Emergency Communications Center
This site is intended to inform the Texas Tech University community about what to do in advance of, during and after an emergency.
Emergency Update 9.6.08
There is no emergency facing Texas Tech University at this time.
If we face an emergency situation on campus, will you get the message?
Up to four telephone numbers can be registered in our TechAlert! Emergency Notification System.
Check your information and Get the Message!
New Training Video Available
Shots Fired: When Lightning Strikes provides guidance for surviving an active shooter situation. It is available to all faculty, staff and students with an eraider account. Be prepared, watch it today.
All faculty and staff should complete MentalHealthEdu
MentalHealthEdu is a 24/7 online program that provides information to help faculty and staff recognize signs of distress in students, communication tips for effective intervention and answers to questions about privacy laws.
It is made available to Texas Tech faculty and staff through the Division of Student Affairs. All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to complete the 30-minute program by going to www.mentalhealthedu.com and entering login ID 7MH229115. More information is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/communications/news/stories/08/01-mentalhealthedu.php.
Texas Tech University has implemented TechAlert!, an Emergency Alert Notification System to communicate important alerts and emergency response information to students, faculty and staff.
To make sure you receive emergency alerts, update your contact information at www.ttu.edu/emergencyalert
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency 9-911
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Texas Tech Police
Non-emergency
806-742-3931
Physical Plant
Maintenance Emergencies
806-742-3301
806-742-3328 (after 5 pm)
Information Technology
806-742-HELP
Server-related issues 806-742-3649
Governor's Division of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Public Safety
806-747-4491
The Emergency Communications Center is maintained by the Office of Communications and Marketing
212 Administration Building
Lubbock, Texas 79409
806.742.2136
806.742.1615 fax
Normal Office Hours:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central,
Monday - Friday
