From crazy weather to unexpected campus situations, being ready means ourselves with the knowledge and resources needed to handle any situation. Explore emergency preparedness and notification resources below to create a safer and more resilient community together.
Prepare for Emergencies
Know what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Emergency Notification
Emergency notifications are alerts issued by our Department of Public Safety to inform the campus community about significant emergencies or dangerous situations involving an immediate threat to their health or safety. These notifications are broader than timely warnings and can encompass a wide range of threats beyond Clery Act crimes.
Download LiveSafe App for Emergency Notifications
Students, parents, employees, and community members must download the LiveSafe app and select Texas Southern University as your institution to receive emergency notifications issued by TSU Department of Public Safety.
Purpose
The primary goal is to ensure the safety of the campus community by providing prompt information about emergencies or dangerous situations so individuals can take protective actions.
When Issued
Emergency notifications are required when there is an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees on campus. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, tornadoes, floods)
- Fires
- Outbreaks of serious illnesses (e.g., meningitis, COVID-19)
- Chemical spills
- Active shooter situations
- Bomb threats
Content
An emergency notification should provide enough information to allow members of the campus community to take appropriate actions to protect themselves. This may include:
- The type of emergency or threat.
- Location of the incident.
- Steps to take to ensure safety (e.g., evacuate, shelter-in-place).
- Contact information for further updates.
Distribution
Institutions must use any and all communication methods that will effectively notify the campus community. These may include:
- Text messages
- Emails
- Phone calls
- Social media
- Campus loudspeakers or public address systems
- University websites
- Digital sinage
Timeliness
Emergency notifications must be issued immediately upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation. Delays are only permissible if issuing the notification would compromise efforts to assist a victim, contain the emergency, respond to the emergency, or otherwise mitigate the emergency.
Scope
Unlike timely warnings, which are limited to Clery Act crimes, emergency notifications can cover any significant threat to health or safety. Additionally, emergency notifications can be sent to the entire campus or specific segments of the campus community, depending on who is at risk.
Follow-Up Information
Institutions are also responsible for providing updates and additional information as necessary to keep the campus community informed throughout the duration of the emergency.