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When in doubt, always call: 911
Call 911 for any urgent or emergency incident that requires an immediate response of police, fire, and/or ambulance.
TU Police non-emergency line (24/7): 765-998-5555
Use this line to request routine assistance, report a past incident, vehicle assistance, safety escort, or building or room unlock.
TU Counseling Center: 765-998-5222
This line can be accessed during normal business hours when undergraduate classes are in session.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”) requires colleges and universities to issue “timely warnings” to the campus community regarding any Clery Act crime that is reported to campus security authorities (or to local law enforcement where local law enforcement timely informs the institution of the incident); occurs within the institution’s Clery-defined geography; and is deemed to represent a serious or continuing threat to the campus community. The Clery Act also requires colleges and universities to issue “emergency notifications” to the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on campus and involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of employees or students.
“Timely warnings” and “emergency notifications” seek to accomplish the same objective –timely notice to the community regarding ongoing risk of danger. However, they are distinguishable in terms of what circumstances trigger each type of obligation and when those warnings must be issued. Each type of warning is described in greater detail below.
All crimes should be reported to the ÐÜèÊÓƵ Police Department (“TUPD”) or any other campus security authority, particularly where an incident may involve the need for issuance of a Timely Warning to the campus community.
All members of the ÐÜèÊÓƵ community are notified on an annual basis that they are encouraged to notify the TUPD or any other campus security authority of any situation or incident on campus that involves a significant emergency or dangerous situation that may involve an immediate or ongoing threat to the health and safety of students and/or employees on campus.
The University, through the TUPD, issues timely warnings called “Crime Alerts” concerning Clery Act crimes that occur on or within the University’s Clery Geography, when crimes posing a serious threat to the safety of the campus community are reported to either a campus security authority or to a local police agency that timely informs the University of the incident. The decision to issue a timely warning is made on a case-by-case basis, as soon as pertinent information becomes available, and in light of all known circumstances surrounding a reported crime, including factors such as the nature of the crime reported, whether there exists a serious or continuing danger to the campus community, and the possible risk of compromising law enforcement efforts to mitigate such danger or to assist victims.
Timely Warning may not be issued:
The University has designated personnel in the following job titles as Campus Security Authorities to whom students and employees should report Clery Crimes:
The process the University will follow when determining whether to issue a Timely Warning is simple and designed to expedite decision-making and notification to the community. Upon receiving a report that may result in the issuance of a Timely Warning, the TUPD’s chief, or his or her designee, will analyze the incident and consult, when necessary, with other University departments (e.g. Student Development, Emergency Management, Title IX Coordinator, etc.). This consultation may be conducted
in person, via telephone, email, or text messaging, and may be undertaken for the purpose of discussing relevant facts, the level of threat to the campus community, whether a Timely Warning will be issued, and the content of any Timely Warning.
Upon determining to issue a Crime Alert, the TUPD Chief or his or her designee will draft an email containing the proposed Crime Alert and will forward the draft to the Universities Public Information Officer, or their designee, for prompt review and approval. The Crime Alert will then be disseminated via email to the entire campus community. Updates to the campus community and suggestions for related protective measures may be distributed electronically via email or other similar methods. If the University becomes aware that the threat has been mitigated, it may issue an email advising the community.
Upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on the campus that involves an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees, the University, through the TUPD, will immediately notify the campus community or the appropriate segments of the community that may be affected by the situation, unless issuing a notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
An “immediate” threat as used here includes an imminent or impending threat, such as an armed intruder, an approaching tornado, or an active fire in a campus building.
Some other examples of significant emergencies or dangerous situations are:
The process the University will follow when determining whether to issue an Emergency Notification is simple and designed to expedite decision making and notification to the community. If, in the judgment of the TUPD officer-in-charge (OIC), there is serious emergency or dangerous situation that presents an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees, the OIC will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate the notification system, unless issuing a notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
In addition, TUPD cruisers are equipped with public address systems, and these can be used to communicate with outdoor, localized segments of the community, when appropriate.
For certain localized threats (such as a gas leak in one building), the local fire alarm system in that building may be used to immediately alert the residents of the need to evacuate the building, and follow up notifications may be sent using one of the above methods as more specific information becomes available.
