In the event of a terrorist attack or threat of attack, if sufficient time is available, the university will:

• Announce campus evacuation directions through the campus e-mail system, UWF radio and by telephone.  In addition, police vehicles may circulate through the campus and provide directions on the police vehicle public address systems.
• If evacuation is impractical, the same notification system will be used to issue further instructions.
• Students will be evacuated at least one hour prior to faculty and staff.
• Vehicles should maintain safe speeds and exit campus through the closest exit.
• The Housing and Residence Life staff will coordinate the relocation of resident students to off campus locations with the police department.
• The police department will institute internal emergency procedures, secure all campus roadway entrances and restrict campus access to emergency personnel only.
• The University Police Department will institute the Incident Communication System and coordinate response of emergency agencies.
• The Police Department, Facilities Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Student Health Center, Student Affairs and Marketing Communications will coordinate all efforts through the Emergency Command Center in Building 19.
• Announcements regarding continued operation of the university will be made through local media channels.

Note: The Executive Vice President and Provost, in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs, will make a recommendation to the President regarding continued essential operation and/or closure of the university. The University President or designee shall notify the Board of Trustees of any emergency situation.