Riot / Civil Unrest

Should our campus become the target of public demonstrations, or in the event of civil disturbance, building occupants are requested to:

1. 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.

2. Move indoors, avoid becoming a spectator.
3. Leave or avoid the area of disturbance.
4. Avoid becoming involved in the situation by arguing or attempting to interfere.
5. Occupants of lower floors should close blinds.
6. Follow the instructions given by emergency personnel, law enforcement, or other officials.