TUPD or a designee will send updates during a critical incident via one of the methods above. The University will issue a notification (“all clear”), usually via the mass notification system, when emergency conditions have abated.
An emergency notification typically will include the following information, unless it will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to or otherwise mitigate the emergency:
Depending on what segments of the community your notification targets, the content may differ.
The ÐÜèÊÓƵ emergency notification system can rapidly alert the campus community via telephone, cellular phone, text message, email, computer screen alert (on University-owned computers). All ÐÜèÊÓƵ members are encouraged to ensure their contact information is correct in the TUAlert system. Please read this document for step-by-step instructions on how to sign up for TUAlert.
Although extremely rare, active shooter situations have occurred on college campuses. These events can be unpredictable, chaotic, and often over before law enforcement arrives. At ÐÜèÊÓƵ, we have adopted the training standards ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ as our strategy for knowing what to do if an aggressor attempts to hurt or kill.
How to respond when an active shooter is in your vicinity (from: )
Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your own life
1. RUN - Evacuate if there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises. Be sure to:
2. HIDE - Hide out if evacuation is not possible (or you are not aware the active shooter is in your vicinity. Most people on campus will not hear shots, so most people should HIDE). Find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you. Your hiding place should:
Remember to:
Before leaving or un-securing a secured area. Consider the risks:
3. FIGHT - If evacuation and hiding out are not possible, take action against the active shooter. Remain calm, dial 911, if possible, to alert police to the active shooter’s location but if you cannot speak, leave the line open and allow the dispatcher to listen. As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter by:
Law enforcement
Law enforcement’s purpose is to stop the active shooter as soon as possible. Officers will proceed directly to the area in which the last shots were heard.
The first officers to arrive at the scene will not stop to help injured persons. Expect rescue teams comprised of additional officers and emergency medical personnel to follow the initial officers. These rescue teams will treat and remove any injured persons. They may also call upon able-bodied individuals to assist in removing the wounded from the premises.
Once you have reached a safe location or an assembly point, you will likely be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control, and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Do not leave until law enforcement authorities have instructed you to do so.
The best way to stay safe in a similar event is to prevent that situation from actually happening. Be aware of individuals who display signs such as homicidal or suicidal thoughts and actions, withdraw from social activities or those who have experienced a great loss or separation. Taylor is a Christian Community and therefore we are called to look out for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Report any concerning or threatening behavior that may relate to an active shooter.
Purpose:
The purpose of this protocol is to establish guidelines for the proper use and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on the premises of ÐÜèÊÓƵ. AEDs are essential life-saving devices that can significantly improve the chances of survival in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
Placement of AEDs:
AEDs will be strategically placed in easily accessible locations across the campus, considering high-traffic areas, athletic facilities, and other relevant spaces.
The exact locations of AEDs will be determined in consultation with medical professionals and emergency response experts. Please see Appendix 1 for current locations of AEDs at ÐÜèÊÓƵ.
Training and Certification:
Designated staff members, including campus emergency personnel, Building Emergency Coordinators (BECs, Appendix 7), and relevant faculty members, will receive proper training and certification in AED usage and basic life support (BLS).
Maintenance and Monitoring:
AEDs will be regularly inspected and maintained according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Each AED will be assigned to be monitored and checked by a specific BEC (Appendix 7) logs of checks will be maintained by that department.
Use of an AED
In the event of a cardiac arrest, call 911, and, if trained, use the nearest AED. After the use of an AED, the responsible BEC (Appendix 7) should be notified to ensure the AED is placed back in working order.
A bomb threat is defined as an intent to detonate an explosive or incendiary device in an attempt to cause destruction, injury, or death. All bomb threats must be treated as a serious matter. To ensure the safety of faculty, staff, students, and the general public, bomb threats must be considered real until proven otherwise. In most cases, bomb threats are meant to disrupt normal activities.
Most bomb threats are received by phone. Act quickly but remain calm and obtain information with the Bomb Threat Checklist (appendix 2) in the following section.
In the event a bomb threat is received or overheard by phone:
In the event a bomb threat is received by a handwritten note:
In the event a bomb threat is received by e-mail:
In the event a bomb threat is received by in-person communication:
Signs of a suspicious object:
In the event you find a suspicious object:
Pick up your personal items such as coats, backpacks, purses, etc. DO NOT touch items that do not specifically belong to you. Evacuate the building immediately. Stand at least 300 feet from the targeted building and any surrounding parking lots. (Most bombers utilize motor vehicles as an explosive location).
