WashU Emergency Management

What does Monday look like for WashU Emergency Management?

📞 On-call recap
📢 Updates
🎯 Weekly priorities
🤝 Team connection

Every Monday, we come together to reflect, align and prepare for the week ahead.

Different expertise. One team. One mission.

Together, we are WashUReady. 🐻

Being WashU Ready means understanding the situations that may affect campus and knowing how to respond.

Some of the most common emergencies at WashU include:

⛈️ Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes
🌡️ Extreme heat
🌊 Flooding
🔥 Fire alarms and building evacuations
🔦 Power outages and utility disruptions

Take time to learn campus emergency procedures, talk with your roommates and friends about preparedness and review information from WashU Emergency Management.

A little preparation today can help you respond with confidence tomorrow.

Get started: https://emergency.washu.edu/start-your-college-journey-washu-ready/

What a great day welcoming new students to WashU! 🐻

We’re proud to be part of the Graduate and Undergraduate Resource Fairs, connecting with students and sharing the WashU Safe app and the important work our WashU Emergency Management team does every day to support a safe, prepared and resilient campus community.

Welcome to WashU! We’re excited to have you here. ♥️🐻

Together, we are WashUReady.

Campus partners are working together to welcome our Bears back to WashU! From move-in support to campus safety and emergency preparedness, collaboration helps create a safe, welcoming and prepared campus community.

Together, we are WashU Ready! 💚♥️🐻

A new room, new classes and new surroundings are all part of the WashU experience. As you settle in, take time to look around and learn the safety features of the buildings you use most.

🚪 Locate exits and evacuation routes
📍 Identify your Emergency Assembly Point
🌪️ Find severe weather shelter areas
❤️ Look for nearby AEDs
🧯 Be aware of fire extinguishers and pull stations

Situational awareness is a simple but important part of preparedness. Know where to go before you need to go.

Learn more about being WashU Ready: https://emergency.washu.edu/start-your-college-journey-washu-ready/

Move-in begins soon and we are excited to welcome new and returning students to WashU!

As you begin your WashU journey, take a few minutes to make sure you are ready to receive important information.

📱 Download the WashU Safe App and enable notifications
📣 Pay attention to WashU Alerts
📧 Monitor official university emails
🔔 Follow for preparedness tips

During an emergency, timely and accurate information can help you make informed decisions. Start connected. Stay informed. Be WashU Ready!

Learn more: https://emergency.washu.edu/start-your-college-journey-washu-ready/

Welcome to WashU, new students and families!

As you unpack, meet your neighbors and begin exploring campus this move-in weekend, take a few minutes to become familiar with the emergency resources available to you.

✅ Download the WashU Safe app and enable notifications
✅ Pay attention to WashU Alerts and official university communications
✅ Identify exits and evacuation routes in the buildings you frequent
✅ Locate your Emergency Assembly Point and severe weather shelter areas
✅ Pack a phone charger, flashlight, medications and basic first aid supplies

Watch our New Student Journey video: https://youtu.be/XIneImMYj0s

Learn how to start your college journey WashU Ready: https://emergency.washu.edu/start-your-college-journey-washu-ready/

Be prepared. Stay safe. Be WashU Ready.

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The Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory were extended until Thursday evening, despite a chance for storms today that may mitigate heat. Temperatures stay fairly hot, and dangerous heat index values are now forecast to linger through the weekend. Stay hydrated and watch for heat illness!

We are growing our team!

WashU Emergency Management is hiring for the Emergency Management Program Manager position, as well as other open opportunities.

Join a team committed to strengthening university preparedness and resilience through emergency planning, training and exercises, EOC readiness, incident management and collaboration with university and regional partners.

If you are interested in advancing your emergency management career in a collaborative higher education and healthcare environment, we invite you to learn more.

Explore current opportunities and apply: https://ow.ly/lK8B50ZyzRU