PGCC Campus Safety Hub

Emergency Procedures

Refer to these procedures for what to do in emergency situations.

Reporting an Emergency

To report an emergency, call Campus Police at 301-546-0666 or County Police and Emergency Medical Services at 9-1-1.

Sign Up for Owl Alert

Owl Alert is the College’s text and email messaging system that sends emergency notifications. Owl Alert also sends notifications about technology and utility disruptions.

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Emergency Categories

Security Emergencies

Evacuation

Evacuation Assembly Areas

Shelter-in-Place

Lockdown

Active Threat

Bomb Threats

Suspicious Object

Chemical Hazards

Civil Disturbance

Icon of a computer monitor with a padlock showing a checkmark on the screen.

Cyberattack

Icon of two blue buildings, one with a zigzag crack.

Earthquake Response

Illustration of a bomb with zigzag lines, suggesting an explosion.

Explosions

A stylized blue flame icon on a white background.

Fire Alarms

Blue icon of a house with waves beneath, indicating flooding.

Flooding

An icon of gas fumes leaking from a cracked pipe.

Gas Leaks, Fumes, Vapors

Blue ambulance icon with flashing light.

Medical Emergencies

Blue icon of a lightning bolt crossed out by a dark blue circle and slash.

Power Outage

Blue cloud with snowflakes indicating snowy weather.

Tornado or Severe Weather