UVA Emergency Management (EM) has wrapped up another season of providing spectator safety and security support for all home football games.
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An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device used to administer an electric shock to the heart and restore its normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. Early defibrillation is the only treatment for sudden cardiac arrest, and a quick response helps to achieve positive outcomes.
Muki, the 10-year-old Belgian Malinois who served as the University Police Department's explosive-detection canine for eight years, was recognized at a reception in the Rotunda in April. Muki retired earlier this year when it was discovered he had cancer.
In October 2018, Virginia surpassed Oklahoma for the number of tornadoes in the state to date. Tornadoes can occur in any part of Virginia at any time of the year. That's why UVA participated in the state tornado drill on March 19.
In February Valentine's hearts are everywhere, but the most important hearts are the ones we cannot see. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but UVA wants to decrease deaths on Grounds through one of the most extensive higher ed public access defibrillation (AED) programs in the country.
Norovirus causes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and/or stomach pain, as well as a potential for fever, headache, and body aches. If you have norovirus, you can feel extremely ill and experience vomiting and diarrhea multiple times a day. The virus can be spread by:
Persons in Charlottesville and Albemarle have a new option for contacting local emergency services - text-to-911.
Winter has arrived with the potential for ice and snow to impact the University's operating schedule. Here is what you need to know about how UVA makes inclement weather decisions, and how to stay informed if classes are delayed or cancelled.
Because a properly installed and working smoke alarm can save your life, the University of Virginia and Charlottesville Fire Department took to the streets in the annual neighborhood "Stop and Knock" fire safety campaign. Staff from UVA's Office of Environmental Health and Safety joined members of Charlottesville's Fire Department and Neighborhood Development Services to ensure residents have w
Having an emergency kit ready with critically needed supplies can help you get through an unexpected need to shelter in place or evacuate quickly. The University recommends that every student pack an emergency kit with supplies such as