SAFETY
PUBLIC SAFETY – The Public Safety office works to create a safe campus community in which to work, live and learn. Public Safety is primarily a service-oriented depart- ment created to meet the specialized needs of a large urban university. Some of the duties of the officers include foot and vehicle patrols, record keeping and medical emergency coordination. The Public Safety office operates 24-hours a day, seven days a week, to serve and protect students, faculty and staff. To request assistance on the Lincoln Park campus, call (773) 325-7777. Students should report all suspicious activities or persons to the Public Safety office via phone or by visiting Public Safety, Centennial Hall, 2345 N. Sheffield, Suite 304. Public Safety offers an escort service to all Lincoln Park students. The escort service runs between 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily. Students are escorted from one DePaul University building to another including parking lots. Also included in this service is the Fullerton train stop and 1237 W. Fullerton Ave. at the Lincoln Park campus, an escort may be obtained by calling (773)-325- 7233 or ext. 57233 from a university telephone.
OCCUPANTS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE DURING BUILDING EVACUATIONS – During an emergency evacuation, the Office of Public Safety must have the ability to identify individuals who need evacuation assistance, including the type of assistance required. All students and staff , including visitors with disabilities and special require- ments, including those with mobility, visual, auditory, or cognitive impairments, who need assistance in an emer- gency evacuation are encouraged to self identify and regis- ter with the Office of Public Safety at the beginning of each academic quarter. To self identify, please contact the assis- tant director of emergency management at (773) 325-4414 with your on-campus residence (if applicable), schedule, and classroom information.
BALCONIES AND REAR STAIRWELLS – Certain apart- ment buildings have rear stairways or balconies attached to them, but not all are open for resident use. The balconies located on the west side of Sanctuary Hall and Townhomes are closed to resident use. Sheffield Square Apartments and Vincent and Louise House have rear stairways for fire evacuation purposes only. Residents present in areas not open for resident use may be subject to discipline. The fol- lowing is a non-exhaustive list of balcony and rear patio or stairway policies:
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Alcohol is not permitted on any rear stairway, balcony, deck or patio
• No smoking on balconies •
No furniture or other items may be used or stored on any balcony, rear deck or patio
No decorative lighting, lanterns or pumpkins can be displayed
Grilling on the back porches, patio areas or yards of apartment units is strictly prohibited throughout campus
Garbage must be disposed of and should not be stored on back porches
COMMUNITY AREA CAMERAS – Cameras are
installed in all community areas of residence halls and may be recording at any time. Community areas include resi- dence hall front desks, hallways, study lounges, kitchens, stairwells, study rooms and exteriors of buildings. The main purpose of the cameras is to provide additional security throughout the residence halls.
MINOR ILLNESS AND INJURY – A minor incident or illness is a situation that does not require immediate emer- gency room treatment. The resident is advised to see a Residential Education staff member for assistance or, if covered by Medcare, visit a designated health clinic.
SERIOUS PHYSICAL ILLNESS AND INJURY – A serious incident or illness is one that needs immediate pro- fessional emergency care. The resident is advised to dial 911. The resident may also contact Public Safety at (773) 325-7777.
SEVERE WEATHER – The below information may help keep you safe in severe weather conditions. You can use the radio to monitor live weather reports (for example, WGN or WBBM radio), or go to
accuweather.com for continuous live radar reports.
TORNADOES – Be alert for these danger signs (gener- ally March through September): severe thunderstorms with frequent lightning, heavy rain, hail, roaring noise, funnel clouds, strong winds and power failure. The local branch of the National Weather Service will issue severe weather bul- letins to the local authorities and local TV and radio stations. Chicago is located in Cook County.
Tornado Watch: A “watch” indicates that conditions are conducive to the development of a tornado.
Tornado Warning: A “warning” indicates that a tornado has been detected and may be approaching. If a tornado warning is issued, or the city warning sirens have been acti- vated, take the following precautions:
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Seek shelter immediately in the lower levels of the build- ing or an internal hallway. Stay away from windows and glass enclosures
Use only stairwells, DO NOT USE ELEVATORS
Remain in the sheltered area until the “all clear” is com- municated by hall staff
Cooperate fully with university staff, who have your safety as their first priority
THUNDERSTORMS – If you hear the sound of thunder, immediately proceed to the closest indoor location, because no place outside is safe when lightning is in the area. Everyone should stay indoors until the storm has safely passed.
SAFETY
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