What to do in case of emergency at CCRI?
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community guests are paramount at
the Community College of Rhode Island. In the unlikely event of an emergency on any
of our campuses, it is critical that you understand how the college and local emergency
personnel respond, and steps you should take to be safe.
Emergency Response Guide
RAVE Alert System
Using the RAVE Alert system, CCRI has identified three different types of emergency messages for you to become
familiar with:
- Shelter in place
- Used for situations like chemical spills, environmental emergencies, and weather emergencies
such as tornados and hurricanes.
- Move away from windows to inner rooms. Seal ventilation in cases of chemical spill
or air borne hazard.
- Shelter in place-Take Protective Action
- Used while police are investigating a potential threat to the campus but no imminent
threat is present. Avoid the situation and/or leave the area. Examples are a report
of weapon possession on campus or a violent act adjacent to the campus.
- Seek shelter in a safe place on campus, preferably locked, and do not move around
campus.
- Lockdown
- Used only for immediate confirmed threats on campus, such as an active shooter.
- College will automatically lock all doors on campus using centralized system.
- Seek shelter, turn off lights and cell phones, and decide if running, hiding, or fighting
are the best courses of action based on your location.
