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Emergencies
Crisis & Emergency Communication Center
"Emergency Alert Notification System"
This communication system is designed to broadcast audible safety sirens and live or recorded voice alerts to the campus community as quickly as possible during times of extreme circumstances such as a tornado or police emergency affecting campus. Read more
Types of Emergencies
Virginia's geographical diversity, from mountains to shoreline, means that the Commonwealth is open to a variety of natural disasters, ranging from severe thunderstorms to winter storms, from hurricanes to geological hazards like landslides. In addition, we must prepare for manmade threats, such as radiological and hazmat incidents and terrorist incidents.- Blackouts
- Chemical Emergencies
- Droughts
- Floods
- Geologic Events
- Hazmat Incidents
- Heat-Related Emergencies
- Hurricanes
- Lighting
- Public Health Threats
- Radiological Events
- Terrorism
- Thunderstorms
- Wildfires
- Winter Weather
Prevent and Prepare
- Family Disaster Planning
- Disaster Supply Kit
- Prepare Your Home
- Special Needs
- Animal Safety Plan
- Emergency Alert Radio Stations
Additional Weather Related Resources
2010 Hurricane Evacuation Guide
The Hurricane Evacuation Guide is available at Farm Fresh and Kroger supermarkets, as well as local government offices. The guide also will be given to families participating in events sponsored by Radio Disney, ESPN 94.1 FM and these Max Media radio stations: 92.9 FM The Wave, Eagle 97 FM and Hot 100.5 FM.
As part of the Ready Virginia public-outreach campaign, Virginia's Hurricane Evacuation Guide contains important information on:
• Several evacuation routes and traffic reversal plans for Interstate 64
• The effects of storm surge on coastal areas
• Bridge, tunnel and ferry closure plans
• Hurricane watches and warnings
• Personal emergency preparedness and making a family emergency plan
First Aid Cabinet Locations
Each building on campus has a First Aid kit. These kits are provided to ensure your safety. To find the location of your buildings First Aid kit location click here.
