Status

Currently, there is no emergency at Washington University. In the event of an emergency, this site will be regularly updated to provide information to the University community.

H1N1 Flu Information
The University has set up a web site to share Danforth and Medical Campus preparations and provide information about what you should do to protect yourself and prevent the spread of influenza, and how you should respond if you develop symptoms of influenza. Please visit http://www.wustl.edu/flu for information.

Monthly outdoor siren testing
Tests of the University's outdoor warning sirens, located on the roofs of Brookings and Seigle halls, will take place on the first Monday of each month in conjunction with St. Louis County's outdoor warning siren test. The tests will last approximately two minutes and are weather permitting.

Hotline

Where to go

In the event of:

• Earthquake
• Epidemic
• Fire
• Hazardous Materials
• Severe Weather
• Violence

Maps of emergency assembly points
Students, faculty and staff all need to know where to go and what to do during an emergency. Before a crisis occurs, take some time to become familiar with the ways to respond to potential emergencies.

• Danforth Campus (PDF)
• School of Medicine Campus (PDF)
• North Campus (PDF)
• West Campus (PDF)

Alerts