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SXU Emergency Procedures

Emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries and crimes can occur without warning at any time. Individuals, as well as organizations, need to be prepared, both physically and psychologically, to handle unexpected emergencies.

This summary of University procedures has been developed to assist you in being better prepared, and better able to respond to emergencies.

Please read this guide, and become familiar with its contents. You will be better prepared to protect yourself and help others.

If you have any questions concerning this guide, a situation not covered in the guide, or need additional emergency information, please contact:

Saint Xavier University
Department of Public Safety
(773) 298-3950

What You Can Do To Prepare

• Keep this Emergency Procedure information in a visible location in your residence hall room, office or lab.
• Become familiar with the quickest exit routes from your building.
• Locate the nearest fire extinguisher and pull station (wall mounted alarm).

If you are unfamiliar with how to use a fire extinguisher, please contact the Department of Public Safety at extension 3950; (773) 298-3950.