Campus Disruptions
| What To Do First | What To Do Next |
|---|---|
| Fire and Explosion | |
| Call 911 | Pull alarm, alert others, close doors, evacuate to safe area, follow instructions of New School personnel. |
| Odd Odor, Natural Gas Odor, Burning Odor | |
| Call 212.229.7001 Campus Security | Identify source if possible. Do not activate light switches or other electronics. Do not cause sparks or ignite open flame. If severe, evacuate. |
| Power Outage (limited) | |
| Call 212.229.7001 Campus Security | If outage is prolonged, information about alternate housing or class meeting venues will be available via the university status webpage or via the informational notice on the university's home page ( www.newschool.edu). |
| Power Outage (campus-wide, including communications systems) | |
| Follow instructions of New School personnel | Information will be disseminated throughout the university and directives given via announcements at campus facilities. Briefings will be given at specified central locations. |
| Campus Disturbances (demonstrations, unruly crowds) | |
| Follow instructions of Campus Security and/or NYPD | Proceed as directed to classes and other activities. Campus Security will act in concert with the police department to ensure that university schedules are not interrupted or delayed |
| Labor Disruptions | |
| Call 212.229.7001 Campus Security | In the event of a labor disruption, The New School will make swift and appropriate adjustments to maintain the regular schedule of classes, services, and activities. |
| Suspicious Package or Mail | |
| Call 212.229.7001 Campus Security | Do not touch or move the suspicious item. If instructed to evacuate, do so promptly. |
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Emergency Phone Numbers
Life-Threatening Emergency
911
Campus Safety (24 Hour)
212.229.7001
Student Medical Services
212.229.1671, option 2
Student Counseling Services
212.229.1671, option 1
Campus Safety Director
212.229.5101
