The Virginia Tech Tragedy
(Thunder Bay, April 17, 2007) The Students, Faculty, and Administration of Lakehead University extend their deepest sympathy to those families affected by yesterday's tragedy at Virginia Tech.
To ensure employee preparedness for any emergency situation, Lakehead University issues a hard copy booklet to all employees and faculty. The booklet outlines Procedures and Information for various emergencies and disasters. A related Policy outlining the Administrative Protocol for all Emergencies has been revised in early 2007. In addition, all students staying in residence are provided a Handbook which outlines emergency contact numbers. To ensure accessibility of procedures at all times, Emergency Procedures and Information are posted on the University Health and Safety Website. The University also works very closely with the Thunder Bay Police Service in emergency situations. Finally, Lakehead University conducts periodic reviews of emergency response.
The Avila Chapel on campus opened at 9:00 a.m. today and will remain open until 3:00 p.m. to allow students, faculty, and staff to have a quiet place for reflection in light of yesterday's tragedy. Counsel has also been made available to the campus community through the University Chaplain.
For further information, please call the Office of Communications at 343-8372.
To ensure employee preparedness for any emergency situation, Lakehead University issues a hard copy booklet to all employees and faculty. The booklet outlines Procedures and Information for various emergencies and disasters. A related Policy outlining the Administrative Protocol for all Emergencies has been revised in early 2007. In addition, all students staying in residence are provided a Handbook which outlines emergency contact numbers. To ensure accessibility of procedures at all times, Emergency Procedures and Information are posted on the University Health and Safety Website. The University also works very closely with the Thunder Bay Police Service in emergency situations. Finally, Lakehead University conducts periodic reviews of emergency response.
The Avila Chapel on campus opened at 9:00 a.m. today and will remain open until 3:00 p.m. to allow students, faculty, and staff to have a quiet place for reflection in light of yesterday's tragedy. Counsel has also been made available to the campus community through the University Chaplain.
For further information, please call the Office of Communications at 343-8372.
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