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• 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 www.raritanval.edu
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.
• New Jersey Hopeline 855-654-6735
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255
On Campus Resources
• Counselors are available in College Center C-165, during normal business hours Monday through Friday. See the Counseling Services section for specific operating hours or call 908- 526-1200 ext. 8336.
• Campus Safety Lower Level Somerset Hall or 908-231-8800
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