Shelter in Place
There are a number of emergency situations during which building or facility evacuation is not the best solution and may not be advisable. In such cases, shelter in place may be preferable.
Safety
Safety at the University
The University of Minnesota Duluth campus is like a city within a city. It has its own professional police force, its own building inspectors, and its own environmental health and safety department. It works closely with local law enforcement agencies and state and county law enforcement, as well as with municipal fire departments, to ensure a quick, timely response to emergencies on campus.
Lab and Workplace Safety
The University of Minnesota Duluth values the safety of our faculty, staff and students. We provide expert personnel to ensure that UMD is a safe place to work and study.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
The University of Minnesota Duluth is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. We offer a wide range of assessment tools, guidance, and resources to help every student make safe, healthy choices.
Emergency Scenarios
Below are some basic steps to respond to more common emergency situations.
Crisis Communication
The University of Minnesota Duluth uses a variety of communication systems to inform the campus community about an emergency situation.
Crime, Threats and Violence
Promoting a Culture of Safety
Emergencies, disasters, accidents, injuries, and crimes can occur without warning at any time. Each member of our community has a role in emergency preparation and response. As an individual, you can help by:
- Observing your surroundings>
- Asking about suspicious or questionable behavior,
- Calling for help when safety is an issue.
Being alert to what's going on around us creates a culture that promotes and enhances security and safety and the openness and accessibility of our campus.
Safety Tips
What You Can Do
Working together, we can all foster a safer climate on and near campus. As individuals, please observe these tips to help ensure your personal safety and security.
Prevention and Wellbeing
Prevention
During the pandemic, our students, faculty, and staff overwhelmingly made decisions that protected the health and wellbeing of our community. Those choices helped slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus and protect our friends, classmates, and colleagues.