National Conference Internal Safety Update

National Conference Internal Safety welcomes you to the conference and wishes you a pleasant and safe visit in East Lansing. We ask that you review and abide by the National Order of the Arrow Conference 2015 Code of Conduct during your stay.

The main national conference internal safety office is located in the Kellogg Conference Center, Culinary Dining Room and is open 24 hours. A satellite office is located at The Hub, in the Adventure Central Experience Tent, during program hours. Look for national conference internal safety staff in the bright orange or green hats & tan shirts for assistance.

Personal Belongings
Please remain alert. Always lock your room door and never leave belongings unattended. You are responsible for your valuables. We suggest that you lock your room, even if you will be back in just a minute or you are visiting a friend in the next room.

Buddy System
It is recommended that you use a buddy system when traveling on campus during your stay.

Road Safety
For personal safety, please use crosswalks and obey pedestrian signals. Keep your eyes on the road when crossing. Motorists may not be looking for you stepping out in front of their car.

Curfew
We must all respect quiet time in the dorms. 11:00 PM is scheduled as contingent reflection time. East Lansing has a curfew for youth age seventeen and under from 12:00 AM until 6:00 AM.

Lost & Found
All found items are placed with administrative services, located in the Kellogg Conference Center Lincoln Room. If you have lost an item, please let them know.

Severe Weather & Public Warning System
In the event of a tornado warning, a steady wail siren may sound. If you hear this alarm, seek shelter in a designated shelter area immediately. Public address warning speakers are activated in the event of any emergency or serious situation. If you hear these speakers, you should immediately follow their audible directives. NOAC participants can register using the Guest Log-in at http://alert.msu.edu/ to receive phone calls/e-mail messages/SMS text messages in the event of an emergency.

Guidelines for Conference Shows:

  • No video cameras. However, flash cameras are permitted.
  • Entrance to shows is with conference name badge.
  • Only water is allowed in the Breslin Center.
  • Please use proper conduct while in the Breslin Center. No objects that may distract others from viewing the show, or prevent the show from being presented, are permitted.
  • All bags will be subject to search.

Smoking
There is a no smoking rule that applies to all campus buildings. Smoke alarms in all buildings bring a full response by fire and rescue teams.


Bikes, Roller Skates and Skateboards
Roller skates and skateboards are permitted only in designated areas. Regulations require that all using bikes, skateboards and/or roller skates must wear a helmet.

Parking
Guest parking is available in lots 75, 83, 91, and 89. An MSU bus will provide shuttle services from these lots to bus stop #1, where the campus shuttle can be used to reach your destination.

Last revised on July 22, 2015