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WashU emergency conditions policy

Stay Safe While Walking on Snowy Sidewalks

  • Wear Proper Footwear: Choose shoes or boots with good traction to prevent slipping on icy surfaces.
  • Walk Carefully: Take short, steady steps, and watch for hidden ice or uneven ground.
  • Stay Alert: Be aware of your surroundings, including potential hazards and ongoing snow-clearing efforts.

Be prepared when walking in the snow on campus sidewalks to stay safe and avoid slips or falls. Wear sturdy footwear with good traction and dress warmly in layers to protect against the cold. Take smaller steps, use handrails when available, and stay alert for icy patches or uneven surfaces. Plan extra time to reach your destination and consider using campus resources like shuttles or winter weather updates to make your journey safer and more efficient.


PLANNED EVENTS

Outdoor events that expect at least 1,000 attendees use the outdoor event emergency planning form. For indoor events that expect 500 or more attendees, use the indoor event emergency planning form to complete a plan.  

Download the WASHU Safe APP

The university safety app, WashU Safe, offers enhanced features such as Friend Walk, Mobile Bluelight, safety notifications, access to emergency procedures and MORE! For more information, visit SafeApp.wustl.edu.

Training

The focus of the Emergency Management Training Program is to provide appropriate and relevant training courses to personnel that may have roles and responsibilities in a disaster event. Learn more on the Training page.


EPC and KMC Program Information

Four Phases of Emergency Management

The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (EPC) and Key Management Contact (KMC) program is a university-wide initiative, designed to help each department or school prepare to respond to emergencies on campus. Department managers should designate an EPC and KMC, who will attend trainings on how to assist with immediate response actions during an emergency. For more information click here. For upcoming training click here.

The Washington University Emergency Management Department incorporates programs that address the four phases of emergency management to increase the university’s ability to respond to and recover from emergencies. These programs support the preparedness of faculty, staff, and students.

  • Prevention/Mitigation – refers to measures that reduce the chance of an emergency happening, or reducing the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies.
  • Preparedness – taking steps to increase our ability to respond in the event of an emergency. Preparedness activities include training, conducting exercises and developing plans.
  • Response – occurs immediately before, during and after an incident. Response actions are aimed at saving lives and preserving property.
  • Recovery – returns the community’s systems and activities to normal. Activities may include repairing damaged buildings, cleaning up debris and restoring basic services.


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Danforth Campus EMERGENCY OUTAGES
& ROAD CLOSURES

View a map of currently accessible routes on the Danforth campus.

MEDICAL SCHOOL EMERGENCY OUTAGES
& ROAD CLOSURES