Emergency Information

Important emergency numbers

Adverse weather or emergency operation of the University

Emergency Information

To report an emergency
Pick up a Blue Light Emergency Phone, or dial x13 from any other University phone.
From a cell phone or other non-University phone, dial 275-3333.

Cancellations
For a recorded message on cancellations and special events at the University, please call (585) 275-6111.

AlertUR
www.rochester.edu/alertur

The University's emergency notification system allows for the mass dissemination of critical information via voice, text, and e-mail to undergraduate students during a major emergency. If you are an undergraduate in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering or the Eastman School of Music, you can input or edit your contact information in the AlertUR system. (NOTE: Text messages will be delivered more quickly than voice messages.)

Phase I is operating for all undergraduates and will be expanded to others in the University community. Phase II is under development for graduate students, faculty, and staff.

What can you do?

• Continue to stay informed by reading and listening to news media reports and going to government Web sites such as those listed on this page.
• Know what your role is during an emergency. Reference your department's emergency response plan or your housing safety plan.
• If you are on campus, seek assistance from University staff.
• Be familiar with your area or department evacuation plan.

Emergency Procedures

• UR Prepared: Personal Emergency Preparedness Guidelines
• Violent incidents
• Fire emergencies
• Robbery and assault
• Medical emergencies
• Bomb threats
• Suspicious mail
• Gas leaks/Suspicious odors
• Spills
• Natural disasters  (FEMA)
• Utility failures
• "Shelter in place" instructions
• Elevator failure
• Personal injury/exposure
• University response to national terror alert levels

University Resources

• University Security Services
  • Subscribe to Security Notices listserv
• Environmental Health and Safety
• University Facilities and Services
• River Campus Emergency Response Plan
• Strong Memorial Hospital Emergency Response Plan (intranet access only)
• Sexual Assault and Harassment
• Resources for Dealing with Emotionally Disturbed Individuals

External Resources

• National and local news sources
• Terrorism fact sheets (Centers for Disease Control)
  • Smallpox
  • Anthrax
  • Ricin
  • VX
  • Sarin
  • Botulism
  • Dirty bombs
• Ready.gov: From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• American Red Cross
• Pandemic Flu Preparedness (Centers for Disease Control)
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• National Weather Service
• Monroe County Office of Emergency Preparedness
• New York State Office of Homeland Security
• New York State Emergency Management Office
• New York State Health Department Bioterrorism Resources