Emergency Instructions

Students with disabilities should:

  • Know the exits on every floor where they have classes
  • Identify rescue assistance areas* in advance
  • Do NOT use elevators during an emergency  

Emergency Contacts

  • Emergency Dispatch: 911
  • University Police Department: 406-657-2147

If You Cannot Use Stairs

During an emergency:

  • Go to the nearest designated rescue assistance area (if safe)
  • Remain there until help arrives
  • University Police and first responders will check these areas

Also:

  • Alert faculty, staff, or classmates
  • Ask them to notify emergency responders of your location

Assistance for Students

  • Students who are visually impaired may need assistance reaching an exit.
  • Students with mobility or other disabilities may need assistance accessing evacuation routes.
  • ALL students are responsible for identifying exits and rescue locations in advance.

If you have questions, contact:

  • Disability Support Services: 406-657-2283
  • University Police: 406-657-2147

Rescue Assistance Locations

APSARUKE WEST

  • 1st floor: West entrance
  • 1st - 3rd floors: East and west stairwell landings

ART ANNEX

  • No designated rescue area. Use accessible west exit.

CISEL

  • 2nd floor: North and west stairwells
  • 3rd floor: North and west stairwells

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

  • 2nd - 4th floors: Center stairwells

CITY COLLEGE

Tech Building

  • 2nd floor: Top of north stairwell
  • 2nd floor: Stairwell between elevator and Room B012

Health Sciences Building

  • North and south side stairwells

LIBERAL ARTS

  • 2nd - 8th floors: South stairwell (to the right when facing the elevators)

LIBRARY

  • 3rd floor: Main stairwell
  • 2nd floor: Near west/reference desk entrance

MCMULLEN

  • Center stairwell: Basement, 2nd, and 3rd floors

PETRO HALL

  • Central stairway landings on each floor

PHYSICAL EDUCATION BUILDING

  • No designated rescue area. Use accessible exits.

RIMROCK HALL

  • Central stairway landings on each floor

SCIENCE

  • 2nd floor: Northeast, southwest, and southeast stairwells

Important Reminders

  • Ask someone to notify emergency personnel of your location
  • Keep stairwell doors closed
  • Do not re-enter buildings until cleared

Additional Emergency Numbers

  • City Emergency Services (Police/Fire/Ambulance): 911
  • Student Health Services: 406-657-2153

 

* Rescue assistance areas refers to designated locations where individuals may wait for emergency personnel.  This terminology does not imply ADAAG compliance requirements for newer buildings.

 

Emergency Notification System

The MSU Billings Emergency Notification System automatically sends Emergency Notifications, Timely Warnings, and Public Safety Advisories to students and employees via their MSUB email account. 

To recieve text message alerts in addition to email alerts, students and employees must opt-in via Banner.

Visitors and community members may opt-in to receive text messages, as well.

 

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