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American Red Cross Safe and Well List
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Emergency Contacts
- On-campus police emergency: dial 8000
- All other emergencies: dial 911
- University Police:
- On-campus: 2150
- Off-campus: (828) 262-2150
- Closings: (828) 262-SNOW (7669)
H1N1 Flu (swine origin):
Appalachian to Test Siren Warning System on September 9, 2010
Appalachian State University will conduct its monthly test of the campus siren warning system Thursday, September 9, at 11:55am. The test is normally conducted the first Wednesday of each month, but this month will be conducted on the second Thursday in order to coincide with Safety Week.
The siren test will consist of a 75-second air horn discontinuous tone (MP3 142K) followed by a pre-recorded voice message that says, "This is a test. This is a test of the emergency warning system. This is only a test."
The all-clear activation will consist of a 20-second alert tone (MP3 173K) followed by a pre-recorded voice message that repeats the message, "All clear. The emergency is over."
Training Available:
"Responding to an Active Shooter"
The Appalachian State University Police Department is offering training to departments on how to respond to an "active shooter" in the workplace or on campus. This training is approximately 60 - 90 minutes with response techniques and Q & A. This training will help you get in the right mindset if you are ever confronted with an active shooter. Learn more
If an emergency is declared, this website is the place to go for up-to-date, credible information on the nature of the emergency and the university's response to the situation. It also will give instruction to members of the on-campus community if necessary.
Message from the Chancellor
Dear Members of the University Community,
No one knows if or when some type of disaster might disrupt campus operations. Recognizing the need to be prepared for any disaster - whether it is illness, blizzard, violent crime or another scenario - Appalachian is expanding its campus-wide Emergency Response Plan to include protocols that will be followed in the event of any declared emergency.
University leaders have taken steps to protect the safety and welfare of our students, faculty and staff, and campus visitors. They also have developed guidelines that address continuation of campus services should a disruption of services occur.
If an emergency is declared, this website is the place to go for up-to-date, credible information on the nature of the emergency and the university's response to the situation. It also will give instruction to members of the on-campus community if necessary.
In addition to familiarizing yourself with the overall emergency plan, each department on campus should have its own departmental plan that identifies essential services that must be provided for the operation of campus and continuation of essential services. Employees should also be cross-trained wherever possible to ensure that much-needed campus services are uninterrupted.
In addition, we each have a responsibility to be prepared for emergencies, whether it is a blizzard that disrupts transportation and other county services or an illness that could affect a large percentage of our students and employees. Parents and their students should have a family contact plan determined in advance that ensures students know how to contact parents in an emergency and parents have a means to contact their students.
Recent violent events on campuses, such as the tragedy at Virginia Tech, also have caused us to review our practices and safety procedures with University Police, Boone Police and the Watauga County Sheriff's Department. We also are reviewing emergency alert and campus notification mechanisms that will allow us to communicate with students, staff, faculty, parents and the community as soon as possible should the need arise.
Be assured that the safety of our campus and our community is of utmost importance to us and that we continually review our policies and procedures to determine where steps might be taken to improve or strengthen what is in place. While it is beyond our power to completely insulate the campus community from violence, illness or natural disaster, it is crucial that Appalachian plan for and react to such situations as effectively as possible.
Sincerely,
Kenneth E. Peacock
Chancellor
