Trip Planners
Rock Eagle 4-H Center: Environmental Education
Field Study Emergency Procedures
Severe Accidents/Vehicle Accidents
- Remain calm.
- Notify Rock Eagle staff immediately.
- Do not move a victim unless there is immediate danger.
- If a phone is available, call 2899 to reach the Rock Eagle Administrative Office. You can also dial 9-911 from the nearest phone if unable to reach any facility staff. Tell the operator the following:
- What happened
- Where the accident is located
- Someone will meet emergency personnel at the guard house and direct them to the accident.
- If necessary, leave someone by the phone to await further instructions.
- Provide any first aid required until help arrives.
- Putnam General Hospital is also available at (706) 485-2711.
- For evening emergencies:
- Dial 2821 to reach the guard. There is a guard on duty 24 hours. If using a phone off campus, dial (706) 484-2821.
- The guard can assist with emergencies and maintenance problems. The guard also patrols the center.
Fire
- Remain calm.
- Do not go back into a burning building or go near a burning vehicle.
- Follow the same directions as for other accidents.
- Account for all individuals in the group.
Storms
- Stay alert to changing weather conditions.
- If weather is severe, take cover.
- If outside, go inside; if inside, stay there.
- Go to nearest building or cottage.
- Stay away from windows and appliances.
- If outside and you cannot make it inside:
- Avoid tall trees and open fields.
- Lie flat in a ditch or gully.
- Notify maintenance or the administration office immediately if conditions such as downed power lines, etc. are observed.