Minor Chemical Spill (no injuries, does not require emergency response)
Major Chemical Spill
Follow the link to download the full ÐÜèÊÓƵ Chemical Hygiene Plan Policy.
Or visit:
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Search in the Quicklinks search box “Chemical Hygiene Plan”
The purpose of a lockdown is to minimize accessibility to rooms/buildings on campus to reduce the risk of injury or danger to faculty, staff, students or visitors.
Examples of incidents that would trigger a Lockdown: Person(s) armed with a firearm or weapon on campus property, gunshots directed at or near the University campus, or police incidents involving dangerous person(s) that are on or adjacent to the campus. These examples are not exhaustive but reflect the type of situation that may require a lockdown.
Emergency Lockdown Procedures
In the event of a campus lockdown, an Emergency Notification will be sent out through TUAlert to notify the campus (Appendix 6). Please follow the procedures below.
When the condition causing the lockdown has been eliminated, an “all clear- lockdown is over” announcement will be made through TUAlert, campus police and authorized personal (BEC).
Unlike other emergencies, the procedures to deal with an earthquake are much less specific. Since earthquake magnitude cannot be predetermined, everyone must initiate emergency precautions within a few seconds after the initial tremor is felt, assuming the worst possible case. The best earthquake instruction is to take precautions before the earthquake (e.g., secure or remove objects above you that could fall during an earthquake).
During an earthquake:
After the initial quake:
Should you become trapped in a building:
If you are trapped in an elevator:
If people are trapped in an elevator:
Environmental Emergency’s include the following:
If you encounter an Environmental Emergency, immediately evacuate to a safe location and call 911. In the event of an Environmental Emergency in proximity to Taylor, a shelter in place (Appendix 3) emergency notification may be sent out through TUAlert (Appendix 6).
Note: Emergency eye wash stations are listed in Appendix 9.
All building evacuations will occur when an alarm sounds continuously and/or upon notification by emergency personnel. If necessary or if directed to do so by a designated emergency official, activate the building alarm.
In the event of an evacuation:
ÐÜèÊÓƵ calls to the attention of all individuals with disabilities the fact that no one else can look out for their well-being as well as they can. Therefore, individuals with disabilities need to be responsible for studying and remembering the important parts of each building they are in, including exits, phone locations and elevator procedures.
Students need to assume responsibility for asking several people in their classes to assist them if emergency evacuation becomes necessary and share pertinent instructions with them. Faculty members who have students in their classes who might have problems leaving the building during emergencies should discuss procedures ahead of time.
Mobility Impairments
One of the biggest concerns in building evacuation is for individuals with mobility limitations:
Additional Evacuation Considerations
Visual Impairments
Most visually impaired individuals will be familiar with the immediate area they are in. In the event of an emergency, tell the person specifically how and where to exit. Have the person take your elbow and escort him/her (this is the preferred method when acting as a “sighted guide”). As you walk, tell the person where you are and advise him or her of any obstacles. When you have reached safety, orient the person to where he or she is and ask if any further assistance is needed.
Hearing Impairments
Since individuals with impaired hearing may not perceive audio emergency alarms, an alternative warning technique is required. Two methods of warning are the following:
If there is an explosion:
If you are trapped in debris:
If there is a fire located in the building, no matter the size of the fire or if you hear the fire alarm sounding:
Do not re-enter the building, until:
If you are unable to evacuate the building because of fire or smoke in the corridor:
Reduce the chances of a fire (for residence halls, complete fire safety guidelines can be found in the student handbook):
Kitchen Fires
There are kitchens in every Residence Hall lounge and in every apartment. Fires may occur due to faulty appliances or if something is left on the stove unattended. Another common cause of fire is grease build-up on a stove. If cooking in the kitchen remember:
Sprinkler system and water flow detection device
These devices are present in some buildings on campus. Water flow in these devices is monitored by Facility Services and automatically triggers a response. When activated an alarm will sound throughout the building.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectors are provided where required. In some areas, battery-powered detectors that sound a low battery signal (a chirping sound at approximately one-minute intervals) should be reported to Resident Hall staff or Facilities.
