AC Alert Guidelines
Information for Students, Faculty and Staff:
Amarillo College will use voice mail messaging, broadcast email, and SMS messages along with the College web site to alert students, faculty, and staff about weather closings and delays, and about emergencies on campus or in the nearby locality.
Major Storms and Power Outages: In the event of a major storm or prolonged power outage, students should prepare and respond in the following manner:
- Students and employees should try to have flashlights and batteries ready as well as bottled water. Candles should not be used as a method of temporary light.
- Make sure your cell phone is charged so that you can receive SMS messages or email messages from the College providing you with instructions.
- If available, tune into the local radio and/or TV stations listed on this site for information about the storm or event.
- If a prolonged power outage occurs, constituents should remain where they are until further guidance is received.
Imminent Threat Plan: If a person on campus is actively causing physical harm to people or there is an imminent threat of harm, the College recommends the following procedures:
- Lock yourself in your classroom or office.
- Do not remain in open hallways or outdoor/indoor courtyards and plazas.
- Barricade your office or classroom with furniture and other items to prevent the threat from entering the room.
- Lock the windows and close the blinds to your room.
- If possible, call 911 to report the incident and contact Amarillo College’s Campus Police at (806) 371-5163.
- Do not sound the fire alarm since this would cause occupants to evacuate the building.
- Expect an SMS message or email from the College providing you with information about the incident and instructions on what to do.
“AC Alerts is a practical way to protect our students on or off campus.” |  |
Heather L. Atchley |