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EMERGENCY AND SAFETY TIPS
WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?
An emergency is any time that you need the help of the police, the fire
department, or medical personnel.
WHAT ARE SOME KINDS OF EMERGENCIES? (CALL 911)
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You are very sick or injured.
You have been the victim of a crime such as robbery, rape, etc.
You have had a car accident.
There is a fire in your home, your car, or in your neighborhood.
Your car has been stolen.
Someone is trying to hurt you or to get into your apartment.
WHAT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY? (CALL 411)
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You are sick, but you can wait to get help.
You are injured, but you can wait to see a doctor.
There is a loud party near you.
There is a car blocking you from getting out of your parking place.
On campus:
• Go to a red emergency phone box (in the parking lots).
• Call the campus police
713-743-0600
• Life-threatening emergencies
911
• Non-life threatening situations 713-743-3333
• Fire
911
Off campus:
• Life-threatening emergencies
911
• Non-life threatening situations 411
• Fire
911
Safety Tips: Houston is a big city and some areas can be dangerous.
• Do not walk alone on campus at night.
• Do not walk alone on the city streets at night.
• Do not give your name, address, or phone number to strangers.
• Do not let a stranger into your room or apartment.
• Lock your doors and windows at all times, including the dorms.
• Do not fight or argue with a stranger at any time.
• Do not carry large amounts of cash.
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