Should our campus become the target of public demonstrations, or in the event of civil disturbance, building occupants are requested to:
- Notify the Campus Police at:
- Gaithersburg Campus x2222 from a campus phone or call 301-975-2222 from a cellular phone. When calling 911 from a cellular or off-site phone inform the 911 dispatcher that the emergency is on the NIST campus.
- Boulder Campus x7777 from a campus phone or call 303-497-7777 from a cellular phone. When calling 911 from a cellular or off-site phone inform the 911 dispatcher that the emergency is on the NIST campus.
- Move indoors, avoid becoming a spectator.
- Leave or avoid the area of disturbance.
- Avoid becoming involved in the situation by arguing or attempting to interfere.
- Occupants of lower floors should close blinds.
- Follow the instructions given by emergency personnel, law enforcement, or other officials.