Definition of Terms

Armed assailant
A person who has attacked someone with a weapon or has threatened to do so.

Bomb threat
Communication that a bomb has been placed in a College facility.

Civil disturbance
Demonstration, building takeover, confrontations, and other events at a level that would disrupt College order and discipline.

Fire/explosion
An occurrence where there has been fire or explosion that has or could cause(d) physical injuries, death or significant environmental damage.

Hazardous material release
An occurrence where there has been a leak or spill of hazardous materials which has or could cause physical injuries, death or significant environmental damage.

Hostage situation
A situation where one or more persons are being held against their will by one or more individuals.

Mass casualties
Multiple deaths and/or injuries by any cause.

Natural disaster
A natural occurrence resulting in structural damage that has or could cause injury, death, property damage, and/or interruption of services.

Public health threat
Accidental or intentionally caused situation in which the health and well-being of the campus community is jeopardized.

Severe weather situation
Any weather condition that has or could cause injury, death, major property damage, or stoppage of services on College property. This includes blizzard, flood, heavy rain, strong winds, electrical storm, tornado, and heavy accumulations of snow.

Utility failure
Any interruptions of utility service to one or more College facilities, to include electric, gas and/or water.

Workplace violence
A human-caused event that has or could cause injury and/or death to one or more persons on College property during operations.