Drake is prepared to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a major emergency such as a snowstorm, tornado, hazardous materials accident, or shooting occurs, the Incident Command Team will direct the University’s emergency response.
In order to prepare for emergencies:
- Familiarize yourself with the information in the Emergency Procedures Manual.
- Make sure your contact information is up to date in the Bulldog Alert database (located in the Campus Life tab in blueView) so that you receive emergency notifications in a timely fashion.
- Know the escape routes for locations you visit frequently. Escape routes are posted in building lobbies.
Please note: Public Safety is willing to conduct active shooter response trainings for faculty, staff, and students. Trainings typically last 45-60 minutes and can be requested by contacting Scott Law at scott.law@drake.edu. A BUILD session regarding active shooter response is also planned. Look to OnCampus for more information.
Additional emergency resources:
Run, Hide, Fight–What to do in the Event of an Active Shooter
Campus Designated Severe Weather Shelters
Please contact Public Safety if you have any questions.
— Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services