Emergency Preparedness
The following resources contain important information about emergencies at the College.
Report a Crime
What to do if you see a crime or suspicious activity, observe a security problem, or encounter an unsafe situation.
Report a Crime or Suspicious Activity
Emergency Procedures
What to do in case of a fire drill, evacuation, active shooter, or any other emergency situation.
View Emergency Procedures and Scenarios
Emergency Alert Systems
The College uses Send Word Now, a mass notification system, and other emergency operations systems.
| System | Manufacturer | What is it? | Targeted Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text Messaging system | Send Word Now | Instant short message system (SMS) sending text, Voice and email | Faculty, Staff and students |
| Unified facility notification | Alertus | Wall-mounted device captures attention with strobe lights and sounder, then notifies with integrated message display | On campus population |
| PA through VoIP system | Lynx Network Duress and Emergency Notification Systems | The Lynx System is a Facility-wide, Network based, Duress and Emergency Notification System. Emergency alarms can instantly alert PCs with “PopUps”, text messages to cell phones, pagers and email. | Classroom Faculty and Staff |
Learn more about Send Word Now
Emergency Response Plans
View the official Emergency Response Plans for Main Campus and the Regional Centers, and other emergency plans.