Call emergency services on 999 or, the Porters’ Lodge can be contacted, either by telephone on 01865 (2)70600 or in person if first aid is required.
If you suspect the presence of intruders, you should immediately report this to the Lodge, who will contact the police. Other matters that you need to report to the police should also be reported to the Dean (e.g. assault, theft).
You should make yourself familiar with the fire regulations posted on your staircase and in your room. You will be required to attend a fire safety briefing in College at the beginning of your first year. You must vacate your room when the fire alarm sounds, including for fire drills which are held at least twice a year, unless you have been notified in advance that you do not need to evacuate. You must not re-enter the building until told to do so.
The NPCC’s Stay Safe campaign provides useful information on staying safe in the event of an armed attack within College. Somerville, in conjunction with the University and authorities, is doing everything it can to prevent such an eventuality, but the following provides a useful reference.
the NPCC’s ‘Stay Safe: Run, Hide, Tell’ campaign