Centre College Emergency Information

Contact Information and Procedures

Emergency Phone Numbers (Help Line)

On campus:: 4357
Off campus:: (859) 236-4357 (236-HELP)

Danville Police Department

On campus and local:: 911
Off campus:: (859) 238-1220

On-Campus Emergency Response Procedures

Upon discovering a potential emergency situation, as soon as feasible/practical, call the campus help line (4357) from a safe location.
Give the Centre Public Safety officer as much information as possible regarding the emergency.

Contacting Students

If off-campus callers fail to get in touch with a student through normal channels, they may call Public Safety at (859) 236-4357. During an emergency, it is best to use the telephone—only as needed. Overuse during an emergency can cause circuits to overload, adding to the difficulty.

Campus Phone Numbers

College Switchboard: (859) 238-5200
Dean of Students (Randy Hays): (859) 238-5471
Director of Public Safety (Gary Bugg): (859) 238-5535 or
(Kevin Milby): (859) 238-5534
Director of Parent Programs (Mona Wyatt): (859) 238-5345
Director of Communications (Michael Strysick): (859) 238-5710
College Chaplain (Rick Axtell): (859) 238-5342
Director of Counseling (Kathy Miles): (859) 238-5740

Forms of Emergency Communication

Updates to the Centre Web site are a primary source of off-campus information during an emergency.

Other Forms of Communication

reverse 911—cell phone voice and text messages
e-mail
sound and text display units in classrooms and public areas
portable bullhorns
campus tv station
phone trees (organized group calling)

Detailed Crisis Response Plan

In consultation and cooperation with local and state authorities, the College has developed and maintains a detailed crisis response plan. In the event of an emergency, information specific to that particular situation will be posted on the Centre Web site and conveyed through a variety of additional communication channels.

Emergency Response