BLACKSBURG, Va., Oct. 5 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
At Virginia Tech, creating a safe and prepared university community is a shared responsibility. Through emergency planning, training, prevention programs, communications, and the work of public safety personnel across the university, Virginia Tech provides resources to help students, faculty, staff, and visitors know what to do before, during, and after an emergency.
Every member of the Virginia Tech community is encouraged to Be Hokie Ready by becoming familiar with university safety resources and taking simple steps to prepare:
* Call 911 to report an emergency or request immediate assistance.
* Review your VT Alerts setti...