Emergency Response Procedures

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." -Benjamin Franklin

On this page, you will find information pertaining to emergency response procedures. Being prepared and knowing your campus and procedures will go a long way towards ensuring that emergencies are averted and handled properly.

Prescott College has established an Emergency Response Plan designed to effectively coordinate the use of college and community resources to protect life and property in the event of an emergency. The procedures in the Emergency Response Manual are implemented when an emergency affecting the campus cannot be controlled through normal channels and provide protocol for students, faculty, and staff.

The primary emergencies may be, but are not limited to the following:

• chemical spills
• bomb threats 
• civil disturbances
• fire
• severe weather 
• flooding
• utility failure
• violent or criminal behavior

For details on policies and procedures, refer to the Prescott College Emergency Procedures Manual, located at the following offices:

President’s Office at 220 Grove Prescott, AZ 86301

In case of an emergency, dial 911 to reach local emergency services and also (928) 350-2222 to reach campus risk management and response.

For assistance contact:

For information regarding specific emergencies and guidelines, please review the Emergency Response Guide.