Crime Alerts issued by the University Police Office.

The Emergency Management Office provides emergency planning in compliance with federal and state emergency management regulations.

The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for:

  • Developing, updating, and exercising the overall University Emergency Operations Plan.
  • Overseeing and coordinating emergency planning, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts at all locations.
  • Educating the community on how to best protect themselves by following all applicable regulations and best practices.
  • Facilitating exercises, and coordinating drills in support of the plans.
  • Notifying the community upon declaration of a state of emergency, including appropriate external Emergency Management Agencies and maintaining the University's Emergency Operations Center.
  • Coordinating centralized resources with responsible personnel at all campus locations if an emergency is declared affecting those units.

Timely Crime Warnings About Emergency Situations

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Police Department has been fully trained and is committed to following the regulations outlined in the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) related to issuing a Timely Crime Warning.

News

Test of the Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will test its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Cold Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, through 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24. Wind chill temperatures are expected to reach -12°F.

Winter Weather Safety Reminders

As the winter weather continues, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Emergency Management encourages the campus community to use caution, slow down, and remain alert, especially during snow squalls, freezing rain, or periods of low visibility. 

Cold Weather Advisory Issued for 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 19 through noon Tuesday, January 20

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for 9:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, through noon Tuesday, January 20. Wind chill temperatures may reach -17°F.

Halloween and Daylight Saving Time Safety Tips from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Emergency Management

As we head into Halloween weekend and the end of Daylight Saving Time, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Office of Emergency Management wants to remind all students, faculty, and staff to stay safe, stay alert, and be prepared!