On Campus Emergency Information
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General
The College has Code Blue emergency phones placed in strategic positions around campus. They provide direct access to the campus police via phone. Once campus Police are notified they will follow established procedures appropriate for the situation.
Code Blue emergency phones are for emergencies or urgent situations only and should not be used for routine calls for service.
If you are unable to access a Code Blue device, please dial 911 using a campus phone or 911 from your cell phone. Please give complete details of the situation, including your name, location and the nature of the emergency. Do not hang up until the dispatcher hangs up. Once you have completed contact with 911, please dial 434.832.7700 and notify campus police.
Central Virginia Community College Active Shooter Training Video:
In an Emergency Dial or Text 9-1-1
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Report emergencies, life-threatening incidents, and active criminal activity by immediately dialing or texting 911.
First Aid
First aid kits are located in the Office of the Campus Police located in Amherst Hall room 2605 inside the student center. First aid kits have been placed in this location for your use in case of minor cuts or scratches. If the student feels faint or ill and more extensive medical attention is needed, please call (434) 832- 7700 or 911 and Campus Police or local EMS will be notified in order to secure immediate medical treatment.
The college also has Automatic Electronic Defibrillators (AED) for use if required. Please contact the Campus Police at (434) 832-7700 or 911 by using the Code Blue devices to summon help for all emergencies. If someone is complaining of chest pain or is unresponsive, please request that the officer bring the AED to the appropriate location or when applicable, use one of the public use AEDS.
The Lynchburg Fire /EMS should be contacted in cases of medical emergencies by dialing 911.
Fire
In case of fire, pull the nearest fire alarm pull station to activate the fire alarm. Dial 911 or 434.832.7700, or use a Code Blue Device and immediately evacuate the building. Instructions for evacuation are posted throughout the College. Fire extinguishers are also strategically placed about the buildings to be used for small fires.
Police
CVCC has its own police officers, who are sworn officers with full police powers, including that of arrest. Their primary function is to afford protection of your rights, safety, and security while on campus. The Campus Police Office is located in Room 2605, adjacent to the Student Center in Amherst Hall. Feel free to call 434.832.7700 for service when needed.
Chemical safety information
CVCC uses and stores many different chemicals on campus for a variety of educational and or occupational purposes, and is required by OSHA 1910.1200(b)(4)(ii) to provide access to Faculty, Staff and or students who work with or may have been exposed to any of these chemicals with safety information via Safety Data Sheets (SDS Sheets). The primary location for the safety information can be located online at MSDS Online and can be accessed by the following link:
Access the Safety Data Sheets.
The CVCC Department of Public Safety also maintains backup hardcopies of all SDS Sheets are have those available as requested 24/7.
For 24 Hour Assistance or Information Call 434-832-7700, for Emergencies Dial-911
Sexual Assault Crisis Center and Victim Support Service - ywca, 626 Church St. Lynchburg, VA. (434) 947-7422
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673