Ferris State University Emergency Preparedness

The Department of Public Safety Emergency Preparedness division has three primary responsibilities. First, we support and assist with the coordination of first responders during emergency situations. Second, we provide training and information on preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation issues to the main and satellite campuses. Third, we aid the Ferris Community by assisting with the development and maintenance of emergency plans.

This webpage will allow you to access important information pertaining to emergency preparedness at FSU. Please use the links below to learn about policies and procedures that are currently in place and ways that you can take part by preparing yourself for an emergency.

Please contact the Ferris Department of Public Safety with any further questions or comments by calling (231) 591-5000.

Tricia Walding-Smith, Assistant Director of Emergency Management

What's New

• Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus Updates
• National Weather Service Lightning Safety Fact Sheet [PDF]

University Emergency Preparedness

• Ferris State University Emergency Broadcast System
• Emergency and Safety Procedures Guide
• Active Shooter Response, Preparedness, and Prevention
• Task Force Reports
• Public Safety policy letter
• Homeland Security and Emergency Response Policy letter
• Inclement Weather Policy
• President's Memorandum of February 25, 2008
• FSU Safety Infrastructure Task Force List
• Campus Community Emergency Response Team

Personal Preparedness Resources

• Do 1 thing
• The Ready Campaign
• Michigan Personal Preparedness Guide
• FSU Emergency Text Alerts

Partners/ Response Agencies

• FSU Department of Public Safety
• Big Rapids Department of Public Safety
• Mecosta County Emergency Management
• Michigan State Police Emergency Management Homeland Security Division
• National Weather Service
• FSU Human Resources Safety Webpage
• FSU Counseling Center
• FEMA
• Department of Homeland Security