Emergency Preparedness

If an active shooter is in your vicinity, quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your life.

1. Evacuate the area if possible.
     • Have an escape route and plan in mind before attempting to evacuate.
     • Leave your belongings behind.
     • Keep your hands visible.

2. If it is too dangerous to leave the area, hide.
    • Do not remain in an open hallway or area.
    • Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view.
    • Block entry to your hiding place by barricading and/or locking the doors.
    • Silence your cell phone, mobile device, and/or pager.
3. Take action as a last resort and only if your life is in imminent danger.
    • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter.
    • Act with physical aggression and use nearby items as improvised weapons.

Call 911 when it is safe to do so.

Please note: The previous information cannot cover every possible situation that might occur.

The college maintains first aid kits and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for use by those trained in CPR and first aid.

Automated External Defibrillator Locations

Chester Campus

Beacon Hall - outside B132a, outside B156
Discovery Hall – wall outside restrooms
Facilities
Goyne Hall – outside room A101
Moyar Hall – behind 1st floor security desk, outside M216
Nicholas Center – outside N113, outside N106, outside N150 reception area, outside N168, security desk in lobby

Midlothian Campus

Administration Building – behind 1st floor security desk, next to stairwell (2nd floor)
Eliades Hall - outside E117, outside E217, outside E321 
Facilities
Hamel Hall – outside H110, outside H206, outside H320 
Trailblazer Hall – behind 1st floor security desk, fitness center (1st floor), elevators (2nd floor), elevators (3rd floor)

First Aid Kits

Chester Campus

Discovery Hall - security desk
Facilities
Goyne Hall – security desk
Moyar Hall – 1st floor security desk 
Nicholas Center – security desk in lobby, security office in N147

Midlothian Campus

Administration Building – 1st floor security desk
Eliades Hall - 2nd floor security desk 
Facilities
Hamel Hall - 1st floor security office in H113
Trailblazer Hall - 1st floor security desk, fitness center (1st floor)

Training Information
For information on how to receive training in CPR and first aid, visit the Greater Richmond Chapter – American Red Cross website, or call the chapter at 804-780-2250.

If you find a suspicious device/package:

• Do NOT attempt to pick up the device/package.
• Do NOT sound the fire alarm, use 2-way radios or use cell phones as they may trigger an explosive device.
• Evacuate the immediate area.
• Report the device to the nearest security officer.

If an earthquake occurs, immediately take the following steps:
If you are indoors:

• Drop to the ground.
• Take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table.
• Hold on until the shaking stops.

If you are outdoors:
Move quickly away from buildings, utility poles and other structures.

If you are in an automobile:
Stop in the safest place available, preferably away from power lines and trees, and stay in your vehicle for shelter.

After the earthquake stops, college personnel will examine Brightpoint's facilities to determine if evacuations are needed.

If a fire alarm sounds or you are ordered by security to evacuate, leave the building by the nearest marked exit (noted on the evacuation maps posted in each room). Do not use elevators. Unless otherwise instructed, you should proceed to the following locations:

Chester Campus

Beacon Hall – Parking Lot A
Discovery Hall – Parking Lot C
Facilities – Parking Lot H
Goyne Hall – Parking Lot A
Moyar Hall – Parking Lot F
Nicholas Center – Parking Lot I

Midlothian Campus

Administration Building – Parking Lot C
Eliades Hall – Parking Lot A
Facilities – Parking lot next to Facilities building
Hamel Hall – Parking Lot D
Trailblazer Hall – Parking Lot C

In the case of a fire, follow these steps as you evacuate the building:

• If it can be done safely, close all windows and internal doors.
• If you are in an area filled with smoke, drop to the floor, and keep your head no more than 8 – 12 inches off the floor.
• Before opening any door, feel it for heat. Do not open doors that are hot.
• Leave the building by the nearest marked exit (noted on the evacuation maps posted in each room).
• Do not use elevators.
• To report a fire or other emergency, call 911 or Security Services.

In the event of a hazardous or suspected hazardous spill:

• Do NOT touch or attempt to clean up the substance.
• Secure the area.
• Notify the nearest college faculty or staff member, who will then report the incident to Security Services.

Certain emergency situations may require Brightpoint to go on lockdown. If a lockdown is issued, you must remain in your office or classroom and lock or barricade all doors and windows. You must remain in place until an all clear is given by the incident commander or authorized college personnel.

If you have questions about how or when lockdowns are used, please contact Security Services.

In the case of severe weather, you may be instructed to proceed to the college's severe weather shelters. Go to the shelter closest to where you are at the time of the warning.

Chester Campus

Beacon Hall – B112, B113, B118, B119, B121, hallways between B117/B119 and between B112/B115
Discovery Hall – D116, D122, D125, D128, D130
Facilities – P102 (mail room), restrooms
Goyne Hall – A102
Moyar Hall – M122, M130, M132, M134, M136, 1st floor hallways near M110/M114 and M132/M134
Nicholas Center – N102

Midlothian Campus

Administration Building – B115b, 1st floor hallway near B108
Eliades Hall – E113, E115, E117
Facilities – Restrooms
Hamel Hall – H105, H107, H109
Trailblazer Hall - Lynn Theatre T112

Severe Weather Tips

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides information on how to prepare for all types of severe weather – from hurricanes, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to heat waves, winter storms and flooding.