Manually Activated Pull Stations
Pull stations are located at exit points in buildings that have fire alarm systems.
Elevator Fire Control
These devices may cause the building elevators to come to a halt at the main floor upon activation of the fire alarm system. The elevators then can be accessed by emergency personnel using a key to override. DO NOT attempt to use the elevators to evacuate any building in the event of a crisis.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting is provided in some buildings. The lighting will activate automatically in power failure and last for a minimum of 20 minutes.
Illuminated Exit Signs
Illuminated exit signs are provided throughout campus buildings.
If you witness or hear of a possible hostage, or terrorist situation on campus:
If you are taken hostage:
Policy Statement
This Policy is intended to establish formal notification procedures for students who reside in on-campus housing and are reported as missing.
Applicability
This Policy applies when a student residing in on campus housing has been reported missing for more than 24 hours.
Reporting a Missing Student
Any member of the University community who has reason to believe that a student residing in on-campus housing has been missing for more than 24 hours should immediately contact the ÐÜèÊÓƵ Police Department (765-998-5555) to file a missing student report.
Notification to Students of the Policy
All students are requested at the time of initial registration to provide the Office of the Registrar with the name and contact information of a personal emergency contact person(s). At that time, students residing in on-campus housing will also be informed of the following:
Notification Procedures
Upon receipt of a report of a missing student from any source, the ÐÜèÊÓƵ Police Department will contact the Associate Vice President and/or Vice President for Student Development.
If the ÐÜèÊÓƵ Police Department makes an initial determination that a student has been missing for more than 24 hours and has not returned to campus, the ÐÜèÊÓƵ Police Department will contact the person(s) the student designated in the Personal Emergency Contact System within 24 hours. If the missing student is under 18 years of age and not emancipated, the student’s custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s) will also be contacted.
Investigation
The ÐÜèÊÓƵ Police Department actively investigates all reports of missing students. The investigation will be conducted pursuant to established policies and procedures of the ÐÜèÊÓƵ Police Department.
In the event of a major, campus-wide outage on campus:
If you or others are trapped in an elevator, see Elevator Failure section.
For a localized power outage such as a circuit breaker trip, notify Facilities by calling 765-998-5307 or notify Residence Life Staff (for residence halls).
If a crime occurs on ÐÜèÊÓƵ’s Campus, you must report the crime to the Taylor Police Department as soon as possible.
Reporting a crime that is in progress
When it is safe to do so, call 911. Stay on the line with the officer/dispatcher until help arrives. Keep the officer/dispatcher updated on any changes so responding units can be updated. Even if you cannot communicate, keep the line open. The dispatcher may be able to hear and learn more about what is happening. Make sure the officer understands the incident is in progress and be prepared to provide as much of the following information as possible. Such as:
Reporting crimes that are NOT in progress
To report a crime that is not an emergency or life-threatening situation (typically a past crime), call Campus Police at 765-998-5555. If you are unable to contact an officer at this number, call 911 to have an officer dispatched to your location. Be prepared to provide at least the following information:
This section contains policy for Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Winter Storms. Prior to any of these events, familiarize yourself with the different terminology surrounding them.
Severe thunderstorm warning (in Grant County):
To opt in for Severe Thunderstorm Warning’s through TUAlert, please follow the instructions on the TUAlert Helpdesk Article.
Tornado warning:
When the National Weather Service issues a Tornado warning that includes ÐÜèÊÓƵ, many cell phones will display a warning through apps or settings on your phone. In addition, ÐÜèÊÓƵ will activate the Tornado Siren on campus (subject to having electrical power) and issue a TUAlert (Appendix 6). Typically, the campus tornado siren activates for five minutes at the beginning of a tornado warning. When a Tornado warning is issued that includes ÐÜèÊÓƵ, you should immediately seek shelter in accordance with the Building Shelter Areas for Tornados (Appendix 4) or the following:
Remember to avoid the following:
Please note: Taylor will only send out a Tornado Warning through TUAlert when a tornado is in imminent proximity to campus or looking to come in imminent proximity to campus. Therefore, please monitor the weather conditions and local weather stations or phone apps as the weather in Indiana can change quickly. You should be prepared to seek shelter as needed.
