Idaho State University - Wickiup Yearbook (Pocatello, ID)

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By Stan Martin If the Idaho State University heat- ing plant were to blow up in 30- degree-below-zero weather, the school has a plan to restore heat to campus buildings. Should power go off for considerable time in inclement weath- er, water mains break or campus drinking water become contaminated, other parts of the disaster and emer- gency program for Idaho State would be put into effect. As far back as 1953 John Korbis, physical plant director, began plan- ning for such unforeseen possible emergencies. A domitory fire at the University of Idaho in 1957 sparked investiga- tions of how well state institutions were prepared for such crises. Committee Formed Dr. Carl MacIntosh, who at the time was president of Idaho State, set up a temporary committee headed by Dr. Joseph Hearst, now head of the Division of Social Sciences, to make a complete investigation of emergency planning and establish a program to encompass all possible emergencies and disasters. Much of the planning was handled by Hearst and Korbis. A tentative emergency program was drafted and sent to members of the student and faculty committee as well as medical personnel and persons experienced in dealing with displaced persons and other emergency situations. More suggestions, additions and work pro- duced an all-inclusive program. The plans are broader than prob- ably necessary, said Dr. Hearst, but it is better to be over organized than under organized in such an undertaking. He explained that the program is set up for maximum catastrophes and can be adjusted to meet smaller emergencies very easily. Hospital in Gym Within hours after a disaster, a 200-bed temporary hospital can be set up in the gymnasium at Idaho State. The hospital, which could be placed in other locations, would be complete with an ar-ea for surgery and ample medical supplies. Cost and effort to relocate 1,000 students would be enormous if the 16 se Only ln Case of DISASTER IS U Plans for Events lt Hopes Will Never Happen power andfor heat went off for a lengthy period. Therefore, four al- ternate sources of power are avail- able so temporary power can be re- stored within hours. If the power in the buildings were to suddenly fail, reserve generators could give considerable help until the failure was corrected. Harder to replace would be the half-million-dollar heating plant at ISU. An extended period without heat could prove extremely expen- sive. Korbis noted that if buildings did not receive heat during cold spells the bricks would probably crack and much expensive equipment likely would be damaged. The problem would also be severe as far as students are concerned. The students living off campus, of course, could stay home but plans would have to be made for those liv- ing in the dormitories, said Korbis. Heat Within 12 Hours Yet, even in this unusual case an auxiliary heating plant could be set up within 12 hours, utilizing heating equipment from some of the larger industrial firms in the state. Most of the time Maintenance and Operations keeps one boiler in a re- serve capacity. If a boiler should be- come inoperable, a reserve boiler would quickly be put into active duty. One of the more critical areas of planning, according to the physical plant director, is water. Under most circumstances, con- taminated water can be purified by boiling. Sometimes, however, types of contamination cannot be elimi- nated in this manner. Then the prob- lem could readily become very severe not only for the campus but for the city of Pocatello and possibly Ban- nock County. A source of drinking water is the Idaho State University swimming pool, which has a. capacity of 200,000 gallons. The ISU swimming pool is con- stantly checked for bacteria counts and kept in the best possible condi- tion, explained Korbis, adding that the enclosed pool is an excellent reservoir of water, probably the best supply of emergency water in the county.

