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UAB Emergency Information
UAB's primary concern during any emergency or severe weather situation is the safety of its students, faculty and staff. The information provided here is designed to provide guidance to all members of the UAB community during such situations. You may click on either of the categories below to see details of the guidelines, or scroll down the page. Links to internal and external emergency support and information resources may be found in the left sidebar of this page.
How to Contact the Police Make emergency calls by:
Severe Weather Preparation Official sources of UAB information in severe weather situations are:
Severe Weather Resources UAB’s Severe Weather Guidelines All members of the UAB community should be familiar with UAB’s Severe Weather Precautions and be prepared to quickly move to safety if severe weather occurs. Everyone should also be aware that if the university is open but you think that getting to work or class will be hazardous, employees should contact their supervisors and students should contact their professors to make them aware of the special conditions that are affecting their circumstances. In no case should anyone engage in any activity that they believe might jeopardize their safety. As a reminder, generally speaking, in most severe weather situations the university will remain open, particularly in those areas associated with patient care and other essential services. (Note: UAB Hospital has a separate severe weather plan that should be followed in severe weather situations.) Patient clinics operated by the schools of Dentistry and Optometry will operate as academic units and close when the university does, even if UAB Health System clinics open or continue to operate. It is each employee’s responsibility to inquire of their supervisor and understand the inclement weather practices as they apply to their unique work circumstances. |
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UAB Security and Communication Practices How to Contact the Police Make emergency calls by:
There are more than 300 emergency Blue Light telephones located throughout campus on poles or attached to building structures throughout the campus and in the entrances of residence halls. These phones connect automatically to the dispatcher in the UAB Police Communications Center. Once the emergency button is pushed the dispatcher is provided with the exact location of the caller and will dispatch a marked police unit if communications are not heard. UAB’s Emergency Procedures UAB’s police force includes more than 70 sworn officer positions, all of whom have been through Police Academy training. All also have received National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training, which is the federal standard for situations requiring incident command. How Faculty, Staff and Students are Notified in an Emergency
How to Find Out More About Crime Statistics at UAB What to Do as a Member of the UAB Community UAB believes that preparedness is the best defense against unpredictable events, and it is a top priority for UAB is to have strong security and communication plans in place that are practiced and reviewed, well-trained and well-prepared officers and close relationships with other law-enforcement agencies. The university must also count on the cooperation of students, faculty and staff in following all the safety and security guidelines, which includes guidance that people act in times of crisis in a manner that applies to their unique situation. The University’s standing Safety Committee meets quarterly and as needed to consider all aspects of campus safety and security. Persons wishing to suggest an item for the committee’s discussion may contact Max Richards, assistant vice president for Occupational Health and Safety, 934-2487, or Brooks Baker, associate vice president for Facilities, 934-4427. Many safety and security guidelines can be found at www.healthsafe.uab.edu. UAB Campus Watch Referral Sources
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