Resulting in a large loss of administrative, research or student material affecting many people in need of recovery assistance or options. Minimal or no injuries occur and a minor clean up is required. The disruption is minimal and temporary but an investigation is required and the appropriate agencies notified. A major clean up is required. Injuries or fatalities may or have occurred and the loss of use or services is ongoing and disruptive.
External agencies help manage and investigate the event.
Serious or widespread injuries or fatalities have or will occur. Extensive disruption results in the long term loss of services or buildings and external regulatory agencies are heavily involved. High level security concerns and media relations problems exist. University policies and practices are targeted directly. Facility use is temporarily lost with minimal impact on critical operations, such as winter heating systems or student residences.