Emergencies

In case of an emergency at College of Western Idaho (CWI): 

  • Call 911, and follow any instructions received.
  • State, "This is an emergency," then give the dispatcher the following information:
    • Nature of the emergency
    • Your name
    • Phone number from which you are calling
    • Your location
  • Do not hang up until you are sure no further information is needed.
  • If possible, also notify Campus Security at 208.562.3333.
  • Complete an Accident/Incident Report with Risk Management within 24 hours.

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Emergency Guidebook

The Emergency Guidebook provides a quick reference to support fast, effective action during an emergency at the College and helps the campus community respond to and manage emergency situations appropriately.

Emergency Guidebook

Emergency Preparation

To help prepare for and respond to emergencies on campus, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to do the following:

  • Confirm your contact information on file.
  • Opt in to receive CWI Alerts.
  • Add Campus Security to your contacts.
  • Review the Emergency Guidebook annually.
  • Keep a copy of the Emergency Guidebook in your office or classroom.
  • Inspect personal work areas (e.g., offices, classrooms, hallways, storage areas) for potential hazards.
  • Review and know evacuation routes and safe assembly areas for your building.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Campus Safety and Security page.
  • Participate in CWI emergency drills.
  • Develop personal and family preparedness plans.
  • Gather supplies for emergencies.

Faculty Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities described above, faculty members should also do the following:

  • Remind students to review evacuation maps on the first day of class.
  • Note the location of the Emergency Guidebook in the classroom.
  • Familiarize yourself with building evacuation procedures.
  • Know how to lock down each classroom in which you teach.
  • Familiarize yourself with Active Aggressor Response and review the plan with your class(es).
  • Lead students during emergency drills following floor captain and Campus Security instructions.
  • In the event of an emergency, lead students following instructions communicated in CWI Alerts.
  • If an evacuation occurs during class, report the information to the floor captain and remain with students until the evacuation is over.
  • Consider contingency plans for how classes could be conducted if on-campus facilities are temporarily unavailable.

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