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WashU emergency conditions policy
This policy applies during emergency conditions that may include severe winter weather that has the potential to compromise life safety or significantly disrupt university operations.
WashU Safe app
The university safety app, WashU Safe, offers enhanced features such as Friend Walk, Mobile Bluelight, safety notifications, access to emergency procedures and MORE!
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EPC and KMC program information
The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (EPC) and Key Management Contact (KMC) program is a university-wide initiative, designed to help each department or school prepare to respond to emergencies on campus. Department managers should designate an EPC and KMC, who will attend trainings on how to assist with immediate response actions during an emergency. For more information click here. For upcoming training click here.
Training
The focus of the Emergency Management Training Program is to provide appropriate and relevant training courses to personnel that may have roles and responsibilities in a disaster event. Learn more on the
Be Ready for Tornadoes and Severe Thunderstorms
Understanding the Risk
Severe weather in the St. Louis region can develop quickly. WashU Emergency Management wants you to be prepared and know how to act when tornadoes or destructive thunderstorms are in the forecast.