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Emergency Management

Emergency Management

UNCW Emergency Management strives to integrate emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation for a variety of man-made and natural disasters into the daily operations at UNCW.

As a Disaster Resistant University, UNCW promotes a disaster-resistant culture on campus through education, mitigation projects, and well-practiced emergency plans and procedures. By taking these steps, the business of education and research can continue with a minimal interruption at UNCW.

 

Emergency Systems

UNCW Alert UNCW Alert includes multiple communication tools that the university may deploy during an emergency. Pay attention to the university homepage, emails, text messages, phone calls, and other communications from the university. Read More
In an Emergency UNCW gives important information on what students, faculty, and staff should expect in the event of any kind of an emergency on campus or in the surrounding Wilmington area, including evacuation and shelter-in-place scenarios. Read More
Siren UNCW Campus is equipped with a Warning Siren System to help alert students, faculty, staff, and visitors to an emergency situation. There are several occasions when the siren system will be utilized to spread a warning. View Now
Preparedness Find out different ways to ensure you are prepared. Read More
Severe Weather UNCW provides tips that can help you stay safe in the event that severe weather hits the Wilmington area, such as hurricanes, lightning, a tornado, or winter weather conditions. Discover Now

Important Links

Emergency & Safety

The safety of our faculty, staff, students and guests is UNCW's highest priority. Visit the Emergency & Safety Page to learn more about how UNCW prepares for the unexpected and keeps the campus and community informed about actions resulting from severe weather and other emergencies.

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