Raritan Valley Community College | 2017-2018 Student Handbook - page 47

• If you are walking in the hallways or between buildings, enter the nearest open classroom
or office
• Inside a room, pull down the shades and then stay away from windows and doors
• If advised by College personnel, barricade the doors with desks and chairs
• College personnel will lock exterior & interior doors as directed by police
• Wait for instructions from the Emergency Management Team or law enforcement
Do not confront anyone with a weapon
Weather/Environmental Emergency
• Stay in your classroom/office until the situation is assessed
• After condition subsides, you will be advised about whether to remain in the classroom/
office or evacuate
• Quick alert will be broadcast by phone, text or email message to those signed up for
emergency notification service
Power Outage
• Emergency lights will be activated
• Quick alert will be broadcast by phone, text or email message to those signed up for
emergency notification service
• Evacuation Marshalls will provide direction
• Stay in your classroom/office until the situation is assessed
• Campus Safety personnel will increase patrols to provide assistance and status reports
• Continuation of classes will be based on the power company’s estimation of when power
will be restored
Campus Closings & Delayed Openings
In the event of inclement weather, check to see if the College is open or has a delayed opening.
• Quick alert will be broadcast by phone, text or email message to those signed up for
emergency notification service
• Check the College website at
Suicide Prevention Information
24 Hour Mental Health Support and Psychiatric Emergencies
In the event of any life threatening situation such as suicidal thoughts/attempts to harm oneself,
alcohol or drug overdose, or serious mental health crisis, utilize the following resources for
assistance:
Off Campus Resources
• Call 911
• Go to your local emergency room immediately.
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