EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Medical Emergency

A medical emergency is an injury or illness that is acute and poses an immediate threat to a person's life or long-term health. For detailed procedures for medical-related emergencies, see:

• First Aid
• Airborne/Foodborne Illness
• Poison
• Radiation
• Biological

Severe Weather

Severe weather is defined as any aspect of the weather which can pose a threat to life and property. For detailed procedures for the most common severe weather threats, see:

• Hail
• Hurricane
• Lightning
• Severe Thunderstorms
• Severe Winter Weather
• Tornado

Fire/HazMat

A fire or hazardous materials incident can occur whether an individual is inside or outside a building, which requires different procedures. For detailed procedures, see:

• Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place
• Fire
• Chemical Spill
• Gas Leak

Personal Safety

While Texas A&M has done much to make our campus safe, safety ultimately becomes a personal matter. How safe you are depends on your preparation and how much attention you pay to your surroundings.

• Active Shooter
• Concerning Behavior
• Bomb Threat
• Campus-wide Bomb Threats
• Suspicious Letter or Package