What Hazards Should WCU Be Concerned With

       

Hazard Mitigation studies for Chester County over the past 100 years indicate that the most likely cause for emergencies or disasters in our region will be related to the weather. Severe weather caused by phenomenon such as a tornado, a hurricane or an earthquakes are rare, but they have occurred in our region. Extreme violence and terrorism on a college campus is also rare, but these are potential threats that must be taken seriously and planned for.

High winds, severe lightning, heavy snowfall and floods are much more likely to occur on our campus along with the potential for fire. In addition to the campus planning for emergencies, it is important that the community be aware of community response plans and that there are measures that all of us as members of the community can take to reduce the effects of any emergency or disaster.