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Did you know that St. Louis is in the New Madrid Seismic Zone? This zone alone has experienced three of the largest earthquakes in the United States in the 1800s. Stay informed and safe by checking out our page on how to prepare for an earthquake.
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WashUAlert: Armed person on Danforth Campus. RUN/HIDE/FIGHT. If hide, lock/barricade yourself in a room until further notice. If off campus, stay away. Updates at
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Tornado Warning issued December 10 at 9:39PM CST until December 10 at 10:30PM CST by NWS Saint Louis. WashUAlert: A TORNADO WARNING has been issued for St. Louis City & County until 12/10/2021 10:30:00 PM CST . SEEK SHELTER NOW. Get additional information from the National
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ALL CLEAR. The person in question has been located and there is no active threat related to this incident. You may resume normal activity.
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The 2022 Annual Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill will be held on Tuesday, 3/8 at 10 am. Join WashU EM in practicing tornado readiness by texting WUDRILL to 888777 for a text reminder to find a safe place of refuge during the drill. 🌪️🚨
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WASHU ALERT: WUPD is investigating a report of a person with a gun on the east end of the Danforth Campus. Shelter in place until further notice.
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It’s
#SafePlaceSelfie
day!
Do you know where to go when severe weather hits? At 11:11 a.m. today go to your safe place and take a selfie!
For more information, visit .
@nwas
@NWS
@wrnAmbassadors
#WashUReady
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We are honored to have three veterans on our Emergency Management staff. Thank you to all of the vets, including these hard working guys - Ty, Eric and Brandon!
#VeteransDay
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Danforth Campus
@WUSTL
Weather Alert
Due to inclement weather conditions in effect today, January 22, 2024, Classes & student activities on the Danforth Campus will be moved to virtual.
VISIT For full details and further information.
#AreYouReady
#TuneIn
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WashU EM is proud to be a National Weather Service Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador. ⛈🌪⛅️ Ambassadors help the NWS promote ways to be weather-ready throughout the year. Follow
@NWSStLouis
and check out their Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 1st-5th.
#ReadyWeek
#WashUReady
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In STL, we hear tornado sirens a lot. BUT that doesn't mean you shouldn't react. We like this analogy from
@SteveTempleton
. It's like a seat belt. Put it on every time you get in the car, even though typically, nothing bad happens. Hear sirens? Seek shelter every time!
#stlwx
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It's National
#StoptheBleed
Day! The Washington University Bleeding Control Program offers Stop the Bleed trainings to help the WashU community respond to mass casualty events. Learn more at
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Today we’re co-hosting the Integrated Warning Team meeting with
@NWSStLouis
. Participating with our regional partners allows us to be better prepared for severe weather.
#STLwx
#washuready
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Happy Inauguration Day from the Emergency Operations Center! Congrats
@WashUChancellor
!
#WashUMomentum
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Congratulations to WashU Emergency Management staff members, Eric Wilkinson and Sara Levine who recently earned the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential! 😁
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Thank you to the Washington University Police Department and School of Medicine Protective Services brave men and women that serve and protect our university and community every day.
#NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
👮♀️👮♂️
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The hottest temperature recorded in St. Louis was 115* in 1954! During heat warnings never leave people or animals in parked cars, drink water when outside, and take shelter in air conditioned buildings . For tips on handling the summer heat:
#STLWX
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Today we are thankful for all who have served our country, including our very own Eric, Ty and Brandon.
#VeteransDay2021
🇺🇸
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Did you know that WashU has hosted 4 presidential debates and 1
#VPDebate
? The EM team played a vital role in ensuring the safety of the campus community and thousands of visitors on the Danforth Campus.
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Congrats to WashU Emergency Management staff member Anna Taylor! Anna graduated from FEMA's National Emergency Management Advanced Academy!
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When the power goes out in winter, the cold can be deadly. But even without power, there are still ways to warm things up. Stay
#WeatherReady
and learn more about winter safety:
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One member of the EM staff (we won't name names) is particularly safety-minded, even beyond the rest of us. We imagine he has a few safety upgrades he could recommend for Santa and his reindeer.
