Emergency Management: Fire

Sep 4, 2025 | Emergency Management, Intercom

On Sep. 2, a fire alarm was activated in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. After a comprehensive review, it was determined that a faulty sensor was the cause. This event provided a valuable opportunity to revisit best practices for fire alarms on our campus.

As documented in NMC’s Emergency Management Plan on page 23, please remember the following points:

Fire or presence of smoke in a building:

  1. Pull the building fire alarm to alert all building occupants.
  2. Walk quickly to the nearest available exit that can be reached safely, alert others to do the same, and help persons requiring assistance, with their permission.
  3. Go to the designated evacuation point as directed on the Emergency Management Plan (page 34).
  4. Elevators are not to be used during any evacuation or related to a fire.
  5. When safely away from the building, call 911 then direct someone to call Campus Security at (231) 995-1111.
  6. Notify responding emergency personnel of any persons remaining in the building.
  7. Evacuation maps are posted in each building and room.
  8. Do not re-enter a building unless directed by a First Responder or Campus Security.

Fire alarm sounds in a building:

  1. Walk quickly to the nearest available exit that can be reached safely, alert others to do the same, and help persons requiring assistance, with their permission.
  2. Go to the designated evacuation point as directed on the Emergency Management Plan (page 34).
  3. Do not use elevators.
  4. Evacuation area maps are posted in each building and room.
  5. Do not re-enter a building unless directed by a First Responder or Campus Security.

Emergency Management: Weather watch and warning notifications

Jun 19, 2023 | Emergency Management, Intercom

A severe thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should go about your normal activities, but keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the National Weather Service’s weather radio or local radio and television stations for further updates and possible warnings. (more…)

Emergency Management: Gas Leaks

Jan 18, 2023 | Emergency Management, Intercom

Natural gas is a colorless, odorless, and combustible gas consisting primarily of methane. For safety and detection, there is an unpleasant odorant called mercaptan (smells like rotten eggs) to the natural gas traveling through most of the pipelines. Propane is a gas compressed into a transportable liquid and stored in tanks. The odorant mercaptan is also added to propane. (more…)

Emergency Management: Watch notifications

Jun 21, 2021 | Emergency Management, Intercom

A severe thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should go about your normal activities, but keep an eye to the sky and an ear to the National Weather Service’s weather radio or local radio and television stations for further updates and possible warnings. (more…)

Emergency Management: Operational Continuity

May 20, 2019 | Emergency Management, Intercom

Operational continuity is a second, but critical, priority. As initial responses are completed, Emergency Management Team staff will focus on operational continuity planning by developing an assessment of damage, program disruptions, and other continuity problems. As the complete assessment emerges, Emergency Management Team staff will identify and recommend the most effective recovery plan for the College. If possible, academic programs and basic services will be resumed immediately.
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