University Alert -- Frequently Asked Questions
How will I know when emergency procedures are in effect? You will be informed by University personnel — to include deans, faculty members, residence directors, residence assistants, and other administrative staff — if/when the JWU emergency procedures are being activated.
If emergency procedures are in effect, what should I do? You should follow all instructions given by official University personnel, completely, and quickly. What you will be asked to do will be incident dependent — meaning that different actions will be requested depending on the type of emergency situation.
If I'm a resident student but am in class, should I return to my residence hall to gather my belongings? If you are instructed to return to your hall prior to any other action, please do so. You should limit any personal items brought to a blanket, small pillow, flashlight, and cell phone. If you are taking prescription medication, you should bring that with you as well. If you are instructed to go immediately to one of the official gathering sites. The University recommends that you keep a small, working flashlight, your cell phone and a small supply of prescription medication with you at all times.
If I am a commuter student, where should I go? ALL students should follow the instructions of official University personnel who will be carrying out the recommendations of State and local officials for emergency procedures. If so instructed, you may return to your car and leave the campus. If you do so, you should listen to and follow the instructions being given to the general public by State and local officials. If the University has been instructed to keep all personnel in a secure campus location, you should proceed with your fellow students to one of the designated locations.
What will happen once we are gathered in one of these official University locations? Depending on the incident, and on the recommendations of State and local officials, you will either remain and “shelter in place” for a period of time, the University will implement its evacuation plans, or you will be allowed to leave after an appropriate waiting period.
What will happen in the case of evacuation? Johnson & Wales has designated evacuation shelters. If the order is given to evacuate, students will be directed to proceed to University transportation in an orderly manner, and transportation will take you to the appropriate location.
What can I do to help? The most important thing you can do is remain calm, listen to and follow all official University directions, and help if asked. Johnson & Wales has well-trained personnel and well-thought-out procedures in place. In the unlikely event of either a natural or man-made disaster, the University will be in continuous contact with local, State, and/or Federal officials and will implement its plans accordingly.
We believe that preparation for all situations is the most responsible and appropriate course of action to ensure the combined safety and well-being of our students.
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