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Students Spend Millions Locally It would require an industry employ- ing between 1,000 and 1,300 persons to provide a payroll equal to what Idaho State University students spend in Pocatello each year. Statistics on the heavy impact of ISU students on the Pocatello business community have been made available through a study conducted by the university's Bureau of Business Re- search. Students at Idaho State University have a heavy impact on the Pocatello, business community, according to a study published by the Bureau of Business Research. Last year students had over 55 mil- lion to spend and, if the same figures hold true, the total funds available to students this year should have been over 56 million. The study, conducted by market re- search students under the direction of Harold C. White, showed that each student during 1962-63 had an aver- age of 51,800 in available funds. With ,the 1962 fall enrollment at 3,075, the researchers estimated the total of stu- dent funds available at 55.4 million. This year's unprecedented enrollment of 3,5 6 1-at the same average per stu- dent-would run the total over 56 million. Source of most student's funds, ac- cording to the survey, was employ- ment--either full time during the summer or part time during the school year. The study revealed that 92.3 per cent of all men students and 81.3 per cent of all women Worked during the summer of 1961, and 47.5 per cent of the men and 35.8 per cent of the women were employed part time dur- ing the school term. The average student Worked 9.1 hours each week for an annual total of 28,000 hours of employment-a figure equivalent to 700 full time employees for the academic year. Besides personal employment, some students listed income from working spouses, others received financial sup- port from parents and relatives, some borrowed funds from various sources, many listed savings, often accumu- lated largely from summer earnings, and one student out of 20 received some form of government aid, includ- ing G.I. Bill, ROTC allowances, grants and scholarships. Sources other than these provided less than 2 per cent of student funds. The range of funds from all sources, per month, was from 510 to over 51,000--although the lowest figures given by the respondents in most cases did not include the economic contri- butions of free room and meals re- ceived by students living at home. The average of funds available for student expenditures was approximately 5204 per month for the nine-month aca- demic year. A large share of the students' money was spent on campus for such items as dormitory housing, meals, fees, books and supplies. However, the report points out, even though these dollars do not enter the economy directly, The study indicated that 35.4 per cent of the student-owned automobiles were purchased in Pocatello. In other words, 700 of the 2,000 cars on cam- pus were purchased locally, and the total expenditure for automobile up- keep was nearly 527,000 per month or 5243,000 for the 1962-63 school year. In other parts of the study, students indicated that they purchased 1,800 Fraternity pledges sweep local streets in one of many helpful ventures tween the university and the city. they eventually become part of the cash flow of the community as the university, in turn, makes purchases and pays wages. Largest off-campus expenditures, according to the survey, were for housing and food. Off-campus rentals were occupied last year by 38.3 per cent of the student body who lived in an estimated 940 rental units. An- other 150 students f4.7 per centj were buying their own homes. The 1,000- plus students who lived off campus bought food supplies at local stores, and 97 per cent of the food and sup- plies used by Saga Food Service in catering for 940 on-campus students were purchased in Idaho. While most students acquired books and supplies on campus, six per cent bought some of these supplies in local stores at an estimated figure of 54,000. items classified as furniture and appli- ances last year, 250 students each day patronized businesses performing se- lected services for a total expenditure of 5168,000, and students purchased nearly 70,000 theatre tickets during the year. An estimated 70 per cent of all men's clothing items were purchased locally, and 67.8 per cent of the single women purchased their clothing in Pocatello. Male clothing purchases totaled 5280,000, while purchases by women reached a total of 5130,000, of which 591,000 was spent in Pocatello. The survey was conducted last year by five students in an ISU class in market research taught by Harold C. White, an instructor in business ad- ministration. be

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Many ISU buildings also serve as fallout shelters. Several ISU buildings also can serve as fallout shelters. We have not prepared for lengthy occupancy for the campus fallout shelters because of their limited size and amount of supplies, Korbis reported. Plans call for living in the fallout shelters only a matter of days. Chances of a major fire breaking out in Idaho State dormitories is slim except for two buildings-Turner Hall and Residence Hall, both wooden structures and among the oldest campus buildings. Though the likelihood of a large dormitory fire is minute, plans have been formulated to relocate students who would have to move because of ire or smoke damage to a part or all of a dorm. Temporary housing could be set up for students in a variety of ways. Moving some students off campus, doub- ling up students in rooms, setting up special living quarters on campus, utilizing vacant dorm rooms usually existing second semester or other ways of juggling the housing situtation could be used in this type of emergency. Since the days when the Hrst planning was done on the disaster and emergency program, civil defense has been added to coordinate ISU activities with those of the city and county. Idaho State's Maintenance and Operations De- partment can function for the city-county organization in times of disaster, Korbis said. Little money has been involved with the planning for emergencies and disasters on the ISU campus. In fact, said Korbis, there has been no investment other than plan- ning. Organized to avoid as much panic and confusion as pos- sible, the emergency and disaster program for Idaho State University is prepared for a calamity at any time. But, as Korbis remarked, I hope we never have to use it. E-fm rs :fum 312914 U KYUIB Milli BMX f....t.m. BTI I na In-1 ch mi W 'I 'Z' . .Q ....,, .,, '52 Lynn Tillorson, assistant di- van rector of maintenance and operations at Idaho State, checks emergency drinking water which is stored in case of a local emergency.