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4.0 Situation

1. Appalachian State University has over 15,000 students and more than 4,000 faculty and staff. The University is continuing to increase the number of students, and consequently faculty and staff positions are also added. The University is a member of the University of North Carolina System.
2. Appalachian State University's main campus is located in the Town of Boone, the County Seat of Watauga County in the northwest corner of North Carolina. Boone is a community of approximately 14,000 full-time residents with population surges during numerous months of the year due to the University population and the vibrant local tourism industry.
3. The main campus of Appalachian State University includes 56 buildings across 410 acres. Satellite properties such as intramural fields, camps, and other off-site locations comprise an additional 890 acres. The university owns buildings located within other areas of the Town of Boone, Watauga County, Wilkes County, City of Hickory, and New York.
4. The University operates 21 residence halls that house over 5,000 students.
5. The most accessible airport that is capable of handling commercial flights is located in Hickory, North Carolina. The Boone airport is a privately owned facility that has limited capabilities.
6. The University is exposed to many hazards which have the potential to disrupt normal operations within the University and local community, or cause damages and/or casualties.
7. The University experiences population surges at numerous times during the year for specific events such as football games, graduation, and other cultural events that are hosted on campus from time to time.

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