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EHS - Box 1914
164 Angell Street
Providence, RI 02912
Office: (401) 863-3353
Fax: (401) 863-7676

EHS - Emergency Preparedness Information
Influenza A (H1N1) - Important information for members of the Brown community regarding Influenza A (H1N1) and steps the University is taking to prepare for the possibility of the H1N1 affecting our community.
Emergency Siren Warning System - Brown University has completed the installation of an outdoor Emergency Siren Warning System (ESWS) on its main campus.
MIR3 InCampus Alert System - Brown University has an emergency alert system that can help notify students, faculty, and staff if there is an urgent situation or crisis.
Emergency Action Plan - The Brown EAP was developed to ensure the safety of Students, Faculty, Staff and visitors in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Preparedness Resources: Emergency Response Handbook Material Safety Data Sheets NIOSH Pocket Guide to Hazardous Chemicals Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA)

Carbon Monoxide Safety - Information to raise awareness of the importance of having carbon monoxide detectors as well as smoke detectors in your residence.

Shelter in Place - During certain emergency situations you may be required to shelter in place rather than evacuate the building.
Suspect Packages - Information and guidelines on what you should do if you receive a suspicious package.
Bomb Threat - All reports of bomb threats must be communicated immediately to Public Safety at 863-4111.
Hostile Intruder(s) Emergency Response Guidance - The University has developed this guidance to assist in responding to Hostile Intruder(s) on campus.
Emergency Response Handbook - Information for Facilities Management, EHS, and Public Safety regarding response to emergencies on campus.
Hurricane Plan - The Brown University Hurricane Plan is designed to provide planning information and procedures for hurricanes.
Lightning Safety Program - Information for faculty, students, and staff regarding safety procedures during thunderstorms or lightning conditions.