What is Emergency Management?

Emergency Management focuses on mitigating risks, preparing for emergencies, coordinating response efforts, and supporting recovery. It includes emergency planning, continuity of operations, and disaster recovery.

PPSC Emergency Response Guide [PDF]Guía de Respuesta a Emergencias de PPSC [PDF]

Understand the Standard Response Protocol

Prepare for an Emergency

Pikes Peak State College has adopted the Standard Response Protocol. During an emergency, you may be directed to take one or more of the actions listed below. For a quick walk-through (less than 5 minutes) of PPSC's emergency response guide, please see the video.

Hold

In your room or area.

Clear the hallways.
Close and lock room doors
Normal activities continue
Remain in your room or area until "All Clear" is announced

Secure

Get Inside. Exterior Doors are Locked

Everyone moves indoors
Normal activities continue
Remain inside and stay vigilant
Await further direction from emergency responders

Lockdown

Locks, lights, out of sight.

Close and lock interior doors - barricade if possible
Turn off lights
Hide from view
Remain silent
Silence mobile phones - but leave them on
Follow direction of emergency responders

Evacuate

To announced location

Follow directions of emergency responders
Leave in orderly manner
Move at least 150 feet from the building
Account for all students and employees
Do not return until "All Clear" is announced

Shelter

Remain inside. Follow instructions.

Remain indoors
Precautions will depend on situation
Be prepared to move to another location within the building
Follow direction of emergency responders

Sign up for Emergency Notifications

PPSC uses its Emergency Notification System to send urgent alerts about emergencies, campus closures, and other situations affecting college operations.

Students and employees should regularly verify their contact information to ensure they receive notifications.

Sign Up For Emergency Notifications

What Can I Do To Prepare for Emergencies?

Emergencies and disasters can happen anywhere, at any time, affecting both personal safety and college operations. Planning and preparation are essential for responding to and recovering from emergencies.

Sign up for PPSC’s Emergency Notification System and keep your contact information up to date.
See Something, Say Something. Report suspicious activity or individuals to the PPSC Police Department at 719-502-2900. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Review the PPSC Emergency Response Guides posted in classrooms and offices.
Know at least two exits from buildings you regularly use and familiarize yourself with campus evacuation routes.
Practice situational awareness by staying alert to your surroundings.
Create a personal emergency plan. Explore the Emergency Preparedness Resources on this page for additional guidance.
Discuss emergency plans with family and friends so everyone knows what to do during a disaster or emergency.
Arrange emergency preparedness and safety training for your class, work group, club, or student organization through the PPSC Police Department and Emergency Management team.
Learn First Aid, CPR/AED, and bleeding control skills.

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Receive regional and localized emergency alerts. Keep your contact information current to ensure timely notifications.

Visit Peak Alerts

Emergency preparedness guidance for individuals, families, pets, and businesses.

Visit Ready.gov

Colorado-specific preparedness information, hazard resources, and multilingual materials.

Colorado Emergency Preperation and Response

Regional preparedness resources, emergency plans, and the Pikes Peak Emergency Preparedness and Safety Guide.

Download the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Safety Guide

Visit PPROEM

Wildfire preparedness, evacuation planning, mitigation information, and emergency resources.

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Emergency Management