Emergency Event

Emergency Event

Any event, natural or man-made, with the potential to create unsafe conditions, cause significant injuries or deaths, shut down the University, disrupt operations, or cause physical or environmental damage. Examples include:

  • Fire
  • Hazardous Materials Incident
  • Flood
  • Severe Weather
    • Winter Weather
    • Hurricane
    • Tornado
  • Earthquake
  • Utility Failure (including Communication and Technology Systems)
  • Radiological Accident
  • Civil Disturbance
  • Explosion
  • Public Health Threat (excluding flu outbreak which is covered under State policy)
  • Acts of Violence
  • Acts of Terrorism
Policy # Policy Title
HRM-032 Disruption of Normal University Operations Resulting from Weather or Emergency Events
IRM-013 Issuance of an Emergency Notification
SEC-035 Clery Act Compliance