EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
The Catawba College Emergency Response Plan formally establishes a coordinated and consistent plan for responding to crises, whether large or small, which may affect the safety, security, or operations of Catawba College. The plan outlines policies and procedures for managing major emergencies that may threaten the health and safety of the campus community or significantly disrupt its programs and activities. The plan provides a structure for coordinating preparedness, response, and recovery efforts of Catawba College personnel and resources. The Emergency Response Group is responsible for a coordinated process for response to emergencies on campus or at campus sponsored events. Comprised of employees from various areas of campus, they meet regularly to keep the plan up to date, collaborate with emergency responder departments, and undergo training for all types of campus emergencies.
CATAWBA CONNECT (SAFEZONE APP)
Our safety at Catawba College will only be as effective as its reporting mechanisms for people and situations of concern. This is a free app designed to help keep you and those around you safe! Using the SafeZone platform, this app allows you to raise Duress, First Aid, and Help alerts for you and your community. Students, faculty, and staff are highly encouraged to sign up.
Remember:
· If there is an emergency in progress, call Public Safety at 704-637-4000 or dial 911.
· To report an incident or a concern online, use the Catawba Connect App.
· To report an incident or a concern by telephone, call 704-637-4000 Public Safety or 704-637-4410 Student Affairs.
· You can also come to the Office of Public Safety in person for personal assistance in reporting an incident.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Catawba College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all members of the campus community and guests of the College. The College provides public safety services 24 hours a day, every day of the year, through the Office of Public Safety, located in the Jann House. The Office is staffed by professional public safety officers who are specifically responsible for patrolling the campus, securing buildings and property, enforcing federal, state, and local laws as well as college regulations, providing escort services, assisting with traffic and crowd- control at college-sponsored events, responding to calls for emergency and motorist assistance, and providing campus-wide crime prevention education. Public Safety officers are not certified to make arrests but maintain an excellent working relationship with the Salisbury Police Department and other local agencies.
Ensuring a safe environment is the responsibility of all members of the Catawba community. Members of the campus community are encouraged to report emergencies or suspicious activities to the Office of Public Safety by dialing 4000 from any campus phone. If circumstances warrant, timely notices and emergency notices can be sent out via email, phone call, and/or text messaging. Catawba’s history indicates the College exists in a relatively safe environment; however, when accidents or crimes occur, the College is prepared to respond with trained and qualified individuals. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Act, Safety and Crime Statistics Report, the College maintains an annual security report on its website. For further information, contact the Director of Public Safety.