Campus Emergency Response Info

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Campus Emergency Response

Sinclair Community College is committed to the safety, security, and continuity of our campus operations. In the event of a critical incident—such as a fire, power outage, or system disruption—our emergency management and business continuity plans help ensure a coordinated response and rapid recovery. All students, faculty, and staff should be familiar with basic procedures and know where to find reliable updates in an emergency.

What You Need to Know

  • Emergency Alerts: All students and employees should sign up for Nixle alerts.
  • Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place: Know your building’s evacuation routes and designated shelter locations.
  • Continuity of Services: Instruction, advising, testing, and enrollment services may continue in modified formats if systems are temporarily unavailable.
  • Preparedness Responsibilities: Each department has continuity protocols to maintain essential services. Students should stay informed and follow faculty guidance during disruptions.
  • Technology Outages: Most systems are designed to recover within 2–5 days. Recovery efforts prioritize instruction, communication, and student support systems.
  • Official Information Sources: In an emergency, only rely on Sinclair’s official communication channels—portal announcements, email, and the website.
Remember: All delay and closure announcements will be available on the homepage of the college web site (www.sinclair.edu) and on the college information line 937-512-2888. The local media will also be alerted to changes in Sinclair's schedule.

 

In Case of a Cyberattack or IT Disruption

Sinclair has strong cybersecurity policies and infrastructure in place to protect the college and keep essential services running. In the event of a serious system failure or cyberattack, IT will take immediate action to restore access and notify students and employees. Here's what to know:

  • The IT team monitors all systems continuously to detect and respond quickly to cyber threats, hacking attempts, or outages.
  • Every Sinclair division has a continuity plan to maintain operations if the network goes down or systems are unavailable.
  • All college-owned computers have up-to-date virus protection and are monitored to ensure security tools are active and working.
  • Backups of critical systems and files are stored offsite, with the ability to run essential services from a secure backup location if needed.
  • Cybersecurity starts with you – be alert for suspicious emails, use strong passwords, and never share your login credentials.
  • Data is classified and access is limited to those who need it, based on applicable laws and best practices.
  • Sinclair is a public institution and operates under strict compliance with state and federal regulations for data protection and emergency response.

More Information

For more details on how Sinclair plans for and responds to emergencies, visit the Planning for Emergencies page.