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ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥'s Emergency Messages -What They Mean and What To Do
In the event of an emergency or drill, the University Police Department may use the ÂãÁÄÖ±²¥ Alert System to communicate with the campus community via email, text, phone or public address system using the following key words or phrases:
Lockdown - When there is a threat or hazard inside a campus building
Example: Active shooter or armed intruder
- Secure windows and doors
- Turn off lights
- Spread out
- Keep quiet
- Silence phones
- Make a plan to protect yourself/others as a last resort
Shelter in Place - When there is a need to seek safety inside a building, classroom or office
Example: Weather - related event or hazardous situation
- Close doors and windows and seal as tightly as possible, using tape, towels, etc.
- Shut off heating / air conditioning if possible
Building Evacuation - When there is a potential hazard inside a campus building
Example: Earthquake or fire
- Immediately exit buildings and walk to the nearest designated collection point
- Follow the instructions of building marshals and first responders
- Take your phone
- Do not return to any building until cleared to do so by a building marshal or first responder
Campus Evacuation - When the campus is unsafe or unable to operate normally
Example: Power outage or catastrophic event
- Exit buildings and leave campus as directed
- Leave calmly and in an orderly fashion
- Obey all traffic laws
- Follow instructions of law enforcement personnel
All Clear - When the situation or drill is complete and the campus resumes operation
Routine Test - "This is a test" may be broadcast during a drill or a routine test of the speaker
notification system