1. Emergency
Preparedness
Information Booklet

2. When evacuating the building or work area:
• STAY CALM and DO NOT PANIC
• Proceed to the closest safe exit away from
the emergency do not use the elevator
• Follow instructions of Public Safety Officers
and Emergency Evacuation Volunteers (EEVs)
Once outside the building, continue to follow
the directions of Public Safety Officers who will
direct you to an assembly area.

3. Based on the nature of the incident,
individuals may be instructed by Public Safety
to stay in place.
If you are instructed to stay in place:
• Do not stand in hallways or stairwells
• Do not stand near windows or doors
• Do not leave your immediate area if you are
in a room
• Wait for further instructions
M1-3372/OMI

4. • Log on to UIS or
St. John’s Central
• On your Personal
HOW TO Information Menu click on
ENROLL IN THE “Update your emergency
EMERGENCY information for Instant
NOTIFICATION Messaging System
instant • Enter the phone (cell or
MESSAGING off-campus wired phone)
number that you want to
SYSTEM: receive the emergency alert
starting with the area code
and leaving out the hyphen
between the third and
fourth numbers.

5. Emergency Contact Numbers
Closure and Emergency Information:
1 (888) STJ-2499
1 (888) 785-2499
www.stjohns.edu
Manhattan x5155 (212) 277-5155
Oakdale 911
Queens x5252 (718) 990-5252
Staten Island x4487 (718) 390-4487

6. In order to receive prompt notification of
emergency situations that impact the campus,
the University will use text message and cell
phone calls to issue emergency alerts.
• YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR THIS SERVICE!
• St. John’s will not share your number with
any other persons or organizations.
• The brief emergency text and voice message
will simply provide information on location
of emergency and instructions on the action
to take.

7. St. John’s University is very fortunate to have
an excellent working relationship with NYPD
and FDNY as well as with the NYC Office of
Emergency Management.
Public Safety is routinely informed of any
emergency affecting the surrounding communities.
Remember to review your emergency
contact information periodically
and change your phone number on
the Emergency Notification Instant
Messaging System when necessary!

8. The health and safety of all our students are of
paramount concern at St. John’s University. St. John’s
recognizes the critical importance of being prepared
and has designed a comprehensive emergency plan
that ensures the security of the University community
in the event of a crisis. We encourage you to review
the Emergency Structure Plan online at:
www.stjohns.edu/safety