Please use the menu to the right to navigate through our Emergency Response Plan.

Related Links:

Department of Home Land Security

Worcester Emergency Management Agency

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Federal Emergency Management Agency

American Red Cross

COLLEGE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The telephone (mass voice mail) is the primary means of emergency notification at Assumption College. This system is intended for the immediate transmission of specific information regarding an emergency to all affected areas on campus. Other means of campus-wide communication may include Assumption College Cable Television Network, College E-Mail, and the Assumption College Homepage www.assumption.edu. In the event of a power outage, notifications will be posted in all campus buildings with the necessary information.

EVACUATIONS
On-campus: Generally, should there be a need to evacuate a campus building the evacuation alarm will sound or you will be notified by an authorized staff person to evacuate. Building occupants are expected to immediately vacate the building, taking with them only necessary items. Evacuees should meet in a pre-designated area or an area they are directed to by an authorized staff person so that roll call may be taken and necessary information disseminated if deemed necessary. Buildings should not be re-occupied unless directed to by an authorized staff person. (See specific section on evacuation procedure for more detail)

Off-campus: If the need arises to evacuate the campus the community will be notified through the established procedure. Information will be disseminated as to reason for such evacuation and specified routes of travel as they become available through Worcester Emergency Management.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Further information on emergency situation can be obtained at the campus police "links" site where there are links to various law enforcement sites, emergency management (FEMA, NEMA, American Red Cross) sites, and the Home Land Security link.