Public Safety

Water covers a street after a flash flood.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Flooding

Flooding is the most damaging, costly and deadly severe weather-related phenomenon. Here are some tips to stay safe when it floods.

A tornado over a grassy field.

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Tornadoes

Tornadoes can strike Alabama at any time of the year. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the next tornado watch or warning.

A lightning strike

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Thunder and Lightning

Thunderstorms can cause property damage and be deadly. Here are some tips for staying safe when the thunder roars.

A map of Tuscaloosa County

Severe Weather Awareness Week: Where am I?

During Severe Weather Awareness Week, take time to pinpoint where you live on a map.

A woman looking at the UA Safety app on a mobile phone

Getting the Information You Need

Severe weather can happen at any time in Alabama. To be prepared, you need to have a way of receiving weather alerts.

An electric bicycle

Be Safe While Recharging Your Batteries

If Santa left an electric bicycle or electric scooter under your Christmas tree, follow these tips to prevent a fire or explosion.

Packages sitting on a front porch.

’Tis the Season…to be Cautious

Follow these tips to make sure your holiday packages end up under the tree and not in a thief’s stocking.

A map of Alabama showing Tuscaloosa County in an enhanced risk for severe weather.

Be Ready: Severe Weather Forecast for Nov. 29 and 30

The National Weather Service is forecasting a risk of severe weather from 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29 through 3 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30. Stay weather aware, and prepare with these safety tips.

A man walking across a street in a crosswalk.

Why Did the Student Cross the Road? 

Follow these safety tips while walking on campus.

a fire coming from an electrical outlet

Fire Moves Fast. You Should, Too.

When you hear a fire alarm sound, don’t wait — leave the building immediately.