Safety is a top priority at the University of Miami—and this Web site is your one-stop source for all up-to-date, official information concerning emergency preparations and operations at the University.

In South Florida, the annual hurricane season is a time to be prepared both on campus and at our homes. Should a storm threaten South Florida or some other emergency affect the University, members of the UM community should continually monitor this Web site for updated information. In addition, employees and students will receive the Storm Alert e-mail newsletter. These communications will keep you informed of developments on all campuses, such as class cancellations, event schedules, and closures. Local television and radio broadcasts will also provide updates on University operations.

The tragic events at Virginia Tech have made the University of Miami mindful of the importance of timely and effective communications to students, faculty and staff during a time of crisis.  The UM Emergency Notification Network is a comprehensive communications solution that allows the University to quickly disseminate an urgent message through multiple communication mediums including: voice messages to cell, home and office phones, text messages to cell phones, email messages, emergency notification sirens, public address and loudspeaker messages in some dormitories and other buildings. Emergency Notification Network Step-by-step guide to registering on MyUM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Outdoor Emergency Notification Sirens (Coral Gables campus ONLY) October 2007 Test Feedback/ Technical Question Form

The Hurricane Hotlines are another key source of information. They are updated frequently during emergencies like hurricanes and provide the latest information about University operations. Phone numbers for the hotlines and the UM Police Department/security are listed below.

In the event of an emergency, the University of Miami Disaster Preparation and Recovery Plan will be activated to ensure the safety of all campuses. At the direction of the Crisis Decision Team, the Emergency Operations Center is activated to receive and disseminate information to the University family, and will be staffed with operators to assist callers. Students, faculty, or staff who are forced to evacuate or temporarily relocate can notify the University of their new location and contact information by going to recover.miami.edu.

The University Disaster Plan provides guidelines for handling any type of emergency that may arise—and much of the information in this flyer (particularly regarding police and communications) is applicable for those situations. Please remember—UM Police are available for any emergencies around the clock by calling 305-284-6666 on the Coral Gables campus. On the Miller School campus, call Security at 305-243-6000, and on the Rosenstiel campus, call 305-421-4766 (office) or 305-710-7991 (cell). There are also 105 emergency blue light phones which connect directly to police and security and are strategically located throughout the Coral Gables and Miller School campuses.

Emergency Information Phone Numbers