Pioneer Alert Emergency Notification System

Hello all,

 

PIONEER ALERT EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

 

Grinnell College faculty, staff, and students are invited to register their mobile-phone numbers with the College’s new emergency notification system, Pioneer Alert. This text messaging system will be used by the Campus Safety and Security Office only in an emergency involving the safety of the College community. 

 

To register for the Pioneer Alert emergency notification system:

Ø      Go to: https://pioneerweb.grinnell.edu/

Ø      Under Tools, click on “Pioneer Alert”

Ø      Click on the “Register now” link and follow the directions to register.

 

FAQs about Pioneer Alert

Technical questions about Pioneer Alert and cell phone compatibility: 800-936-3525.

Other questions: Contact Stephen A. Briscoe, director of safety and security at Briscoe@grinnell.edu

 

Please note: In addition to Pioneer Alert, Grinnell College will also provide emergency information via e-mail, voicemail on campus phones, college website, public address system in some campus buildings, and city siren system.

 

8th Avenue Closing

Hello all,

 

The intersection at 8th Ave and East Street is closing for replacement on May 21st and then will open back up when finished.  However, 8th Ave will be closed to through traffic from May 21^st until sometime in the fall.   

 

Stephen A. Briscoe

Director of Campus Safety & Security

Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa 50112

641-269-4600

 

Quake Aftershocks (Salem, Illinois)

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> Hello all,
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> As you are probably aware there was an earthquake centered near
> west Salem, Illinois this morning and the after shocks waves have
> been reported on campus and as far away asDesMoines, Iowa at around
> 10:14am today. The quake was 5.2 in magnitude. There were no
> major injuries or damage reported.
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>
>
> For more information on the earthquake and what you can do in the
> event of an earthquake go to:http://earthquake.usgs.gov/
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>
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> It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in
> the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them
> cause damage.
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> If you felt the shock waves and were on the Grinnell College
> campuses please send me an email and let me know,
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>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Stephen Briscoe
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> Director of Campus Safety & Security
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> Grinnell College
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> Grinnell, Iowa 50112
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> 641-269-4600
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>

Campus Community Alert: Car Burglaries

> Hello all,
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> The Grinnell Police are starting to see a rise again in residential
> car burglaries. As a result, the Police would like to remind
> citizens of some safeguards they can take to try and prevent them
> from becoming a victim of a car burglary.
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>
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> First: Always make sure to lock your vehicle.
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> Second: Do Not leave valuables in your vehicle at night such as
> purses, wallets, IPODS, CD's money and the like.
>
> Third: If your vehicle cannot be parked in a garage, try and park
> it in a lighted area outside.
>
> Fourth: Make sure if you do park your vehicle inside a garage,
> secure the garage doors at night and make sure the overhead door is
> pulled down and secured.
>
> Fifth: If you observe anyone in your neighborhood looking in a
> vehicle or acting suspicious, please contact the Grinnell Police
> immediately so we investigate this as soon as possible.
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>
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> Your Cooperation in this effort is greatly appreciated,
>
>
>
> Police Investigator C. E Wray
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> Grinnell Police Department
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> 641-236-2650
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>

Unauthorized Magazine Salesman

> Hello all,
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> Recently we have had complaints of males between the ages of 22-26
> years old, wearing baggy jeans, in the north campus area attempting
> to sell magazines in the residence halls. Please note that this
> type of solicitation is not allowed on campus unless permission is
> granted from the Student Affairs Office. If you see someone
> attempting to sell magazines in that area please tell them to leave
> or contact the Student Affairs Office. One of the males
> attempting to sell the magazines goes by the name of "Bobbie".
>
>
>
> Please do not let anyone into the residence halls or your room if
> you don't know them. Also, to be on the safe side please lock
> your room doors and contact Security immediately if you see someone
> in the residence halls and they look like they should not be there.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Stephen A. Briscoe
>
> Director of Campus Safety & Security
>
> 269-4600
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>

