Eastern Michigan University
Environmental Health & Safety
Blue Light Phones and Emergency Assistance Stations
As part of EMU's dedication to the safety of our students, staff, faculty and visitors, over 50 emergency assistance stations and 40 blue light emergency phones have been installed throughout campus. These systems are extremely easy to use and are a direct lifeline to EMU Public Safety getting help on the way fast.
Blue Light Phones
The blue light phones are a well recognized sign on college campuses of a place to go to get help. That is no different at EMU. Blue light phones are easily recognizable by the bright, blue light that sits atop automatically dial EMU 911. When you press the button, the blue light on top of the pole will begin flashing to help officers find your location easier. Simply speak into the microphone after the call is answered and help will be sent to you. them. Simply approach the phone, press the red "Help" button and the phone will
You can also use these phones to call anywhere on campus.
Click here to view a map of blue light emergency phones.
Emergency Assistance Stations
Inside multiple buildings on campus are over 50 emergency assistance stations. These stations are located near the exits of the larger buildings on campus and look similar to a fire alarm pull station. They are easily identifiable by their blue color, a blue light and a sign that says, "Emergency Assistance" above them. Just like the blue light phones, these stations, when activated, will dial Public Safety Dispatch and the light will begin flashing. Simply talk into the speaker box after pulling the handle to communicate with a Public Safety Dispatcher.
All emergency assistance stations are equipped a video camera programmed to automatically show your location when the station is activated. This allows Dispatchers to both talk to and see you at the station immediately.
For a video on how to use the Emergency Assistance Stations click here.