Active Shooter Situation
An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people…
This Campus Emergency Guide is designed to give guidance on how to handle various emergency situations on the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville. In any emergency, you are instructed to call 911 or Campus Security at 740-283-6911. Special emergency telephones that ring directly into the Campus Security Office are located strategically throughout the campus. Outdoor emergency phones are marked with a blue light.
Each specific emergency situation is unique; for that reason, no emergency guide can ever be comprehensive. However, in any emergency, it is always recommended that you remain calm; always be aware of the situation around you; and always report emergencies to Campus Security as soon as reasonably possible.
This guide is designed with recommendations on how to prepare for various emergency situations. While this information is helpful and informative, it is critical for you to read this information before an actual emergency. The following are guidelines we recommend you follow in various emergency situations.
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Notify Call 911 or Campus Security at 740-283-6911 for immediate medical assistance. Be prepared to…
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Report any of the following suspicious behavior or circumstances to Campus Security at 740-283-6911 or…
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Try to remain calm. Your actions may help calm a potentially violent situation, or they…