Skidmore College
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)

 B. RESPONSE

Reporting Emergencies

The following section contains the recommended guidelines to be followed during specific types of emergencies. The procedures should always be followed in sequence, unless conditions dictate otherwise.

The Department of Campus Safety is staffed 24/7/365. Emergencies can be reported to the office in any of the following ways:
  • X5566—from any campus extension
  • 518-580-5566—from any off-campus phone
  • Blue Light phones—located throughout the campus
  • Emergency call boxes located at various locations on campus
  • Elevators have with direct dial phones to Campus Safety
Telephone Contact: In an emergency, Do NOT dial 911 from a College phone. Instead dial X5566. Campus Safety has direct contact with Fire/Police/EMS and will be able to determine your location.

Cell Phones: Cellular 911 phone calls are answered by the State Police and will be directed to the appropriate agency for action. Therefore, it is important to give accurate information regarding your location and the incident.

In order to assist the operator in processing the call quickly and efficiently, please be prepared to give the following information:
  • What you see, heard, or found.
  • Exact location of incident.
  • The phone number of the phone you are using.
  • Details of situation.
  • Your name and address.
  • Stay on the line until you are told to hang up.

 IMPORTANT: KEEP CALM ... KEEP OTHERS CALM!