Safety and Security

In the unlikely event of an emergency, you should know where to find the nearest exit, fire alarm and fire extinguisher. This information is posted on the back of your guest room door. If you have a physical condition that may prevent you from either detecting an alarm or exiting by the stairs, please notify the front desk. Please help elderly and/or disabled guests as well.

If you detect a fire, please pull the red Fire Alarm on your floor. The Fire Alarm will alert 911.  

If the fire is inside your room: Leave your room and close the door. Pull the Red Fire Alarm on your floor. Walk down to the ground level.  DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. 

If you hear the Fire Alarm and the fire is not in your room: Test the door with the back of your hand and see if it is hot.    

If the door is hot:  Stay in your room. Use your personal mobile phone to inform the front desk (765) 551-9570 immediately by giving your name and room number. Place wet towels across the bottom of your door and windows to prevent smoke from entering. Cover your face with a wet cloth if there is smoke in the room.    

If the door is cool: Open the door and check the surrounding area before exiting. Close the door to your room, taking your key with you, and walk to the nearest exit. Walk down to ground level. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. If you cannot get to the ground level, return to your room and close the door. Use your personal mobile phone to inform the front desk (765) 551-9570 immediately by giving your name and room number. 

If you or another guest experience a Medical Emergency, call 911. Our address is 1440 W. Division Road, Tipton, IN  46072.

After calling 911, please notify the front desk (765) 551-9570.     

First Aid & AED Location; Medical Care
First Aid--- A box is available at the Front Desk, in the Kitchen (150), Room 203 and Room 303.  

AED—Automated External Defibrillators are located in the St. Joseph Chapel, right off the elevator on the second and third floors, in the St. John of the Cross Cabin, and in the St. Benedict Dining Hall (150).   

IU Health Tipton, 1000 S Main St, Tipton (765) 675-8500
CVS Pharmacy, 711 E. Jefferson St. Tipton (765) 675-3400

Power Outage
In the event of a power outage, an emergency generator will supply power for 
necessary lights and safety equipment. 
 

Security
The exterior doors to our facility lock automatically of an evening and reopen early the next morning. At the time of your stay, please inquire as to the timing of the door lock as it varies with meetings and retreats. 

Tornado Safety
If a TORNADO WATCH is issued, conditions are right for the development of a tornado.  Listen for roaring noises and watch for hail and funnel clouds; a severe thunderstorm with strong winds is a sign of an approaching tornado. If observed, take shelter even if the Tornado Siren has not been sounded.  

Take the Center North staircase to basement level storm shelter. If you are unable to get to the North staircases, take shelter in your room or floor.  

Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Stay away from doors, windows and outside walls. 

Go into a closet.  

Get under a heavy piece of furniture and cover your face and head to protect against flying glass or other debris. 

 If a TORNADO WARNING is issued, a tornado has been indicated on radar. You may hear Tornado Sirens. TAKE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY.  

Take the Center North staircase to basement level storm shelter. If you are unable to get to the North staircases, take shelter in your room or floor.  

Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Stay away from doors, windows and outside walls. 

Go into a closet.  

Get under a heavy piece of furniture and cover your face and head to protect against flying glass or other debris.