1. Disasters may affect residents near the geographical location of the University. Therefore, city, county, and federal emergency services may not be available. A delay in on-campus emergency services may be expected up to 48 hours.
  2. A major emergency may be declared if information indicates that such a condition is developing or is probable.

B. Types of Incidents

Various incidents or occurrences on campus may be classified as emergencies. The purpose of the manual is to provide guidelines for faculty, staff, and emergency response team members for the following types of incidents:

  1. Student incidents (suicide, suicide attempt, death, critical or life threatening situation, or abduction)
  2. Employee incidents (suicide, suicide attempt, death, critical or life threatening situation, or abduction)
  3. Racial, religious, or gender based incidents such as hate crimes
  4. Belligerent behavior (angry, disorderly, or agitated individuals)
  5. KSU Alert bulletins
  6. Violent or criminal behavior/hostage situations
  7. Fire or the threat of fire
  8. Explosions
  9. Bomb threat
  10. Biological agent threat
  11. Chemical spill
  12. Communicable disease
  13. Utility failure
  14. Earthquake
  15. Weather emergencies
  16. Winter storms
  17. Tornado/severe wind
  18. Electrical storms