Minor Emergencies

• A potential or actual incident that does not disrupt overall function of college.

Major Emergencies

• A potential or actual incident that affects the entire building. A central control room will be coordinated and outside resources will be called on for assistance.

Disaster Emergencies

An incident that seriously impairs or stops college operations. A central control room will be coordinate and outside resources will be called on for assistance.

Weather Related

• Severe Storms
• Building Emergency (Structural damage caused by any emergency)

Accidental Causes

• Fires (chemical, natural gas, electrical or ordinary structural)
• Hazardous chemical accidents or spills (vapor or liquid)
• Transportation accidents (airplane, railroad car, automobile/truck)
• Explosions (compressed gas, containerized liquid, or man-made)
• Prolonged utility outages (gas, electricity, cooling system, water)

Societal Causes

• On campus disturbance
• Hostage situation
• Bomb threats or explosions
• Terrorist action