Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time, from earthquakes to winter storms. Being prepared, learning what to do during an emergency and knowing how to get alerts is important for all Huskies.
UW Emergency Management is excited to announce the launch of its new website to help more UW students, faculty and staff find the info they need.
Here are a few highlights from the new webpage:
Emergency guide
Do you know where the exits are in your classroom or building if there’s a fire? Or what to do if an earthquake happens when you’re at Husky Stadium? Check out the UWEM guide for step-by-step instructions for these emergencies and other hazards.
Alerts and warnings
There’s UW Alert for emergencies that happen on or near UW campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma (make sure your cell number is in your account to get text messages). But how do you get alerts when you’re off campus? Find out about regional emergency alerts you can sign up for now to get alerts and warnings.
Training
Watch for more information about UW Emergency Management training opportunities coming soon. In the meantime, check out some training opportunities from our community, state and federal partners.
We hope you like the new website! Send suggestions, feedback and ideas for the site to disaster@uw.edu