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Each occupied living space will be inspected every 30 days. Residents are
expected to be in compliance with regulations related to fire prevention and
room conditions.
Living quarters are expected to be kept clean and in order including: no
clutter on the floors, kitchen area including utensils kept clean, food
items stored properly, personal belongings limited to individual rooms, all
means of egress free from obstruction, general living conditions clean and
uncluttered.
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Each facility is equipped with fire prevention/notification devices. It is
the responsibility of the student to immediately notify the Residence Life
Office if one of the devices is not working, has been discharged, or needs
repair.
Batteries are not to be removed from the smoke detectors.
Fire drills will be conducted routinely for the residents of Lavaca Hall.
All residents are expected to participate in the drills as if an actual
emergency.
All residents are to follow the following procedures for fire.
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| Lavaca Hall |
Fire Alarm
A fire alarm signals that all occupants must evacuate the building
immediately in a safe manner without running, obstructing exits, or
endangering others. Once evacuated from the building, all students should
gather in front of the Student Services Center. An evacuation plan and
escape route is posted on the inside of the door to each room and in the
hallways.
Housing staff, TSTC Police Department Officers, and/or Fire Department
personnel will attempt to evacuate the building. All residents must comply
with the directives of any personnel attempting to evacuate the building.
Alarms should be treated as an actual emergency at all times.
Anyone discovering a fire or hazardous emergency should:
1. Signal an alarm immediately by engaging nearest
fire alarm pull station.
2. Follow evacuation procedures.
3. Contact 911 (9-911 for a campus line).
4. Contact an RA/CA.
Following any evacuation, DO NOT return to the building until directed to do
so by a Police Department Officer or Fire Department personnel.
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| Red River Apartments |
Fire
Following the signal of a smoke alarm, all residents should take the
following action:
1. Check the apartment for smoke.
fire alarm pull station.
2. Utilize the fire extinguisher if necessary.
3. Evacuate the apartment.
4. Contact the TSTC Police Department Office and
RAs/CAs
Evacuations may include neighboring apartments when necessary. Follow all
directives of the TSTC Police Department Officers, Housing staff, and Fire
Department personnel.
Only return to the apartment after being directed to do so by TSTC Police
Department or Fire Department personnel.
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Severe weather warnings are sounded by the TSTC siren alarm system. The
warning will be signaled by a three (3) minute steady blast of the siren.
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Residents should take the following action after any warning signal:
1. Proceed to the first floor.
2. Assemble in the hallway with all doors closed.
3. Take a kneeling position with hands interlocked
covering the back of the neck and head.
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| Red River Apartments |
1. Proceed to the internal most portion of the
apartment.
2. Take a kneeling position with hands interlocked
covering the back of the neck and head.
Return to normal activity only after the 'all clear' signal has sounded,
which will consist of six (6), 10-second blasts from the siren.
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In the rare event single student housing needs to be evacuated, residents
will be directed to congregate at a central location, which is typically the
Student Recreation Center for further instructions.
If the entire campus is to be evacuated, please see the attached map for the
evacuation route you should take from housing. Those residents without cars
will be directed to a central location to be picked up and taken to a
secured location.
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No matter where you reside, theft of your personal property is always
possible. All residents are encouraged to follow basic concepts in keeping
their property safe:
· Keep doors and windows locked at all
times especially when you leave, even if it is to just go next door for a
second.
· Mark all personal items with an
identifiable marking.
· Never leave your wallet, bag, purse
or other items of property unsecured or unattended
· Do not leave anything of value in
your vehicle, including books.
· Only carry sufficient cash for your
immediate needs.
· Never carry your Personal
Identification Number with your credit cards. Never tell anyone, including a
bank representative, your PIN.
· Never let anyone see your PIN when
entering it on an Automatic Teller Machine.
· Always carry your bag or purse close
to you where it cannot be easily snatched.
· Don't put your bag or purse on the floor when
in a public toilet cubicle.
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Tips for staying safe while on campus and out within the community.
· Don't walk alone, especially at
night.
· Be aware of what is going on around
you.
· When at a party/club, do not allow
others to get your drink or drink from a cup that you have not had an eye
on.
· Do not allow a lot of people in your
room/apartment at one time because you are responsible for their actions
while there.
· Do not give out personal information
over the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet unless you have
initiated the contact or know with whom you are dealing.
· If you notice someone following you
when you.re driving, head for the nearest busy, brightly lighted area. Write
down the license number and make and model of the car. Call 911 or your
local emergency number.
· Don't display your cash or any other
inviting targets such as pagers, cell phones, hand-held electronic games, or
expensive jewelry and clothing.
· When returning to your vehicle,
carry your keys in your hand and be ready to unlock the door and enter as
quickly as possible. As you approach your vehicle, scan the area, glance
underneath the vehicle, and take a quick look inside before entering.
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Any damage to your personal property is not the responsibility of the
institution. For that reason, you are encouraged to think about insurance.
You will want to see if your parents/guardians insurance covers your
property while here at school. If not, you may want to see about getting
your own insurance.
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