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Emergency Readiness

Given the ongoing threat of terrorism, Southeastern University has developed these Web pages to inform you about steps the university is taking—and steps individuals should take—to prepare for an emergency.

MONITORING THE NATIONAL THREAT LEVEL

A color-coded advisory system conveys the risk level of a terrorist attack at any given time.

Department of Homeland Security

PREPARING FOR AN EMERGENCY

There obviously may be little or no warning before a terrorist attack. Here are steps that Florida's seven Regional Domestic Security Task Forces and our Department of Safety & Security reccomend that people take to prepare for an emergency:

  • Continue normal activities, but be aware of your surroundings. Exercise caution when traveling. Be aware of suspicious behavior and circumstances, such as unauthorized people in restricted areas and abandoned parcels, bags, vehicles or other items.
  • Create backups of critical computer files and secure them off site. Don't rely strictly on the university's backup of your data.
  • Be alert to suspicious activity, such as an individual expressing undue interest in your department's security preparations, and report it to the security department at (863) 667-5190 or (863) 712-3950. If off campus, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
  • Establish an out-of-area friend or relative as a single point of contact to coordinate family messages.
  • Create an emergency contact list for each family member to carry. This list should contain telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and pager numbers.
  • Determine meeting places for department members, and review escape routes from your building.
  • If you live in campus housing, prepare a disaster supplies kit to sustain yourself for three to seven days. It should include a supply of water, food, a flashlight and batteries, a battery-powered radio, a first-aid kit, duct tape and plastic sheeting, and critical documents. Also, be prepared to do without service that could be disrupted, such as electricity, water, telephone, natural gas, gasoline pumps and Internet access.
  • Have an adequate supply of prescription medications.
  • Be prepared to respond to official instructions if you're in the immediate area of a terrorist attack.

Several agencies offer extensive information about preparing for an emergency. Everyone in the university community should consult these sources and take appropriate measures to prepare for an emergency.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Ready.gov
Red Cross
Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Polk County Emergency Management

STAY INFORMED ABOUT SOUTHEASTERN EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Southeastern University will do everything it can to ensure safety of the university community and the security of its campus. The university will execute its emergency management plan as appropriate, and it will coordinate with local, state and federal agencies. Southeastern will communicate regularly with the university community via this Web site, e-mail and mass media.

SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

PHONE: (863) 667-5190 or (863) 712-3950