York College Emergency Alert Procedures

If a situation occurs on or near the campus of York College that poses an immanent threat to the safety of students, staff and visitors the Emergency Alert system will be activated. Several types of alerts may be issued and each will include basic instructions on how to respond. The following is a list of the types of alerts that can be communicated and some basic emergency procedures to follow:

Armed Intruder- Lockdown

The armed intruder/lockdown alert will be implemented in a situation where there is an individual on the campus that is known or believed to be armed and who poses a danger to the campus community. The alert will be activated regardless of whether or not the armed intruder is actively firing a weapon. In this case, a campus lockdown will be communicated through the Emergency Alert system. The intent of the lockdown is to limit access and hazards by controlling and managing staff and students in order to increase safety and reduce possible victimization. In a lockdown, buildings will have restricted access until the “All Clear” is given, or until individuals are directed to evacuate by law enforcement, Campus Safety or other emergency personnel.

Lockdown Basics

Remain Calm
If safe, check halls and clear them of students and staff
Lock all doors and/or barricade with furniture if necessary
Lock windows and close blinds
Turn the lights off and remain quiet
Turn off radios, computer monitors and silence cell phones if necessary
After securing the room, everyone should be positioned out of sight and behind items that might offer additional protection- walls, desks, file cabinets, etc.
Do not unlock doors or allow anyone in or out until ordered to do so by proper authorities or until the “All Clear” message is sent.

If you find yourself in an open area

Immediately seek protection
Put something between you and the shooter
Is escape your best option? Do you know where the shooter is? Is escape immediately available?
If in doubt find a safe area and secure it the best way you can

If you are not on campus when you receive the alert message, do not come to the College until the “All Clear” message is sent.

No college or university can be completely locked down

Weather Emergency- Shelter in Place

Should York College be advised that a weather emergency such as a tornado, hurricane, severe thunderstorm, flood or other condition will pose an immanent threat to the campus community; the Emergency Alert system will be activated. In these circumstances, students and staff will be directed to shelter in place. It is safer to keep everyone inside a building rather than expose them to possible harm by allowing them to leave.

Shelter in Place

If you are inside, remain in the building, do not attempt to leave
If you are outside, seek shelter in the nearest building available
Discourage others from leaving the building while keeping it open for entry
Stay away from windows and exterior doors
Seek refuge in interior hallways on the lower floors of the building
Remain in your sheltered location until the “All Clear” message is sent.

Campus Evacuation-Follow Instructions

In the event of a campus or local emergency that requires the evacuation of the York College campus, the Emergency Alert system will be activated. Resident students will be directed to return to their residence halls and will receive instructions to report to one of the two evacuation sites listed below. Students with vehicles on campus are encouraged to car pool with those without transportation. Students without means of transportation from campus will be directed to report to the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center where the campus shuttles will be used to provide transportation off campus. Commuter students and staff will be directed to secure their offices and work areas and evacuate the campus. If you are not on campus when you receive the alert message, do not report to the campus.

York County emergency evacuation sites

New Oxford Jr/Sr High School (to the west of the College) - Make a right from the main College entrance onto Country Club Rd. Make a right onto Richland Avenue and follow to West Market Street. Make a left onto West market Street, which turns into Rt. 30 West. Follow Route 30 West (approx 14 miles) to the reception center: New Oxford Jr/Sr High School complex.

Susquehannock High School (To the south of the College) – Make a left from the main college entrance onto Country Club Road. Make a right onto S. George Street. Take I-83 South to the Glen Rock Exit, to route 216 West to Route 616 South to Fissels Church Rd. to the reception center: Susquehannock High School.

All Clear

After the circumstances of the emergency situation have passed and when emergency personnel feel that it is safe to do so, the “All Clear” alert message will be sent. Once received, students and staff may come out from a lockdown or shelter and those off campus may return. Further instructions and updates may follow. Check the College web site, radio station, TV and email for more information.

Test Message

At least once a semester, Campus Safety will activate a test of the York College Emergency Alert system to ensure that it is working properly. These messages will be clear that it is only a test and there will be no need to respond to the test message. The College receives an automated report that identifies the number of successful contacts and if there were any problems in reaching subscribers. Again, there is no need to respond to the message. The College will notify students in advance of the date of the test through a campus wide announcements.

