Drake’s emergency response plan

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

Drake Guardian Mobile App.

Snow Routes and Ordinances

Please contact Public Safety if you have any questions.

Scott Law, Public Safety & Operational Services