Emergency Procedure
If the Madison Public Library becomes unsafe, the librarian/s on duty will inform the patrons within the library and take appropriate action by either locking the doors of the library, escorting patrons to the basement of the library, or evacuating the library.
The emergency procedure is put into place when the librarian in charge determines it is unsafe. The librarian in charge will use their best judgment along with information from local law enforcement agencies and other emergency personnel.
Emergencies can consist of, but are not limited to:
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Bomb threat
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Dangerous Behavior
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Fire
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Flood
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Gas, Water line, or Electrical Emergencies
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Heavy Snow Fall
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Medical Emergencies
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Missing Children
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Power Failure
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Sexual Misconduct
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Tornado
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Weapon in the Library: Active Shooter/ Dangerous Situation Outside the Building
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Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees, September, 2022