Guideline: Emergency Notifications - NMU Policies and Requirements

Guideline: Emergency Notifications

Contact NMU Public Safety and Police Services immediately by dialing 911 or 906-227-2151.

Purpose:

NMU is committed to campus safety and will communicate information about emergency events. This guideline outlines the communication channels used for those situations.

Applicability:

Staff, Faculty and Students.

In the event of an emergency, you will receive instructions through multiple communication channels. Information about the situation and next steps will be updated at:

• NMU's home page (www.nmu.edu)
• NMU Public Safety and Police Services home page (http://www.nmu.edu)
• Your NMU e-mail address
• NMU text alerts (sign up info.)
• The electronic display boards in several NMU facilities
• NMU phones in the vicinity of an emergency will receive a broadcast voice-mail message with procedures to take, if action is needed by campus community members.
• In some situations, area media outlets will be notified to make announcements on NMU's behalf.

Reference: 
For information on NMU emergency processes, see the Emergency Response Guidelines and Policy

If you know of a possible or definite emergency situation that is not being reported on this page, contact NMU Police immediately by dialing 911 or 906-227-2151. You will be asked to provide your name and location as well as a description of the emergency situation to the extent that you know it.

Remember that falsely reporting a crime or emergency is breaking the law. NMU Police will prosecute falsely reported crimes and emergencies to their fullest extent.