Emergency Preparedness
Learn more about how UVA Wise plans and prepares for emergency situations.
Alert Notification Methods
- UVA Wise Emergency Siren – The College has an emergency siren that will sound in the event of a campus emergency. Please listen to the siren and the following loudspeaker announcement from Campus Police.
- UVA Wise Electronic Mail – Students and employees will automatically receive an email alert. College email is one of the first places to look for alert notifications and instructions on what to do in the event of an emergency.
- UVA Wise Emergency Alert Text Message – Students and employees who have registered their mobile phone number with the College during orientation or onboarding will automatically receive a text alert.
- UVA Wise Alerts for the Public – Anyone who wishes to receive UVA Alerts via text can opt-in by texting “Wise” to 226787. This shortcode subscription service is available to anyone, anywhere. The shortcode text alert service will remain active for 365 days. When the subscription expires, subscribers will receive a text inviting them to re-subscribe. You can stop at any time. Just reply “LEAVE UVA”, or "Stop" to any UVA Alert text message. *This opt-in service is intended for members of the public. Students, faculty, and staff who have registered their mobile phone numbers with the College during Orientation or onboarding will automatically receive a text alert.
- UVA Wise Web Site – Emergency notifications and additional information will be posted on the UVA Wise main website at www.uvawise.edu.
NOTE: Your contact information will NOT be used for any other use than campus emergency notifications. Dangerous situations, weather warning events, and text messages will include College closure notifications.
Emergency Contacts
- All emergencies: 911
- Campus Police
- Health Services
- Counseling Services