Department of Public Safety

Emergency Information

CIVIL DISTURBANCE

Civil disturbances include riots, demonstrations, threatening individuals or assemblies that have become significantly disruptive.

IN CASE OF CIVIL DISTURBANCE:

  1. Call the Department of Public Safety at 911.
  2. Avoid provoking or obstructing demonstrators.
  3. Secure your area (lock doors, safes, files, vital records, and expensive equipment).
  4. Avoid area of disturbance.
  5. Continue with normal routines as much as possible.
  6. If the disturbance is outside, stay away from doors or windows. STAY INSIDE!!!