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Central Carolina Technical College is committed to the safety of students, employees and visitors. This page serves as the official source for emergency notifications, severe weather information and operational updates affecting college campuses.
Important Information
- The college will communicate delays, closures and emergency information as quickly as possible after decisions have been made
- If no emergency information has been posted, the college is operating under its regular schedule.
- Due to the volume of inquiries during emergency situations, the college may not be able to respond to individual questions regarding delays or closures.
- Regardless of the college’s operating status, students and employees should use good judgment when determining whether it is safe to travel.
In the case of inclement weather, regardless of the college remaining open, all students and employees should use good judgment as to whether or not it is safe to travel. The college will make every attempt to accommodate students who experience legitimate difficulties getting to campus due to inclement weather.
Emergency Notification System
Students and employees with current contact information in Banner are automatically enrolled in the Central Carolina Technical College Emergency Notification System.
Emergency notifications may be delivered through:
- Text message
- Phone call
- Public website: cctech.edu
- Official social media channels
Emergency notifications are issued only when necessary to communicate information affecting the safety of the college community or college operations.
Alert Levels
All CCTC campuses are operating normally. Regular schedules for all employees and students.
Potential for closures or delays. Employees and students should monitor official college communications. Prepare for possible transition to remote work/learning.
Partial closure. Some campuses are closed or operating on modified schedules. Specific campus status will be clearly communicated. Remote work/learning is in effect for closed campuses.
Full Closure. All campuses are closed. Remote work/learning is in effect for all capable employees and students.
How Alert Levels Are Communicated
Alert levels and operational updates will be communicated through official college channels, including text messages, phone calls, email, cctech.edu, myCCTC and official social media platforms. Messages will identify affected campuses and provide any necessary instructions.
What do I do?
If you receive:
Shelter in Place
- Go indoors immediately
- Lock doors
- Stay away from windows
- Await further instructions
Evacuate
- Leave immediately
- Move to designated assembly area
- Do not re-enter until instructed
Lockdown
- Avoid (Run), Deny (Hide), Defend (Fight)
- Silence phones
- Stay hidden
Emergency Contact Information
- Call 911 in an immediate life-threatening situation.
- During an emergency, follow official instructions from the college, campus safety personnel and emergency responders.
Campus Security Contact Information
- Main Campus: 803-778-6623 (Ext. 6623)
- Health Sciences Center: 803-778-6627 (Ext. 6627)
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center: 803-774-3373 (Ext. 3373)
- Kershaw County Campus: 803-425-8388 (Ext. 8412)
- Clarendon County Campus: 803-473-2531 (Ext. 1012)
- Lee County Campus: 803-483- 2282
- General Information: 803-778-1961
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Emergency Notification System?
The Emergency Notification System allows Central Carolina Technical College to quickly communicate emergency information and operational updates to students and employees through text messages, phone calls and email.
Do I need to sign up?
Students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled when completing your registration or onboarding process. Your contact information will automatically be uploaded into the Emergency Notification System.
What if my contact information changes?
Students: If your phone number or email address changes, you will need to go to student records (M200 on Main Campus) and update your contact information.
Employees: Update contact information with human resources department.
Will this be used for weather-related closures?
This will only be used for weather-related emergencies if there is an imminent danger such as tornado or a snow storm with immediate impacts on Central Carolina Technical College’s normal business operations.
What situations trigger an emergency notification?
Central Carolina Technical College will send emergency notifications only when there is an imminent threat to the safety of the campus community. Examples include fires, tornadoes, hazardous material spills, active threats or other acts of violence.
What if I receive a phone call but not an email?
If you receive one form of communication but not others, check with student records to verify if the information on file is accurate.