If a fire alarm sounds or you are ordered to evacuate by security, leave the building by the nearest marked exit (noted on the evacuation maps posted in each room). Do not use elevators. Unless otherwise instructed, you should proceed to the following locations:

Chester Campus
Bird Hall – Parking Lot F
Godwin Hall – Parking Lot C
Goyne Hall – Parking Lot A
Moyar Hall – Parking Lot F
Nicholas Student Center – Parking Lot A
Facilities – Parking Lot H
Classroom and Office Trailers – Parking Lot F

Midlothian Campus
Academic Building – Parking Lot A
Administration Building – Parking Lot C
Facilities – Parking lot next to Facilities building

JTCC Nursing Education Center
Front parking lot assembling as close as possible to Johnston-Willis Drive

CCWA – Featherstone
Parking lot in front of building toward Huguenot Road

Shelter in Place

Certain emergency situations may require you to shelter in place (remain in your office or classroom). If you are instructed to shelter in place by a College security officer, law enforcement officer or a John Tyler Community College faculty or staff member, please remain in place and remain calm. Once an all clear is given, you will be allowed to leave the premises.

Fire

In the case of a fire, follow these steps as you evacuate the building:

• If it can be done safely, close all windows and internal doors.
• If you are in an area filled with smoke, drop to the floor, and keep your head no more than 8 – 12 inches off the floor.
• Before opening any door, feel it for heat. Do not open doors that are hot.
• Leave the building by the nearest marked exit (noted on the evacuation maps posted in each room).
• Do not use elevators.

Bomb Threat/Suspicious Device Found

If you find a suspicious device/package:

• Do NOT attempt to pick up the device/package.
• Do NOT sound the fire alarm, use 2-way radios or use cell phones as they may trigger an explosive device.
• Evacuate the immediate area.
• Report the device to the nearest security officer.

College Security Locations

Chester
Moyar Hall – 1st floor (across from M101)
Nicholas Student Center – inside the main entrance

Midlothian
Administration Building – 1st floor, atrium
Academic Building – 2nd floor (next to A215)
Science Building – 1st floor (near C109)

JTCC Nursing Education Center
Inside main entrance

Hazardous Spill

In the event of a hazardous or suspected hazardous spill:

• Do NOT touch or attempt to clean up the substance.
• Secure the area.
• Notify the nearest College faculty or staff member, who will then report the incident to Security Services.