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• In the case of injury or illness, the individual may be cared for at the College’s Health Services facility or may choose the Saratoga Hospital emergency room or Wilton Medical Arts (WMA).

• The director or associate director of Campus Safety notifies the appropriate Skidmore officials of the incident as needed in accordance with the College’s emergency communi- cations plan.

• The investigating officer files a written incident report that is forwarded to the appropri- ate College officials. All serious crimes and accidents occurring on campus are reported to and investigated by the Saratoga Springs Police, New York State Police, or the Saratoga County Sheriff.

• If an incident is considered serious and poses an immediate threat to people and/or property, a safety alert with an identifiable logo printed on specially colored paper is posted at specified locations on campus to alert the entire campus community. The bul- letins are also sent to the student newspaper. In addition, e-mails and social media are used when appropriate.

• The College has a written Memorandum of Understanding with the Saratoga Springs Police Department that the department will respond and investigate serious crimes and missing persons. In addition, the police will reach out for additional local and state police resources as needed.

Emergency Response and Evacuation

• The College has an Emergency Management Team that meets regularly to prepare up-to- date procedures to respond to any emergency that may occur on campus.

• The College will immediately notify the campus community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or staff. Warnings will be withheld only if they would com- promise efforts to contain the emergency.

• When an emergency situation occurs on campus, safety officers are dispatched to assess and render aid. Additionally, local and state police, and fire and EMS resources are immediately requested depending on the emergency.

• Specific emergency response and evacuation procedures may be initiated by the Depart- ment of Campus Safety and members of the College’s Emergency Management Team or other qualified persons.

• When it is confirmed that a serious emergency or dangerous situation exists, relevant information will be disseminated to the College community by various means. These include a siren system, emergency cellular text messaging system, e-mails, Web site postings, Twitter, Facebook, flyers, and personal contact.