Emergency Guidelines and Procedures

Emergency Notification System

Salem has established mass notification systems to inform the community of emergency situations. One or more of these systems may be utilized to alert the community in the event of a significant crisis or emergency. Outside Emergency Alert System Salem has an outdoor alert system that uses a siren and...

Evacuation Assembly Areas

Contained Area Evacuation If a building or cluster of buildings requires evacuation, building occupants should evacuate to an assembly area which is away from the building and away from emergency service vehicles. Locations include: Hanes Auditorium-Fine Arts Center, College Dining Hall, Bryant Hall/Gym area, Salem Square, MayDell, or Academy Auditorium...

Major Incident Response Plan

Salem maintains a Major Incident Response Plan which is activated when emergency situations escalate to a point that demands the coordinated efforts of numerous institutional departments and/or officials. This plan copes with major incidents that may endanger human health and safety, property or the ability of the campus to function;...