Duke University Emergency Status

Duke University Emergency Status
Duke University has no emergencies to report and is operating normally
If there were an emergency, this website would be updated frequently with
instructions and information about the incident, campus services and
resources available to the Duke community.
All members of the Duke community should take steps to ensure their own
safety and the safety of others in an emergency. Know your role in an
emergency and update your contact information with the university.
Information may also be available at
DukeToday
.
Emergency Instructions
911
In an emergency that requires immediate help from police, fire fighters, or emergency medical technicians, call 911.
Help Phone
You can also use one of 500 Help Phones around campus to report an emergency, crime, or suspicious activity.
DukeReach/PAS
If you or a friend needs assistance with a personal issue, seek help by calling Personal Assistance Service at
(919) 416-1727
for staff and DukeReach at
(919) 681-2455
for students.
How You Can Be Notified
In the event of an emergency impacting Duke's campus, you can be notified through a variety of methods including email, text messaging, web, phone, an outdoor warning system, campus digital signboards, and the LiveSafe mobile app.
Email Message
Outdoor Warning System
Digital Signs
Text Message
DukeALERT Website
LiveSafe App
Phone Call
In-Person Notification
LiveSafe App
Duke LiveSafe is a
free mobile app
that offers real-time, two-way communication between Duke community members and the Duke University Police Department. In addition to being able to text the Duke University Police Department and submit anonymous tips, LiveSafe has a SafeWalk feature and provides access to emergency resources. For more information, visit the
Emergency Management website
.