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Siena College is currently operating under normal conditions.In the event of an emergency, this space will be used to provide timely information for students, parents, faculty, staff, and other members of the College community. It will be updated regularly as new information becomes available. Siena College Communications regarding Swine Flu (H1N1):
Important Announcement for Siena Community:11/10/2009: Update to Siena Community from Carrie Hogan, Director of Health Services 10/30/2009: Update to Siena Community from Carrie Hogan, Director of Health Services 10/29/2009: Changes to Siena College’s Halloween Festivities 10/26/2009 - Update on Flu Information at Siena from Carrie Hogan, Director of Health Services 10/14/09-H1N1 Update to College Community from Carrie Hogan, Director of Health Services 9/24/2009 - H1N1 Update to College Community from Carrie Hogan, Director of Health Services 9/2/2009 - H1N1 Flu Information to Staff from Cynthia King-Leroy, Asst. Vice President for Human Resources 9/1/2009- H1N1 Flu Information to Students and Parents from Dr. Maryellen Gilroy, Vice President for Student Affairs 9/1/2009 - H1N1 Flu Information to Faculty from Dr. Linda Richardson, Vice President for Academic Affairs 8/31/2009 - H1N1 Information Sheet for Siena College Community 8/11/2009- H1N1 Student Letter from Carrie Hogan, Director, Siena College Health Services 8/11/2009 - H1N1 Parent Letter from Carrie Hogan, Director, Siena College Health Services Spring 2009 Notices / Announcements:5/1/2009 - Follow up email to Deans / Supervisors from Cynthia King-Leroy, Asst. V.P. for Human Resources. 4/30/2009 - Announcement to Students from Dr. Maryellen Gilroy, Vice President for Student Affairs 4/30/2009 - Announcement to Parents from Dr. Maryellen Gilroy, Vice President for Student Affairs 4/30/2009 - Announcement to Faculty from Dr. Linda Richardson, Vice President for Academic Affairs 4/30/2009 - Announcement to Staff from Paul Stec, V.P.of Finance/Administration and Cynthia King-Leroy, Asst. V.P. for Human Resources 4/27/2009 - Memo to Siena College Community regarding the Swine Flu (pdf) Siena College Pandemic Influenza Response Planning and Information5/8/09 H1N1 Swine Flu Update Per the New York State Department of Health, Siena College is monitoring H1N1 as it does for regular seasonal influenza. 5/07/09 H1N1 Swine Flu Update 5/04/09 H1N1 Swine Flu Update While the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the level of pandemic awareness from a 4 to a 5, Siena College is operating under normal conditions. Siena College continues to monitor the situation and is following its Pandemic Influenza Response Plan and taking direction from the appropriate community agencies, including the New York State Department of Health and federal and local emergency agencies. We are cooperating with county public health offices to comply with guidance and recommendations. In the event of a change in the College operations, details will be e-mailed to students and faculty, as well as posted on the College’s Website. We are asking everyone in the College community (students, faculty, administrators and staff) to monitor this emergency information Web page for updates. Siena College Pandemic Influenza Response Plan (.pdf) Siena College has taken measures to prepare for a pandemic flu event. This web presence will serve as a means of providing information and resources to the Siena College community, parents and other interested parties. Planning efforts have been guided by the following principles:
Related Information and Pandemic Resource on the Web:CDC H1N1 information for Colleges / Universities World Health Organization (WHO)
Pandemic and Emergency Evacuation information for students and families at Siena US Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control (CDC) New York State Department of Health Albany County, NY Department of Health
About this SiteThis page is designed to inform the Siena College community about emergency preparedness and response. Siena College's Emergency Response Plan (ERP) has been established to provide advance planning for emergencies that affect the overall operation of the College. Through rapid response and communication, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) will assist in protecting the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Emergency Procedures and PreparednessApril 14, 2008 Letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs -Emergency Notification Updates at Siena Below is important information for dealing with different types of emergency scenarios. Click on any one of these to get more detailed information on how to deal effectively with specific situations What Emergencies activate the ERT (Emergency Response Team)Not all emergencies require the same degree of response and each incident is evaluated on a case by case basis. Major emergencies and Disasters will require notification of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Major Emergency - any incident, potential or actual, which affects an entire building or buildings and would disrupt the overall operation of the College. Disasters - any event or occurrence, which has taken place and has seriously impaired or halted the operations of the College. The Director of Public Safety will notify members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the community will be provided with information and instructions as quickly as possible. Emergencies and Activating the Emergency Response PlanFor any college emergency, or if any community member who witnesses or receives information regarding an emergency, you are instructed to contact the Office of Public Safety by dialing 911 or ext. 2376(from a campus phone) or 518-783-2376 (from off campus). The Director of Security will notify members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), as deemed necessary, and the community will be notified as quickly as possible. Bookmark this siteAwareness of ERP procedures is a critical component of emergency preparedness. We strongly suggest that you bookmark this site.
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