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Steps to follow in case of an emergency:

1. If anyone has been injured or is in danger of injury or loss of life, call 911. NEVER HESITATE TO CALL 911.
2. The Eminent Archon (or officer next in line if the EA is not present) takes charge.
3. Restrict access to the chapter house immediately.
4. Permit only your members and appropriate officials to enter. Assign one or more responsible members to guard the door calmly.
5. Do not tamper with any part of the area involved in the incident, specifically that which might be construed as evidence or involved with the incident.
6. Call Chief Operating Officer John Perkins at (847) 313-8067.
7. Notify your chapter adviser and Province Archon.
8. Assemble your members in a group (in case of fire, assemble outside in front, near the street). Remind members that only the EA or chapter adviser can speak for the Fraternity. Members are not to speak to anyone about the crisis.
9. Do not discuss details, speculate on events or otherwise elaborate on the situation. Often, litigation follows crisis, and your statements could be used in court.
10. Contact appropriate campus officials.
11. Cooperate with appropriate authorities.
12. Clothing or items with the Fraternity’s name or letters should not be worn during the investigation period.
13. Complete the Incident Report Form and submit within 24 hours of the incident. You can download the form at www.sae.net/incident-report.
14. No one should comment to the media. Instead, media should be referred to Director of Communications at (847) 553-8597.