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Here's our first
#safeplaceselfie
! EM Director Ty Davisson and his family know to go to the storm shelter in their basement when severe weather strikes! Show us your safe place!
#WashUReady
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Meet our new Communications and Community Preparedness Engagement Program Manager! Welcome to the team, Becky!
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With temperatures cooling down again, make sure you are prepared for cool weather by adding layers to your ensemble. Limit your time outside and watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Learn more about winter weather safety at
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2 weeks until
#ReadyWeek
! Can you guess what wearable swag item will be part of this year's giveaways? 😎
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In honor of National
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
, we'd like to recognize and thank the Washington University Police Department and School of Medicine Protective Services brave men and women that serve and protect our university and community every day.
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WUPD is on the scene of Olin Library to investigate a potential threat to the building, which has been evacuated. No other buildings are affected.
@WUSTL
Check for updates.
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Last week, 4 members of the EM staff attended the International Association of Emergency Managers conference. Brandon Robbins, Chet Hunter and Catherine Dalton received awards acknowledging their status as Certified Emergency Managers at the conference. Congrats!
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Nothing but smiles at our last weekly staff meeting of the year!
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Part of being
#WashUReady
is having a place at home and work to go when severe weather/tornadoes are imminent. Check some of the places WashU EM would shelter during a severe weather event. ⛈️🌪️ Follow
@NWSStLouis
for more weather updates and tips!
#SafePlaceSelfie
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Did you catch the Winter issue of Outlook Magazine? View: . Look for EM Director Ty Davisson, who is featured along with other WashU faculty and staff who responded to hurricanes in 2017.
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In honor of
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
, we'd like to thank our partners from WUPD, Protective Services and
@BarnesJewish
Public Safety!
Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!
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It's
#ReadyWednesday
! Do you know where to go when severe weather threatens your area? Go to the lowest floor, put as many walls between you and the outside as possible and avoid doors and windows.
#SafePlaceSelfie
of EM staff in the MCC stairwell!
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Starting May 6 all employees will be required to wear masks on the Medical Campus. If you don’t have a mask, you can pick up a package of four masks at BJCIH ground-level entrance or the MCC first floor lobby screening stations starting today. You will need to show your WUSM ID.
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Happy Anniversary! EM Director Ty Davisson is celebrating 5 years with WashU! Under Ty's leadership, WashU EM has experienced tremendous growth and continues to move closer to realizing our vision of being the standard of excellence in higher education emergency management!
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UPDATE: WUPD is still on the scene at Olin Library to investigate the potential threat. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
WUPD is on the scene of Olin Library to investigate a potential threat to the building, which has been evacuated. No other buildings are affected.
@WUSTL
Check for updates.
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The 2023 Annual Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 10 am. Join WashU Emergency Management in practicing tornado readiness by texting WUDRILL to 888777 for a text reminder to find a safe place of refuge during the drill. 🌪️🚨
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One year ago today, the all new launched! To celebrate, we've got a giveaway!
To enter, follow
@WashUReady
and retweet! Winners announced on Monday. Follow us on FB for another chance to win!
(Must be WashU faculty, student or staff member to win.)
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Meet our new Administrative Coordinator, Corey Steinhoff! Welcome to the team, Corey!
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It's
#FirePreventionWeek
! WashU Public Affairs participated in Fire Extinguisher Training! To learn more check out .
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WashU is offering SafeTrek to our community, providing peace of mind and protection in potentially unsafe locations.
#AdviceForBacktoSchool
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The WashU EM 2020 Annual Report is here! From receiving EMAP accreditation to protecting the campus community from COVID-19, it was certainly a year to remember. Check out the team's accomplishments below!
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The WashUReady staff is hard at work, but the EM pets are out enjoying the snow! ❄️🐾
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Congratulations to the class of 2021, including our amazing student worker Elle! Elle worked with WashU EM all four years and is graduating with a degree in biology. We’re sad to say goodbye but can’t wait to see what she does next! 🎓🎉
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Have you downloaded the WUSTL app? Be sure to enable notifications to receive emergency alerts. View the pics for instructions!
