Emergency Management and Preparedness

SRU Emergency Management dedicates a significant amount of time and resources into coordinating preparedness activities across units on campus, and between local, state, and federal governments and agencies. They work to increase campus preparedness and disaster readiness by continuing to implement best practices and strategies in emergency management. SRU Emergency Management provides preparedness planning, training and exercises, incident management and coordination, emergency warnings and public information, policy formulation, and resource allocation and prioritization; it prepares for all phases of potential emergencies- before, during, and after.

Report all emergencies to the Slippery Rock University Police by calling 724.738.3333, or simply call 3333 from any campus phone.

If you are using a cell phone and CALL 9-1-1, tell dispatcher to report the emergency to the Slippery Rock University Police.

Slippery Rock University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students and employees. Preparation prior to an actual emergency situation is the most efficient and effective way to realize this goal. SRU's emergency preparedness programs are designed to maximize human safety, minimize danger, preserve property and restore the University to normal operations as soon as possible following any major emergency incident.

Please direct any inquiries, comments or concerns to emergencymanagement@sru.edu.

Active Shooter Awareness & Survival Training

Slippery Rock University is committed to the safety and health of its students, faculty and staff. As part of ongoing efforts toward campus safety and emergency preparedness, this presentation will include an overview of emergency planning initiatives to date including emergency exercises and planned drills. The focus of the session is designed to empower faculty, staff and students to become stakeholders in their own personal safety and security towards resiliency should an active threat occur on campus.

Active Shooter Flyer

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are excellent, potentially life-saving tools that are intended to address individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. SRU has AEDs located in certain campus buildings. University Police has access to an AED at their Police Station at all times.

Abnormal heart arrhythmias can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. The majority of arrhythmias are associated with ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation is a condition where the heart's electrical impulses become irregular, resulting in blood no longer being pumped efficiently throughout the body.

HOW AN AED WORKS

When an AED is activated, prompts appear that guide the AED user through the very brief step-by-step process starting with the placement of pads on the victims chest. The AED analyzes the victim's heart rate and determines whether a shock is needed. If the AED does not detect an abnormal heart rhythm, no shock can be delivered. If a shock is needed, the AED will prompt the user to press a button that will deliver the shock.

View the AED Program

AED Locations

Campus Emergency Alert System

SRU provides free access to emergency information to all campus community members via the E2Campus Emergency Notification System. Managed through the SRU Office of Communications and Public Relations, this technology allows individuals to quickly and directly receive emergency communications from the University. Alterations to campus operations and class schedules due to severe winter weather, utility power interruptions, or public safety incidents are examples of situations where E2Campus would be activated. Users may sign up for varying periods of time - up to 4 years - before needing to re-enroll. Notifications via email are also available.

In order to sign up for this voluntary service to receive emergency and weather alerts, click on the link below:

University Communications and Public Relations: E2Campus

Emergency Operations Plan

The University has developed an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for our campus. This EOP has been created in accordance with the principles and strategies established by the National Incident Management System (NIMS), as set forth by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Developed using an "all-hazards" approach, the EOP incorporates information on emergency notifications, emergency classification levels and response priorities for the overall campus.

For security purposes and due to the nature of its content, the comprehensive SRU EOP is a confidential document. Access to an edited version for general public view is provided below.

SRU Emergency Operations Plan

Emergency Procedure Guidelines

The University has a set of procedural guidelines for employees, students, and visitors in the event of an emergency situation. Familiarity with the guidelines help to minimize risk and confusion for everyone involved.

Emergency Procedures and Guidelines for Employees, Students, and Visitors

Emergency Phones

Emergency ("blue light") phones are found at various locations exterior to campus buildings, along walkways, and near parking lots. Emergency phones are also strategically located in campus buildings including elevators. Simply push the talk button and you will be immediately connected to the Dispatcher at University Police. No entry of a phone number is necessary.

Use these emergency phones if you feel threatened, want to report suspicious activity, observe a crime in progress, or for all fire and medical emergencies.

The locations of the emergency phones are outlines on the Campus Map.

National Incident Management System

Slippery Rock University has adopted National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols as set forth by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Key elements provided for by NIMS involve the use of an "all-hazards" approach and recognition and establishment of a formalized Incident Command System (ICS). Another is the identification and utilization of a Public Information Officer (PIO) to facilitate distribution of pertinent information to the public in a timely but appropriate manner. Members of the SRU Police and Environmental Health and Safety Office that are designated as first responders have received NIMS training appropriate for their level of response.

EHS recommends any other individuals (employees or students) who may be asked to respond to an emergency on campus as part of their duties, undergo the following two basic NIMS courses:

IS-700.a - National Incident Management System - an Introduction
IS-100.a - Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)

NIMS training is available on-line free of charge through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website.

The modules are straightforward are designed to communicate responsibilities for all levels of response from first responders on scene, to information officers and senior management officials. Upon completion, participants will be able to download certificates of training. Copies should be forwarded to EHS.

Environmental Health and Safety

Emergency Management and Preparedness

Environmental Health and Safety

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