University of Virginia Dean of Students Allen Groves is known and loved by students for giving high fives around Grounds. Dean Groves also knows that those same hands could help save a life. Each year, approximately 400,000 Americans suffer a sudden cardiac arrest -- meaning their heart suddenly stops beating.
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Four years ago, Virginians were surprised to find themselves at the epicenter of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake. Many residents had never felt an earthquake and were unsure how to respond. In an effort to recall that earthquakes can occur in Charlottesville and to practice the safest responses, U.Va.
As part of Fire Prevention month, the University helped promote fire safety in the “Stop and Knock” campaign on October 14 -15.  The campaign targeted students who live in off Grounds rental housing in neighborhoods close to the University, including Venable, Lewis Mountain, and the JPA/Fontaine corridor.  Fire officials answered questions not only about smoke alarms and fire safety, b
Everyone Needs to be Prepared to Act in an Emergency
The time of crisis is not the time to plan. Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and everyone needs to be prepared to act in an emergency. Please TAKE 3 minutes as you begin this semester to consider these three things:
The Alertus Desktop Notification software provides a way for public safety personnel to relay important emergency alert information to UVA faculty, staff, and students.
The alert information appears on an individual's desktop or laptop. This software is automatically installed on all classroom and UVA Health computers. Others can install Alertus, below.
The next tax-free emergency preparedness equipment period is May 25-31, 2014.  Items designated as hurricane preparedness equipment will be exempt from state sales tax.   For details, visit the Hurricane Preparedness Equipment Holiday page.
Safety of our people is the highest priority. Knowing what to do in an emergency is critical to your safety:
If you discover an emergency situation, call 911. Remain calm and use common sense.
Commonly known as "blue light phones," there are over 475* emergency phones located across grounds. These phones are intended for emergency use and provide direct contact to the police department. If you feel threatened, in danger, are experiencing an emergency, or otherwise need police or security assistance, press or pick up the nearest emergency phone.
The University's spring semester test of its Emergency Notification System sent more than 140k emails and 42k texts, as well as notifications to @UVA_EM and @UVAPolice, digital screens across Grounds, desktop popups, and the Siren and Public Address System.
Did You Get a Text?