EDWARDSVILLE, Ill., Aug. 25 -- Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville issued the following news release:

At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, a safe campus is a shared effort. Emergency planning, campus professionals and local first responders work together to support the University community. August is Emergency Management Awareness Month. SIUE is highlighting the people, resources and everyday practices that contribute to a safe learning environment.

As part of this work, SIUE students and employees will complete a brief online training this fall designed to build basic awareness of potential hazards and reinforce campus safety practices.

"Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility, and every member of the SIUE comm...