Shelter-in-Place Procedure

Posted: Aug 28, 2017 1:37 PM | Updated: Aug 27, 2017 6:00 PM

In the event of an environmental threat or hazard, such as severe weather, including a tornado, or a hazardous material leak, you may be instructed to take shelter in a NAIT building.

  • Enter and remain indoors
  • Close doors and windows
  • In severe weather, stay away from exterior walls and windows
    • During a tornado, move to the lowest level of the building or to a closet, bathroom or under a staircase. At the very least, get under a sturdy piece of furniture
  • If there is a hazardous material release nearby, close or block ventilation fans and heating/air-conditioning system vents to prevent contaminated outside air from entering the area
  • Remain sheltered until emergency services gives the ‘All Clear’

Our emergency wardens are an essential part of NAIT’s emergency response. Follow their directions, as they are knowledgeable and are trained to guide the NAIT community to safety.

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Criminal Activity
Evacuation
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Hazardous Material Release
Hold and Secure
Lockdown
Medical Emergency
Shelter-in-Place

Call for help during an emergency

If this is an emergency, call 911 immediately.

(If you call 911 from a landline on a NAIT campus, Protective Services will automatically be alerted.)

In a non-urgent or non-life-threatening situation, contact Protective Services.

Protective Services:

Phone: 780.471.7477
Fax: 780.471.7494
Email: protectiveservices@nait.ca

When in doubt, call 911.

Emergency Notifications

Protective Services can send timely emergency notifications through NAIT Alert using

  • The NAIT Alert mobile app (be sure to enable push notifications)
  • Email (to NAIT staff email accounts)
  • NAIT Twitter and, in select instances, Facebook
  • NAIT’s emergency website: nait.ca/emergency (alerts may also appear on nait.ca, staff intranet and MyNAIT Portal directing you to this website)
  • Desktop alerts on NAIT computers
  • Digital signage on NAIT campuses
  • Automated voice calls (to select users)