GENERAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

REPORT EMERGENCIES TO:

Emergency                                    9911
University Police Department     2093
Facilities Management                2066
Environmental Health & Safety  2862

When calling, stay calm and carefully explain the problem and location. Do not hang up until told to do so.

Public Statements

Statements to the news media will be made by the University Communications Office, in coordination with appropriate emergency officials. Statements to family members will be made by the Human Resources Office (concerning employees) or Student Affairs Office (concerning students).

Emergency employment, purchasing and contracting

There are no provisions for suspension of state laws in an emergency. The ranking university official on the scene shall attempt to comply with laws if possible and shall maintain records where threat to life and property require extraordinary action.

Emergency & Resources Numbers

American Red Cross 932-3212
Ambulance 9911
Arkansas State Police 935-7302
Center Point Energy (Gas Company) 800-844-7440
City Water & Light 930-3300        
Craighead County Judge 933-4500
Craighead County Sheriff’s Department 933-4551                 
Fire Department 935-5553            
Highway Department 932-2339                         
Jonesboro Police 935-5553
Office of Emergency Services 933-4575
Regional Medical Center of NEA 972-7000
St. Bernard’s Hospital 972-4100

This page is maintained by Starr Fenner who can be reached at sfenner@astate.edu
Last Revised On:   April 19, 2005