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Emergency Preparedness Information

In the event of an emergency on the SWCC campus or at one of our remote facilities, this web page will serve as your source for updates and shared information from the SWCC Administration, along with other news and print media. Please review the information on this page, the  Quick Reference Emergency Guide and the complete Emergency Plan  to become familiar with the College's security policies and procedures so that you will know how to initially respond in the event of an emergency.

For information contact:

Dr. Betsy Summerfield, Risk Manager
Room: T-357
Phone: 276.964.7317
Email: betsy.summerfield@sw.edu

Current Emergency Information
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In addition to SWCC Alert and this website, the College will also communicate through local media outlets during an emergency situation. 
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Reporting an emergency or a threatening situation - How to get HELP?

CONTACT INFORMATION: The emergency personnel should be contacted in the following order depending upon the severity and urgency of the emergency and the time that the emergency occurs. These personnel are the first points of contact for many campus emergencies including but not limited to auto accidents, fire, bomb threats, disturbances, chemical spills or threats, or general campus disturbances or emergencies.
As always, personal judgment must be exercised to assess the urgency of the of the situation and the appropriate personnel to contact.

1. Dial 4357 (HELP) from any campus phone OR use the Emergency call boxes located at each building and parking lot.

2. Call 9-911 (for emergency, life-threatening situations) or call 9-988-5970 which connects you with the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office See 911 Physical Address Listing

3. Call the Associate VP of Student Development Services at Ext. 7286/7287 during hours (8:30 am to 4:30 p.m.).  The Associate VP of Student Development Services office is located in Tazewell Hall (T-103).  SWCC Counselors are available, if you want to discuss your options.

4. Or contact any uniformed campus police officer.