Your own safety should be your top priority as much as it is for our Campus Safety officers. Here are our top 7 safety tips for you.
Category Archives: Safety Information
AED Units Help Save Lives
Inside of Hope College buildings, you can find an AED device. AED stands for “Automatic External Defibrillator” and its purpose is to help those who are having a cardiac event, including a heart attack. The device sends an electric shock through the victim, with the intent of stopping an irregular heartbeat to allow a normal …
Preparing for Tornado Season
Michigan is no stranger to severe weather. As April quickly approaches, so does the beginning of testing of the tornado sirens in the City of Holland. The Outdoor Warning Siren System is used in the event are sustained winds of 70 MPH or more or there is a tornado warning issued by the National Weather …
Hope Alerts Aid in Campus Safety
Recently you may have received text messages on your phone regarding Holland weather advisories and timely safety precautions for our campus. You may also wonder what these messages are, where they come from and how to take action. Emergency alerts are sent when there is an immediate threat to life and/or property, such as natural …
Make the Call with Code Blue Safety Phones
Code Blue safety poles are conveniently placed around campus to act as a direct line to Campus Safety.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The goal of this month is to bring attention to relationship abuse. This gives us the opportunity to connect victims to advocates, educate people on the reality of the problem, and to empower those who have survived. Nationwide, more than half of the students who report having experienced …
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Snovember and Beyond
It looks like we’re going have a full-blown West Michigan winter this year. It’s only early November and snow has already pelted our faces. Whether you hate snow or are already playing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” winter is coming, and that means your safe passage around campus is our priority. …
Need a Ride?
Crazy weather? Walking alone and it’s after dark? Maybe you just don’t feel like walking? Whatever the reason, the Hope College Campus Evening Shuttle is there for you with a free minivan transportation system that encircles campus. The Evening Shuttle makes eight stops on campus and can be spotted with an illuminated sign on top of a silver …