Emergency Preparedness

If incident occurred on campus:

• Assess the situation.
• Call 4-911.
• Notify First Responders in building of medical emergencies.
• If possible, isolate affected student/staff member.
• Activate CERT. Designate staff person to accompany or follow injured/ill person to hospital.
• Gather information: Student/Staff schedule and emergency contact person, Student/Staff close friends, siblings, and schools they attend, Name of witnesses, if any.
• Adjust scheduled activities. Keep school personnel updated on events and circumstances.
• Refer media to Director of University Relations.
• CI Recovery Process will be implemented, if needed.

If incident occurred off campus which affects the campus community, the V.P. Student Affairs will:

• Notify staff before normal operating hours.
• Crisis Intervention Coordinator if mental health recovery efforts are needed.
• Determine method of notifying students and parents. Announce availability of counseling services for those who need assistance.
• Refer media to Director of University Relations