Emergency Procedures

Summary of Policy

This policy outlines the procedures employees should take in the instance of an emergency.

Affected Parties

All Groups

Policy Statement

Applies to: All employees

Employees should dial 911 for any situation that requires immediate police, fire, or medical response. Immediately after calling 911, employees should report the emergency to the Department of Safety and Security at (603) 646-4000. For employees located at the Dartmouth Health campus who are in immediate need of security assistance, security can be reached by any of the following four methods: 1) activate a Duress Alarm button in your area, 2) call the hospital operator at 5555, 3) call 5-7896 during office hours or, 4) activate the Emergency Call Box (Lot 20).

Calling the Department of Safety and Security in every instance of a possible campus emergency is essential.

Employees who require special assistance in emergencies should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Title IX at ADA@dartmouth.edu or (603) 646-3920

Policy ID

032-0013

Effective Date

December 1, 2006

Last Revised Date

July 12, 2024

Division

Office of the President

Office of Primary Responsibility

Office of Human Resources (HR)

Last Reviewed Date

July 12, 2024

Next Review Date

2029