UAF on Alert
This website serves as the gateway for up-to-the minute news and information about emergencies impacting normal UAF operations. UAF is committed to protecting the health and safety of faculty, staff and students, as well as protecting investments in capital facilities, intellectual property and research endeavors.
In the event of an emergency or crisis situation, information may be disseminated through a variety of communications avenues:
- fax or e-mail
- local news radio and/or television broadcasts
- UAF's online newsroom
- UAF recorded
hotline at 907-474-7UAF (474-7823)
In addition to emergency alerts, recorded messages include university closures due to inclement weather and holidays.
Alerts
There are no alerts at this time. UAF is open for regular class and business operations.
Useful links are provided on this page for more information on emergency preparedness and response in an effort to minimize impacts and maximize the effectiveness of the campus community in responding to and recovering from emergency situations.
Preparing for emergencies
- Active gunman safety checklist
- Disaster Resistant University Project
- Earthquakes
- Safety and security tips
- Safety preparedness
Personal health and safety issues
Useful contacts off campus
- Alaska
State Troopers
- Fairbanks Office, 451-5100
- Aviation Updates from the Federal Aviation Administration
- City of Fairbanks
- Fairbanks North Star Borough Emergency Operations
- Fairbanks
Police Department
- Emergency, 911
- Non-emergency, 459-6500
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- State of Alaska Division of Emergency Services
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
UAF emergency procedures
Environmental health and safety issues
- Accident/incident report (PDF)
- Chemical spills: Spill reporting form (Word)
- Laboratory safety
- Unsafe condition reporting program
Useful contacts on campus
- Environmental Health & Safety, 474-5413
- Fire Department, 474-5476
- Media Relations, 474-7778 or 474-7902
- Student and Enrollment Services, 474-7317
- UA Board of Regents policy - Crisis planning, response and communication
- UA Statewide Office of Risk Management safety alerts
- UA System News and Events
- University Police Department, 474-7721
