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Emergency Procedures

In the event of a medical or other emergency, Giles County EMS should be called first at 911. After EMS is contacted, UT Southern Security should be called at: 931-363-7502. Security will then notify the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs about the emergency, including the name of the injured and all those involved. It is the responsibility of the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs to notify the families of severely injured students who have been taken to the hospital and to assist with making arrangements for further treatments, transportation home, etc.

In the event of an emergency such as a fire, active shooter, bomb threat, etc., contact 911 immediately. Once 911 has been contacted, UTS Safety & Security should be contacted and made aware of the situation. Security will then notify the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs so that appropriate actions are taken on behalf of the University.

Fire evacuation and severe weather shelter maps can be easily located and viewed in every building on campus. For assistance with these maps please contact UT Southern Security.