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A fire occurring on any of UTRGV’s campuses or facilities could involve areas where multiple residences and/or offices are clustered closely together, increasing the possibility of a rapidly spreading fire.
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While UTRGV has done much to make our campus safe, safety ultimately becomes a personal matter.
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A medical emergency may be an injury or illness that is acute and poses an immediate threat to a person's life or long-term health.
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Natural Disaster is defined as any aspect of the weather which can pose a threat to life and property.
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Technological disasters include power outages, chemical incidents, and power plant failures. Usually, little or no warning precedes incidents involving technological hazards.