Call or text 911
Call or text 988
Remain calm
Specify your location (building, floor, room, etc.)
Give as much information as you can
If you cannot speak, the dispatcher still knows you need help
Stay on the line until the dispatcher tells you to hang up
Call QU Public Safety at 203-582-6200
The dispatcher sends officers to you for immediate assistance
Immediate danger to person or property
Fire
A crime in progress
Someone needs urgent medical attention for:
alcohol poisoning
anaphylaxis reaction
bleeding that will not stop
change of mental status (unusual behavior, confusion)
chest pain
choking
coughing up blood
difficulty breathing, shortness or breath
drug overdose
fainting or loss of consciousness
seizure
Mental health services are needed
You may also call 988 for a mental health crisis
Smell of gas (potential gas leak)
Quinnipiac Public Safety: 203-582-6200
Health Services After Hours: 203-407-4050, option 2
Counseling After Hours: 203-407-4020, option 3
Access critical information and resources to help you respond to emergencies on campus in the sections below.
Inform the dispatcher of the individual's symptoms.
If needed, provide first aid. First-aid guide
If they are not breathing or have no pulse, begin CPR. How to perform CPR
If available, utilize an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
Do not move the individual unless there is immediate danger
If safe to do so, send someone outside to guide emergency responders to the individual
Follow instructions from authorities.
Evaluate options (Run, Hide, Fight).
If possible, lock doors, turn off lights and barricade the door.
Report any suspicious activity, sounds or smells via the Rave Guardian App or by calling the numbers above.
Remain in your location until authorities declare "All Clear"
Shelter indoors; follow authority instructions.
Stay away from windows.
Remain in location until authorities declare "All Clear"
Activate the fire alarm and alert others if applicable.
Evacuate the building in an orderly manner.
Once outside, remain as far away from buildings as possible.
Keep streets, fire lanes, hydrants and walkways clear for responders.
As part of our ongoing commitment to safety, public safety reminds all students, faculty and staff of the definition and importance of the "Shelter in Place" directive, which you may receive in the event of an emergency or drill.
"Shelter in Place" is a protective action taken to remain indoors to avoid external hazards, such as severe weather (like a tornado) or a hazardous-material release. If sheltering in place is necessary, university officials will notify you through our emergency notification system with specific instructions, including:
Get Inside, Stay Inside
Get inside. Bring your loved ones, your emergency supplies, and when possible, your pets
Find a safe spot in this location. The exact spot will depend on the type of emergency
Stay put in this location until officials say that it is safe to leave
Staying Put in Your Vehicle
In some emergencies it is safer to pull over and stay in your car than to keep driving. If you as are very close to home, your workplace, or a public building, go there immediately and go inside.
Follow the “shelter-in-place” recommendations for that location. If you can’t get indoors quickly and safely:
It may be safer to pull your car over and stay put than to keep driving. Listen to local officials to know what to do.
Pull over to the side of the road.
Stop your vehicle in the safest place possible and turn off the engine.
Stay where you are until officials say it is safe to get back on the road.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this term and be prepared to respond should the need arise.
Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your attention to this important matter.
Are you receiving the Quinnipiac emergency alerts? If you are not receiving the alerts and wish to do so, please have your student log into Self-Service and add emergency contacts on the bottom. Parents can’t log into this site, only the students. Please be advised that you will receive all alerts from Quinnipiac (bear sighting, road closures, weather alerts, emergency situations, etc). You will receive the alerts (as texts, phone calls and emails) in real time.
Familiarize yourself with Quinnipiac’s Emergency Preparedness Procedures
In an emergency, always call 911 first.
Register for approved Quinnipiac University emergency communications and other important information via text message and email. You may also register for Guardian and transform your mobile phone into a personal alarm beacon. In the event of an emergency, critical information you elect to share will be provided to Quinnipiac University to help them more quickly respond and help you. This service is provided to you free of charge by Quinnipiac University. Learn more about Rave
Quinnipiac Public Safety is available 24/7 for a safety escort. Public Safety officers will drive or walk you to/from your vehicle or classroom at any time and for any reason.
Once you are registered, the university may connect with you via text, email and a phone call about any emergencies, weather-related cancellations or other critical university information.
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Alertus is a mass notification plugin for all computers to ensure timely announcements or emergency alerts to all members of the community on campus.
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The Rave Guardian app transforms student, faculty and staff cell phones into personal alarm beacons. Users can use it to create a virtual escort service as they walk across campus, as well as send tips to Public Safety.
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