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	York College Emergency Alert Procedures If a situation occurs on or near the campus of York College that poses an immanent threat to the safety of students, staff and visitors the Emergency Alert system will be activated. Several types of alerts may be issued and each will include basic instructions on how to respond. The following is a list of the types of alerts that can be communicated and some basic emergency procedures to follow: Armed Intruder- Lockdown The armed intruder/lockdown alert will be implemented in a situation where there is an individual on the campus that is known or believed to be armed and who poses a danger to the campus community. The alert will be activated regardless of whether or not the armed intruder is actively firing a weapon. In this case, a campus lockdown will be communicated through the Emergency Alert system. The intent of the lockdown is to limit access and hazards by controlling and managing staff and students in order to increase safety and reduce possible victimization. In a lockdown, buildings will have restricted access until the “All Clear” is given, or until individuals are directed to evacuate by law enforcement, Campus Safety or other emergency personnel. Lockdown Basics Remain Calm If safe, check halls and clear them of students and staff Lock all doors and/or barricade with furniture if necessary Lock windows and close blinds Turn the lights off and remain quiet Turn off radios, computer monitors and silence cell phones if necessary After securing the room, everyone should be positioned out of sight and behind items that might offer additional protection- walls, desks, file cabinets, etc. Do not unlock doors or allow anyone in or out until ordered to do so by proper authorities or until the “All Clear” message is sent. If you find yourself in an open area Immediately seek protection Put something between you and the shooter Is escape your best option? Do you know where the shooter is? Is escape immediately available? If in doubt find a safe area and secure it the best way you can *If you are not on campus when you receive the alert message, do not come to the College until the “All Clear” message is sent.* No college or university can be completely locked down Weather Emergency- Shelter in Place Should York College be advised that a weather emergency such as a tornado, hurricane, severe thunderstorm, flood or other condition will pose an immanent threat to the campus community; the Emergency Alert system will be activated. In these circumstances, students and staff will be directed to shelter in place. It is safer to keep everyone inside a building rather than expose them to possible harm by allowing them to leave. Shelter in Place If you are inside, remain in the building, do not attempt to leave If you are outside, seek shelter in the nearest building available Discourage others from leaving the building while keeping it open for entry Stay away from windows and exterior doors Seek refuge in interior hallways on the lower floors of the building Remain in your sheltered location until the “All Clear” message is sent. Campus Evacuation-Follow Instructions In the event of a campus or local emergency that requires the evacuation of the York College campus, the Emergency Alert system will be activated. Resident students will be directed to return to their residence halls and will receive instructions to report to one of the two evacuation sites listed below. Students with vehicles on campus are encouraged to car pool with those without transportation. Students without means of transportation from campus will be directed to report to the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center where the campus shuttles will be used to provide transportation off campus. Commuter students and staff will be directed to secure their offices and work areas and evacuate the campus. If you are not on campus when you receive the alert message, do not report to the campus. York County emergency evacuation sites New Oxford Jr/Sr High School (to the west of the College) - Make a right from the main College entrance onto Country Club Rd. Make a right onto Richland Avenue and follow to West Market Street. Make a left onto West market Street, which turns into Rt. 30 West. Follow Route 30 West (approx 14 miles) to the reception center: New Oxford Jr/Sr High School complex. Susquehannock High School (To the south of the College) – Make a left from the main college entrance onto Country Club Road. Make a right onto S. George Street. Take I-83 South to the Glen Rock Exit, to route 216 West to Route 616 South to Fissels Church Rd. to the reception center: Susquehannock High School. All Clear After the circumstances of the emergency situation have passed and when emergency personnel feel that it is safe to do so, the “All Clear” alert message will be sent. Once received, students and staff may come out from a lockdown or shelter and those off campus may return. Further instructions and updates may follow. Check the College web site, radio station, TV and email for more information. Test Message At least once a semester, Campus Safety will activate a test of the York College Emergency Alert system to ensure that it is working properly. These messages will be clear that it is only a test and there will be no need to respond to the test message. The College receives an automated report that identifies the number of successful contacts and if there were any problems in reaching subscribers. Again, there is no need to respond to the message. The College will notify students in advance of the date of the test through a campus wide announcements.

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York College Emergency Alert Procedures