Minnesota State University, Mankato is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, and staff. The University Emergency Preparedness information has been developed to assist the University in meeting this goal. All students and employees are encouraged to regularly review the information provided and become familiar with suggested recommendations concerning disasters or emergencies that may impact the University Community.
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) is to describe how departments will operate during an emergency and recover afterwards.
Minnesota State University Mankato has taken steps to be ready to respond to an emergency.
Information pertaining to violent behaviors or active shooters and hostage situations.
Information pertaining to campus evacuations and "shelter in place."
Information pertaining to severe weather and watch vs. warnings.
Information pertaining to tornado shelter locations on campus.
Information pertaining to campus weather closings, cancellations, and road conditions.
Information pertaining to bomb threats, bomb threat evacuations, and clearance.
Information pertaining to an explosion(s).
Information pertaining to fires, fire alarms, evacuations, and assembly areas.
Information pertaining to hazardous materials spills.
Information pertaining to medical emergencies and exposure control.
Information pertaining to the handling and receiving of suspicious packages or mail.
Information pertaining to electrical power outages, interrupted telephone services, and unavailable water or heat.