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Terrorist Alert Policy

Your safety at Jackson Community College is our top priority. Jackson Community College will not automatically close if there is a Homeland Security Advisory System Level Red Alert.  A Level Red Alert means there is a severe risk of a terrorist attack. A national Code Red may not signal a Code Red in your county.

If local emergency planning officials determine that there is a specific threat that impacts your county, the steps below will be taken. If an announcement regarding a specific threat that impacts your county comes before or after college hours (pre-8a.m./post-10 p.m.).

  • All college buildings will be closed.
  • All activities and events scheduled for any college building will be cancelled until further notice.
  • Normal college operations will remain closed until the administration is authorized to reopen by the office of emergency measures.

If an announcement regarding a specific threat that impacts your county comes during college hours (8 a.m.-10 p.m.): 

  • All college buildings will be locked and access will be closely monitored.
  • People will be encouraged to remain in the building.
  • All activities and events scheduled for any college building will be cancelled until further notice.

It is requested that the college's telephone lines be kept open for emergency communication with emergency management officials. To receive the most up-to-date emergency updates, tune to local radio and television stations (the same local media as used in snow emergencies). For more information regarding this policy, contact the Director of Human Resources at (517) 796-8462 or Security at (517) 796-8683.