To opt in for NOAA Tornado Watch – Grant County emergency notifications through TUAlert, please follow the instructions on the TUAlert Helpdesk Article.
Important: Remain in your Building Shelter Area until an “all clear” has been received through TUAlert or a University Official.
Winter Storm Warning:
Anyone subscribed to TUAlert with their email will receive an email containing detailed instructions about the winter storm warning. You are highly encouraged to ensure your contact information is correct in the TUAlert system so that you receive these notifications.
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Any student, faculty, or staff who has taken any deliberate action to physically harm him/herself, verbalizes any intent to harm him/herself or other psychological emergency should be considered at significant risk, and the assessment and intervention procedures should be implemented.
Deliberate physical harm may include:
Verbalized intent to harm may include:
If you are observing or made aware of any student, faculty, or staff as significant risk of suicide, self-harm or other psychological emergency, you should take the following action:
In the event of an immediate, observed medical emergency, Call 911.
In the absence of an immediate, observed medical emergency:
Students, faculty, staff and visitors can help protect our community by learning to recognize and report suspicious activity. Prompt and detailed reporting can help prevent crimes or terrorist attacks.
Suspicious behavior or activity can be any action that is out of place and does not fit into the usual day-to-day activity of our campus community. For example, you see someone looking into multiple vehicles or homes or testing to see if they are unlocked. Or perhaps you are worried about how your roommate has been acting differently or concerned about the behavior of a co-worker.
If you witness behavior that concerns you:
Examples of suspicious activities or behavior (not limited to):
Locations of AEDs on campus as of August 16, 2024:
Date:
Time:
Time Caller Hung Up:
Phone Number Where Call Received:
Ask the caller:
Exact Words of Threat:
Information about the Caller:
Callers Voice:
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Other Information:
Shelter in place is a process for taking immediate shelter in a predetermined location readily accessible to the affected individual by sealing a single area (a room) from outside contaminants or environmental dangers. Depending on the exact situation, everyone within a specific distance of the incident may be ordered to shelter in place or people within a closer range may be ordered to evacuate while everyone else shelters in place.
Notifications:
Upon a crisis all of campus will be notified by TUAlert to seek shelter (Appendix 6). If you are able to do so, shelter in a building and remain there until an “all clear” instruction is given by Campus Police, authorized personnel or TUAlert.
Identification | Building Name | Primary EAA | Secondary EAA |
Academic Building | Ayres Hall | The Pergola | Grassy area by Sammy Statues |
Academic Building | Euler Science Complex | The Belltower | Grassy area between Euler and Reade |
Academic Building | Horne Center | Boren Student Center parking lot | Grassy area near Sickler |
Academic Building | KSAC | Across Hodson Drive near Bergwall | Field between KSAC and Muselman House (Wheeler Field) |
Academic Building | KSAC Fieldhouse (large events) | Practice Field across 8th street between Randall and Boyd | Field between KSAC and Muselman House (Wheeler Field) |
Academic Building | Metcalf Center | The Pergola | Grassy area near Belltower |
Academic Building | Nussbaum Center | Grassy area near Zondervan | Grassy area West of Nussbaum parking lot |
Academic Building | Ockenga Honors Lodge | Grassy Area Across Reade Ave | Backyard of Ockenga |
Academic Building | Odle Arena | Turner Plaza | Odle Parking Lot – out of way of vehicles |
Academic Building | Randall Center | Practice Field | Grassy area East side of Garden |
Academic Building | Reade Center | Grassy area between Euler and Reade | Sammy Statues |
Academic Building | Rupp Center | Boren Student Center Parking Lot | Grassy area near Belltower |
Academic Building | Rupp Center | Boren Student Center Parking Lot | Grassy area near Belltower |
Academic Building | Smith Hermanson Center | Boren Plaza and Zondervan parking lot | Grassy area between the music building and Reade |
Academic Building | Stillman Fieldhouse | Grassy area East of Wheeler Field | Near Turner Stadium |
Academic Building | Zondervan Library | Near Memorial Prayer Chapel | Grassy areas near Belltower |
Office Building | Freimuth Admin. Building | Across street near Horne | North end of Freimuth parking lot |
