Emergency Preparedness & Response

Department of Risk Management

The University of Wyoming is committed to protecting the safety of students, employees and visitors through proactive emergency preparedness and response planning. This site provides essential information, tools and procedures to help the campus community prepare for emergencies, respond effectively when incidents occur and support recovery efforts that keep UW operating safely and responsibly.

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If you are having an emergency, dial 911.

Emergency Response Plan

The University of Wyoming Emergency Response Plan (ERP) outlines how the campus prepares for and responds to emergencies across all UW facilities and operations.

View the Plan

UW Alert System

UW Alert is a text and voice messaging notification system designed to keep students, faculty and staff informed during emergencies.

Sign up for Alerts

UW Police Department

The University of Wyoming Police Department provides 24/7 law enforcement and public safety services for the UW campus, including security and traffic control.

UWPD Website

Campus Safety

This page gives Take Action! Safety Procedures, as well as links for UW Alert, Text Tips, Weather & Road Conditions and other resources to help provide the highest levels of campus safety as possible. 

Campus Safety Resources

Campus Emergency Plans and Resources

The resources below provide campus specific guidance and tools to help individuals and building occupants respond safely and effectively during a variety of emergency situations.

A student peers over a 3D printing machine while wearing a safety mask.

This plan outlines procedures for responding to hazardous materials spills to protect people, property and the environment while supporting a coordinated campus response.

View the Plan

Learn where to find AEDs and emergency phones on campus and how these resources provide immediate help during medical emergencies.

View the Locations

Building Emergency Action Plans provide location specific guidance for evacuations, sheltering and emergency roles to help occupants respond safely during incidents.

Emergency Response Plan (PDF)