What is a Campus Emergency

An emergency can include a variety of situations that are human-or nature-caused, such as bomb threats, tornados or suspicious persons.

Potential Emergencies and the actions you can take are listed below:

Active Shooter	Call 911 from a Campus Phone OR Dial (303) 556-556-5000 to contact the Auraria Police.
Bomb Threat	DO NOT use cell phones or radios within 300 feet of the area suspected of containing the device.
Building Evacuations	DO NOT use the elevators. Evacuate the building using the nearest exit. Remain Calm.
Fire	Activate the nearest fire alarm. Call 911 from a Campus Phone OR Dial (303) 556-556-5000 to contact the Auraria police.
Severe Weather	Find a designated underground shelter or move to an interior room/hallway. Get BESIDE NOT UNDER a sturdy piece of furniture. Stay away from the windows and do not open any windows.
Earthquake	Find a designated underground shelter or move to an interior room/hallway. Get BESIDE NOT UNDER a sturdy piece of furniture. Stay away from the windows and do not open any windows.
Tornado	Find a designated underground shelter or move to an interior room/hallway. Get BESIDE NOT UNDER a sturdy piece of furniture. Stay away from the windows and do not open any windows.
Power Outage	Move cautiously to a lighted area. Check the AHEC website for more information.
Suspicious Person	Call 911 from a Campus Phone OR Dial (303) 556-556-5000 to contact the Auraria Police.
Snow Closure	Call the 24 hour hotline at 1-877-556-EMER (3637) for status on snow closures.

See Emergency Notification System information to see what types of situations warrant activation of the ENS.

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