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Emergency and Personal Safety Information

Note: The college is operating under normal conditions.

Important: H1N1 (Swine Flu) Safety Information

TMCC Alert - Emergency Notification System

TMCC is committed to the safety of our students, faculty and staff. Please use this page for easy reference to college, local and state-wide resources and stay safe.

Closure of College Due to Inclement Weather or Other Emergencies

In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies that would necessitate a campus or college-wide closure, you can obtain college updates on the TMCC homepage or call the main TMCC telephone number 775-673-7000 for a recorded message. These messages are updated as needed.

College Resources

TMCC Police
Non-Emergency: 775-674-7900
Emergency: In the event of fire, medical emergency or danger to life, health or the environment, call 9-1-1.

TMCC Safety Awareness and Crime Prevention Programs
TMCC Police provide safety awareness training and support services for students, faculty and staff. Safety whistles are available at the TMCC Police Department office free of charge. Please drop by the Red Mountain Building, room 241, to pick up your free whistle.

College Annual Security Report
TMCC provides its annual security report in the college catalog. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred at the college and its sites. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies regarding sexual assault and other matters. If you would like a printed copy of this report, please contact the TMCC Police Department.

Dandini Campus Escort Service
775-674-7900
Provides escort for students on the Dandini Campus.

Emergency Parking Lot Telephones Dandini Campus
Contact the 911 emergency dispatch operator directly by using the blue emergency telephones in the parking lots.

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News and Events
Read the latest TMCC news and events online.

Safety Tips

TMCC Student Counseling Services
775-673-7060
If you are experiencing a crisis and it is after business hours, please call:

  • 911 (Emergency)
  • 334-COPS (Non-Emergency)
  • Crisis Call Hotline 784-8090 or 800-992-5757
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Hope Line Network 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Facilities Services
775-673-7100
Broken pipes, hazards or room-related concerns. Staff on-call evenings and weekends.

Computing/Networking/Help Desk
775-673-7800
Computing support and services to students, faculty and staff.
State/Local Resources

Reno Police Department
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 775-334-2121

Washoe County Sheriff's Office
775-328-3001

Sparks Police Department
775-353-2231

Secret Witness
775-322-4900

Nevada 2-1-1
Free information about critical health and human services in Nevada.

Crisis Call Center
775-784-8090 or 800-992-5757
Crisis situations, including sexual assault.
National Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Reno Weather (National Weather Service)
Emergency Plans

TMCC Emergency Procedures PDF icon

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For the Media

Contact the TMCC Public Information Office, 775-673-7087 or visit the college news and events online.