#WashUReady
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This highlighter is so bright, you gotta wear shades! 🕶️ Stop by the Danforth University Center from 11am-2pm or Hope Plaza from 12pm-2pm on Monday, Sep. 13th to pick up these
#ReadyWeek
swag items and more! Learn more about this year's events at
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The WashU EM Department believes it’s very important to take care of our family members during this season of harsh winter weather. This includes our beloved pets! Visit to get tips on how to take care of your pets during these winter months!
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As part of
#ReadyWeek
,
@WashUEngineers
will be hosting a shake table demo at Jolley Hall!
#WashUReady
#Shaketable
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One more week until the 2022 Annual Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill! 🌪️🚨 Join WashU EM in practicing tornado readiness by texting WUDRILL to 888777 for a text reminder at 10am on 3/8 to find a safe place of refuge during the drill.
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Use caution ⚠️ as you step outside. The walkways and the handrail may have a glaze of ice.
🚩 Extend arms to the side to keep your balance
🚩 Keep your center of gravity on one leg
🚩 If you fall backwards tuck your chin, so your head won’t hit the ground.
#WashUReady
#mowx
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We're so excited that it's
#OpeningDay
...even if it does get a little competitive around the EM offices!
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Check out WashU EM's year in review video to see how we made the best of an unforgettable 2020! Cheers to 2021! 🎉
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In honor of
#AdminProfessionalsDay
, we're celebrating our admin rock star, Sarah! Thank you for all of your hard work and always bringing your energy and positive attitude to the office! We'd be lost without you!
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Hard to complain about the rain when you’re on such a beautiful campus! 🌧
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We're excited to meet
#WashU21
today at move-in! Stop by to learn what it means to be
#WashUReady
. See you out there!
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This week, part of the EM team honed their readiness skills by participating in a preparedness seminar held at Busch Stadium.
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Ever want to try out a fire extinguisher? Here's your chance! Find us on the Med Campus by the food trucks until 2pm!
#ReadyWeek
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June is National
#PetPreparednessMonth
and no one knows the importance of including your furry friends in your disaster plan better than WashU EM! Learn more at
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UPDATE: All campus activities are expected to resume on normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23.
@WUSTL
#AreYouReady
#WashU
Danforth Campus
@WUSTL
Weather Alert
Due to inclement weather conditions in effect today, January 22, 2024, Classes & student activities on the Danforth Campus will be moved to virtual.
VISIT For full details and further information.
#AreYouReady
#TuneIn
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Time to beat! This escape room team finished with 10:15 to spare!
Want to challenge them? Visit us in the basement of the Village House!
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As COVID-19 vaccines continue at WashU and across the country, it's important to remember that vaccines are just one of many tools to
#stopthespread
. You should continue to wear a mask, maintain good hygiene, and practice physical distancing. Learn more at
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Part of being prepared is knowing which hazards we’re likely to face. A sharknado? Not likely. Check out for info!
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While being stranded in your vehicle is not very common, it is a situation that becomes increasingly dangerous in the St. Louis
#winter
. 🚙❄️ For information on what to do if you are stranded, check out .
#stlwx
#WashUReady
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Before your morning commute, be sure to check out the
@MoDOT
Traveler Information Map.
#WashUReady
#stlwx
#travelsafe
With winter weather in the mix overnight, be sure to check the Traveler Information Map if traveling:
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UPDATE: WUPD has completed its investigation of a potential threat to Olin Library. After a thorough search, no threat was found. It is safe to return to the building and normal library operations have resumed.
UPDATE: WUPD is still on the scene at Olin Library to investigate the potential threat. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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#ReadyWeek
's focus is 4 simple steps to preparedness. Today's is Tune in. Join us tomorrow to Learn More! Info at !
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Getting ready to welcome our students back to campus!
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Thank you, WUPD!
Posting one video a day until we fully reopen for business to keep the WashU family connected to campus. Today’s post is dedicated to the Washington University Police Department and all of our country’s first responders. Stay safe!
