Safety & Security
In an emergency, dial 911
Important Phone Numbers
The following numbers are for NON-EMERGENCIES!
Hewett/Manchester Front Desk
(309) 438-4519
University Police
(309) 438-8631
Illinois State University
"Safe Redbirds"
Illinois State University is committed to providing a secure and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
We are encouraging all conference attendees to download the free Safe Redbirds application on their smart phone. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources, including access to a Virtural Blue Light.
ISU Emergency Text Alerts
Text ISUAlerts to the number 67283 to receive ISU Emergency Alerts from Illinois State University.
Emergency Guides
An Emergency can occur at any time. These guidelines can help prepare you to respond in the event an emergency does occur.
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These same guidelines can be find in the hundreds of Emergency Guide flip charts located around campus and in the SafeRedbirds app.
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Please view the Illinois State University Emergency Guides at the following website: https://saferedbirds.illinoisstate.edu/guide/
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We encourage you and your institution group to read through the guides before coming to ISU!
The Emergency Guide includes the following subjects: Active Shooter, Armed Robbery, Bomb Threat / Suspicious Packages, Chemical Spill / Hazardous Materials, Earthquakes, Explosion, Fires, Hostage Situation, Medical Emergencies / Cardiac Arrest, Person with a Weapon, Power Outage, Shots Fired, Storms & Tornados, Suspicious, Activity, Winter Weather
