Life Threatening and Serious Emergencies
Call 828.227.8911
Examples of emergencies this category include:
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Seizures / Head injury
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Bleeding (heavy or uncontrollable)
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Breathing problems / Chest pain
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Drug or alcohol overdose
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Loss of consciousness
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Suicidal ideation or action
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Sexual Assault
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Suspicious person or intruder
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Hearing voices, disoriented or otherwise misperceiving reality
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Homicidal, aggressive or potentially violent intentions / actions
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Acute medical issues warranting immediate treatment
When You Call 828.227.8911, Let Them Know:
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You are calling to report an emergency at Western Carolina University
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The address
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The injury or situation
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The telephone number you are calling from
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Your name and follow-up phone number
Upon completion of report, be sure to follow-up with your supervisor and the Office of Student Affairs at 828.227.7234, in accordance with university protocols.