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EMERGENCY INFORMATION
SMU Police Department
Emergencies
Fire
Elevator Emergency
Maintenance Emergencies
Bomb Threats
Tornadoes
Emergency & Disaster Information
As an on-going effort, SMU has developed an Emergency Plan. Part of the plan is to inform our community of how to respond to a disaster. Please refer to the Emergency & Disaster Guide for more information.
SMU Police Department
SMUPD is located in Patterson Hall next to the Hughes-Trigg Student Center. The office is staffed 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If police assistance is needed, call 768-3388 or 911.
Emergencies
Call "911." On campus, this will connect you directly to SMUPD.
In case of a medical emergency , depending on severity, go
to Health Center (located on Bishop Boulevard) or call 911 for the
Paramedics.
Note: Hall Staff and SMUPD do not transport students to hospitals
or doctor's offices.
Fire
Pull the fire alarm pull station and then call 911. This will alert SMUPD who will notify the University Park Fire Department. When the alarm sounds, take your room key, close your door and leave the building through the nearest exit. You must evacuate the building when the fire alarm sounds. University Park fire regulations require that you evacuate unless directed by SMUPD or a UP firefighter.
Elevator Emergency
If someone is stuck in an elevator, immediately notify a hall staff member or SMUPD. Items which are dropped down an elevator shaft will be retrieved the next working day by authorized individuals. Anyone insisting on immediate retrieval will be charged for the total cost of the call. After-hours calls cost approximately $450 per call-out. Tampering with the elevator is prohibited and any violation may result in a fine and disciplinary action.
Maintenance Emergencies
For maintenance emergencies contact your RA, Hall Director, Facilities Manager or the Area Desk. Please give as much information as possible about the location and nature of the emergency to help assure appropriate response.
Bomb Threats
All threats involving bombs, assassinations, or explosion, should be immediately reported to SMUPD. Residents should not move nor inspect any questionable package, box or other item. Leave the building or area immediately, then contact SMUPD.
Tornadoes
A Tornado Watch is when atmospheric conditions are such
that severe weather or a tornado could develop.
A Tornado Warning means a funnel cloud has been sighted in
the area, or that weather radar indicates a great possibility of
a tornado forming. When this occurs, outdoor sirens will sound for
3-5 minutes with a solid blast. In case of tornado
or when the sirens sound, immediately:
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Close all windows, turn off all lights, computers and televisions and leave the room. Be sure the door is closed and locked. (Take your room key!)
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Proceed via stairwell (do not use elevator) to the lowest floor in the building and gather in the corridor away from exterior doors or windows.
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Avoid staying near windows and exits during the alarm period.
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Remain in the corridor areas until the "all clear" is announced by SMUPD or residence hall staff.
Each residence hall has specific tornado alert areas. Please consult residence hall staff or the Hall Information Sheet for information about the location in your building.
