Prepare!

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1. Sign up for BraveAlert voice and text alerts. In addition to campus outdoor warning siren system and campus email, UNC Pembroke will send emergency alerts as a voice and text message to your cell phone. You must register to receive voice and text alerts.
2. Sign up for LiveSafe Mobile App. The LiveSafe app provides students, faculty, staff, parents, and family with a direct connection to campus safety so that everyone can easily communicate all their safety needs. Its easy-to-use features help you stay safe every day and enable us to better protect you.
3. Study the University's emergency terminology. During emergency situations, the university's condition may change - which results in a larger response. The university and/or emergency officials may also ask you to seek safe shelter, shelter in-place, evacuate, or lockdown in your building. Faculty need to understand what each of these terms mean and prepare to assist others during an emergency.
4. Study and learn your surroundings. Take a look around your residence hall or apartment, the library, and the buildings where you have classes. Make a mental note of the exits, fire extinguishers, locations of AEDs, 911 addresses, and other safety devices. Also note areas within the building that provide protection.
5. Plan ahead and ask questions. If this web site does not provide the answers you need, feel free to ask us!
6. Discuss emergencies on campus with your family and friends. If an emergency occurs on UNC-Pembroke’s campus, the media will quickly spread the message and it will not take long for your family and friends to start calling. Making plans now to communicate with your family and friends in an emergency is essential because cellular communications may not be available. Resources like the American Red Cross' Safe and Well List provide a resource for your family and friends.
7. Stay aware and report suspicious behavior. Preventing a violent act on campus could begin with you when you report suspicious behavior. You may report suspicious behavior to the. Report all emergencies immediately to UNC-Pembroke Police and Public Safety Department at 910.521.6235.

Respond!

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1. Immediately act. Respond immediately to voice and text alerts, sirens, and/or an incident in the area where you are. Planning ahead and thinking about your response is the only way to prepare.
2. Remain calm. Positive, calm response (emotionally and physically) will help others respond more effectively. If you practice your plan in advance and write it down, you will be more confident and capable of helping others.
3. Call out for assistance. Although cellular communications may not be available during an emergency, you should attempt to call UNCP PD (910.521.6235) during an emergency. Call for assistance or to share pertinent information that will assist public safety officials. Try to remain calm and be patient during an emergency if phone lines are unavailable.
4. Follow emergency officials' or the university's emergency recommendation and report changes in your situation. Emergency officials and/or the university will ask all faculty, staff, and students to take specific actions in response to an emergency. They will share those messages via BraveAlert, LiveSafe, and other notification methods. Follow those directions and report significant changes in the situation to UNCP PD.
5. Visit for www.uncp.edu for updated emergency messages. Because of the numerous phone calls for assistance during an emergency, the university may not be able to provide answers to general inquiries, however, the university will update www.uncp.edu with emergency messages. Attempt to gain access to a computer for updates and information rather than calling.

Prepare!

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1. Sign up for BraveAlert voice and text alerts. In addition to campus outdoor warning siren system and campus email, UNC Pembroke will send emergency alerts as a voice and text message to your cell phone. You must register to receive voice and text alerts.
2. Sign up for LiveSafe Mobile App. The LiveSafe app provides students, faculty, staff, parents, and family with a direct connection to campus safety so that everyone can easily communicate all their safety needs. Its easy-to-use features help you stay safe every day and enable us to better protect you.
3. Study the University's emergency terminology. During emergency situations, the university's condition may change - which results in a larger response. The university and/or emergency officials may also ask you to seek safe shelter, shelter in-place, evacuate, or lockdown in your building. Faculty need to understand what each of these terms mean and prepare to assist others during an emergency.
4. Study and learn your surroundings. Take a look around your residence hall or apartment, the library, and the buildings where you have classes. Make a mental note of the exits, fire extinguishers, locations of AEDs, 911 addresses, and other safety devices. Also note areas within the building that provide protection.
5. Plan ahead and prepare your colleagues and students. Your department should consider a safety briefing at the beginning of each semester. If your supervisor does not currently provide a briefing, discuss the idea with him or her.  Faculty may want to include a safety briefing at the beginning of each semester. You may also provide basic emergency information in your course syllabus. Taking small steps like these will reinforce the university's message that safety is fundamental to our mission.
6. Stay aware and report suspicious behavior. Preventing a violent act on campus could begin with you when you report suspicious behavior.  Report all emergencies immediately to UNC – Pembroke Police and Public Safety at 910.521.6235.
7. Train! Several departments on campus offer safety and security training.  Contact UNC – Pembroke Police and Public Safety at 910.521.6235 or UNC – Pembroke Environmental, Health and Safety Office at 910.521.6792.

