The Emergency Response Plan is intended to establish policies, procedures, and organizational structure for response to emergencies that are of sufficient magnitude to cause a significant disruption of the functioning of all or portions of the University. This plan describes the roles and responsibilities of departments, schools, units, and personnel during emergency situations. The basic emergency procedures are designed to protect lives and property through effective use of University and community resources. Since an emergency may be sudden and without warning, these procedures are designed to be flexible in order to accommodate contingencies of various types and magnitudes.
WNE ALERT is Western New England University’s official mobile safety app that keeps you connected and informed wherever you are. With one-tap access to Public Safety, real-time alerts, and tools designed to enhance personal security, WNE ALERT puts safety at your fingertips. Key features include:
- Mobile BlueLight: Instantly share your location with WNE Public Safety in an emergency.
- Virtual WalkHome & Friend Walk: Have Public Safety or a friend monitor your walk across campus in real time.
- Chat with Public Safety: Message dispatchers directly and discreetly.
- Tip Reporting: Quickly and anonymously report safety concerns.
- One-Tap Emergency Contacts: Immediate access to campus and local emergency services.
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For the purpose of educating our community regarding active shooter situations, Western New England University has approved a training video, "Shots Fired on Campus." These incidents represent the most serious situations that could occur on a college campus, including ours. The University's Administration and Emergency Response Team offer this training and corresponding quiz to help our community members understand what they could expect during such an incident and to demonstrate how each person should prepare in the event of an emergency on campus.
View the video and take the quiz