Office Building | Helena Hall | The Pergola | Grassy area across the Loop towards the health center |
Office Building | Sickler Hall/Meredith Prayer Chapel | Grassy area South of building | Across Reade Near Swallow |
Office Building | Sutherland Studio | Bond Plaza | Zondervan parking lot |
Residence Building | Bergwall Hall | Turner Plaza | Odle Parking Lot |
Residence Building | Breuninger & Gerig Hall | Grassy area on the west side of Breu Pond & grassy area between English and Breu | Grassy Area north-east of Breu Pond, south of the Loop |
Residence Building | Campbell Hall | Boren Parking Lot | Freimuth Parking Lot |
Residence Building | Delta Apartments | Parking Lot on north side of the building | Taylor Pillar on Reade Avenue |
Residence Building | English Hall | The Haak and Olson/Wengatz Parking Lot | Grassy area between Breu and English |
Residence Building | Olson Hall | Olson/Wengatz Parking Lot | Olson Overflow Parking Lot |
Residence Building | Residential Village | Olson/Wengatz Parking Lot | Olson Overflow Parking Lot |
Residence Building | Samuel Morris Hall | The Pergola | Near Sickler |
Residence Building | Swallow Robin Hall | Near Sickler | North end of Swallow/Wolgie parking lot |
Residence Building | Wengatz Hall | English/Gerig Parking Lot | Olson/Wengatz Parking Lot |
Residence Building | Wolgemuth Hall | Near Sickler | North end of Swallow/Wolgie parking lot |
Service Building | Boyd Complex | Softball parking lot | Wheeler Field |
Service Building | Campus Store/Post office | Near Horne | North end of Freimuth parking lot |
Service Building | Haakonsen | South grassy area of English hall | Olson/Wengatz Parking Lot |
Service Building | Hodson Dining Commons | Grassy area towards Taylor Lake | Odle Parking Lot |
Service Building | Larita Boren Campus Center | Bond Plaza and Zondervan parking lot | North end of Stu parking lot |
Service Building | Memorial Prayer Chapel | Grassy area north of building | Wengatz lawn |
Dangerous Situation (Person)
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TUALERT: DANGEROUS SITUATION reported on/near TU Campus. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. LOCKDOWN (away from doors & windows) deny entry to any unknown person. See email.
TU Alert: DANGEROUS SITUATION reported on or near the ÐÜèÊÓƵ Campus. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
LOCKDOWN (away from doors and windows) deny entry to any unknown person.
Please do NOT call the Taylor Police for information, as our staff will be focused on responding to the incident. Call only if you have information about the dangerous situation.
Voice
This is a TU Alert. There has been a DANGEROUS SITUATION reported on or near the ÐÜèÊÓƵ campus. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. LOCKDOWN (away from doors and windows) and deny entry to any unknown person. See email for additional details.
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TUALERT: DANGEROUS SITUATION reported on/near TU Campus. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. LOCKDOWN (away from doors & windows) deny entry to any unknown person. See email.
Shelter in place (environmental emergency)
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HAZARDOUS CONDITION on/near TU campus. SHELTER-IN-PLACE immediately away from doors & windows. Check TU email for more details.
TUALERT: HAZARDOUS CONDITION!
There is a HAZARDOUS CONDITION on or near ÐÜèÊÓƵ. SHELTER-IN-PLACE immediately, away from doors and windows.
Please do NOT call the Taylor Police for information, as our staff will be focused on responding to the incident. Call only if you have information about the hazardous condition.
We will send update messages as new information is available
Please remain in a secure place until you receive an ALL CLEAR message.
Voice
This is a TU Alert. There is a HAZARDOUS CONDITION on or near the campus of ÐÜèÊÓƵ. Seek shelter immediately, away from doors and windows.
Please do NOT call the Taylor Police for information, as our staff will be focused on responding to the incident. Call only if you have information about the hazardous condition.
We will send update messages as new information is available, and updates will be posted on the college website.
Please remain in a secure place until you receive an ALL CLEAR message.
Thank you.
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HAZARDOUS CONDITION on/near TU campus. SHELTER-IN-PLACE immediately away from doors & windows. Check TU email for more details.
Tornado Warning
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TUALERT: TORNADO WARNING issued for Grant County, including ÐÜèÊÓƵ – Seek Shelter immediately. See TU email for more details.
