Definition of an Emergency

An emergency is any unplanned event that can cause death or significant injuries to faculty, staff, students, or the public; or that can shut down business; disrupt operations; cause physical or environmental damage; or can threaten the institution's financial standing or public image.

The Emergency Response Plan is put into effect whenever a crisis, man-made or natural, disrupts operations, threatens life, creates major damage, and occurs within the College community and its environs including Ithaca College branch campuses, etc. While it is likely that outside assistance would be available in most large-scale crisis/emergency situations affecting the College, the College must be prepared to carry out crisis response and short-term recovery operations on an independent basis.