Emergency Preparedness
El Paso Campus
Announcements
TTUHSC has an established policy and procedure regarding the suspension of classes and closing of offices in inclement weather (ice, snow, flooding). If the facilities are closed due to inclement weather, announcements will be placed with local television and radio stations, as well as on the TTUHSC Announcements page.
Weather
Closing Due to Inclement Weather
TTUHSC issued OP 10.02 prescribing the policies and procedures for suspension of classes and closing of offices in emergency situations. This Regional Campus Policy defines the procedures to be followed in El Paso for these situations. Learn More
Severe Weather Alert System
TTUHSC maintains several warning and alert systems for use in the event major storms or other disasters threaten our community. TTUHSC operating policy attachment 76.15 B identifies the procedures to alert all TTUHSC El Paso employees, students, patients, and visitors of severe weather conditions. Learn More
National Weather Service
Essential Personnel
It will be the responsibility of the President, Vice Presidents, and Deans to assure that by November 15 of each year the administrators in their organization notify in writing those persons designated as "essential." The Human Resources Office or the Regional Dean's Office at a regional campus will be informed of the personnel designated as essential. Learn More
El Paso Emergency Numbers
| IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE | NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S.) | 9-911 |
| Emergency Rooms (Medical Advice in an Emergency) | |
| » R. E. Thomason General Hospital | 915.521.7700 |
| Poison Control Center | 800.222.1222 |
| Crisis Hotline | 915.779.1800 |
| OTHER EMERGENCIES | NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Fire | 9-911 |
| Police | |
| » El Paso Police | 9-911 |
| » TTUHSC Police | 915.545.6531 |
| Facilities and Plant Services | 915.545.0913 |
| Communication Services - El Paso | 915.545.9716 |
| Communication Services - Lubbock | 806.742.2000 |
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency 9-911
- Ambulance
- Fire
- Police
Information Technology
Safety Services
- El Paso: 915.783.5244
Other:
