Campus Safety
Emergency Notifications
Central Washington University is committed to keeping the campus community informed during emergencies and situations that might disrupt normal operations. This page is activated when there's an active alert.
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Definitions
Shelter in Place vs. Lockdown
Shelter in Place
During a shelter-in-place order, members of the campus community are told to move or remain indoors for safety reasons because there is an environmental, chemical, or other threat to the community's well-being. Classes taking place in indoor facilities may proceed.
Lockdown
Situations where there is an immediate threat to your location, such as:
- Dangerous incident in the immediate neighborhood.
- Dangerous incident close to your location.
- Proceed to a location that can be secured, and lock or secure the door(s) and window(s).
- Turn off all lights and silence all phones. Instruction will come via e-mail, text, or other authorized means, so keep your silenced phone nearby.
- Wait in the safest location possible until you are given the “all clear” or told to evacuate.
- A lockdown may also lead to a “Run, Hide, Fight” situation.
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