For more emergency and preparedness information, visit protect.iu.edu or call 812-855-2004.

Indiana University strives to maintain a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. However, creating and maintaining a safe and secure campus is everyone’s responsibility. Simple habits like locking your doors and windows, securing your bike, and keeping your vehicle locked at all times can help keep everyone safe.

Immediately report safety concerns, suspicious persons, or suspected criminal activity to IUPD at 812-855-4111. To report a fire, medical emer-gency, or crime in progress, call 911 from any phone.

An emergency could strike at any time, without warning, and it is up to you to be prepared. We will cover the basics here, but encourage you to contact your residence hall and visit protect.iu.edu for more information.

Warning Systems

• IU Notify: An IU alert system that sends ou campus-related emergency notifications via phone call, text, or email.
• Tornado sirens: loud outdoor sirens that sound with a steady wail.
• Radio and television stations will promptly report most emergency situations.

Fire

• When a fire alarm is activated, a loud alarm signal sounds.

• Immediately evacuate the building.

• If you see a fire and the alarm has not sounded, pull the alarm box as you leave.

• Do not use elevators.

• Once outside, move away from the building and call 911.

• Obey all emergency personnel

• Alert emergency personnel if someone is in the building.

• Do not re-enter the building until the all-clear signal is given by emergency personnel.

Earthquakes

• Earthquakes are not common in Indiana, but they are possible.

• If inside, take shelter under a sturdy piece of furniture, or stand in a doorway or corner.

• If you are in a car or outside, move to an open area away from trees, poles, electrical wires, or buildings.

• Stay away from windows, hanging objects, or heavy furniture that could fall on you.

• Don’t leave – stay where you are until shaking stops.

• After the shaking stops, evacuate the building.

• Do not use elevators.

Tornadoes & Severe Storms

• Tornadoes are most common during spring and summer.

• Outdoor sirens and weather radio alerts will sound.

• Stay away from windows.

• Crouch down and cover your head with your arms.

• If possible, move to the lowest level of the building you are in.

• Take your phone, laptop, or AM/FM weather radio with you.

• If you are outside, take immediate shelter in the nearest building.

• Do not leave your shelter until the tornado watch or warning has expired, or the all-clear signal is given.