Emergency Preparedness
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Emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 8
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Management will host an emergency tabletop exercise on Thursday, Dec. 8. This exercise will include stakeholders from across the university who might play a key role in response efforts during an emergency or incident affecting campus. Read MoreDec 7, 2022
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Emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 7
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Management will host an emergency tabletop exercise on Tuesday, Dec. 7. This exercise will include stakeholders from across the university who could play a key role in response efforts during an emergency or incident affecting campus. Read MoreNov 30, 2021
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Severe Weather at Vanderbilt: Do you know what to do?
March 3 marks one year since a significant tornado struck Nashville, and May 1 will be 11 years since the city's historic flood. These milestones are an important reminder to review what to do in the event that severe weather threatens the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 3, 2021
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Emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 17
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university who play a key role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for an emergency tabletop training exercise on Thursday, Dec. 17. Read MoreDec 8, 2020
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Open Mind: Our united community and responsibilities
In her "Open Mind" column, Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente addresses the community's response to the March 3 tornado and the global outbreak of the coronavirus. Read MoreMar 9, 2020
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Message from Interim Chancellor and Provost Wente regarding COVID-19
Interim Chancellor and Provost Susan R. Wente shares an update on campus preparations for novel coronavirus and guidance for the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreMar 5, 2020
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AlertVU test set for Feb. 25
Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct a test of the AlertVU emergency notification system on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. AlertVU rapidly sends notification messages in the event of an imminent threat or danger to the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreFeb 17, 2020
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University monitoring coronavirus outbreak
Vanderbilt University officials are actively monitoring the outbreak of the respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China. At this time, there are no reports of coronavirus cases on the Vanderbilt campus, and there are no confirmed cases in Tennessee. Read MoreJan 29, 2020
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Emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 3
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university who play a key role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for an emergency tabletop training exercise on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Read MoreDec 2, 2019
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Outdoor warning sirens tested Oct. 24-25
Vanderbilt University Public Safety will conduct tests of the Vanderbilt outdoor warning notification system on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25. The tests will include an audible message followed by a steady tone, which might occur a few times each day. Read MoreOct 18, 2019
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Safety app VandySafe now linked with AlertVU for broader community safety
VandySafe, the safety app launched by Vanderbilt University Public Safety, will now send push notifications to users in the event of an emergency on campus. The update broadens safety efforts to communicate real-time notifications to community members in addition to the students, faculty and staff notified through AlertVU. Read MoreJul 30, 2019
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Vanderbilt, Nashville Fire Department team up for unique training opportunity at university’s Carmichael Towers
More than 800 Nashville firefighters from across Davidson County will participate in a unique training opportunity on the Vanderbilt campus June 18-29, when they conduct high-rise fire response drills in the university’s Carmichael West Tower 4 residence hall, slated for demolition later this summer. Read MoreJun 17, 2019
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Public Safety encourages pedestrian safety across campus
Vanderbilt is a walkable campus, and pedestrian safety is a top priority. The Office of Emergency Preparedness encourages the Vanderbilt community to follow basic pedestrian safety guidelines. Read MoreMar 28, 2019
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Emergency preparedness tabletop exercise scheduled for Dec. 4
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness will host representatives from across the university who play a key role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for an emergency tabletop training exercise on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Read MoreNov 23, 2018
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Test of outdoor warning system scheduled for Oct. 6
A full-scale test will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, at noon to coincide with Metro’s monthly siren test. Read MoreSep 28, 2018
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Download VandySafe, upgraded safety app from VUPD
SafeVU has been upgraded and renamed VandySafe. Features include emergency calling, reporting, services and guides, improved aesthetics and more. Read MoreAug 29, 2018
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Emergency tabletop exercise scheduled for Nov. 7
Vanderbilt’s Office of Emergency Preparedness, Fire and Workplace Safety will host representatives from across the university who play a key role in disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for an emergency tabletop training exercise on Nov. 7. Read MoreOct 30, 2017
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Personal preparedness: Why prepare?
Disasters, both natural and man-made, affect hundreds of thousands of people in the United States each year. Learning about different types of disasters and what to do before they strike can increase your chance of survival and decrease the extent of fear, property damage, and interruption to your daily life. Read MoreSep 22, 2017
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Severe weather at Vanderbilt: Do you know what to do?
September is National Preparedness Month—a good time to revisit what to do in the event severe weather threatens the Vanderbilt community. Read MoreSep 15, 2017
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Work/Life Connections offers tips to prepare your family for emergencies
The month of September is recognized as National Emergency Preparedness Month. Work/Life Connections shares some tips to help you and your family prepare. Read MoreSep 12, 2017