Emergency Planning at Virginia Tech

No one expects an emergency or disaster to affect him or her - or the work area. Yet the reality is that emergencies and disasters can strike anyone, anytime and anywhere. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that: threatens students, staff, faculty and visitors; disrupts or shuts down part or all of the university community; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade and include the following:

• Earthquakes
• Fires
• Floods
• Hurricanes
• Tornadoes
• Toxic gas releases
• Chemical spills
• Radiological accidents
• Bomb threats, Explosions
• Civil disturbances
• Workplace violence
• Extended utility outages (including telecommunications)

Learn more about how to prepare for emergencies with EHSS's Emergency Planning Program.