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Follow us on Twitter. We will tweet tips and information to help you stay safe, focusing especially on what is occuring on and near the University. 
UVA Today offers a complete list of all messages from the University related to planning and preparations for the weekend of August 10-12, 2018.
To the University community, As we approach the anniversary of the neo-Nazi and white supremacist marches last August, I want to share an update on what we know and what you can expect.
  Members of the University Community,
Floods are among the most common hazards in the US but not all floods are alike. Some floods develop slowly, while others – like flash floods – can develop within a few minutes or hours. Be aware of streams, drainage channels, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without typical warnings such as rain clouds or heavy rain.
How to Respond When an Active Shooter is in Your Vicinity Quickly determine the most reasonable way to protect your life -- run, hide or fight. Seconds count. RUN If there is an accessible escape path, evacuate. Act quickly to put as much distance between yourself and the shooter as possible.
Around the wold people dream of competing in the Winter Olympics, but how about dreams of surviving a natural disaster? Not so much.
The University is committed to providing information that will help members of our community take measures to protect their own safety. In a culture where technology provides immediate access to information, instant communication has become an expectation for many people.
The Deans Working Group, charged by President Sullivan to review the events related to August 11, has presented its findings to President Sullivan.   Led by Dean Risa Goluboff, the Working Group identified key policy actions and other improvements to the University's incident reponse framework that can strengthen our resiliance to a similar event in the future.