Public Safety

Look up Legends sign at a crosswalk

Look Up Legends: UA’s Campaign to Combat Distracted Walking

Distracted walking is dangerous. Student leaders have stepped up to raise awareness.

A flooded road with cars trying to drive through it.

High Water, High Alert: Flash Flood Safety Tips

Flash flooding can be sudden and dangerous. Follow these tips to keep yourself from getting into high water.

Lightning in the sky on a dark night.

Shock-Proof: Do You Know About Lightning Safety?

Lightning can be deadly, but these simple tips will help you keep from getting shocked.

A tornado over a highway.

Watch or Warning? Mastering Tornado Safety

Tornadoes are powerful, unpredictable and can cause significant damage and threats to life and property.

Lightning bolts from a severe thunderstorm.

Be Thunderstorm Ready

Severe thunderstorms are one of the most common forms of severe weather in West Alabama.

A rain drop falls into a puddle on campus.

Stay Safe When Severe Weather Strikes: A Checklist 

Here’s a guide just in time for Severe Weather Awareness Week 2025.

Dr. Donald Keith stands next to Dr. Stewart Bell

Director of Emergency Management Named to National Commission

Dr. Donald Keith, who created UA’s emergency management program, will help set national standards.

‘Sleigh’ the Season with These Online Shopping Tips

‘Sleigh’ the Season with These Online Shopping Tips

Enjoy a safe and stress-free online shopping experience this holiday season with our guide full of essential tips.

UAPD Names New Deputy Chief

UAPD Names New Deputy Chief

The University of Alabama Police Department has named longtime police executive Scott Thurmond as deputy chief.

Close up of a bicycle pedal and wheel

Pedal Smart, Stay Safe: Tips for Cycling on Campus

See essential tips to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience biking on campus.