Suffolk University Law School Student Handbook 2022-2023

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS POLICY

Policy website: https://www.suffolk.edu/law/academics-clinics/student-life/policies rules/student-policies-procedures/emergency-preparedness Office of Emergency Management: https://www.suffolk.edu/student-life/safety-security/office of-emergency-management Be ready to take action in the event of an emergency at Suffolk University. The Office of Emergency Management has established specific procedures for various emergency situations. More information can be found here. All Suffolk University students are required to submit (or confirm) current emergency contact information each semester, and when such information changes. This will ensure that the University has current and accurate information in the unfortunate event of a student or campus emergency. Contact information provi ded will be recorded in Rave, the University’s emergency notification system. In the event of an emergency on campus, or a school closing due to weather or other event, you will be notified via one or all of the following ways, depending on the event and the information you have provided: home phone, cell phone, text message, and email. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

It is the students’ responsibility to maintain accurate and up -to-date contact information with the University.

SHELTER IN PLACE

Shelter in Place is a protective action to stay inside a building to avoid external hazards such as severe weather, a hostile intruder, or a hazardous material release. Shelter in Place is implemented as a measure to protect the safety and welfare of our students and staff. When Shelter in Place is warranted, you will be appropriately advised via the emergency notification system or other appropriate means.

General Steps to Shelter in Place:

1. Stay where you are or go into the nearest room with a door 2. Close the doors and lock them if possible 3. Close the windows and blinds or curtains 4. Silence all audio equipment and cell phones 5. Wait for the "all-clear" message from authorities

Shelter in place or lockdown is no longer recommended by the Department of Homeland Security as an overall response to a hostile intruder situation. See our Active Shooter Response Information.

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