshire becomes highly intoxicated at a party and falls to his death from the roof of his fraternity house.

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EMERGENCY GUIDE/SERIOUS CRIME OR VIOLENCE

In ALL emergencies, safeguarding lives is paramount. Use common sense-Do Not Panic

If you observe a criminal act or suspicious person, notify QCC Police immediately.

If a gun is involved, call 911 first

Try not to panic

Exit the area immediately or take cover

Remember details-clothing description, physical characteristics, more than one suspect, etc.

Assist the officers when they arrive by supplying them with all pertinent information.

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SNOW CANCELLATIONS:

Call 508-854-4545

Cancellation Notification: If it becomes necessary to cancel or delay classes and activities due to the weather and/or an emergency, you may contact the College’s Inclement Weather Line,

508-854-4545, or visit the Web site, http://www.qcc.mass.edu/inclementweather for information.

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Parking Appeal Excuse of the Month:  “QCC has NOT yet given me a parking sticker even though the payment has been made. Secondly last Friday when we had parked in the QCC parking lot we were told by the director of QCC that we could park…”

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