"All Clear" given for Poweshiek County

> The "All Clear" has been given for Poweshiek County. Please resume
> your normal daily activities.
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>
>
> Your cooperation has been appreciated,
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>

Tornado Warning (Poweshiek County)

> The Tornado warning has been extended until 7:15pm. And "all
> clear" will be given when it is safe to do.
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

Tornado Warning (Poweshiek County)

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> Hello all,
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> The national Weather service has issued a tornado warning for
> southern Poweshiek County. This means that a tornado has been
> sighted or has been indicated on the Doppler weather radar. The
> weather service recommends that you proceed to the lowest level of
> whatever building your are in. The center of the buildings, away
> from all windows, glass and exterior doors.
>
>
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> The warning is in effect until 6:30pm. And "all clear" will be
> given when it is safe to do.
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>
>
> Please go to the Campus Safety & Security Department website
> athttp://www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ for information on
> "Preparation for Severe Weather atGrinnell College". Campus
> shelter locations are listed at this website.
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

(Severe Weather Drill) "All Clear"

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> Hello all,
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> The Campus Safety and Security Office has issued an "ALL CLEAR".
> Please resume your normal daily activities and thanks for your
> participation in the Campus Severe Weather Drill.
>
>
>
> If you encountered any problems or thoughts concerning this drill
> please email them to Captain Amy Coleman at the Campus Safety and
> Security Office. We will be evaluating the campus response to
> this drill.
>
>
>
> Thanks again for your cooperation,
>
>
>
> Stephen Briscoe
>
> Campus Safety & Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>
>
>

Severe Thunderstorm Warning (This is a Drill)

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> A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for PoweshiekCounty.
> This warning means that "Severe thunderstorms are occurring, or
> imminent. Keep in mind that tornadoes occasionally develop in
> areas where severe thunderstorm watches or warnings are in effect.
> Remain alert to signs of anapproaching tornado and seek shelter if
> threatening conditions exist".
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>
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> (This is a Drill)
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Severe Weather

> Hello all,
>
>
>
> March is the start of the tornado season in the state of Iowa.
> Please go to the Security Department website at http://
> www.grinnell.edu/offices/security/ and review the "Preparation for
> Severe Weather" at Grinnell College information. The shelter
> locations at the college are also listed.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Stephen A. Briscoe
>
> Director of Safety & Security
>
> Grinnell College
>
> Grinnell, Iowa 50112
>
> 641-269-4600
>
>

Tornado Watch (This is a Drill)

> A Tornado Watch has been issued for Poweshiek County. A TORNADO
> WATCH means that "Tornadoes are possible in the area. Remain alert
> for approaching storms. Be prepared to move to a safe location."
>
>
>
> (Although this is a Drill please react in the same manner that you
> would if this was an actual situation. Thanks).
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>
>
>

Tornado Warning (This is a Drill)

> THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WARNING
> FORPOWESHIEK COUNTY.
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>
>
> THIS MEANS THAT A TORNADO HAS BEEN SIGHTED OR HAS BEEN INDICATED ON
> DOPPLER WEATHER RADAR.
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>
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> THE WEATHER SERVICE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU PROCEED TO THE LOWEST LEVEL
> OF WHATEVER BUILDING YOU ARE IN, TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE
> BUILDING, AWAY FROM ALL WINDOWS, GLASS, AND EXTERIOR DOORS.
>
>
>
>
>
> (Although this is a Drill please react in the same manner that you
> would if this was an actual situation. Thanks).
>
>
>
> Steve Briscoe
>
> Campus Security
>
> 269-4600
>
>

New Athletic Center Westside (Darby) Lot Closing

> Hello all,
>
>
>
> Starting Monday April 7th, the parking lot west (Darby Lot) of the
> New Athletic Center on 10thAvenue will be closed permanently.
> This is due to construction beginning in the area for the Athletic
> Center Phase II project.
>
>
>
> Stephen A. Briscoe
>
> Director of Campus Safety & Security
>
> Grinnell College
>
> Grinnell, Iowa 50112
>
> 641-269-4600
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