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Emergency Management is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and we focus on coordinating the University's emergency prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, continuity and recovery efforts.  We are a small team, but support a wide range of initiatives, planning, training & exercises and outreach activities.  View our contact information to learn more about us.

Pet PreparednessBe Prepared: September is Preparedness Month

While emergency preparedness is important every month of the year, September is officially recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM). This year’s NPM theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” And while it is true that everyone has been living out some level of emergency preparedness for most of this year, other disasters and emergencies can still happen, and it is always best to be ready.

Safe RedbirdsSafe Redbirds App Launches

We are proud to announce the launch of Safe Redbirds, Illinois State University's new and official safety app! The app provides a wealth of information and features to help keep you safe on campus. Key features include Friend Walk, Virtual Safe Walk, Work Alone, Make a Report, maps, tools and emergency guides. The FREE app is now available for Apple and Android phones.

Off-Campus Emergency Planning Emergency Planning Handbook Available for Off-Campus Living

We have developed a handbook to assist students as they transition to off-campus living. This document is designed to assist students plan for a variety of emergencies and is easily editable to suit unique needs. We encourage students to complete and share this document with roommates.

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2020-09-25T09:59:51.303-05:00 2020