{"id":70627,"date":"2025-08-29T12:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T16:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/?p=70627"},"modified":"2025-09-08T08:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T12:16:51","slug":"emergency-preparedness-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/emergency-preparedness-what-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency preparedness: What you need to know to stay safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When an emergency strikes, knowing how to respond can save lives.<\/p>\n

Following the incident on Aug. 21, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Brent Goldberg commended the UTC Department of Public Safety and its law enforcement partners for their swift actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe response you witnessed was a collaborative effort by law enforcement and other first responders,\u201d Goldberg said in a letter to the campus. \u201cWe should all take great pride in the swift and professional actions of the UTC Police Department, working in close collaboration with our local, state, and federal partners. I commend the dedication and bravery of all law enforcement and Public Safety personnel who acted quickly and decisively\u2014willing to put themselves in harm\u2019s way to protect our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What To Do In Case Of An Emergency PDF<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Emergency Response Quick Reference Guide PDF<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Goldberg said UTC has conducted several debriefing sessions to evaluate the response and identify opportunities for continued improvement. He also shared several essential reminders and resources available to the campus community.<\/p>\n

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UTC-ALERT<\/h4>\n

Goldberg stressed the importance of registering for UTC-ALERT<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are not signed up to receive emergency alerts, please do so now,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are aware that some people experienced issues receiving alerts on Aug. 21, and we are working to correct any issues in our control. Despite factors such as cell phone carrier, tower capacity and Wi-Fi availability, we are committed to providing the most reliable system possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

UTC students are automatically enrolled in the UTC-ALERT system and can confirm their registration status on the UTC-ALERT webpage.<\/p>\n

Parents and families can also be added to the emergency alert system through UTC-ALERT<\/a>.<\/p>\n

UTC Public Information Officer Brett Fuchs said that UTC-ALERT messages should be taken seriously.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmergency alerts, especially those sent via our text alert system, are only issued when necessary,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Department of Public Safety and the Department of Information Technology are in the process of implementing a new emergency alert system that will enhance reliability, timeliness and integration with other systems. Additional information will be shared with the campus soon.<\/p>\n

Community safety training<\/h4>\n

UTC Public Safety offers Community Safety Training throughout the year to educate and prepare members of the campus community on how to stay safe during emergencies.<\/p>\n