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Emergency alerts
Should an emergency warning or notification need to be made to alert the LTU community of existing or impending danger (tornado or severe weather warning, natural or manmade disaster, the existence of criminal activity on campus, or any other emergency), the University will issue the message in several media, including:
Rave Alert Emergency Notification system (email/SMS text)
Social media (Facebook/Twitter)
Emergency status page on LTU’s website (www.ltu.edu)
Signage posted in each building
In the event that a situation arises, which in the judgment of LTU’s president, in consultation with the executive director of campus safety, constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat to the LTU community, a campus-wide “timely warning” will be issued. The warning could be issued using any or all of the above-mentioned means of communication.
Criminal activity that represents a continuing danger to the LTU community will be communicated by any or all of the above-listed means unless issuing the notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist a victim or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
Get alerts on your phone
Turn your phone into a personal safety device by downloading the free Rave Guardian safety app to check in with family, friends, the LTU Department of Campus Safety, or others you trust to help you stay safe both on and off campus.
With this app you can:
Set a Safety Timer – Notify people you trust to check in on you if you are alone or in an unfamiliar place.
Manage & Message Guardians – Invite family, friends, or others to be your Guardians and communicate with them within the app as needed.
Easy Emergency Communication – Call LTU Campus Safety directly for help via a panic button if you are in trouble. You can also report crimes or other suspicious activity anonymously through text and images.
Safety Profile – User-created Safety Profiles contain information such as residence details (home and school), medical conditions, and much more. When someone requires assistance, user Safety Profiles are displayed to LTU Campus Safety or Smart911 enabled 9-1-1 centers nationwide.
Rave Guardian is available for download on Apple and Android devices. Use your @ltu.edu email address when installing the app.
App Store
Google Play
Alerts for family and friends of LTU
To receive LTU Alerts, you must contact your LTU employee or registered student and have them add the phone number and/or email address you wish to receive LTU Alerts at to their LTU Alert portal.
LTU Alerts are also posted on LTU’s Facebook and X/Twitter accounts, so we encourage you to follow LTU on these social media sites.
Safe Student + School Program
The SSSP is a plan designed for the early identification of students that may be or are in crisis, in distress, at risk or are acting in a bizarre or abnormal manner. The purpose of the program is to recognize and if needed intervene with students before the student reaches a point of dire jeopardy or poses the risk of harming themselves or others. You can help protect the University community through your use of observation and communication. Your participation could save the life of a student and the lives of others. You could help prevent a tragedy.
Why you want to make the University aware of abnormal behavior. The reason is while you may not realize it others in the University community may be experiencing similar or vastly different events by the same student. It is important that the Office of the Dean of Students is made aware of persons exhibiting signs of crisis. The sooner the Office of the Dean of Students knows about the situation the quicker we can act to identify the problem and offer help.
What to look for. Because we are discussing student welfare, it is important that you pay attention to and communicate about students that evidence signs of crisis or distress. Some but not all of the signs to pay attention to are; difficulty coping with a significant loss or personal or academic failure(s), statements (written or verbal) about suicide, sudden or consistent rage at someone or something or particular groups, threats, acting out in class, physical aggression or intimidation, verbal abuse, they feel they are being persecuted by or feel injured by others, perceived wrongs visited upon them by others or for some purpose, feel like they are being bullied, feel like they are being tormented, low or no attendance in class, failing grades, signs of alcohol or drug abuse, self-mutilation, stalking, fascination with weapons, possession of weapons, fascination with death or torture, rapid mood swings, inability to sleep, loners or social outcasts, irrational or obsessive anxiety, bizarre acts, rituals, behaviors, statements, writings or pictures. Statements from other students about the behaviors or statements above.
What to do. The Dean of Student’s Office has been designated as a central collection point for information about students who may be risk.
How to do it. Please send an e-mail to the Dean of Student’s Office at
studean@ltu.edu
Emergency procedures
Accidents
Assess the situation and contact 9-1-1 to report injury accidents or the Campus Safety Department for property damage accidents at 248.204.3945 or 3945 from any campus phone.
Provide Emergency Responders with the following:
What Occurred
Where it Occurred
Any Known Injuries
When it Occurred
Who Was Involved
Active Shooter
An active shooter describes one or more armed persons whose only objective is to cause serious injury or death to as many persons as possible. Normally there is no pattern concerning which victim will be selected by the intruder. However, there are certain things you can do to minimize your chances of becoming a victim. Incidents of this type tend to escalate very quickly and will require the immediate response from armed law enforcement officers to contain and stop the incident. In the following guide you will find certain suggestions that faculty members, students and staff can take if you are ever confronted with a situation of this nature. Remember to stay calm, follow these simple steps during an emergency and your chance of being a victim can be greatly reduced.
