If an Emergency Occurs
If an emergency occurs, call 911 immediately. After 911 has been called, follow these additional steps when appropriate.
- The designated chapter officer (e.g., archon, officer next in line if the archon is not present, etc.) takes charge.
- Cooperate fully with the needs of any public safety organization (police, medical or fire personnel).
- Contact appropriate officials (National Headquarters contact, advisor and university contact).
- Restrict access to the chapter house/incident location. The archon (or officer in charge) must have complete control of the situation and be aware of who is in the area. Permit only your members and appropriate officials to enter.
- Assign one or more responsible members to guard the door calmly.
- Do not tamper with any part of the area involved in the incident, specifically things that might be construed as evidence or areas involved with the incident.
- Assemble your members in a group (in case of fire, assemble outside, in the designated evacuation area or a safe distance from the facility). Remain calm. Remind members that only the archon or chapter advisor can speak for the Fraternity — members are not to speak to anyone (including friends, significant others, parents, the university) about the emergency.
- Do not discuss details, speculate on events or elaborate on the situation.
- Submit all requested information about the incident to the proper authorities.