University Emergency Notifications

Email and Text Notifications

When there is an imminent threat from a hazard, UVA Alerts sends an email to all members of the University community with a valid UVA email address, and a text message to those who have registered their mobile phone number with the University during orientation or onboarding.

Students, faculty, and staff are able to register additional email addresses and mobile phone numbers in their UVA Alerts account.   More 

Outdoor Siren System

Emergency sirens have been placed strategically around the University grounds to alert the community to emergency situations. More

  • If you hear the siren, stay calm and follow any verbal instructions that accompany the alarm.  
  • An “all-clear horn” will indicate when it is safe to resume normal activities.

AlertUs Desktop Alerts

AlertUs Desktop Alerts displays an alert on desktops or laptops as a pop-up window or a ticker banner. Note: You must have the AlertUs software installed on your computer, your computer must be on the UVA network (either physically or via VPNand your computer must be turned on and not in sleep mode to receive alerts. The Law School has installed AlertUs on all classroom computers.  

Twitter 

UVA Alerts are re-tweeted to these Twitter handles: @UVA_EM and @UVAPolice. Follow them to receive alerts and regular safety information. If the Law School website is down in the event of an emergency, information will also be communicated through the school's Twitter feed, www.twitter.com/uvalaw

SAFETY, SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS