 Emergency Preparedness Rowan is committed to providing a safe and secure learning and working environment for its students and employees. Safety, however, is everyone’s responsibility. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with this website and the procedures we ask you to use during In the event of an emergency, dial 911. Latest News:
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Quick and reliable communication is critical during a campus emergency. At Rowan, we rely on a number of ways to communicate to our students and employees, including email, voicemail, Internet and the media (i.e., radio, television and newspapers). The Virginia Tech tragedy, however, demonstrated that these modes are not enough. Universities must utilize the latest technologies to communicate to their constituents in minutes, not hours. With that as a goal, Rowan is encouraging all of its students and employees to register with the Rowan Text-Message Alert System. Subscribers will receive instructions about class cancellations and/or University emergencies on registered cell phones and pagers. To subscribe, please visit www.rowan.edu/selfservice. You will need to have your cell phone with you to complete the registration process. In addition to subscribing to the Rowan Text-Message Alert System, you may want to register your cell phone with the Gloucester County alert system at www.gloucesteralert.com. Both programs are free and provide users information in a timely manner. If you have any questions or concerns about the Rowan Text-Message Alert System, feel free to call the technology Support Desk at 856-256-4400. Gloucester County invites Rowan to join its alert system To register, visit www.gloucesteralert.com. Rowan studies its emergency preparedness plans Emergency Response Plan A group of emergency response planners maintain and regularly update a comprehensive handbook that lists protocols on how to and who should respond in a variety of situations, including:
Emergency Response Team A core group of University employees regularly review and participate in emergency planning exercises. Depending on the level of emergency, personnel from the following areas are trained to respond:
* Counseling & Psychological Services oversees the training and mobilization of the Critical Incident Response Team, a group of 12 nationally certified counselors—Rowan staff and faculty—who can provide services night or day. Responding to an Emergency Most emergencies will be reported to the 911 county-operated center. The operator will dispatch a Rowan vehicle to the scene to assess the situation. If the dispatcher deems the situation as being critical, he or she will request that surrounding municipal police departments assist Rowan's police. If the situation is severe enough, the dispatcher will mobilize the county emergency response team, which will arrive on campus and establish an onsite command center. Rowan responders will work with the command center personnel to provide assistance and guidance on how to work in a higher education environment. Rowan will hold a series of information sessions and post updates throughout and after an emergency. Emergency Response Plan Review A core group of the Emergency Response Team is reviewing and updating the Emergency Response Plan in light of the events at Virginia Tech. The committee will seek feedback as it introduces new policies and procedures during the coming weeks. If you would like to offer your thoughts on Rowan's plans, feel free to call Dr. Timothy Michener, director of Public Safety, at 256-4566. For more information Call Dr. Timothy Michener, director of Public Safety, at 256-4566, with questions or concerns.
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