[UPDATED] Several Buildings at WestConn Evacuated for 'Emergency Situation'

[Update 3:06 p.m.]

Several WestConn students stated that the reason for Friday’s evacuation was due to a bomb threat. The reports of the bomb threat are unconfirmed and WestConn officials could not be reached for comment. A representative of the school stated that they would release information as soon as the situation is under control.

A daycare that is located across from the college campus is currently on lock down, but all kids are safe, according to Susan (declined to give last name), of Hats off to Kids Daycare.

“We are following our ‘shelter in place’ policy and all of our kids are safe,” she said Friday. She declined to comment as to whether all parents have been notified of the lock down, but did state that Danbury Police are assisting them in the emergency situation.

[Original article posted at 2:45 p.m.]

Several buildings at Western Connecticut State University were evacuated Friday afternoon because of a “developing emergency situation.”

At approximately 2:30 p.m. WestConn Tweeted: @WestConn

There is a developing emergency situation on campus that has necessitated the evacuation of several buildings. More info coming soon.

Danbury Police did not release any information other than the fact that they are assisting with traffic in the area. White Street is currently blocked off as they handle the emergency situation.

Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.