Situation levels help define the magnitude of the emergency and response that may be required.

	Level 3: Disaster
	Level 2: Major Emergency
	Level 1: Minor Emergency
	Warning: Potential Incident in 24 Hours
	Watch: Potential Incident in 24 Hours

LEVEL THREE (Disaster): A campus-wide emergency causing, or having the potential to cause, widespread damage, injuries, or curtailment of operations. Example: A major fire that involves an entire and/or multiple buildings, or results in injury to more than 10 persons.

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LEVEL TWO (Major Emergency) : A Major Emergency requires activation of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to mobilize and coordinate campus resources. Additional assistance from other organizations, such as the Suffolk County Police or Setauket Fire Department may be necessary. Example: A situation that extends beyond a single room or area, such as a large fire that spreads; a motor vehicle accident involving more than 10 people; or an unplanned utility service outage that impacts multiple campus buildings.

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LEVEL ONE (Minor Emergency) : A minor emergency that requires the response by on-site resources such as University Police, Environmental Health and Safety, or Physical Plant. Example: A situation contained to a single room, such as chemical spill; an unplanned utility service interruption, such as a water main break or electrical outage involving most of a building.

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WARNING: A potential incident or event may impact the University within 24 hours. Example: A severe weather or terrorist warning.

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WATCH: A potential incident or event may impact the University within 36 hours. Example: A severe weather advisory or terrorist alert.

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