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GCSU Public Safety Monthly Talking Points and Safety Tips
Announcement    Wednesday, March 5, 2025
March is Emergency Preparedness MonthHere are a few tips you can use.1. Know the Campus Emergency Procedures:Familiarize yourself with emergency protocols for natural disasters, lockdowns, fires, and medical emergencies. Talk to your CA’s and CD’s or Public Safety for this information.Review the university’s emergency action plan and evacuation routes.Identify designated shelter areas for severe weather events like tornadoes.Understand procedures for active threats, including lockdowns...
Monthly Public Safety Tips
Announcement    Tuesday, February 11, 2025
1. Winter Weather SafetyStay aware of icy conditions on sidewalks, parking lots and steps—wear slip-resistant shoes.Drive cautiously in wet or icy conditions, allowing extra stopping distance.Dress in layers to prevent hypothermia and frostbite if working outdoors.Use caution when using space heaters. 2. Fire Safety & Heating PrecautionsAvoid using space heaters near flammable materials and never leave them unattended.Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in homes and workplaces.Ensure...
Outdoor Emergency Notification System Test Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025
Announcement    Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
Outdoor Emergency Notification System Test Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025
Announcement    Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
Outdoor Emergency Notification System Test Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025
Announcement    Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Georgia College & State University will test the Outdoor Emergency Notification System (siren system) Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. This test is scheduled to occur the first Wednesday of every month between 10 a.m. and noon and will last approximately one minute. No action is required during the testing, and all campus operations should continue as normal. A message stating that this is a test will precede and follow the "alert" tone. In the case of an actual tornado warning, the message...
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Georgia College provides medical supplies to combat COVID-19 statewide
News Story    Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Georgia College has answered the call in providing medical supplies to aid in the fight against COVID-19 across the state of Georgia. These critical supplies will be used by the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Georgia Emergency Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) in areas around the state. “We had a request come from our system office to assess the supplies we have and start conducting inventory,” said Director of Georgia College Public Safety Brett Stanelle. “We started in our...
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