Emergency Response
TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY: call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency call box on campus
For non-emergencies — Dial Penn College Police at (570) 321-5555 (on-campus, dial ext. 5555)
Penn College Police patrol campus around the clock and are prepared to respond to situations that may threaten the safety and well-being of students, employees and guests of Pennsylvania College of Technology.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (PDF) – Police recommend that students and employees familiarize themselves with these instructions, and print and post the instructions as appropriate. Students and employees also are encouraged to subscribe to the College emergency text message system.
Official sources of communication during a campus emergency:
- College emergency text message system (to subscribers only)
- PCToday news announcements
- College administration e-mail announcements
- College Web site
- College radio station -- WPTC 88.1 FM
- PCTV (on-campus housing and TV lounges)
- LCD display screens on campus
See links at left for more specific instructions for a variety of on-campus emergencies. Check back frequently for new topics and revisions of existing topics. Questions can be directed to emergencyresponse@pct.edu