Emergency Info
The resources below offer assistance and additional information about emergency and non-emergency services.
In an emergency dial 911.
On Campus |
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Campus Police & Safety |
Office: (276) 944-6222 Cell: (276) 356-7783 |
Campus Conduct Hot Line |
1-866-943-5787 (Anonymous available) |
Health Center | (276) 944-6219 or (276) 944-6538 |
Counseling Services | (276) 944-6144 (Emory and Marion Campus) |
Off Campus |
|
Non Emergency Sheriff’s Office |
(276) 676-6339 |
Wellmont Urgent Care, Abingdon | (276) 619-0075 |
Smyth County Hospital | (276) 378-1100 |
Johnston Memorial Hospital | (276) 258-1000 |
Marion Police | (276) 783-8145 |
For more information regarding other emergency guidelines please explore the descriptions below:
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In case of a dangerous person on campus...
- Remain calm, do not engage the intruder.
- A quick and quiet escape is suggested, if it can be done
safely. - If attempting to escape, keep your hands elevated with
open palms visible, especially if encountering law enforcement officers. Follow all instructions given. - If you cannot safely exit the building, seek secure shelter.
- Close and lock windows, lower blinds, remain out of
sight, and turn off the lights. - Once secured, take cover behind concrete walls, thick
desks, and filing cabinets that are away from windows and doors. - Remain quiet and turn off cell phone ringers.
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In case of a fire...
- Activate the nearest fire alarm and CALL 911.
- Everyone must leave immediately when a fire alarm is
activated, even if there are no obvious signs of an emergency. - Do not use the elevator.
- Remain calm and assist others in safely getting out.
Confine the fire by closing all doors and windows if
possible. - Follow directions given by emergency personnel and go
to the location designated by your building coordinator.
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In case of a medical emergency...
- If the person is seriously injured or non-responsive, CALL 911.
- Give key information to the 911 operator (location/address, type of injury/illness etc.) and stay on the line until help arrives.
- Ask others to assist (directing emergency personnel to your location, crowd control).
- Remain calm.
- If the person is not seriously injured, contact the College Health Center at 276-944-6538 or Campus Security at 276-944-6222 for assistance.
- Always report injuries on campus to the Office of the Vice President for Business & Finance
Please note that Automated Electronic Defibrillators (AED’s) are available on campus in the following locations:
o Campus Safety Office
o Equestrian Center
o Kelly Library
o King Center Athletic Training Room
o McGlothlin-Street Hall 139
o Wiley Hall 121
o Van Dyke Student Center -
In case of a tornado...
- Listen for the siren. A single siren blast will sound to alert you to check for emergency message via email and the Campus Alert System.
- Seek shelter inside a building until notified by College officials that it is safe to leave.
- An “all-clear” alert will be sent when the danger has passed.
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