A universal threat awareness management system for occupant safety has a primary interface device that is positioned with a secured location. The interface device enables an authorized individual to monitor and manage an entire facility for hazardous situations. The system also has audio output devices, visual output devices, and environmental sensors. The audio output devices, visual output devices, and environmental sensors are positioned external to the secured location and enable the authorized individual to monitor and communicate with other people within and around the facility. The system is intended to be used as a campus-wide threat mitigation platform.