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Iona College Issues Emergency Preparedness Plan
New Rochelle, NY, February 14, 2003 - Iona College today announced heightened security measures in response to the federal government's elevated Homeland Security threat level to condition orange (high). The announcement followed a meeting of the College's Emergency Preparedness Task Force during which procedures ensuring the security of students, faculty and staff were reviewed. The College has instituted a number of comprehensive heightened security measures involving various campus departments. They include: increased Campus Safety and Security patrols on campus; increased monitoring of all vehicles entering the campus, and enhancing our overall security posture. "While the College has not received nor has been alerted to any specific threats, we want to assure the community that Iona will remain vigilant in maintaining the highest security measures possible at this time of heightened national alert," said Charles Carlson, vice provost for Student Development. "Our students, faculty and staff are encouraged to go about their normal business, but should be alert and report any suspicious activity immediately to Campus Safety and Security. All members of the community should monitor and be guided by any news bulletins or notifications made by the College." In the event of an actual emergency, the campus community will be notified through a variety of means including e-mail, voice mail and our electronic message board. The College has also taken precautions for responding to student and campus needs in emergencies. Students, faculty and staff are reminded to always be alert to conditions around them, remain calm at all times and report suspicious behavior, such as unauthorized people in restricted areas and abandoned parcels, bags, vehicles or other items. Anyone who wishes to report suspicious activity should contact Campus Safety and Security at 633-2560 (24 hours) or 633-2245. Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Iona College is
a private, co-educational institution of learning in the tradition of American
Catholic higher education. Iona offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts,
science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of
Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous post-graduate
certificate programs. (-30-)
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