Shooting Incident Outside:
Immediately run to a building, enter a room, and lock the door if possible.
Drop anything you are carrying that may slow you down.
If you can’t get inside, use a tree, vehicle, mailbox, etc. for cover and concealment from the gunman.
If you are caught out in the open, get on the ground and lay flat, do not move until the gunman has left the area.
As soon as possible, call 9-1-1 and tell the police where you are and if you need any medical attention.
Provide a detailed description of the assailant and the direction he/she was last observed traveling toward.
Shooting Incident Inside of a Building:
Stay and shelter in place. Remain in a room that can be locked or barricaded.
If you are not in a secure location and it is safe to move, go to a near-by room that can be locked or barricaded.
Reinforce the door with furniture, desks, file cabinets or any other material available to you.
Turn off the lights and computer monitors, close the blinds and cover any door window with an opaque cover.
Keep as quiet as possible, stay down low near a wall away from the door and windows in the room.
Place all cellular phones on silent or vibrate mode.
Call 9-1-1 as soon as possible. Give your exact location to the police. Tell them how many others are with you and if anyone needs medical attention.
Describe the assailant if he/she was observed by you.
Do not open the door to any voice commands, even if you recognize the voice.
Wait until you are sure the police are present before opening the door. If needed, call 9-1-1 to confirm that law enforcement officers have arrived.
If the assailant attempts to enter the room you are in, be prepared to throw objects at him/her and fight for your life!
When Police Arrive:
Follow the instructions of the police officers exactly.
Keep your hands visible at all times.
Do not touch anything at the crime scene.
Do not leave the campus until you are instructed to do so by the police of Campus Safety personnel.
Remember, you may be a witness to a crime and may be required to speak with investigators.
Bomb Threats
Take the caller seriously! DO NOT HANG UP ON THE CALLER!
Remain calm and try to remember the exact words of the threat. Write details down and attempt to learn answers to the following questions, if possible:
“When is the bomb going to explode?”
“Where is the bomb right now?”
“What does the bomb look like?”
“What kind of bomb is it?”
“What will cause the bomb to explode?”
“Did you place the bomb?”
“Why is the bomb being placed?”
“Who are you?”
“Where are you? Where do you live?”
“What is your phone number?”
Also, the police will want to know other details, if possible:
Estimations on age, sex, and race based on what was said and how it was said
Any distinguishing aspects of their voice (tone, accent, slurred, impediment, etc.)
Were there any background noises that could be heard
While the call is in progress, attempt to get someone’s attention and have him/her call the Campus Safety Department at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone. If you cannot get assistance, call the Southfield Police Department as soon as the call ends.
Civil Disturbances
Civil Disturbances include riots, demonstrations, or assemblies that have become significantly disruptive.
Assess situation.
Call 9-1-1 for any life threatening emergency.
Call Campus Safety for all other disturbances at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone.
Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators.
Secure your area (stay inside, lock buildings, etc.).
Continue normal routines (if possible).
Stay away from windows and doors.
Prepare for evacuation or relocation (Campus Safety will advise).
Fire Alarms
If you smell smoke or see flames in any building on campus:
Manually activate the fire alarm system.
Call 9-1-1.
STOP-DROP-ROLL if your clothes catch on fire.
If safe to do so, exit the building immediately, close doors.
Drop to your hands and knees – crawl to an exit.
Stay low and hold your breath as much as possible.
Breathe shallow through the nose.
If unable to exit, be prepared to signal to someone outside, but do not break windows as a rush of air will feed the fire.
If you are in a building when the fire alarm is activated:
WALK to the nearest exit or stairwell.
Assist persons with special needs.
Notify First Responders if you know of someone trapped in the building.
Feel the door with the back of your hand before using it.
Do not attempt to save possessions at the risk of your safety.
Do not use elevators.
Do not break windows.
Stay low if moving through the smoke.
Flooding
Evacuate the flooded area.
Contact the Campus Safety Department at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone.
Use extreme caution around electric wires, appliances, equipment, etc.
Secure vital equipment and chemicals.
Don’t return to the building unless you have been given instructions by the Campus Safety Department.
Only trained and authorized personnel are permitted to respond to hazardous materials incidents! Employees must be trained in the safe use of chemicals or chemical management prior to working in a lab or cleaning up minor spills.
Minor spill or leak:
Attempt to contain the spill.
Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while cleaning up the spill/leak.
Notify supervisor and call the Campus Safety Department at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone.
Major hazardous spill:
Call the Campus Safety Department immediately at  248.204.3945 or 3945 from any campus phone.
Do not attempt to clean up the spill yourself.
Provide clean-up/rescue personnel with appropriate Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other important information.
Medical Emergencies
Call the Campus Safety Department at  248.204.3945  or  3945 from any campus phone and they will respond. Advanced Life Support will be contacted as needed.
Providence Hospital
16001 W Nine Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
248-849-3000
Beaumont Health Center
4949 Coolidge Hwy
Royal Oak, MI 48075
248-655-6000
Concentra Urgent Care
26185 Greenfield Road
Southfield, MI 48075
Mental Health Emergencies
Mental health emergencies include:
A person’s statements involving harm to self or others
Strange/destructive behavior
Severe emotional behavior
If you come in contact with a mental health emergency:
Call 9-1-1 if the situation is life threatening.
Call the Campus Safety Department if the situation is non-life threatening at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone.
Remain calm… keep the person talking… call other resources to assist.
Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  1-800-273-TALK (8255)
LTU Counseling Center  248.204.4100 or  4100 from any campus phone.
Power Outages
Remain calm and notify the Campus Safety Department at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone.
Major Power Outage:
Follow direction of Campus Safety
Shelter in place until the situation is evaluated.
Lab personnel should secure all experiments and unplug electric equipment prior to evacuating.
Do not light candles or any other type of flame for lighting.
Turn off light switches. Unplug all electric equipment (Computer, etc.).
People Trapped in Elevator:
Keep the passengers calm and let them know you are getting help.
Call 9-1-1 for any life-threatening emergency.
Call the Campus Safety Department for non-life threatening emergencies.
Suspicious Packages
If a package or envelope appears suspicious,  NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL SHOULD NOT OPEN OR TOUCH IT . Call the Campus Safety Department at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone and secure/clear the area.
Some characteristics of suspicious packages and envelopes include the following:
Inappropriate or unusual labeling
Excessive postage
Handwritten or poorly typed addresses
Misspellings of common words
Strange return address or no return address
Incorrect titles or title without a name
Not addressed to a specific person
Marked with restrictions, e.g. “Personal,” “Confidential” or “Do not x-ray”
Marked with threatening language
Postmarked from a city or state that does not match the return address
Appearance:
Powdery substance felt through or appearing on the package
Oily stains, discolorations, or odor
Lopsided or uneven envelope
Excessive packaging material such as masking tape, string, etc.
Other suspicious signs:
Excessive weight
Ticking sound
Protruding wires or aluminum foil
Other things to consider:
Is the package expected?
Sent from someone known?
Addressed to someone no longer at the location or non-existent?
Unusual weight, size, or shape?
Any threats? Why would the victim be a target?
Threat/Assault
Examples of behavior deemed threatening or harmful include:
Stalking actions or other unwanted non-physical contacts by another.
Do not confront the stalker
Call 9-1-1, or the Campus Safety Department at  248.204.3945 or  3945 from any campus phone.
Assaultive actions involving unwanted physical contact.
Call 9-1-1, or the Campus Safety Department at 248.204.3945 or 3945 from any campus phone.
Seek safety and medical attention if needed. Remain with the victim until EMS and Police arrive.
Domestic Violence shelters in Oakland County:
Interim House (Downtown) | 313.861.5300
First Step (Westside) | 734.722.6800 or 888.453.5900
Tornado
Before:
Be alert to changing weather conditions. Look for approaching storms.
Look for the following danger signs:
Dark, often greenish sky
Large hail
A large, dark, low-lying cloud (particularly if rotating)
Loud roar, similar to a freight train
If you see approaching storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately.
If you see approaching storms or any of the danger signs, be prepared to take shelter immediately.
During:
Go to the pre-designated shelter areas that are marked on maps in each campus building.
As a rule, if a building has no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table or desk and use your arms to protect your head and neck.
In a high-rise building, go to a small interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible.
Do not open windows.
LTU’s Emergency Response Plan
LTU’s Emergency Response Plan provides a framework for how LTU will respond quickly, safely, and effectively to emergencies.