Emergency Planning

Emergency Planning is your resource for information about emergencies and any important changes to the University’s operating schedule.

Sign up for alerts to be quickly notified of emergency situations, updates, and changes or delays in operating schedules.

Sign Up for UVA Alerts

UVA Alerts automatically sends an email to all members of the University community with a valid UVA email address when there is an imminent threat from a hazard. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to register mobile phone numbers in their UVA Alerts account to receive texts.

Surviving an Active Shooter Event

Run. Hide. Fight.

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Emergency Preparedness

There are several easy steps you can take before an emergency to make your response more effective.

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Resources During a Power Outage

Extension cords and ultralow freezers are available in case of an emergency

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