Current Status

There are currently no emergencies at WVU.

Emergency Alert-Sunday, Oct. 11, 2209

A stabbing occurred 12:23 am N. High St. The suspect is at large. The Morgantown Police Department is investigating. There is no immediate danger to community anticipated. If you have information, please contact the Morgantown Police Department by calling 911 or the WVU Police Department at 304.293.3136.

Emergency Update-Monday, August 24, 2009 9:00 p.m.

Only the second floor of Health Sciences was evacuated. The release was minimal and no danger is present. It is now safe to return to the area.

Emergency-Evacuation of Health Sciences-Monday, August 24, 2009 Posted at 8:00 p.m.

Evacuate – Health Sciences – Await Message – For Info call 293-3136
A chemical release has occurred at Health Sciences North. A evacuation order has been issued. The building(s) and adjacent roadways may be closed until released by University Police. If you are in this building, you are advised to evacuate immediately until you receive additional information. If you are in this area, you are advised to evacuate the campus until further notice. If you are outside the area, avoid campus.

For updates and additional information go to emergency.wvu.edu. Students can also log into MIX for more info.

Crime Alert-Strong armed robbery-Sunday, July 5, 2009

There was a strong armed robbery reported at the North High Street exit from Mountainlair Parking Garage on Sunday morning, July 5, 2009. Be alert and if you have any information, please contact the WVU Police Department at 304.293.3136. This happened at approximately 4:40 a.m. Go to http://emergency.wvu.edu/ for more information that may be posted later and to sign up for the WVU Alerts which include crime alerts.

There was a weather alert on May 4, 2009 at WVU. WVU remained open and on full operating status.

For more information about WVU Alert or to register, go to http://emergency.wvu.edu/alert/

Individuals who have already registered for the alert but do not receive the test emergency alert should contact the Help Desk at (304) 293-4444 or oithelp@mail.wvu.edu.

WVU Alert

WVU can now send urgent news to your cell phone. Once you sign up for the service, powered by e2Campus, we will be able to text your cell phone with timely information. Sign-up Now!

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Emergency Communication

This site is intended to inform the WVU community about emergencies occurring on the Morgantown campus. In the event of an emergency:

  1. Up-to-date information will be posted on this web page.
  2. The University also will communicate with employees and students via messages to official WVU e-mail addresses.
  3. Information will be provided to print, broadcast and web-based media outlets.
  4. Families receiving Parent Electronic News will be notified.

Reporting an Emergency

  1. In an emergency, call 911 (9-911 from campus phones) for any situation that requires immediate police, fire, or medical response to preserve life or property.
  2. You can use any of the outdoor blue tower emergency phones to report a campus emergency. Just pick up the receiver and press the button on the front center panel. Campus police may be reached at 293-COPS (2677).