Emergency Notification System and Communications
Table of Contents | Introduction | Direction and Coordination | Emergency Command Post | Campus Emergency Resource Team (Responsibilities) | Responsibilities of Other Employees | Emergency Notification System and Communications | Reporting Emergencies | Emergency Telephone Listing | Evacuation Procedures | Emergency Procedures | Emergency Resource Team Notification InformationThe telephone is the primary means of emergency notification for Samford University. During an emergency situation the campus telephones are restricted to official use only. In the event of a failure of the campus telephone system, alternate means of communications will be used: portable cellular type telephones may be used if that system is operational; University portable radios will become the primary system for on-campus communications; runners may be used, contingent on the availability of personnel and the operational status of other systems.
The Campus Safety Department is the focal point for two-way transmission of official emergency information to appropriate administration officials. The Campus Safety officer on duty will initiate emergency situation notification to appropriate officials. Those officials receiving notification are to pass the information on to those departments and offices under their direction.
During emergency conditions members of the Emergency Resource Team, and other officials as necessary, may be supplied with a portable two-way radio for the purpose of maintaining communications.
