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The authority to declare a campus state of emergency rests with the President or his designate as follows:
During the period of any campus Severe Condition (Red) emergency, the Departments of Public Safety and Health and Safety will take immediate action and implement the appropriate procedures to meet the emergency, safeguard persons and property, and secure educational facilities. The Ranking University Public Safety and Health and Safety Officials and the available Senior Vice Presidents will consult with the President regarding the emergency and the possible need for a declaration of a campus state of emergency.
When the emergency declaration is made, only authorized students, faculty and emergency response staff are authorized to be on campus. Those who cannot present proper identification (student or employee identification card, or other photo I.D.) showing their legitimate business on campus may be directed to leave the area by the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety will determine the legitimacy for students and faculty to access the campus.
In addition, only those faculty and staff members who have been assigned emergency response team duties or have been issued an emergency pass by the Departments of Public Safety and Health and Safety will be allowed to enter the immediate area of the emergency.
In the event of an emergency occurring in or around the University campuses, or which involves University property, the Office of the President or his designee will dispatch University officials to determine the extent of any damage to University property.
At the conclusion of the emergency, the University President or his designee will issue a statement declaring the emergency over, thus allowing the University to return to normal operation.