Emergencies

Severe Weather

The Marlow Fire Department notifies the library of an approaching storm and the expected arrival of the storm. The staff shall inform patrons of weather conditions.  Adult patrons may choose to leave or stay.  Those who stay shall be directed to the community storm shelter, the old high school gymnasium located just west of the library.

In the event people are in the building when a storm hits everyone shall take shelter in the  restrooms. No unaccompanied children shall be allowed to leave the building during the storm

Fire

All staff and patrons must evacuate the building by the nearest exit immediately when the fire alarm sounds.

Bomb Threat

Staff shall immediately call the police department and allow them to decide if the building is to be evacuated.