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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.

Resources > WUSTLAlerts (Washington University emergency notification system) Information and Instructions

Students

You are already registered to receive emails with important information in the event of a campus emergency. When you add your cell phone number to WebSTAC (SIS) you will automatically be signed-up for the emergency text message option. Follow the instructions and web link below.

  1. Log into WebSTAC (SIS)
  2. Click 'Addresses' under 'Contact Information' in the 'Welcome to WebSTAC' column on the left side of the website.
  3. Add your cell phone information you want contacted in an emergency to either 'Home' or 'Local' addresses.

In order to keep current in the Washington University ENS, please be sure you keep your contact information updated in WebSTAC (SIS).

Faculty and Staff

You are already registered to receive emails with important information in the event of a campus emergency. When you add your cell phone number to the HR system you will automatically be signed-up for the emergency text message option. Follow the web link below for instructions and connection to HRMS self service.

  1. Log into HRMS
  2. Click on link 'Employee Self Service' to expand Menu, then Click on 'Personal Information'
  3. Under the 'Personal Information' box, Click on 'Personal Information Summary'
  4. In the 'Phone Numbers' section, click the 'Change phone numbers' box.
  5. There are now ten (10) different phone options. Please update all that are applicable, including your University, Personal or Other Cellular. NOTE: If you enter an Alpha-Numeric pager, please be sure to include the @domain-name.
  6. Click the 'Save' box and then 'Return to Personal Information'
  7. If you have any problems, please call the Help Desk (314-935-5707)

In order to keep current in the Washington University ENS, please be sure you keep your contact information updated in HRMS.

Parents, Family and Others

During an emergency that affects the Washington University community, there are various methods the university can use to communicate important information. WUSTL Alert messages can be sent via email, cell text and voice. Parents, family and others may register to receive emergency information messages by visiting WUSTL Alerts Parents, Family and Others Direct Registration.

 

Hotline

Emergency Info Hotline
(314) 935-9000
Out of Area (888) 234-2863

To Report an Emergency
Danforth Campus
(314) 935-5555

School of Medicine Campus
(314) 362-4357(HELP)

North/West/South Campus
9-911 then (314) 935-5555

Where to go

Where to Go

In the event of:

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.