A WVU Alert is immediately sent when there is an imminent threat or impact to the safety of the campus community, including when the University is delayed or closed due to emergency weather conditions.
- These types of Alerts are required by law and include the most urgent messages of the three tiers.
- Incidents that fall into this tier will occur on campus.
- These messages will be sent to our community immediately upon confirmation of the situation. Additional messages may follow the initial message to provide updates or give instructions.
Examples
Incidents in this tier could include:
- acts of criminal violence, like an active shooter or a bomb threat
- civil unrest or rioting
- explosion
- hazardous materials incidents
- earthquake, tornado, or other extreme weather conditions
- emergency weather-related delays or closures
Channels of Communication
The campus community will be notified of incidents in this tier through all available modes of communication, including:
- text message
- social media posts from the @WVUsafety X account, @wvusafetyofficial Instagram account, and WVU Safety and Wellness Facebook page
- website updates
- and digital signage messages