Emergency procedures manual
Medical emergencies
In the event of a minor or major medical emergency, call Campus Security
at 757.233.8888. Do not administer first aid unless you are trained in first
aid procedures.
» For detailed procedures please see Appendix
A [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Sexual assault
In the event the victim needs medical attention, call Campus Security
at 757.233.8888. Otherwise any intervention is victim driven. There are
several options available both on campus and in the community.
» For detailed procedures please see Appendix
B [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Psychological
Contact the Director of Student Counseling Services, Mr. Bill Brown, at
757.455.5730 (VWC) or 757.406.7485 (cell).
» For detailed procedures please see Appendix
C [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Communicable diseases
Contact the Director of Health Services, Ms. Mary Cureton, R.N., at 757.455.3108
(VWC) or 757.439.3240 (cell).
» For detailed procedures please see Appendix
D [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Fire emergencies
In the event of a fire, call Campus Security immediately at 757.233.8888.
» For detailed procedures please see Appendix
E [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Weather emergencies
Please refer to the College’s Web site, www.vwc.edu,
or the College's inclement weather hotline, 757.455.5711. Closing information
will also be available on local television and radio stations. In extreme
situations, resident students may be required to evacuate campus.
» For detailed procedures please see Appendix
F [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Utility failure
In the event of a major utility failure, immediately notify Campus Security
at 757.233.8888.
» For detailed procedures please see Appendix
G [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Additional emergency procedures
» For additional procedures please see Appendix H [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Continuity of operations
Continuity of Operations (COOP) is an effort to ensure that the College
can provide vital services, ensure
continuous performance of essential functions, maintain safety,
protect essential equipment, reduce
disruption to operations, and minimize damage and losses
in an emergency. Additionally, COOP identifies
relocation sites before the emergency and assists with an
orderly recovery after the emergency.
» For additional procedures please see Appendix
I [PDF] of the emergency procedures manual.
Unforseen Life Threatening Emergencies
An Unforeseen Life-Threatening Emergency is defined as a crisis situation where the actions of an individual or group of individuals may result in serious injury and/or death to members of the campus community. An Unforeseen Life-Threatening Emergency is not a situation such as health concerns or other non-urgent matter that can be managed though means that will not disrupt the campus community. Gunfire, bomb threats, and hostage situations are all examples of Unforeseen Life- Threatening Emergencies.
All Unforeseen Life-Threatening Emergencies
will require the response of the Virginia Beach Police
Department, and the college’s primary concern during an Unforeseen
Life-Threatening Emergency will be
communication.
» For additional procedures please see Appendix
J [PDF]
of the emergency procedures manual.