TUALERT: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Grant County, which includes ÐÜèÊÓƵ. If you are on campus or in the county, you are advised to seek shelter immediately.
Please do NOT call the Taylor Police for information, as our staff will be focused on responding to the incident. Call only if there is an urgent situation or call 911 for an emergency.
Here are important tips from the state of Indiana about what to do during a Tornado:
Move to the lowest level of a sturdy building. It is best to go to a basement, safe room or storm cellar. If unavailable, use an interior room or hallway where there are no windows. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Blankets, pillows
and furniture can provide additional protection.
If in a vehicle, the best choice is to get out and take shelter in a strong building. If no building is available, stay in the vehicle, keep your seatbelt on, lower your head below the window and cover your head and neck with your arms and a blanket.
Do not take shelter at bridges. Strong winds can cause damage to the structure and cause it to collapse, you are not protected from flying debris and vehicles stopped there can block roadways and prevent others from reaching real shelter.
Stay tuned to TUAlert or a local weather station for further updates on the storm. Please do not call Taylor Police unless you have a very urgent situation, as they will be dealing with many calls from this storm. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.
Voice
This is a TUAlert. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Grant County, which includes ÐÜèÊÓƵ. If you are on campus or in the county, you are advised to seek shelter immediately. Additional information has been sent to your ÐÜèÊÓƵ email address.
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TUALERT: TORNADO WARNING issued for Grant County, including ÐÜèÊÓƵ – Seek Shelter immediately. See TU email for more details.
Run, Hide, Fight
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TUAlert: ACTIVE THREAT reported at ÐÜèÊÓƵ. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. If in the danger area and safe to do so, RUN, Otherwise, LOCKDOWN (deny entry; prepare to FIGHT)
TUALERT: ATTENTION Taylor Community:
THIS IS NOT A DRILL. We have received a credible report of an active threat at ÐÜèÊÓƵ.
If — based on what you SEE and HEAR — you believe you are in the danger area (the general vicinity of the threat), and you have determined that you can do so safely, you should RUN and ESCAPE to a safe location immediately.
If you can't safely run, or if you are not in the vicinity of the threat, LOCKDOWN IMMEDIATELY (barricade the door, if possible) and deny entry until more information is available (either from us or your own observations). Remember your lockdown training and be prepared to FIGHT, if you decide you must do so. (RUN-HIDE-FIGHT.)
At this time, no additional information is known.
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This is a TU Alert. ACTIVE THREAT reported at ÐÜèÊÓƵ. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Remember RUN-HIDE-FIGHT training. If you are in the danger area, RUN (if you determine it is safe to do so). Otherwise, LOCKDOWN (deny entry; prepare to FIGHT, if necessary). See Taylor email (if safe to do so) for additional details.
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Pop-up TUAlert: ACTIVE THREAT reported at ÐÜèÊÓƵ. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. If in the danger area and safe to do so, RUN, Otherwise, LOCKDOWN (deny entry; prepare to FIGHT)
Building Emergency Coordinators (BECs) are Taylor faculty and staff who are trained on responses to emergency and life-threatening events that may happen in their buildings at Taylor. BECs are generally people who work in a building on campus during normal business hours, have a general understanding of building activities, and have shown an interest in maintaining the safety and wellbeing of the building’s occupants.
BEC’s act as the “eyes and ears” of Taylor trained to recognize an emergency in their buildings and on our campus and help communicate to emergency responders as necessary. Their roles emphasize effective communication with the goal of mitigating damage, and possibly saving lives during an emergency on campus. They are responsible for delivering appropriate and consistent messages between first responders and our students, faculty and staff, and guests for their building during a crisis.
BEC’s are in the following categories:
ÐÜèÊÓƵ maintains information about students emergency contacts in case the student is involved in an emergency. This information is confidential and used only by University officials in the event of an urgent or emergent situation involving the student. Students can add or update their emergency contacts through the myTAYLOR portal. Instructions can be found in the Information Technology Checklist for New Students and Parents Helpdesk documents or by following the instructions below.
Emergency eyewash stations are located in Euler, Nussbaum, and Metcalf. Find their specific locations in the document.
Emergency shower stations are located in Euler, Nussbaum, and Metcalf. Find their specific locations in the document.