After you learn your surroundings at Appalachian and register for the AppState-ALERT system, there are ways in which individuals and families may prepare for emergencies. These sites are offered to you as resources to consider and use in your efforts to become prepared.
- ReadyNC.Org: Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Be Involved
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- US Government Site for Pandemic and Avian Flu
- State of North Carolina Pandemic Influenza Plan
- Preparations for Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
- Department of Homeland Security
It is also helpful to be familiar with the Appalachian State University campus (eg. locations, names, etc.). Here are a few links to help:
- Appalachian State University Maps
- Blue Light Emergency Telephone Locations
- Campus Speed Limits and Pedestrian Rights of Way
Community Resources: Safety
Emergency Phone Numbers
- Police Emergencies:
- If you are calling from campus phone, dial 8000
- If you are calling from off-campus, dial (828) 262-8000
- All Other Emergencies: dial 911
- Emergency Closings: (828) 262-SNOW
- Student Health Services: (828) 262-3100
- Physical Plant (24-hour emergency repairs)
- 8am to 5pm: dial (828) 262-3190 x102
- After 5pm: dial Appalachian Police (828) 262-2150
- Off-Campus: Boone and Watauga County
- Police, Fire, Medical Emergencies: dial 911
- Boone Police Department: dial 911
- Watauga County Sheriff's Department: dial (828) 264-3761
- Watauga County Health Department: dial (828) 264-4995
- New River Light and Power: dial (828) 264-8621 for outages and emergency repair
- Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation: dial (800) 448-2383 for outage reporting system
Appalachian State University
- Messages from the Chancellor
- Appalachian Cares
- Campus police
- Early Intervention Team
- Emergency Information
- Health Services
- Office of Equity, Diversity & Compliance
- Ombudsman
- Sexual Assault Resources