Respond!

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1. Immediately act. Respond immediately to voice and text alerts, sirens, and/or an incident in the area where you are. Planning ahead and thinking about your response is the only way to prepare.
2. Remain calm. Positive, calm response (emotionally and physically) will help others respond more effectively. If you practice your plan in advance and write it down, you will be more confident and capable of helping others.
3. Call out for assistance. Although cellular communications may not be available during an emergency, you should attempt to call UNCP PD (910.521.6235) during an emergency. Call for assistance or to share pertinent information that will assist public safety officials. Try to remain calm and be patient during an emergency if phone lines are unavailable.
4. Follow emergency officials' or the university's emergency recommendation and report changes in your situation. Emergency officials and/or the university will ask all faculty, staff, and students to take specific actions in response to an emergency. They will share those messages via BraveAlert, LiveSafe, and other notification methods. Follow those directions and report significant changes in the situation to UNCP PD.
5. Visit for www.uncp.edu for updated emergency messages. Because of the numerous phone calls for assistance during an emergency, the university may not be able to provide answers to general inquiries, however, the university will update www.uncp.edu with emergency messages. Attempt to gain access to a computer for updates and information rather than calling.

Prepare!

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1. Make sure that your student is registered for the BraveAlert voice and text alerts.  Only students, faculty, and staff are eligible for the BraveAlert emergency voice and text notification system.
2. Sign up for LiveSafe Mobile App. The LiveSafe app provides students, faculty, staff, parents, and family with a direct connection to campus safety so that everyone can easily communicate all their safety needs. Its easy-to-use features help you stay safe every day and enable us to better protect you.
3. Create a plan to get in contact with your student after an emergency. Resources like the American Red Cross' Safe and Well List  provide a web resource for making contact during or after an emergency when phone service may not be available. Since phone service may be unavailable, the university recommends that you identify at least two methods for contacting your student after an emergency to see if he or she is safe and well. Campus may not be accessible during or after emergency so it is a good idea to make plans as though you will not be able to access campus.
4. Learn about the university's emergency plans, the Pembroke area, and ask questions. The emergency operations plan are available here. A university map is available for download. You can find more information on the town of Pembroke here.
5. Make sure that you prepare yourself for emergencies. Although you do not live on campus or in the Pembroke area, you are an important member of the Brave family. Visit https://www.readync.gov/for personal emergency preparedness tips.

Respond!

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1. When an emergency occurs on campus, visit www.uncp.edu for official updates from the university. Go ahead and bookmark this site in your internet browser. The university is the official source for crisis communications during an incident.
2. Do not drive to campus unless you are told that it is safe to do so. The university's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will coordinate with the division of Student Affairs during an emergency to provide a resource for parents and family to receive  updates as soon as possible.
3. Think positively. Although cell phones may be down and the campus is inaccessible during an emergency, UNC - Pembroke is committed to the safety and security of your student. University officials will work diligently with emergency responders and the community to immediately respond to any emergency or disaster.

Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve quickly. In the midst of the chaos, anyone can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident. 

Cyberattacks are malicious attempts to access or damage a computer or network system. Cyberattacks can lead to the loss of money or the theft of personal, financial and medical information. These attacks can damage your reputation and safety.

