Emergency Preparedness and Response | University of Wyoming

Emergency Preparedness and Response | University of Wyoming
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.
More on Campus Safety
If you are having an emergency, dial 911.
Emergency Preparedness Resources
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.
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)
Contact Us
Risk Management and Insurance
Hill Hall
Room 643
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Dept. 4305
Additional Phone Number: (307) 766-6787
Email:
risk@uwyo.edu
Phone:
(307) 766-5767
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