Emergency Information, U.Va.

Today at the University

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Schedule Information

The University is operating on a regular work schedule.

Patient care services are being provided as usual.

All bus routes are operating normally.

For more information, call (434) 924-7669 or (434) 243-7669.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

For local weather information go to the National Weather Service forecast for "Charlottesville, VA."

Emergency Notification

Due to the size and complexity of the University and its grounds, we deploy multiple communications methods to reach as many people as possible.

You may hear about an emergency situation through:

Fire alarm
Siren
UVa Alerts (text message and alternate email notification)
University email
LCD screens
Public address system announcements (where available)

Keep informed on the situation with:

UVa website
Community website
Local television and radio stations

Be Prepared to Act

Safety of our people is the highest priority. Knowing what to do in an emergency is critical to your safety:

If you discover an emergency situation, call 911. Remain calm and use common sense.
Depending on the situation, evacuate or shelter-in-place.
- Evacuate immediately upon request of authorities, upon hearing an alarm, or when remaining inside is dangerous or life-threatening.
- Stay inside and move to an interior room if exiting the building is dangerous.
Make one phone call to your out of town family contact and be brief; do not use the telephone again unless it is a life-threatening emergency.
Protect yourself. Do not jeopardize your life or the lives of others by attempting to save personal or University property.
Assist others, but do not exceed your training or knowledge when attempting to render first aid.
Follow instructions from authorities. Do not cross official police barriers without authorization.
Limit travel; keep the roads free for emergency vehicles.

Emergency Procedures (PDF 64 KB)

For printable guidelines for what to do in case of an emergency download the Emergency Procedures Poster (PDF 64 KB).

Critical Incident Management Plan

The Critical Incident Management Plan (CIMP) guides the University’s response actions in any emergency incident affecting the University of Virginia. The CIMP is activated when an emergency affecting the University reaches proportions that cannot be handled by established measures. This emergency may be sudden and unforeseen, or there may be varying periods of warning. The CIMP is flexible to accommodate contingencies of all types, magnitude and duration.

The University of Virginia's Critical Incident Management Plan is available as a Web page and a PDF (PDF 220 KB).

U.Va. Mobile

The U.Va. mobile site now includes information about how to contact U.Va. Police, get home safely, and what to do in an emergency. If information about a critical event or emergency is published to the U.Va. home page, it will also be available on the U.Va. Mobile home page. The following safety information is now available on U.Va. Mobile:

U.Va. Police Emergency/Office numbers
Blue-light phone information
Safe Rides numbers and hours
Yellow Cab ride reimbursement program information
U.Va. Critical Alerts, if applicable
Additional numbers and information from the Critical Incident web site.

- Get U.Va. Mobile

State Resources

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
(804) 864-7001

Virginia Department of Health
(804) 864-7001

Ready Virginia.Gov
(866) 782-3470

National Resources

Ready.Gov
(202) 282-8000

Department of Homeland Security
(202) 282-8000

U.S. State Department Travel Warnings
(888) 407-4747

Pandemic Flu
(800) 232-4636

Dial 911 to Report
an Emergency

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Emergency Horns & Sirens

U.Va. utilizes audible signals to warn students, staff, and visitors on campus of impending emergency situations or hazardous conditions.

Emergency Siren

When you hear this siren you should immediately try to seek shelter in a secure location and follow any verbal instructions that accompany this alarm.