Emergency Alerts

Edgecombe Community College uses multiple communication methods to notify students, employees, and visitors of emergencies and other urgent situations.

Rave Campus Alerts

Rave provides emergency notifications by text message, voice call, and email.

Students

• Students are automatically enrolled to receive emergency text alerts at the mobile phone number on file with Student Services.
• Students also receive emergency notifications through their College email.
• Students can review or update their emergency alert contact information by accessing Rave through MyApps.

Employees

• Employees receive emergency notifications through their College email by default.
• Employees who would also like to receive text alerts can opt in by accessing Rave through MyApps.
• Employees may also subscribe to text alerts by texting ECCALERTS to 67283.

Visitors and Community Members

Visitors and community members may subscribe to ECC emergency text alerts by texting ECCALERTS to 67283.

Lynx Alert System

The College also uses a campus emergency alert system to broadcast emergency messages through computers and speakers located throughout campus. These notifications may provide instructions such as lockdown, evacuation, severe weather sheltering, or other emergency actions.

Campus Police / Security

Emergencies: Call 911

Campus Security: Supports emergency response and coordinates with local law enforcement and emergency services.

• Tarboro: (252) 885-5468
• Rocky Mount: (252) 885-3629

Security Cameras

The College utilizes security cameras in select areas of campus to support safety and security efforts. Cameras are used to assist in monitoring campus activity, and recorded footage may be reviewed by authorized personnel during incidents or investigations. Cameras are not continuously monitored and should not be relied upon for immediate emergency response. In an emergency, call 911.

Emergency Response Structure

Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Edgecombe Community College maintains an Emergency Response Team to coordinate the College’s response during major emergencies. The team works with Campus Security, College leadership, and local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and other emergency responders as appropriate.

When outside emergency responders are involved, the College follows their direction and coordinates College resources in support of the response.

The College maintains and periodically reviews its Emergency Response Plan to support preparedness, response, and recovery.

Policies

• Weapons
• Conduct
• Drugs / Alcohol
• Harassment / Title IX

Emergency: What To Do Now

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 immediately, then follow the guidance below.

Lockdown vs Evacuation

• Lockdown: Stay inside, secure location
• Evacuation: Leave building and move to rally point

Active Threat (LOCKDOWN)

• Call 911 when safe to do so
• Run – leave belongings, escape if possible
• Hide – lock doors, silence phone
• Fight – last resort only
• Do NOT pull fire alarm during active threat
• Wait for law enforcement’s “All Clear”

Suspicious Activity

• Call 911 if there is immediate danger
• Otherwise, contact Campus Security and provide
  • Location
  • Description of individual or behavior
  • Nature of concern

Fire

• Call 911 immediately, then notify Campus Security
• Activate fire alarm
• Evacuate immediately
• Do not use elevators
• Move to designated rally area
• Follow AAA: Activate, Assist, Attempt (if trained and safe)

Medical Emergency

• Call 911 immediately, then notify Campus Security
• Stay with victim if safe
• Do not transport injured individuals yourself

Severe Weather

• Move to designated safe areas (ground floor only)
• Stay away from windows
• Assume protective position
• Follow campus alert instructions

Hazardous Material / Gas Leak

• Call 911 immediately, then notify Campus Security
• Evacuate area immediately
• Do NOT touch substances
• Do NOT use electronics in gas leak situations

Power Outage

• Stay in place if safe
• Avoid elevators
• Await instructions

Report Something

For emergencies or immediate danger, call 911. Online reporting forms are for non-emergency situations.

Report an Incident or Concern

Use this form to report non-emergency incidents, concerns, or suspicious behavior, including:

• Student or employee behavioral concerns
• Suspicious or unusual activity not requiring immediate response
• General safety concerns or incidents

Reports may be submitted anonymously; however, providing your contact information may allow for follow-up and more effective response.

Do not use this form to report emergencies. It is not monitored continuously.

For immediate danger, call 911.

Clery & Campus Safety Data

Annual Campus Security and Crime Awareness Report

Safety Equipment Locations

Emergency safety equipment is available throughout the Tarboro and Rocky Mount campuses. Use the tables below to locate AEDs, first aid kits, naloxone (Narcan), and LifeVac anti-choking devices. For a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Tarboro

Rocky Mount