Preparing for Active Shooter Drill on November 6

Elmira, NY (10/23/2019) — As part of Elmira College's on-going commitment to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our entire campus community, the College will conduct a campus emergency active shooter drill the morning of Wednesday, November 6.

As would occur in a "real" event, specific instructions will be sent via e2Campus text alerts, email, and network messages. Members of the Elmira College community that have not yet signed up for e2Campus Alerts, should do so before the drill. To sign up, click here.

On the day of the drill, students are to attend class as they normally would. Once the drill begins, specific instructions will be sent via e2Campus text alerts, email, and network messages. During the drill, alerts will indicate all messages being sent are "drill alerts" to emphasize the events taking place are not real. At the conclusion of the drill, an "all clear" message will be issued through e2Campus.

Elmira College follows the Department of Homeland Security recommendations, which currently utilizes the Run, Hide, Fight concept:

• Run - if an active shooter is in your vicinity
• Hide - if evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide
• Fight - as a last resort, and only if your life is in danger

Click here for a video on Run. Hide. Fight.

Students, faculty, and staff should continue to familiarize themselves with the emergency preparedness information posted on the Campus Safety web pages.

While practicing drills for various emergencies has become commonplace for many, it can cause apprehension and uncertainty for many. Following the drill, students are encouraged to discuss with faculty, staff, and fellow students "what if" this were a real incident.

Any students, or employees, who are concerned about the drill and its impact on their wellbeing, are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Kevin Murphy, associate dean of students, at kmurphy@elmira.edu or Katie Basu, director of counseling, at cbasu@elmira.edu.

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