Radford University Emergency Management

08/31/2026

August has officially hatched! 🐣🥚

Throughout National Emergency Management Awareness Month, we’ve been cracking into what emergency management is, why it matters, and how awareness helps build a safer, more prepared Highlander community.

But we’re not putting all our eggs in one basket. 😉

With September right around the corner, we’re cracking open National Preparedness Month! Awareness may have hatched, but now it’s time to take what we know and turn it into action.

🥚 Crack open a preparedness plan.
🐣 Hatch some good emergency habits.
🥚 Get your supplies together.
🐮 And keep building your Radford Ready mindset.

One month hatched, another cracked open, let’s get cracking on preparedness!

❤️💙 Plan Today. Ready Tomorrow. Be Radford Ready.

08/28/2026

Today is a bittersweet day as we say goodbye to Taylor on her last day with Radford University Emergency Management.

Taylor has been an important part of our team and has contributed to so much of the work that happens both behind the scenes and across campus. From emergency preparedness and planning to outreach, training, and supporting our campus community, she has helped move our program forward and made a lasting impact along the way.

While we’re certainly going to miss having her as part of the team, we’re excited for her as she begins her next chapter.

And if you happen to be at the Fall Club Fair on main campus today, stop by and see Taylor in person to wish her well and say goodbye!

Thank you, Taylor, for everything you’ve brought to our office and the Radford community. We wish you nothing but the best in what comes next! ❤️💙

08/28/2026

Come hang out with us at Club Fair TODAY from 2–5 PM on Moffett Lawn! 🎉❤️💙

The Department of Public Safety will be there, and we’ve got plenty happening at our table!

Stop by to meet the team, have some fun, and learn a little more about staying safe and prepared on campus.

🎡 Spin our wheel for a chance to win your very own Scottie or Wallace - WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!
🍪 Grab a cookie and some Public Safety goodies
👮 Meet members of the Public Safety team and some of our officers
🚨 Learn preparedness tips and tricks that can help you stay ready for whatever comes your way

❤️💙 Find out more about Public Safety and how we’re working to keep the Radford community

Whether you’re stopping by for a cookie, trying your luck at the prize wheel, or just want to meet some of the people who help keep our campus safe, we’d love to see you!

📍 Moffett Lawn
⏰ Today | 2–5 PM

Come say hi, grab some goodies, and get ! 🐮🎉

08/27/2026

🍕 RUC, grab a slice and get Radford Ready!

We’re bringing Pizza with the Police to the RUC Club Fair!

Stop by and:

🍕 Grab a free slice of pizza
👋 Meet members of the Radford University Department of Public Safety
🚔 Learn more about Public Safety at RUC
❤️ Connect with the people and resources that help keep our campus community safe

Being Radford Ready is more than knowing what to do during an emergency, it’s about being informed, staying connected, knowing the resources available to you, and getting to know the Public Safety team that’s here to support you throughout your time at RUC.

So come hungry, say hello, and spend a few minutes with us!

📍 RUC Club Fair
⏰ 12 PM

🍕 Grab a slice. Meet the team. Get connected. Stay Radford Ready.

08/14/2026

Preparedness starts with knowing what to do.

This National Emergency Management Awareness Month, we're sharing simple safety tips to help our campus community build the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to make safe decisions before and during emergencies.

One of the most important flood safety messages you can remember is:

Turn Around, Don't Drown.

Moving water is much more powerful than it appears.

🚶 Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock an adult off their feet.
🚗 12 inches can carry away a small car.
🚙 18–24 inches can sweep away larger vehicles like SUVs and trucks.

Flooded roads can hide strong currents, washed-out pavement, and other hazards that aren't visible from your vehicle. If you come across water covering the road, don't drive through it. Turn around and find another route.

A few extra minutes could save your life.

💙 Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay Radford Ready.

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08/11/2026

🚨 Emergency Management Spotlight! 🚨

In honor of National Emergency Management Awareness Month, we’re shining the spotlight on Peter McCann, Director of Emergency Management at Radford University!

Peter leads our campus emergency management efforts, helping our community prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. Through planning, training, partnerships, and preparedness, he works behind the scenes to help keep our Highlander community informed, prepared, and Radford Ready

Thank you, Peter, for your leadership and dedication to keeping our campus prepared!

Plan Today. Ready Tomorrow.

08/07/2026

Ready Starts with Knowing!

Being prepared starts with understanding the difference between a Watch and a Warning:

Watch = Conditions are favorable. Be prepared and stay informed.
Warning = It's happening or about to happen. Take action now.

It's as simple as baking cookies:
Watch = You have all the ingredients to make cookies
Warning = The cookies are READY to eat 🍪

This is just the beginning! Throughout National Emergency Management Awareness Month, we'll be exploring different emergency management topics, sharing campus resources, and helping you better understand how we work together to keep the Radford University community informed and resilient. We can't wait to see everyone back on campus soon!

Radford Ready: Plan Today. Ready Tomorrow.

08/04/2026

🚨 What is Emergency Management?

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, and we're excited to share more about the work we do to help keep the Radford University community safe.

Emergency Management is more than responding to emergencies. Our office supports the university through the four phases of emergency management:

🛡️ Mitigation – Helping reduce risks before emergencies happen.
📋 Preparedness – Helping our campus know what to do before an emergency.
🚨 Response – Coordinating response during emergencies.
❤️ Recovery – Helping our campus recover after an incident.

Throughout the month, we'll be highlighting different aspects of emergency management, introducing the work of our office, spotlighting our team, and sharing resources that help keep our universty informed and resilient!

Whether you're a student, faculty member, or staff member, we're glad you're part of the our community. Follow along all month as we celebrate National Emergency Management Awareness Month, introduce the work of the Office of Emergency Management, and share how Radford Ready helps keep you informed and ready for whatever comes next!

Plan Today. Ready Tomorrow.

07/30/2026

Heads up, Highlanders!

We're enjoying some beautiful weather today, and we hope you are too! If you're spending time outdoors or relaxing along the New River, be sure to stay aware of changing river conditions.

This afternoon, Appalachian Power Company will be conducting a test that will temporarily increase downstream flows on the New River. River levels are expected to rise by approximately 2.5 feet and can increase quickly.

Please use caution, stay alert, and avoid areas where rising water could create hazardous conditions.

WATER LEVEL NOTICE

Appalachian Power Company (APCo) will conduct a required test of its generating units at the Claytor Hydroelectric Project in southwest Virginia on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

The test will temporarily increase downstream flows on the New River, with impacts varying by distance from the dam. Areas closest to the dam, including Radford, can expect river levels to rise by approximately 2.5 feet Thursday afternoon. Flows are expected to peak during the afternoon before decreasing throughout the evening.

Recreational and commercial users of the river and shoreline areas should be aware of temporarily higher water levels and faster-moving water. People fishing, boating, swimming or otherwise recreating on the New River should use caution and be prepared for rapidly changing river conditions.

Weather or other operational circumstances could affect the timing.

The twice-yearly testing is required by PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in the mid-Atlantic region.

07/08/2026

Quest may be over, but we're still thinking about all of the incredible students, families, and supporters we had the pleasure of presenting to and meeting over the past few weeks 💙

Thank you for spending part of your Quest experience with us. We enjoyed sharing how the Department of Public Safety works to help keep our campus community safe, prepared, and Radford Ready; we hope you walked away feeling more confident about what to expect!

Now the countdown to move-in is officially on!

We can't wait to welcome you back to campus, connect with all of you, and kick off another amazing year at Radford University. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, stay safe, and we'll see you this fall!