Emergency Resources:

Emergency Directory

• Campus Police and Security Emergency: 740-351-3232
• Campus police and Security Non-emergency 740-351-3243
• Fire/Police/Ambulance: Dial 911
• Sexual Assault: Dial 911
• Poison Control: 1-800-872-5111
• Suicide or Crisis Prevention Hotline: 740-354-1010

Community Resources

• Portsmouth Police Department: 740-353-4101
• Scioto County Sheriff: 740-354-7566
• Scioto County Emergency Management Agency: 740-353-2014
• American Red Cross - Ohio River Valley Chapter: 740-354-3293
• Southern Ohio Task Force on Domestic Violence: 740-456-8217
  or 800-570-1819

State and Federal Resources

• Ohio State Highway Patrol: 740-354-2888 or 1-877-772-8765
• Weather Information and Road Conditions, Ohio: 1-888-264-7623
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): 740-354-5645

SSU Campus Security Services

• Escort Service
• View all Public Safety Services

SSU Critical Incident Information

• Missing Student Notification Procedure
• SSU Alerts:  Sign up for deliver of to your phone or email.  Log into MySSU, go to Student or Employee Tab, click SSU Alert and enter contact information.

Emergency Information:

Campus Crime Alerts

View current and past Crime Alerts issued for the campus community.

Campus Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures

What to do During an Emergency Situation

• Remain calm and offer assistance as needed
• Call the Campus Police and Security emergency number at 740-351-3232
• Evacuate buildings upon a fire alarm or by request from authorities
• Shelter in place upon hearing a campus siren or seeing activation of an emergency notification device
• Know the location of at least two emergency exits closest to your living, classroom or working areas

What NOT to do During an Emergency Situation

• In order to keep lines open, do not use the telephone except to report an emergency
• Do not use an elevator
• Do not jeopardize your life and the lives of others by attempting to save property or personal possessions.