Terrorism
Biological, Chemical, or Radiation Incident
- If you suspect you have observed or come into contact with a questionable substance, call University Police at 7-2141, or 724-357-2141 from a non-university phone.
- Northpointe and Punxsutawney regional campuses and the Pittsburgh East Center: Call 911.
- Avoid exposure to material in question.
- Do not walk into or touch spilled material.
- Avoid inhalation by holding breath as long as possible.
- Outdoors - Move upwind as far as possible.
- Indoors - Close door and evacuate building.
- If contact occurs, wipe skin immediately, remove contaminated clothing, and flush with water if possible for 20 minutes.
- Await emergency personnel and be sure they are aware of your contact with the material.
- Inform emergency personnel of EXACT location of the material.
What You Can Do
- Be vigilant.
- If you suspect or see suspicious activity, contact University Police at 7-2141, or 724-357-2141 from a non-university phone.
- Make a kit of emergency supplies and have it ready in the event of an emergency.
- Make a plan of what you will do in an emergency situation.
- Be informed about what might happen. Stay aware of the current Homeland Security Advisory System condition:
- Low Condition - Green
- Guarded Condition - Blue
- Elevated Condition - Yellow
- High Condition - Orange
- Severe Condition - Red
- Get involved. Find out more about terrorism, Homeland Security, and what you can do by visiting these websites: