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WashU Emergency Management Department
Together, we are WashU Ready!

The WashU Emergency Management Department exists to provide a comprehensive and sustainable framework fostering a disaster resilient campus that allows our faculty, staff, and students to learn, perform research and deliver patient care. We will do this through an integrated, all-hazards approach encompassing mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Success will be rooted in strong collabo

ration with all of our School departments, our campus partners, affiliated hospitals, the university as a whole and a wide range of government and community organizations.

05/30/2026

Summer at WashU looks a little different. 🐻

The pace may be quieter, but campus remains active with visitors, researchers, staff, summer programs, and special events. No matter the season, preparedness remains a shared responsibility. Take a moment to review your emergency contacts, update your safety information, and stay connected through the WashU Safe App.

We’re here all summer long.

Together, we are WashU Ready.

05/26/2026

Are you planning a visit to WashU this summer or preparing to start classes this fall? Now is the perfect time to take a few simple steps to help you stay informed and prepared before you arrive on campus.

✔ Download the WashU Safe App for real-time emergency alerts and safety resources
✔ Locate your building exits and Emergency Assembly Point (EAP)
✔ Know your Severe Weather Refuge Area (SWRA) locations
✔ Save important contacts including family, roommates, and supervisors

Preparedness starts before the first day of class. Small actions today can make a significant difference during an emergency. Learn more about these topics and more at emergency.washu.edu.

Together, we are WashU Ready.

05/25/2026

As we pause this Memorial Day to honor those who gave everything in service to our nation, we also encourage our community to stay safe throughout the holiday weekend.

Travel safely, stay weather aware, and look out for one another.

Together, we are WashU Ready. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

Wherever your summer plans take you — preparation matters.

From travel safety and severe weather awareness to heat safety and campus preparedness, small steps can make a big difference.

As Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, the WashU Emergency Management team encourages everyone to stay informed, stay weather aware, and stay prepared throughout the season.

Together, we are WashU Ready.

05/18/2026

Leading by example, our own Ky Kee gave us one more reason to celebrate during Commencement season.

Senior Program Manager Ky Kee proudly crossed the Washington University in St. Louis stage after successfully completing the Program Management Certificate through the university’s WashU Continuing & Professional Studies program.

Throughout the semester, Ky balanced her professional responsibilities with her academic pursuits, demonstrating the same commitment to excellence, lifelong learning, and continuous improvement that she brings to the WashU Emergency Management team every day.

Congratulations, Ky, on this outstanding accomplishment. Your dedication to professional growth and your commitment to serving the WashU community continue to set a strong example for all of us.

Together, we are WashU Ready.

05/14/2026

Commencement season is one of our favorite times of the year at WashU Emergency Management.

Behind every graduation celebration is a tremendous amount of planning, coordination, and teamwork. In the weeks leading up to Commencement, our team works closely with school leadership, event staff, student ambassadors, volunteers, and campus partners to review emergency plans, conduct walkthroughs, and ensure everyone is prepared to respond to any situation.

From pre-event training sessions with Olin Business School, McKelvey School of Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and the Bear Ambassadors, to staffing the Emergency Operations Center and coordinating with our Incident Management Team, Crisis Management Team, and public safety partners, countless individuals work together behind the scenes to help create a safe and successful experience for our graduates and their families.

We are honored to play a role in these milestone moments and proud to support the celebrations that mark the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Together, we are WashU Ready.

05/13/2026

🎓 Families, friends, graduates, vendors, and visitors—welcome to WashU Commencement! 🐻❤️

As you join us to celebrate this incredible milestone, make safety part of your graduation day plans by downloading the WashU Safe app before arriving on campus.

The WashU Safe app provides:
📱 Emergency alerts and notifications
⛈️ Severe weather updates
📞 Quick access to emergency resources

With thousands of guests visiting campus, staying informed is one of the easiest ways to be prepared and enjoy the celebration with confidence.

Download the WashU Safe app and stay connected throughout Commencement. https://emergency.washu.edu/
Together, we are WashU Ready.

05/12/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Chet Hunter! 🎉

Today, the WashU Emergency Management team is proud to celebrate a true leader, mentor, and friend.

Chet has dedicated his career to strengthening the emergency management profession, inspiring others, and building more resilient communities across the country. His leadership, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to preparedness continue to make a lasting impact on so many of us.

Thank you, Chet, for your guidance, support, and for always reminding us that relationships are at the heart of emergency management.

We hope your day is filled with family, friends, laughter, and perhaps a perfectly executed Incident Action Plan.

Happy Birthday from all of us at WashU Emergency Management!

05/10/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day from WashU Emergency Management 🌷
Mothers are often the first to teach us some of life’s most important preparedness lessons: how to stay calm during uncertainty, how to care for others, and how to find strength when it matters most.
Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, bonus moms, and mother figures who help keep our families grounded, resilient, and ready for whatever comes our way.
Just like preparedness starts at home, so does the love, guidance, and support that helps us navigate life’s unexpected moments.
Thank you to all the incredible mothers in our WashU community and beyond for the countless ways you plan ahead, protect those you love, and lead with compassion every day.
Because of you, we are stronger, safer, and more prepared.
Happy Mother’s Day! Together, we are WashU Ready. ❤️

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4590 Children's Place
St. Louis, MO
63110

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https://emergency.washu.edu/

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