Many natural and technological hazards could threaten the students, staff, faculty and visitors of WSU causing a major emergency and/or mass casualty event.  These hazards could occur at any time. 

Natural Hazards could include:

• Earthquake
• Mudslide/Landslide
• Flood
• Tornado
• Fire - wild land
• Weather extremes

Technological Hazards could include:

• Transportation accidents
• Hazardous Material incidents
• Utility failure
• Fire - structural

Extraordinary criminal events:

• Civil disturbances
• Bomb threat
• Violent or criminal behavior
• Employee or student sabotage