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

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