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Visitors Precautionary Tips
and Emergency Procedures

Precautionary Tips:

Be aware and alert.
Watch for and report unusual circumstances or behaviors such as:
- People who appear out of place or “casing the area.”
- People who seem unusually distracted, have a dazed appearance, are openly agitated, nervous or hostile.
- Packages, backpacks, etc., that seem to have been abandoned or are noticeably out of place.
- Vehicles that are parked in restricted or unusual areas or appear to have been abandoned.
Always note emergency exits whenever entering campus buildings.

In the event of a campus emergency, remain calm. Use common sense and assist others as necessary without endangering yourself.
Contact the nearest MU staff or faculty member for information, instructions or assistance. Follow the directions of staff in authority, such as police, ushers or game personnel.
Evacuate buildings immediately if requested by authorities, upon hearing an alarm or when you sense that remaining inside may be dangerous.
In emergencies, do not use the MU telephone system except to report the emergency situation.
Do not use elevators.
Do not risk your life or the lives of others by reentering a building to save personal or University property.
Do not cross Police barriers without permission.
Do not exceed your training or knowledge in attempting to provide first aid.
Use your cellular phone as the University phone services may be down or overloaded.
Contact a family member or a friend to let them know you’re safe once you have reached a secure location.
Tune in to a local media outlet or this Web site for current information regarding this emergency.