RAVE Alerts: Emergency Instructions

  1. Active Shooter: Confirmed by Police, an active shooter on or near campus.
    • Quickly move to a secure location.
    • If a secure location is not available, hide behind large objects.
    • Turn off any lights or electronics.
    • If the shooter enters the room, be prepared to fight back with any objects available.
  2. Shelter-In-Place Types
    1. Police Activity in Area (Lockout):
      • Stay indoors, if possible, and away from windows.
      • If outside, move to a safe location, such as a building or other secure area.
      • Do not come to campus or leave during a Shelter-In-Place for police activity in the area.
    2. Severe Weather:
      • Move to a safe area of the building, such as an interior room or lower level (See your Emergency Egress Map).
      • Stay away from windows, doors, and exterior walls.
      • Listen for updates and follow any instructions from authorities.
      • Do not come to campus or leave during a Shelter-In-Place for severe weather.

Examples of RAVE Messages

  1. Active Shooter: ACC Emergency Alert: [Campus] Confirmed by Police an active shooter on or near campus. Police are responding. More to follow. Do not come to campus.
  2. Shelter-In-Place Police Activity in Area: ACC Emergency Alert: [Campus] should SHELTER- IN-PLACE due to heavy police activity in the area. Do not come to Campus.
  3. Shelter-In-Place Severe Weather: ACC Emergency Alert: Severe weather [Campus]. Seek shelter inside a sturdy building at the lowest level possible. Do not come to campus.

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