Emergency Information
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Reporting Emergencies
In cases of life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 first.
- Harvard University Police Department (HUPD): Public safely, threat, violence, and theft
617-495-1212 - Cambridge Fire Department
617-876-5800 - Harvard University Operations Center: Fire/smoke/explosion, hazardous materials, flooding, utility failure, and facilities issues
617-495-5560 - Harvard University Health Services
Pound Hall location: 617-495-4414
Main number: 617-495-5711
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Central Gathering Space
In the event of an emergency that results in a prolonged loss of power or limited access to email, Caspersen Student Center (Harkness Commons) will serve as a central location where information will be provided to members of the HLS community.
Preparing for Emergencies
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Plan Ahead for Disasters
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HLS Winter and Inclement Weather Guidelines
Find out about school closings and contact information
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Safety and Security at HLS
This brief video will help you be prepared in the unlikely event of an emergency at HLS.
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Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease, which often leads to sudden cardiac arrest. The use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can greatly increase a person’s chance of surviving. AEDs are simple to use and can be found throughout the university. Find locations of AEDs on the HLS campus and across Harvard University.
Local Emergency Management Team (LEMT)
The Law School maintains a standing Local Emergency Management Team (LEMT) that works closely with University officials on emergency protocols and, in the event of an incident, will coordinate emergency response activities for the School.
| LEMT TEAM MEMBER | DEPARTMENT | PHONE | ROLE |
| Matt Gruber | Administration | 617-998-1731 | Overall management of emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Develops and implements business continuity and disaster resumption efforts for HLS. |
| Katie McGrath | Finance | 617-496-6058 | Manages the financial aspects of the school’s emergency planning, response, and recovery actions. |
| Melodie Jackson | Communications | 617-496-4481 | Sends emergency-related information to the HLS community and serves as HLS’s spokesperson to the media. |
| Marcia Sells | Dean of Students | 617-495-1881 | Supports students and their families with emergency-related needs. |
| John Arciprete | Facilities | 617-495-5521 | Maintains the facilities and grounds for emergency operations and finds alternate locations for emergency operations if needed. Procures, inventories, stores, and distributes emergency equipment and supplies. |
| Pratike Patel | ITS | 617-384-5063 | Manages the IT networking and equipment needs of the LEMT. |
| Roxanne Armbruster | Human Resources | 617-496-2080 | Recruits, trains, and assigns the HLS’s emergency planning and response employees and volunteers. |
| Jocelyn Kennedy | Library | 617-496-2108 | A representative of the Library is included due to the physical space, number of staff, and contents of the collection including rare manuscripts, etc. |
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