Lake Michigan College Emergency Procedures

Medical
Do not move the injured or ill person unless threatened by fire or other imminent danger. Call the 911 Dispatcher. From a college phone, dial 9. Wait for tone - then dial 911. From a pay phone, no coin is needed. Dial 911. From a direct line phone dial 9-911. Say, "There's an emergency at Lake Michigan College."

• Answer the questions you are asked.
• Be specific about your location.
• Do not hang up until told to do so.
• Call 6911. If no answer, dial 8135 or 8137.
• Evenings & Saturdays: dial 6911. If no answer, dial 8128.

Fire
The state Fire Safety Board requires that the College conduct fire drills throughout the school year. General Procedures when the fire alarm sounds:

1. All staff and students will leave the building immediately and proceed to the nearest main parking lot.
2. If there is a handicapped person in your class or office, it may be necessary to make arrangements with others to help carry the person to safety.
3. In the event that the nearest exit is the source of fire and/or is filled with smoke, use the next nearest exit.
4. Do not use elevators.
5. Do not open a door until you touch it to determine that it is not warm or hot.
6. Remain in the parking lot until an all clear has been announced by the Director of Facilities, or after 5 p.m., the Student Services staff.

Police/Ambulance
For life threatening emergencies, dial 9-911. For all other emergencies dial 6911.

Lake Michigan College - 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-8100
LMC at South Haven - 125 Veterans Boulevard, South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-7500
LMC at Bertrand Crossing - 1905 Foundation Drive, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 695-1391
M-TEC at LMC - 400 Klock Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 926-6832