A New Approach to Campus Safety
Binghamton University is committed to creating a safer campus through visible, accessible and easy to use resources. As a part of this effort, the Office of Emergency Management has launched the Emergency Station Program; an upgrade to traditional safety equipment locations across campus.
Why Emergency Stations Matter
Emergencies are unpredictable, and when they occur, stress and confusion can make it difficult to remember procedures or locate assistance. Emergency Stations are designed with three goals in mind:
- Visibility: Easy to remember and find when seconds count
- Accessibility: Publicly available life-saving equipment in one location
- Communication: Technology that helps users quickly reach emergency dispatchers, and allows campus to audibly transmit B-Alert emergency messages during crises
What Equipment is Available at Each Station?
Every Emergency Station includes the same equipment already located within AED cabinets - plus some extras.
CPR Supplies: Trauma shears, a CPR mask, gloves and other supplies are available for those comfortable with performing CPR in a cardiac emergency.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Avive AEDs provide step-by-step audio and visual instructions to help restore a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. They are designed to be used by anyone, regardless of formal training.
Naloxone (Narcan): Narcan nasal spray can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and is safe to use even if an overdose is wrongly suspected.
'Stop the Bleed' Bleeding Control: These kits contain tourniquets, hemostatic dressing, trauma shears, and other tools to help control severe bleeding until professional help arrives. Each Emergency Station contains 8 bleeding control kits, housed within 4 red containers (2 kits each). This is more than what is available in other AED cabinets on campus , which each house 1 kit.
Integrated Technology for Faster Help
In addition to physical equipment, Emergency Stations are equipped with tech designed to improve communication and the speed of emergency response. Pressing the intercom button, or opening the equipment cabinet's door, initiates a call to Binghamton University's emergency dispatch line - with video - allowing dispatchers to quickly assess the situation.
Designed to Be Seen and Heard
One of the most noticeable features of Emergency Stations is their appearance. The bright lime green walls and blue emergency light make stations easy to spot, even in unfamiliar buildings.
The blue light doubles as a speaker. These lights will soon be integrated with the B-Alert emergency alert system, using text-to-voice technology to share time-sensitive information. This expands how emergency messages reach the campus community.
Where to Find Emergency Stations
There are 16 stations currently on campus. Initial installations prioritize high-traffic and high-occupancy areas. Building locations include,
- Anderson Center / Fine Arts (2)
- Appalachian Dining Hall (1)
- Bartle Library (1)
- C4 Dining Hall (1)
- CIW Dining Hall (1)
- Events Center (2)
- Hinman Dining Hall (1)
- Lecture Hall (2)
- University Union (2)
- West Gym (1)
- Varsity Baseball Stadium (2)