Cybersecurity involves preventing, detecting and responding to those cyberattacks that can have wide-ranging effects on individuals, organizations, the community and the nation.

An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface. Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere without warning, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington and the entire Mississippi River Valley.

There is hot, and then there is hot! Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death. Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding. They can happen along any U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or Pacific oceans. Storm surge historically is the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States.

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spans several countries and affects a large number of people. Pandemics are most often caused by viruses, like Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which can easily spread from person to person.

A new virus, like COVID-19, can emerge from anywhere and quickly spread around the world. It is hard to predict when or where the next new pandemic will emerge.

There are different types of radiation emergencies that vary in how much damage they cause and harm they pose to the public. Some examples of radiation emergencies include: a nuclear detonation (explosion), an accident at a nuclear power plant, a transportation accident involving a shipment of radioactive materials, or an occupational exposure like in a healthcare or research setting. While the extent of the damage will vary, the steps to protect yourself from radiation are the same. You can keep your family safe by knowing what to do and being prepared if an incident occurs.

Extended power outages may impact the whole community and the economy. A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly.

Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Although most lightning victims survive, people struck by lightning often report a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms.

Thunderstorms are dangerous storms that include lightning and can create or cause:

• Powerful winds over 50 mph
• Hail
• Flash flooding and/or tornadoes

Tornadoes are violently rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can destroy buildings, flip cars, and create deadly flying debris.

A tornado can:

• Happen anytime and anywhere.
• Bring intense winds, over 200 miles per hour.
• Look like funnels.

Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildlife and natural areas, but also communities.

Winter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms including blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds.

What to put in your Emergency Preparedness Kit:

• Water - 1 gallon per person per day for 3 to 7 days
• Food – non-perishable and canned food supply for 3 to 7 days
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and National oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio with extra batteries
• Cell phone with charger
• First aid kit and first aid book
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Manual can opener for food
• Wrench or pliers to turn off water
• Blanket or sleeping bag – 1 per person
• Prescription medications and glasses
• Seasonal change of clothing, including sturdy shoes
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, feminine supplies
• Extra house and car keys
• Important documents – insurance policies, copy of driver’s license, Social Security card, bank account records
• Fire extinguisher
• Cash and change
• Books, games or cards

You and your family members may have special needs. You need to plan for those needs when making your emergency supply kit.

For Baby:

• Formula
• Bottles
• Diapers
• Baby wipes
• Pacifier
• Soap/Baby powder
• Clothing
• Blankets
• Canned food and juices

For Adults:

• Contact lenses and supplies
• Extra eye glasses
• Dentures

For people with Functional Needs:

• Container for hearing aid/cochlear implant processor (to keep dry)
• Extra batteries for hearing aid/cochlear implant
• Communication card explaining best way to communicate with you

You should have basic first aid supplies on hand to help you if you have an injured family member or friend after an emergency. It is important to know how to treat minor injuries. Taking a first aid class is helpful too. Simply having a first aid kit can help you stop bleeding, avoid infection and assist in sanitization.

• Two pairs of latex or other germ-free gloves (if you are allergic to latex)
• Germ-free bandages to stop bleeding
• Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towels
• Antibiotic cream
• Burn cream
• Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
• Eye wash solution to flush the eyes
• Thermometer
• Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

Non-prescription drugs:

• Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Antacid
• Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
• Laxative
• Potassium Iodide (for those who live near nuclear plants; use only as ordered by the State Health Director)

You need to have an emergency supplies kit for your pet. Keep this kit with the family kit. Make sure every person knows where the kit is kept. The Items below should go in your pet’s kit.

• Canned or dry pet food
• Water for 3 to 7 days
• Food dishes
• Muzzle, collar and leash
• Immunization records
• Identification tag (should contain pet name and phone number)
• Current photos of your pets in case they become lost
• Medicine your pet requires
• Pet beds and toys
• Pet carrier
• Proper fitting muzzle