Emergency Info
The resources below offer assistance and additional information about emergency and non-emergency services.
In an emergency dial 911.
On Campus |
|
Campus Police & Safety |
Office: (276) 944-6222 Cell: (276) 356-7783 |
Campus Conduct Hot Line |
1-866-943-5787 (Anonymous available) |
University Health Center | (276) 944-6219 or (276) 944-6538 |
Counseling Services | (276) 944-6144 (Emory and Marion Campus) |
Off Campus |
|
Non Emergency Sheriff’s Office |
(276) 676-6339 |
Wellmont Urgent Care, Abingdon | (276) 619-0075 |
Smyth County Hospital | (276) 378-1100 |
Johnston Memorial Hospital | (276) 258-1000 |
Marion Police | (276) 783-8145 |
For more information regarding other emergency guidelines please explore the descriptions below:
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In case of a dangerous person on campus...
- Remain calm, do not engage the intruder.
- A quick and quiet escape is suggested, if it can be done
safely. - If attempting to escape, keep your hands elevated with
open palms visible, especially if encountering law enforcement officers. Follow all instructions given. - If you cannot safely exit the building, seek secure shelter.
- Close and lock windows, lower blinds, remain out of
sight, and turn off the lights. - Once secured, take cover behind concrete walls, thick
desks, and filing cabinets that are away from windows and doors. - Remain quiet and turn off cell phone ringers.
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In case of a fire...
- Activate the nearest fire alarm and CALL 911.
- Everyone must leave immediately when a fire alarm is
activated, even if there are no obvious signs of an emergency. - Do not use the elevator.
- Remain calm and assist others in safely getting out.
Confine the fire by closing all doors and windows if
possible. - Follow directions given by emergency personnel and go
to the location designated by your building coordinator.
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In case of a medical emergency...
- If the person is seriously injured or non-responsive, CALL 911.
- Give key information to the 911 operator (location/address, type of injury/illness etc.) and stay on the line until help arrives.
- Ask others to assist (directing emergency personnel to your location, crowd control).
- Remain calm.
- If the person is not seriously injured, contact the College Health Center at 276-944-6538 or Campus Security at 276-944-6222 for assistance.
- Always report injuries on campus to the Office of the Vice President for Business & Finance
Please note that Automated Electronic Defibrillators (AED’s) are available on campus in the following locations:
o Campus Safety Office
o Equestrian Center
o Kelly Library
o King Center Athletic Training Room
o McGlothlin-Street Hall 139
o Wiley Hall 121
o Van Dyke Student Center -
In case of a tornado...
- Listen for the siren. A single siren blast will sound to alert you to check for emergency message via email and the Campus Alert System.
- Seek shelter inside a building until notified by College officials that it is safe to leave.
- An “all-clear” alert will be sent when the danger has passed.
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- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3641-emory-henry-moves-to-university-status-today"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/16146_EmoryHenryUniversity_2.rev.1722527816.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/16146_EmoryHenryUniversity_2.rev.1722527816.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/16146_EmoryHenryUniversity_2.rev.1722527816.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/16146_EmoryHenryUniversity_2.rev.1722527816.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/16146_EmoryHenryUniversity_2.rev.1722527816.jpg" alt="Emory & Henry University" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/16146_EmoryHenryUniversity_2.rev.1722527816.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,1800/16146_EmoryHenryUniversity_2.rev.1722527816.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="1800" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3641-emory-henry-moves-to-university-status-today">Emory & Henry Moves to University Status</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> The calendar month has flipped and so has the name of Emory & Henry College to Emory & Henry University. Celebrations and excitement will ensue once students and faculty get to campus with new University merchandise, giveaways, updated signage, and more.</p><a href="/live/news/3641-emory-henry-moves-to-university-status-today" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
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- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3607-emory-henry-names-seasoned-leader-and"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1066,762/16041_LouFincher-horizontal.rev.1718032243.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1066,762/16041_LouFincher-horizontal.rev.1718032243.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1066,762/16041_LouFincher-horizontal.rev.1718032243.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1066,762/16041_LouFincher-horizontal.rev.1718032243.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1066,762/16041_LouFincher-horizontal.rev.1718032243.jpg" alt="Dr. Louise A. Fincher" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1066,762/16041_LouFincher-horizontal.rev.1718032243.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1066,762/16041_LouFincher-horizontal.rev.1718032243.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1066" data-max-h="762" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3607-emory-henry-names-seasoned-leader-and">Emory & Henry Names Seasoned Leader and Healthcare Educator, Dr. Louise Fincher, Interim President</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> A seasoned higher education leader, healthcare educator and senior vice president of Emory & Henry, Dr. Louise Fincher, has been named interim president of the institution following the announcement last week that current President John W. Wells will be stepping down from his position at the end of July and will transition to become the inaugural Chancellor of Emory & Henry University.</p><a href="/live/news/3607-emory-henry-names-seasoned-leader-and" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3638-emory-henry-head-football-coach-curt-newsome"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/14706_Newsome_Curt.rev.1696267339.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/89/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/14706_Newsome_Curt.rev.1696267339.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/14706_Newsome_Curt.rev.1696267339.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/89/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/14706_Newsome_Curt.rev.1696267339.JPG 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/89/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/14706_Newsome_Curt.rev.1696267339.JPG" alt="Curt Newsome" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/89/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/14706_Newsome_Curt.rev.1696267339.JPG 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/89/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2136/14706_Newsome_Curt.rev.1696267339.JPG 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2136" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3638-emory-henry-head-football-coach-curt-newsome">Emory & Henry Head Football Coach Curt Newsome Steps Down</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Due to health concerns, Curt Newsome, who has served Emory & Henry as head football coach for the past 10 years, announced on Tuesday, July 30 that he is stepping down, effective immediately. Additionally, assistant coach and offensive coordinator, Quintin Hunter, has been appointed interim head coach for the 2024 season.</p><a href="/live/news/3638-emory-henry-head-football-coach-curt-newsome" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>