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WHAT SHOULD I
BRING?
Bedding for extra-long
twin size bed: sheets, pillowcases,
mattress cover, pillow, blankets.
Bathroom supplies: shower shoes,
cap, towels, washcloths, hygiene products (soap,
deodorant, lotion, shampoo, hair products, etc),
bathroom cleaning supplies.
For your room: small throw rug, refrigerator
(smaller than 4.0 cu. ft), surge protector (UL
designation only).
Housekeeping Services: As a resident
of university housing, you are responsible for
keeping your room clean. The housekeeping staff
is NOT responsible for individual rooms.
Recommended cleaning items needed: small wastebasket
(3-5 gal.), broom, mop and cleaning supplies.
Note: Each room is equipped with a bed,
desk & chair, closet, individual controls for
heat and air, venetian blinds for windows, one
telephone jack, internet jack and cable hook-up.
Just in case...
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clothes hangers |
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laundry detergent
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personal first-aid kit
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iron & ironing board
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locks
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telephone |
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phone cards
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television (32” or smaller)
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school supplies |
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cable wires
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rolls of quarters
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air freshener without electric socket
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magazines & books |
Some basic necessities in case of an emergency:
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Flashlight with extra batteries |
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Medications |
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Battery-powered Radio |
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Food |
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Water |
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In
the event of a natural disaster, what
will I need? |
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AID KIT |
TOOLS
& SUPPLIES |
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Two pairs of Latex, or other
sterile gloves
(if you are allergic to Latex).
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Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
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Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic
towelettes to disinfect.
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Antibiotic ointment to prevent
infection.
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Burn ointment to prevent infection.
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Adhesive bandages in a variety
of sizes.
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Eye wash solution to flush the
eyes or as general decontaminant.
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Thermometer
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Prescription medications you
take every day such as insulin,
heart medicine and asthma inhalers. |
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Paper plates & cups, plastic
utensils
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Non-electric can opener
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Personal hygiene items:
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toothbrush
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toothpaste |
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comb |
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soap |
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contact lens supplies |
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feminine supplies |
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Plastic garbage bags & ties
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Include at least one complete
change of clothing & footwear including
a long-sleeved shirt & long pants,
closed-toed shoes or boots, raincoat
and umbrella
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If you wear glasses, keep an
extra pair with your disaster supplies. |
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kit should be adjusted based on your
own personal needs. Do not include
candles, weapons, toxic chemicals or
controlled drugs unless prescribed by
a physician. |
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PROHIBITED ITEMS
Please do not bring any of the following items.
If brought, they will
be confiscated. Residence Life &
Housing will not be responsible for any confiscated
item(s). In addition, students will be subject
to disciplinary action.
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George Foreman Grills |
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Hot Plates & other heating appliances |
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Toasters/Toaster Ovens |
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Microwaves |
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Extension Cords |
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Multi-plug Adaptors |
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Pets |
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Bicycles |
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Weight-lifting Equipment |
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Candles |
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Incense |
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Air Fresheners w/ Electric Sockets |
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Furniture |
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Electric Kettles |
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Weapons (including but not limited to:
knives, guns, darts, airguns, paintball
guns) |
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Fire Safety
and Decoration Policies
For more information about fire safety
protocols, please visit the links below:
Fire Evacuation Procedures |
Fire
Safety Inspections
Housing Services are truly committed to your safety.
With so many students living in such close proximity
within our residence halls, each and every resident
plays an important role in fire prevention. The following
policies are designed to aid in fire prevention and
protect the safety of all residents. If you have questions
related to fire safety, please contact Housing Services
at (757) 823-8407 or email us at
housing@nsu.edu.
Smoke
Free Residence Areas:
All residence areas have been designated as smoke-free
facilities. Smoking is not allowed within any part of
these facilities or within 15 feet of the buildings,
including exterior balconies, stairways, steps and entranceways.
Electrical
Appliances:
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Power strips must have a built-in circuit breaker
and carry the Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) approval.
Power Strips are required because THE USE OF EXTENSION
CORDS VIOLATES FIRE CODE AND IS PROHIBITED.
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You cannot plug power strips into other
power strips in a series, so bring one with
a long cord. |
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Cords/cables may not run under, through
or around a door, and must be taped securely
to the floor so they do not pose a tripping
hazard. |
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Electrical cables may not pass under any
carpeting. |
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Each room may have one small refrigerator not
exceeding 5.0 cubic feet capacity (or two refrigerators
that are each 4.0 cubic feet capacity) No cooking
or heating appliances are permitted |
The
following appliances are approved for use in residence
halls:
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television sets |
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hair dryers |
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electrical curling irons/heating curlers with
enclosed heating coil |
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computer equipment |
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sound system entertainment |
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lamps (except halogen lamps) |
The
following items are not permitted:
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Extension cords |
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Multi-plug adapters |
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Candles with wicks and incense |
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Electrical appliances with exposed heating elements
including: hot plates, ovens, toasters, grills,
soldering irons, hot pots, tea kettles and heaters |
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Microwave oven |
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Space heaters |
Decorations
Policy:
Furnishings/Decorations
All rooms are furnished with beds, closets,
desks and chairs. Students are permitted to bring a
radio, television, (earphones are recommended), clock,
computer, desk lamps (a necessity) and small rugs. ADDITIONAL
FURNITURE IS NOT PERMITTED.
