Emergency Preparedness

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.

Additionally, the university conducted a shelter in place drill on Wednesday, October 23.

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.

• Don’t let others impede your escape; however, offer to help others if possible. 
• Leave your belongings behind.
• Warn/prevent others from entering the area.
• Call 911 when you are safe. 

• Lock and/or block the door behind you. 
• Silence your cellphone. 
• Hide behind large objects. 
• Remain quiet and stay out of view. 

• Attempt to incapacitate the intruder. 
• Act with physical aggression.
• Improvise weapons.
• Commit to your actions.