Crime Alerts issued by the University Police Office.

Inclement Weather Notifications

The Emergency Management Office provides emergency planning in compliance with federal and state emergency management regulations.

The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for:

  • Developing, updating, and exercising the overall University Emergency Operations Plan.
  • Overseeing and coordinating emergency planning, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts at all locations.
  • Educating the community on how to best protect themselves by following all applicable regulations and best practices.
  • Facilitating exercises, and coordinating drills in support of the plans.
  • Notifying the community upon declaration of a state of emergency, including appropriate external Emergency Management Agencies and maintaining the University's Emergency Operations Center.
  • Coordinating centralized resources with responsible personnel at all campus locations if an emergency is declared affecting those units.

Timely Crime Warnings About Emergency Situations

The ÑÇɫӰ¿â Police Department has been fully trained and is committed to following the regulations outlined in the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) related to issuing a Timely Crime Warning.

News

Pennsylvania DEP Issues Statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, 2026, due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) caused by wildfire smoke drifting into Pennsylvania from Canada and Minnesota.

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect 11:00 a.m. June 30–10:00 p.m. July 3

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning as dangerously hot and humid conditions move into our area. Daytime temperatures are expected to reach the 90s, with heat index values exceeding 100°F, creating an increased risk of heat-related illnesses for anyone spending time outdoors. Dangerous heat is expected to persist through Friday evening.

Daylight Saving Time: Take Time to Prepare

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, and clocks will move forward one hour on Sunday, March 8, 2026. While you’re adjusting your clocks, take a few minutes to review a few simple safety and preparedness steps.

Student Safety Week, March 2–6

Join campus partners for a week-long initiative focused on promoting a safe, secure, and prepared campus community for all ÑÇɫӰ¿â students.

Test of the Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5

ÑÇɫӰ¿â will test its Emergency Notification System on Thursday, February 5, 2026.