Campus Alerts
There are no alerts or campus closures in effect at this time. In the event of a weather-related closure or campus incident, look here for regular updates.
R U Ready?
Protecting Metropolitan State students, employees, guests and property is a shared responsibility of the entire university community. We can prepare ourselves for emergencies by taking simple steps such as:
- reading and reviewing the information below
- becoming informed about emergency plans and procedures
- getting involved in campus preparation
These proactive tips create a culture of preparedness and can help save lives and property.
The following information can help you during emergencies or other situations that could occur when you are on campus. These plans do not cover all possible emergencies and the community should exercise a heightened sense of awareness. Contact campus Safety Officers or the police with any safety issues.
Important links:
- Pandemic Planning and Information
This page provides information and additional links about pandemic influenza and the H1N1 flu and gives you some practical, common sense measures to reduce your risk of contracting the flu.
- Class Cancellation and Closing Procedures (pdf)
In the event of adverse weather conditions, this policy outlines the university closing procedure.
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Emergency Evacuation Procedures - Severe Weather, Fire and Chemical (pdf)
These procedures outline the evacuation plans for several emergency situations.- Tornado Warnings: on all campuses, a Public Address announcement will direct everyone to interior hallways on the lowest floors until an all clear is given.
- Fire Emergency: immediately pull the closest Fire Pull Station in your area, inform others and evacuate the buildings.
- Chemical Emergency
- Bomb Threats (pdf)
Immediately notify the Safety Office with information received from the caller, email, or letter and remain calm. Do not evacuate the building until directed by campus or other emergency officials.
- Lock Down and Active Shooter (pdf)
If you are able to safely leave the building, do so immediately. If you are not able to leave, lock or barricade your door, call 9-911 on campus phones or 911 on cell phones and report your location and other information relevant to the incident. Remain in the secured area until directed otherwise by emergency officials.
- Emergency Public & Address Notifications System (pdf)
Public Address systems have been installed at all campuses so information and instructions relevant to notifying the university before, during and after incidents can be announced. See sample notifications link below.
- Classroom Emergency and Safety (Web site)
This safety information offers tips for dealing with hostile, abusive or angry behavior in classrooms.
- What to do in the unlikely event you become trapped in an elevator
The following information offers valuable tips in the event you are trapped in an elevator and outlines the process to contact someone who can offer support.
- Procedure/Action to Take:
Open the small telephone panel door near the floor selection buttons. DO NOT push the emergency Stop Button. Push the call button or pickup the phone and wait for the phone to auto-dial. State that you are stuck in an elevator. Give the campus location, building and elevator number which is noted on the door of the telephone panel. Indicate the nearest floor location, if you can determine it. Remain calm and wait for help to arrive.
- To prevent injury to yourself and others:
DO NOT try to pry open the doors. This could prolong the emergency by damaging the equipment. DO NOT try to climb out or jump to the floors above or below if the elevator stops between floors with the doors open. Personnel will be in communication with you by phone and from outside the elevator.
- Procedure/Action to Take:
- Metropolitan State University Minneapolis Campus (Web Site)
Plans and preparation information for the Metropolitan State community on our Minneapolis Campus are coordinated by the Public Safety Office at Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) and can be found below.
Medical Emergencies
Call 9-911 on campus phones or 911 on cell phones and report the emergency to the dispatch operator. Include the nature of the medical emergency, location information including building, floor and room. Then inform the campus Safety Officer, so he/she can direct someone to meet the ambulance and respond to the medical emergency.
Security & Safety Numbers
| Saint Paul Security Officer's Saint Paul library Officer's Minneapolis Campus Security Officer's Midway Security Officer's evening Administrative Affairs 24 hour answering service |
Thomas R. Maida, MPA
Director of Public Safety
Office: (651) 793-1725
Fax: (651) 793-1718
thomas.maida@metrostate.edu
For Safety and Security Information
http://www.metrostate.edu/msweb/resources/depts_services/security/index.html