Download our new Mobile Preparedness App to always have emergency information with you!Ìý

Visit the iPhone app store or Google Play and search for "ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Safe."

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Learn aboutÌýpotential hazardsÌýandÌýCampus Safety Procedures.

Develop an Evacuation Plan for Home and at ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä which includes:

  • Two ways out of all rooms, if possible
  • Pre-designated meeting places for employees, friends and/or roommates. One location just outside where you live/work and a second location further away in case you can’t get close to where you work/live. Everyone should know where these locations are.
  • Know Emergency Shelter Locations – In Case of an Emergency, check the ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Emergency website or ask a ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Official (ie: ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Police, Resident Director, Resident Assistant, etc.). Generally these are locations such as dining halls, libraries and other large assembly areas on campus.
  • Be sure to develop aÌýFamily Emergency PlanÌýfor your home.

Learn about Emergency Communications

  • Update Contact Information for Emergency Notification and become familiar with ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Emergency Notification Procedures.
  • Make sure you have anÌýEmergency Communication PlanÌýwith family and friends. Keeping the people you care about and who care about you informed during an emergency is critical.
  • Add and "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) contact to your phone. This is a person to contact on your behalf in case you are not able to communicate with emergency responders.
  • Add the Boston College Police Emergency Number 617-552-4444 into your cell phone's phonebook. In case you ever need to call for help, it will be readily available to you. Also be sure to program 911 into your cell phone for off campus emergencies.

Assemble an Emergency Supply Kit to help you get through the initial period of the emergency.

Attend safety and security information sessions and classes. Learn CPR, first aid and other emergency skills.

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Stay Alert

  • Though Boston College is a safe environment, all members of the University Community are urged to stay alert andÌýreport any unusual activity to the ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Police at 617-552-4444.
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