FURNISHINGS ARE
NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM THE ROOMS OR THE LOBBY
Mattresses are to be used on the
bed frames provided and not on the floor. Students must
provide their own bed linens (sheets, pillow cases,
blankets) and mattress covers.
Residents living in suites must provide
their own shower curtains, cleaning supplies, deodorizers/cleaners
(for bathrooms) and cleaning equipment (brooms, mops,
mini vacuum cleaners, etc). The University will supply
trash bags and bathroom tissue.
Students housed
in suites must remove their shower curtains and curtain
rods before check-out.
Room Decorations
All decorations must be nonflammable
materials. Wire, rope, or string may be strung across
the room; no tacks, pins, nails, paste or glue is to
be on the walls or wood works.
Door decorations: message pads, etc.
are limited to two pieces not larger than 8 ½” x 14”
each. No offensive alcohol/drug related posters or paraphernalia
are permitted.
Ceiling
Decorations:
No glow-in-the-dark stars,
etc. are permitted on the ceilings or walls.
Postings
Posting of fliers or other information in common
areas will be restricted to areas approved and identified
by the Residence Hall Coordinator in each hall. Any
unauthorized documents will be removed and disposed
of immediately by Housing staff.
All residents and tenants are subject to the same
"Decorations Policy". Failure to comply will result
in administrative review and possible sanctions appropriate
to the infraction, to include removal from University
residency.
Fire
Safety Regulations:
- All residents and guests must evacuate at the
sounding of building fire alarm systems.
- It is a violation to block an exit for any purpose.
- No occupant or visitor will be permitted to
collect and/or assemble material, which would constitute
a fire hazard anywhere within the residence area.
- No occupant or visitor will be allowed to kindle
any type of fire within the residence area.
- Burning candles and incense is prohibited in
the residence halls.
- Fire drills will be conducted during the year.
The State Fire Marshal inspects each residential
area during the year for fire code violations. Upon
re-inspection, any resident still in violation of
code or housing regulations will receive an Administrative
Hearing. If you have questions related to fire safety,
please contact the Facilities office.
- For your safety and protection, remember, in
case of fire, get out as quickly as possible and
leave the fire fighting to the professionals.
State
Fire Marshal Inspections:
Purpose: To define
the operational process to be followed when dealing
with the annual State Fire Marshal's Office Inspection
of residential facilities at Norfolk State University.
Definition: Annually,
soon after Opening, an inspector from the State Fire
Marshal's Office begins the inspection of residence
facilities. These inspections occur periodically throughout
the academic year and encompass all residential facilities
on campus.
Day of Inspection:
On the day of the first and subsequent re-inspections,
Housing provides keys/staff members to accompany the
State Fire Marshal during the inspection process. For
each space inspected, a "notice" is issued by Housing
Services, indicating any discrepancy found or states
that the room was inspected and there are no violations.
All reports, notifications and inspections are handled
in the same manner unless otherwise stipulated within
this policy.
After the Inspection:
At the conclusion of each scheduled visit, the State
Fire Marshal compiles reports for each area inspected.
The Residential Housing Manager and the University Safety
Officer will be responsible for forwarding all violations
to their staff members. The Residence Hall Coordinator
and building staff is responsible for the immediate
correction of all discrepancies within their capability.
Each resident, tenant or staff member responsible for
assigned areas are contacted by e-mail, emphasizing
the need for immediate correction of each violation.
The Residence Hall Coordinator will verbally speak
with all residents who are in violation to ensure that
violations are corrected by the date specified on the
report.
The Residential Housing Manager and Residence Hall
Coordinators will ensure correction of discrepancies
in areas under their purview within the allotted time
frame, and report these corrections.
Sanctions: The
following sanctions apply to residents found in violation
during the inspections:
- Resident (s) found in violation of code are
subject to fines.
- Resident (s) with serious infractions or repeated
violations may be subject to significant fines and/or
imprisonment.
 What to do in
case of a fire:
When the fire alarm sounds you must evacuate the
facility. Never assume it is a drill or false alarm;
treat each alarm as the real thing.
- Feel your door knob before opening it:
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- If heat or heavy smoke is present
in the corridor, close the door and stay in the
room. Keep low to the floor to avoid excessive
smoke inhalation.
IF
YOU CAN LEAVE THE ROOM:
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Wear shoes; if possible, carry wet towels.
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Close all doors behind you to retard the spread
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If you are in another part of the building,
do not return to your room. |
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Go to the nearest exit or stairway. NEVER USE
AN ELEVATOR. If the nearest exit is blocked, use
an alternate route. If all exits are blocked, go
back to your room and follow the procedures described
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Never re-enter the building until staff indicates
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IF YOU CANNOT LEAVE THE ROOM:
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If possible, open the window at the top and
the bottom to let out smoke and let in fresh air.
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DO NOT BREAK THE GLASS. Smoke and fumes may
be drawn in through the windows. You must be able
to close the window if necessary.
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Shout for help. Seal cracks around the door
with towels or bed linen to keep out smoke. Stay
near the floor when possible. |
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Hang a sheet, jacket, shirt or other object
in or outside the window to attract attention.
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If
you discover a fire, do not endanger yourself:
- PULL THE NEAREST ALARM BOX
- SHOUT A WARNING - REPEAT IT
- CALL 911, even if a small fire has been quickly
extinguished.
- Close all doors - especially those on stairwells,
which should NEVER be open.
- Leave the building, move at least 200 feet away
from the building. Keep clear of driveways, sidewalks,
and access pathways.
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