Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Information Desk Reference
The Emergency Information Desk Reference contains emergency contact information and guides describing actions to take in response to various emergencies. Staff and faculty should print the Emergency Information Desk Reference and keep a copy handy as a reference in case of an emergency.
Hazard Specific Guides
Hazardous Materials Related Emergencies:
Suspicious Package or Substance
Hazardous Spills and Gas Leaks
Health Related Emergencies:
Medical Emergency
Facilities Related Emergencies:
Fires
Power Outages
Physical Threat Related Emergencies:
Basic Rules of Personal Safety
Acts of Violence or Active Shooter
Bomb Threat
Crime in Progress
Weather and Environmental Disaster Related Emergencies:
Shelter-in-Place
Quick Reference Posters
Use the campus-specific quick reference posters to display emergency action procedures in your building. Use the poster as a quick reference for appropriate emergency action procedures to take in response to an emergency.
East Campus
Health Sciences Campus
West Research Campus
Weather Resources
Preparedness is the key in dealing with any weather hazard. The university sends National Weather Service issued tornado warnings via the ECU Alert system. The ability to react appropriately to the warning means having a plan before the warning is issued. Click for more information about weather resources.



