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Emergency Message System Links
Important Emergency Phone Numbers
SUNY Cortland University Police
(607) 753-2111 or 9-1-1
Cortland City Police Department
9-1-1
Cortland Fire Department
(607) 756-5611 or 9-1-1
SUNY Cortland Counseling Center
(607) 753-4728
SUNY Cortland's campus emergency notification system has been developed to create the safest possible environment for the campus community. Please take a moment to review this site and provide us with your emergency contact information.
Modes of Communication
The type of emergency will dictate the modes of communication used to convey information. These include:
- Campus IP Phone System
- Campus Visual Messaging Screens
- Campus and Cortland Radio Stations
- Cell Phone Voice Messages
- Cell Phone Text Messages
- Fire Alarm
- Loudspeaker
- SUNY Cortland Web Site
- Siren (see below)
Types of Emergencies
The system is designed to respond to a variety of campus emergencies. These include:
- Bomb Threat
- Civil Disturbance
- Fire
- Hazardous Material Spill
- Major Road Closing/Incident
- Medical Emergency
- Personal Safety (shooter, suspicious package)
- Severe Weather
- Utility Failure
Use of the Siren
A siren will only be sounded in those instances that pose immediate life-threatening situations. Please listen carefully for a message over the loudspeakers. If possible, turn on your cell phone, check the College's Web site, view a campus visual message screen or check your IP office or departmental phone for further information. If none of these options are available, secure your location or seek a secure one immediately.
Designated Evacuation Gathering Sites
Pre-arranged gathering sites have been designated as part of the evacuation procedure for every campus facility. Please contact your building administrator for a list of these sites.