#WashUWild
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On this day in 1982, 20 in. of snow was dumped on St. Louis! Schools were closed for nearly a week and 4,000+ drivers were stranded.
The storm was said to be a 1-in-70 year storm, so hopefully we won't experience another one anytime soon! Read more here:
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Congratulations to WashU EM's Training & Exercise Program Manager, Catherine! She has been accepted to Olin Business School's PMBA program. Best of luck this fall! We're so proud to have you on our team!
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Take some extra
#wintersafety
steps today before traveling.
📱 Charge your phone
🌨 Check the forecast
🛤 Check road conditions
🎒 Make sure you have a preparedness kit in your vehicle
For more safety info, visit or .
#stlwx
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This week is Severe Weather Preparedness Week! 🌪️⛈️ Don’t wait until the day of the storm to begin protecting yourself. If the forecast calls for severe weather, begin preparing NOW. Stay
#WeatherReady
.
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Needing an easy way to remember all the safety tips around COVID-19? Using the acronyms MASK and WASH can help you remember what to do to help stop the virus.
#COVID19
#WashUMed
student
@Ian_S_Wood
created informational handouts with acronyms and images to clearly communicate important health information to high-risk communities. With support from
@mcpoliti
and
@lj_punch
, Wood's work is appearing across Saint Louis.
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Check out this article about the importance of an adequately sized and well-equipped Emergency Operations Center.
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The university has a new safety app, WashU Safe! This app offers enhanced features such as Friend Walk, Mobile Bluelight, safety notifications, access to emergency procedures and MORE! Visit for more information.
#WashUReady
#WashUSafe
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Learn more about "Run, Hide, Fight!" at Active Shooter Response Training on Danforth and WUSM during
#ReadyWeek
.
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Come visit us in the FLTC for a free
#ReadyWeek
swag bag! We’re here until 2 or until we run out. 🎁
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It's
#ReadyWednesday
! Look for preparedness tips every Wednesday!
With the cold continuing all week, dress in layers to stay warm. Check out this graphic from NOAA for tips!
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It's the MO Statewide Tornado Drill! 🌪️🚨 EM practiced severe weather readiness by seeking shelter in a stairwell. Learn more about tornado safety and how to find the best place of refuge at
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Happy Halloween! As we set the clocks back an hour tonight, stay safe from ghosts and ghouls with the WashU Safe App! Walk more safely at night with enhanced features such as Mobile BlueLight and Friend Walk. 🎃👻 Learn more and download it today at
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Cyber Security Awareness Month continues. Today's tip: update your passwords with letters, numbers and symbols!
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Join us at WashU School of Medicine on September 13 for a free presentation by
@SteveTempleton
!
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Today is the official start of Spring: the Spring/Vernal Equinox! 10:06 PM tonight will mark the time when the day-to-night line, called the terminator, intersects both of the Earth’s poles and the Sun is directly over the equator.
#SpringEquinox
#FirstDayOfSpring
#AreYouReady
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Walkways may be slippery in cold weather. A great way to avoid slips and falls is to walk like a penguin: keep your center of gravity on your front leg, take short steps and walk flat-footed. Remember to walk with your arms at your sides (not in your pockets). 🐧❄️
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Come and get a free
#ReadyWeek
swag bag with sunglasses, hand sanitizer and more! We’ll be in the DUC until 2 and Hope Plaza from 12-2 or until supplies run out.
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Here’s a reminder to check your vehicle
#EmergencyKit
! You should check your kit regularly and add or refill, as needed. Also, if you have any travel plans this summer, add disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer to your kit for precautions against
#COVID19
. 🚗🎒
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This week's
#NationalPreparednessMonth
theme is "Low-Cost, No-cost Preparedness". One free way to stay safe on campus is to download the WashU Safe App, which offers important alerts and access to campus safety resources. Learn more and download the app at
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#WashU
students
#RegisterNow
! On Sept. 18, Virginia Tech Shooting survivor, Kristina Anderson, is sharing her story and discussing the importance of personal preparedness. Save your spot .
#ReadyWeek
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